DEADLINE: 27TH MAY, 2025
NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE (NCS)
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, BILL CLINTON DRIVE, AIRPORT ROAD, ABUJA
INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND TENDER FOR EXECUTION OF YEAR 2025 CAPITAL PROJECTS
INTRODUCTION:
1. In compliance with the requirements of the Public Procurement Act of 2007, The Nigerian Correctional Service hereby invites interested, competent and reputable Service Providers/Contractors/Suppliers with relevant experiences and quick delivery of projects within schedule to bid for execution of year 2025 Capital Projects listed below:
2. SCOPE OF WORKS FOR CATEGORY A
Lot No. Projects Description NCoS/W&L/W/001 Rehabilitation of Correctional National Headquarters Office, Abuja NCoS/W&L/W/002 Rehabilitation of Ogba Farm Centre, Edo State NCoS/W&L/W/003 Construction of Borstal Training Institution Abakaliki, Ebonyi State NCoS/W&L/W/004 – 006 Construction Works, Provision of Infrastructure and Renovation Works at Correctional Staff College, Kaduna, Kaduna State (Lot 1 – 3) NCoS/W&L/W/007 Rehabilitation of Borstal Training Institute Enugu, Enugu State NCoS/W&L/W/008 – 010 Construction Works at Correctional Armed Squad Training School Owerri, Imo State (Lot 1 – 3) NCoS/W&L/W/011 Rehabilitation of Dukpa Farm Centre, FCT, Abuja NCoS/W&L/W/012 -014 Construction Works/Renovation at Correctional Training College, Kirikiri Lagos State (Lot 1 – 3) NCoS/W&L/W/015 Rehabilitation Work at Elele Farm Centre, River State NCoS/W&L/W/016 -017 Construction Works at Correctional Training School Enugu, Enugu State (Lot 1 – 2)
SCOPE OF WORKS & GOODS FOR CATEGORY B
| Lot No. | Projects Description |
| NCoS/W&L/W/018 | Renovation of Cell Block ‘A’ at MSCC Zuru |
| NCoS/W&L/W/019 -021 | Fortification/Renovation Works at Correctional Village, NHQ, Abuja (Lot 1 – 3) |
| NCoS/W&L/W/022 – 025 | Construction Works at Correctional Village, NHQ, Abuja (Lot 1 – 4) |
| NCoS/W&L/W/026 – 027 | Remodelling/Renovation Works at Armed Squad Training School Owerri, Imo State (Lot 1 – 2) |
| NCoS/W&L/W/028 | Construction of 10 Pen K9 and Admin Block at GoronDutse, Kano State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/029 | Renovation/Furnishing at Zonal Headquarters Office, Owerri, Imo State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/030 | Complementary Work to Controllers Quarters at Abakaliki, Gombe State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/031 | Renovation of 3 Unit Cell Block at MSCC Enugu, Enugu State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/032 | Renovation at SHQ Office, Osogbo, Osun State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/033 | Construction of Standard Perimeter Fence at Idah Custodial Centre, Kogi State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/034 | Construction of 1 Nr. Deep Motorized Borehole with 20,000 litres Storage and Reticulation at In-Charge Quarters, MSCC Sokoto, Sokoto State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/035 | Construction of Soakaway/Septic tanks and General Renovation of Sewage System at Jimeta Custodial Centre, Adamawa State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/036 | Construction of Soakaway/Septic tanks and General Renovation of Sewage System at Owo Custodial Centre, Ondo State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/037 | Construction of Soakaway/Septic tanks and General Renovation of Sewage System at MSCC Dutse, Jigawa State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/038 | Construction of 1 Nr. Solar Powered Borehole with 10,000 Litres Storage and Reticulation at In–Charge Quaters, BirniniKebbi, Kebbi State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/039 | Construction of 1 Nr. Solar Powered Borehole with 20,000 Litres Storage and Reticulation each at SHQ, Calabar, Cross River State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/040 | Construction of 1 Nr. Solar Powered Borehole with 20,000 Litres Storage and Reticulation at Correctional Staff College, Kaduna, Kaduna State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/041 | Construction of 1 Nr. Solar Powered Borehole with 10,000 Litres Storage and Reticulation at Bogoro Satellite Custodial Centre, Bauchi State |
| NCoS/W&L/W/042 | Provision of Various Infrastructures In Custodial Centres Nationwide |
| NCoS/W&L/G/043 | Provision of Alternative Power In Custodial Centres Nationwide |
| NCoS/W&L/G/044 | Supply of Management Mobility Car 3.5L AT AC P New Generation Petrol Engine With Full Options at NHQ, Abuja |
| NCoS/W&L/G/045 | Supply of Management Mobility Car 3.5L AT AC P New Generation Petrol Engine With Full Options at NHQ, Abuja |
