DEADLINE: 22ND JULY, 2024
NATIONAL THEATRE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) UNDER THE 2024 BUDGET APPROPRIATION ACT
1. INTRODUCTION
The National Theatre is a Federal Government Parastatal under the Federal Ministry Art, Culture and Creative Economy in Nigeria. The National Theatre has served as a major events venue relaxation centre and tourist spots for both Nationals and Foreigners. It has been able to maintain the serenity of the environment over the years through sheer hard work.
2. SCOPE OF PROJECT
The theatre intends to carry out Procurement Activities under the 2024 Budget Appropriation ACT. The 2024 Capital Project Cover Training and Sensitization programme in Nasarawa and Kano State as follows:
(a) Services
| S/N | LOT NO | PROJECT TITLE |
| 1 | C1 | TRAINING OF YOUTHS AND WOMEN IN NASARAWA |
| 2 | C2 | SENSITIZATION AND TRAINING OF YOUTHS AND WOMEN IN MINING IN KANO STATE |
3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For purposes of evaluation interests contractors/consultants should submit the following documents:
a. Evidence of certificate of incorporation issued by the corporate affairs commission (CAC) including, form CAC 1.1 or CAC 2 and CAC 7. Business name with form BN1 is also acceptable for Services:
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates 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 bidder whose number of staff is 5 and above or 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 National Theatre or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former of present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bids 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 of bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings.
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;
j. Company’s Profile indicating its activities, with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications;
k. Consultancy Service: Evidence of Firm’s current registration with the relevant regulatory professional body(ies)
l. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects.
m. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) indicating Lead Partner should be provided (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 functional 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 authorized officer of the firm.
4. SUBMISSION OF EOI
Interests firms are to submit two (2) bound of Expression of Interest (EoI) document separated by dividers and arranged as indicated above. The document should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to The General Manager/CEO, National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos and clearly marked with (the name of the project and the Lot number). Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box in the office of the GM/CEO not later than 12:00 Noon Monday, 22nd July, 2024
5. OPENING OF EOI
The EoI/Prequalification document will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12: 00noon Monday, 22nd July, 2024 at the Conference Room, National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos in the presence of Applicant or their representatives. Please, ensure that you sign the EOI/Submission Register, in the Procurement Unit, as The National Theatre will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. EOIs must be in English language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
b. EOIs submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
c. All cost will be borne by the bidders;
d. The EOIs will be opened in the presence of Bidders or their representatives, CSOs in the areas of Anti-Corruption and Transparency and Private Professional bodies; and will be covered by video recording; invitation link will be sent to bidder who chooses to join the EOI opening online;
e. Consultancy Service: only shortlisted Applicants at EOI’s evaluation will be invited at a later date for collection of Request For Proposals;
f. The National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos is not bound to shortlist any Applicant and reserves the right to annual the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
SIGNED:
General Manager/CEO
National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos
