DEADLINE: 25TH APRIL, 2025
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE
FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, PHASE III,
SHEHU SHAGARI WAY, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, FCT-ABUJA, NIGERIA.
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INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRANSACTION ADVISER FOR THE REHABILITATION, RE-EQUIPPING AND UPGRADING OF SIX SELECTED FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITALS
1. INTRODUCTION
The federal government of Nigeria through the federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is desirous of entering into a public-private partnership arrangement with a service provider for the rehabilitation, re-equipping and upgrading of six selected federal teaching hospitals tagged the 3rd phase federal government/CPL medical group limited special presidential intervention projects in the tertiary health sector.
OBC compliance certificate has been granted by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for the engagement of a transaction advisor to review/develop the full business case for the project.
The Federal Ministry of health and Social Welfare hereby seeks to engage the services of a transaction advisor to review the full business case and provide advisory services and support to the ministry’s project delivery team (PDT) for the rehabilitation, re-equipping and upgrading of the following federal teaching hospitals.
i. University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu (southeast)
ii. National hospital, Abuja (north central);
iii. University college hospital, Ibadan (south west);
iv. Usman dan fodio university teaching hospital, sokoto (north west);
v. University of uyo teaching hospital, uyo (south south); and
vi. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa university teaching hospital, bauchi (north east)
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
- 2.1 Executive summary review: confirm that the overall purpose and objectives of the outline business case is clear and concise. And that it effectively communicates the project’s goals and benefits
- 2.2 Feasibility analysis:
i. Re-assess the financial viability of the project based on current macro-economic realities. This should include a review of the cost benefit analysis; including capital and operational expenses, revenue projection and expected returns on investment
ii. Ensure that risks are properly identified and managed
iii. Provide recommendations for improving the business case
- 2.3 Implementation plan and timelines
i. Evaluate the feasibility of the project’s implementation plan
ii. Review he project timeline, milestones and key deliverables to ensure they are realistic and achievable
iii. Develop an implementation plan for deliverables covering the scope of services of the transaction advisor
- 2.4 Key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics: review the proposed KPIs to ensure they are appropriate for tracking the project’s success and will provide clear indicators of performance
- 2.5 Negotiations and signing
i. Support the ministry in the final negotiations with the preferred bidder
ii. Review the full business case (FBC) for the project
iii. Review the draft concession agreement and ensure alignment with the FBC
iv. Support the ministry on necessary activities towards commercial close
3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Reputable firms or consortiums are hereby invited to submit three (3) bound copies and flash drive containing the soft copy of their technical qualification documents duly signed, paginated, separated by dividers and arranged in the order outlined hereunder:
a. Evidence of certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including forms cac1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7; (or its equivalent for foreign firms)
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2025 (with a minimum annual turnover of N500m as stated in the TCC & concurrent with the audited accounts) (or evidence of tax compliance for foreign firms )
c. Evidence of pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025; (for local firms)
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate Valid till 31st December, 2025 (for local firms)
e. Evidence of Nigerian social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate Valid till 31st December 2025 (for local firms)
f. Evidence of firm’s Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2024 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
g. Sworn Affidavit:
- Disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the federal ministry of health and social welfare or 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 the company is not in receivership or about to be in receivership or not a replacement for a hitherto tax defaulting company;
- That the company is not subject to any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of winding down petitions or proceedings;
h. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years –(2022,2023 and 2024) duly stamped by accredited auditor;
i. Reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, clearly indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project;
j. Company’s profile with the Curriculum Vitae of key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/ Professional certificates relevant to the assignment
k. Evidence of transaction advisory services for a public tertiary hospital In the past five (5) years with a minimum amount of N300m or more or their equivalent in any currency;
l. 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)(for local firms)
Foreign firms are to provide evidence of equivalent documentations that shows they are eligible to do business in their respective country
Note: All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Headed 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 Letter head 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 TENDER DOCUMENTS
Interested firms are to submit three (3) bound copies and a flash drive containing their technical qualification documents, separated by dividers and arranged as indicated above. The envelopes should be addressed to the permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of health and Social Welfare and clearly marked (the name of the project and the lot number).
Furthermore, the reverse of the sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and should be dropped in the designated tender box located at the director procurement office, room 306, 3rd floor, Federal Ministry of health and Social Welfare not later than 10:00 am on Wednesday 23rd April, 2025.
Soft copy submissions for international bidders can be submitted not later than the date and time stated above via: advertta2024@gmail.com
Please ensure that you sign the bid submission register as the ministry will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted ids
5. OPENING OF EOI TENDER DOCUMENTS
The tender documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for the submission by 10; 00am on Wednesday 23rd April, 2025 at the ministry’s conference hall (6th floor).
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. All tender documents must be in English language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
b. All tender documents submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
c. All costs will be borne by the bidders;
d. The tender documents 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 bidders who choose to join the bid opening online;
e. Bidders are to note that only shortlisted firms shall be invited at a later date for collection of request for proposal (RFP);
f. The Federal Ministry of health science and Social Welfare in accordance with section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 as amended is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities
Signed:
The Permanent Secretary
For: The Coordinating Minister