| NCoS/W&L/G/046 | Supply of Management Mobility Car 2.5L AT AC P New Generation Petrol Engine With Full Options at Zonal Offices |
| NCoS/W&L/G/047 | Supply of Management Mobility Car 2.5L AT AC P New Generation Petrol Engine With Full Options at NHQ, Abuja |
| NCoS/W&L/G/048 – 049 | Supply of Operational Vehicles at NHQ Abuja (Lot 1 – 2) |
| NCoS/W&L/G/050 – 055 | Supply of Operational Vehicles Constructed to GPMG Gun Turet Carrier for Zonal Offices (Lot 1 – 6) |
| NCoS/W&L/G/056 | Supply of Special Operational SUV LC300 VX -R V6 8-S AT LS Twin turbo Premium 2025 3.5Litres Petrol Engine, 10 speed AT at NHQ -Abuja |
| NCoS/W&L/G/057 – 058 | Supply of Operational Special Vehicles 4WD DC AC P SS MT 2024 Model 2.7 Litres Petrol Engine for Armed Squad Unit Abuja and Zone L, Kano State (Lot 1 – 2) |
| NCoS/W&L/G/059 – 066 | Supply of Various Sizes of Tyres, Batteries (light duty & heavy duty), Lubricant and Spare Parts at NHQ Abuja and Zonal Commands (Lot 1 – 8) |
| NCoS/OPS/G/067 – 076 | Provision for Inmates Biometric/Security In Custodial Centres Nationwide (Lot 1 – 10) |
| NCoS/ITP/G/077 | Supply of 50 MT NPK 20 15 15 Fertilizer at NHQ Abuja |
| NCoS/ITP/G/078 | Stocking of 1,500 pullet birds at Owerri Poultry project, Imo State |
SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR CATEGORY C
Lot No. Project Description NCoS/ADMIN/C/S/079 Provision for Motor Vehicles Insurance NCoS/ADMIN/C/S/080 Provision of Fire Outbreak & Special Peril Insurance for the Nigerian Correctional Headquarters Building and Danbazau Hall, Airport Road, Abuja NCoS/ADMIN/C/S/081 Provision of Property Insurance for Critical Assets in Some Selected Correctional Facilities Nationwide
3. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested and competent Contractors, suppliers and Service Providers/Consultants wishing to carry out any of the projects listed under the three (3) Categories above are required to submit the following documents in their Pre-qualification, Expression of Interest and Tender Proposals which will be subject to verification and due diligence by the Nigerian Correctional Service. Failure to fulfil any of the under-listed critical requirements shall render a bid disqualified:
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 1.1 or CAC 2 and CAC 7;
b. Evidence of Company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2025; with minimum average turnover of N250m for Category A and N100m for Categories B & C;
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
e. Evidence of Current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2025 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
g. Sworn affidavit:
- disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Nigerian Correctional Service 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 improperly or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter;
- that the Company is not a receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding or the subject of 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. Unabridged Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2022, 2023 & 2024, with turnover corresponding with the turnover in the Tax Clearance Certificate duly acknowledged by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS);
i. Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of 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 with the Curriculum Vitae of key Staff to be deployed 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 (Where applicable);
m. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (all the eligible requirements are compulsory for each of the partner(s) and the Agreement must be legalized);
n. For Insurance services, bidders must include evidence of Operational Licence issued by NAICOM, Valid and adequate re-insurance Treaty Arrangement, Certified True copy of Audited Accounts approved by NAICOM;
o. For Motor Vehicle’s Procurement: Only Companies included in the National Automobile Design and Development Council’s approved list of local manufacturers of vehicles or their representatives should bid for the vehicles;
p. For Supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorization as Representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/ Original Products Manufacturers (OPMs);
q. All documents for submission must be transmitted to the Service with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Headed Paper duly signed by the authorized officer of the company/firm bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferable 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. COLLECTION OF BID DOCUMENTS: (CATEGORY A & C)
Bidders for Category A & C are not required to pay for bidding Documents until after Pre-qualification.
