DEADLINE: 16TH & 30TH APRIL, 2024
SHEDA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX (SHESTCO)
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (FMIST) P.M.B. 186, GARKI, ABUJA
INVITATION TO TENDER AND REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PROJECTS EXECUTION
1. INTRODUCTION
Sheda Science and Technology Complex is a Government Parastatal with a mandate to conduct Research and Development in the Advanced Basic and Applied Science, and Maintain High Quality Advanced Research Laboratories and Facilities in Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Mathematics and Simulation for use by all institutions of higher learning to strengthen the technological base of the Nigerian economy.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has made provision in the 2024 Appropriation Act for the Procurement of Goods, Works and Services in respect of Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Sheda Abuja. Consequently, the Complex is desirous of engaging competent Companies to submit Tender documents for the following:
2. SCOPE OF GOODS & WORKS
CATEGORY A: GOODS (INVITATION TO TENDER)
LOT G1: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Research work in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Mitigation
LOT G2: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Research work in Clinical Trials Out-growers of Plants for Sustainability (Development and Production Anti-Sickling and Anti-Epilepsy Drugs to Produce Pro-Poor Health Care Services)
LOT G3: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Research work in Environmental Assessment of Air, Water, Food and Soil Quality for Improved Life Expectation of Citizenry
LOT G4: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Research work in Preparation of Activated Carbon, Carbon Electrodes and Gas Mask as By-Product (Production of Electric Energy Storage Super Capacitors and Lithium Batteries)
LOT G5: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Research work in Application of Nanotechnology Methods for DNA Detection in a Forensic Context
LOT G6: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Research work in Development of Processes for Beneficiation of Minerals and Collection of Solid Minerals with Industrial Applications
LOT G7: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Research work in Development of Novel Methods and Cutting-Edge Biotechnology Processes for the Food and Water Industry
LOT G8: Procurement of Motor Vehicles, Tricycles, Motorcycles, Tractors and Transportation Utilities in selected locations of the six (6) Geo-political Zones.
LOT G9: Provision of Empowerment Materials for Youth and Women in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT G10: Equipping and Furnishing of Administrative Buildings of Sheda Science and Technology complex
CATEGORY B: WORKS (INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION)
LOT W1: Construction of Applied Mathematics and Simulation Advanced Research Centre and ICT Building (AMSARC)
LOT W2: Construction of Solar-Powered Boreholes Water Facilities for Irrigation in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT W3: Construction and Renovation of Township Waterworks in selected Towns in Niger North Senatorial District
LOT W4: Construction of Rural Roads/ Drainages/Culverts/ Bridges and Infrastructures in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT W5: Construction of Classrooms, Staff Quarters, Schools, Skill Acquisition Centres and ICT Centres in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT W6: Supply and Installation of Transformers and Electrification of Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT W7: Construction of Solar Streetlights and Mini-Grid in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT W8: Construction of Hostels, Clinics, Stalls and Public Buildings in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zone
CATEGORY C: SERVICES (REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST)
LOT S1: Training in Science and Technology, Agriculture and Educational Materials in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT S2: Human Capital Development and Empowerment Programmes for Youth and Women in Selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
LOT S3: Capacity Building, Advocacy and Outreach Programmes for Youth and Women in selected Locations of the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones
3.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7. Business Name with Form BN1 is also acceptable in case of Services;
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificate of all the Partners in case of Business Name) for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2024;
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above);
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50m and above);
e. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024;
f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December, 2024 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
g. Sworn Affidavit:
-disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
-that no Director has been convicted in any Country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter;
-that the Company is not in receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings;
-That the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institution or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months;
h. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years -2021, 2022 & 2023;
i. Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed; Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed
j. for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;
k. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
l. Works: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement;
m. Services: Evidence of Firm’s current registration with the relevant regulatory professional body(ies) such as Centre for Management Development, COREN, etc.;
n. Electricity Jobs: Evidence of current Licence issued by Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA);
o. For Supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorisation as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
p. Only Companies included in the National Automotive Design and Development Council’s approved list of local manufacturers of vehicles or their authorised representatives should bid for the Vehicles;
q. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided indicating among others the Lead Partner (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner);
Note: All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/ Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm.
4. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (GOODS & WORKS)
Interested Companies are to collect the Standard Bidding Document from the Procurement Office Sheda Science and Technology Complex on evidence of payment of a non-refundable tender fee of the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) per Lot into the Central Bank of Nigeria
Account Name: Revenue e-Collection Sheda Science and Technology Complex Project
Account Number: 0020205961012 code: 1000111833.
5.SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (GOODS & WORKS)
Prospective bidders are to submit bid for each of the Lot desired, two (2) hard copies each of the technical and financial bids with softcopy of financial bid only in MS Excel format, packaged separately in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid” or “Financial Bid” Thereafter, put the two sealed envelopes together in a bigger sealed envelope addressed to the Director- General/CEO Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Sheda, Abuja (SHESTCO) and clearly marked with “the name of the project and Lot number” written on the top right corner of the envelope.
Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box located at Admin Conference Room, Sheda Science and Technology Complex KM 10 from Gwagwalada on Abuja-Lokoja Road Sheda FCT, not later than 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, 30th April, 2024.
6.SUBMISSION OF EOI
Interested Firms in Services are to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) for each of the Lot desired, in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies). The EOI should be addressed as indicated above and submitted not later than 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, 16th April, 2024
7. OPENING OF EOI & TECHNICAL BIDS
The EOls and the Technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadlines for submission at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 and 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, 30th April, 2024, at the above stated address, while the financial bids will be kept un-opened. Please, ensure that you sign the EOI/Bid Submission Register as the Complex will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
8. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. EOls/Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
b. EOls/Bids submitted after deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
c. Bidders should not bid for more than Two (2) Lots, violation shall lead to automatic disqualification
d. All costs will be borne by the bidders;
e. The EOls/Technical Bids Opening will be covered by video recording with the presence of two (2) representatives of private sector professional bodies and civil Society Organization in the areas of Anti-Corruption/ Transparency; invitation link will be sent to bidder who chooses to join the bid opening online;
f. Bid Documents can also be collected in soft copies and bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services)
g. Invitation to tender: Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bids opening, while financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened;
h. Request for EOI: Only shortlisted Consultants at EOl’s evaluation will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;
i. The Sheda Science and Technology Complex is not bound to pre-qualify/shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.
j. For further enquiries, please contact the “Procurement Office” on e-mail: info.procurement@shestco.gov.ng and GSM No: 09160125245 or 08075250065
SIGNED
DIRECTOR GENERAL/CEO
Sheda Science and Technology Complex Abuja