5. COLLECTION OF BID DOCUMENTS: (CATEGORY B)
Interested companies are to collect the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) from the Technical Unit of the Procurement Department (Capital) 1st Floor, Room 111, Correctional National Headquarters, Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja on presentation of evidence of payment of a non-refundable tender fee of N10,000.00 per Lot, paid into the Nigerian Correctional Service’s Remita Account (1000082548) in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria. Thereafter, obtain a Treasury Receipt from the Nigerian Correctional Service Central Pay Office, National Headquarters Office, Abuja.
6. SUBMISSION OF PREQUALIFICATION/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) DOCUMENTS (CATEGORIES A & C)
Prospective Bidders are to submit bid for Prequalification/Expression of Interest for each of the Lot desired, two (2) hard packaged separately in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Category ‘A’ or ‘C’ and put in a sealed envelope addressed to Controller General, Nigerian Correctional Service, National Headquarters Office, Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja and clearly marked with (the name of the project and Lot Number). Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and the addresses of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box at the Tender Capture Centre (Canteen) Correctional National Headquarters, Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja, not later than 12 noon, Tuesday 27th May, 2025. Please ensure that you sign the Bid Submission Register in the Tender Capture Centre as the Nigerian Correctional Service will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
7. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY B)
Prospective Bidders are to submit bid for each of the Lot desired, two (2) had copies each of the technical and financial bids with soft copy 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 Controller General, Nigerian Correctional Service, National Headquarters Office, Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja and clearly marked with (the name of the project and Lot number). Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and the addresses of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box at the Tender Capture Centre, Correctional Headquarters, Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja not later than 12.00 noon, Tuesday 27th May, 2025. Please ensure that you sign the Bid Submission Register in the Tender Capture Centre (Canteen) as the Nigerian Correctional Service will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
8. OPENING OF PREQUALIFICATIONS/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS (CATEGORIES A & C)
The Technical Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission, 12.00 noon, Tuesday 27th May, 2025, at the Correctional Pavilion, National Headquarters Office, Abuja in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Please ensure that you sign the bid submission register at Tender Capture Centre Nigerian Correctional Service, National Headquarters Office, Abuja, as the Nigerian Correctional Service will not be held liable for misplace or wrongly submitted bid. For further enquiries, please contact the “Head of Procurement” at (procurement@corrections.gov.ng).
9. OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS (CATEGORY B)
The Technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12.00 noon, Tuesday 27th May, 2025, in the presence of the bidders or their representatives at the Correctional National Headquarters Office Abuja while the Financial bids will be kept un-opened. Please, ensure that you sign the Bid submission register at the Tender Capture Centre Nigerian Correctional Service, National Headquarters Office, Abuja. The Nigerian Correctional Service will not be held liable for misplace or wrongly submitted bids. Only the pre-qualified bidders will be contacted at a later date for financial bid opening, while financial bids of unsuccessful bidders will be returned un-opened. For further enquiries, please contact the “Head of Procurement” at (procurement@corrections.gov.ng).
10. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
b. Bids/Expression of Interests submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
c. Bidders should not bid for more than one (1) Lot in all the categories combined. Note that Violators shall be disqualified;
d. All costs will be borne by the bidders;
e. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording for future reference;
f. Only Pre-qualified bidders will be contacted at a later date for collection of tender documents for Categories A & C.
g. The Nigerian Correctional Service is not bound to shortlist/pre-qualify any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process or withdraw any project at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.
SIGNED
CONTROLLER GENERAL
NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE
