DEADLINE: 24TH JULY, 2025
BENUE STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD, MAKURDI
NO. 3 AHMADU BELLO WAY, OLD GRA MAKURDI
Benuesubeb2024@gmail.com
07082505052
PRE-QUALIFICATION NOTICE AND INVITATION FOR TENDER FOR 1ST TO 4TH QUARTER 2024 INTERVENTION FOR FGN/UBEC/SUBEB/PROJECTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Benue State Government through the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board Makurdi has received approval for the implementation of the 1st to 4th quarter 2024 FGN/UBEC/SUBEB/PROJECTS. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007 the Board wishes to invite Expression of Interest (EOI) for pre-qualification and Tender from eligible bidders for projects in the categories listed below:
i. Construction of Standard Block of 3-Class rooms, Office, Store and 3 VIP Toilets – 10 Locations.
ii. Construction and Distribution of Digital Library Tables and Chairs – 3 Locations
iii. Construction and Distribution of Non-Digital Library Tables and Chairs – 4 Locations
2.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, interested companies are required to submit the under-listed verifiable documents:
a. Evidence of Certificate of incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC2 and CAC7.
b. Evidence of Company Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2025.
c. Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025.
d. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) certificate valid till 31st December, 2025.
e. Evidence of Registration on the National Database Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR), expiring on 31st December, 2025 or valid certificate issued by BPP.
f. Evidence of current registration with Benue State Tender Board.
g. Evidence of Letter of Authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or their accredited dealer in line with the Federal Government Policy on procurement of equipment must be provided.
h. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Award, Valuation Certificate, Job Completion Certificate and photographs of the projects.
i. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2025.
j. Evidence of Company’s Financial Capacity to execute the project by submission of reference from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed (Micro-Finance banks and insurance companies will not be accepted.
k. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
l. List of Plants/Equipment with proof of ownership/Lease by the company.
m. For Joint Venture/Partnerships, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (all the eligibility requirements are compulsory for each JV partner.
n. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committee of State Universal Basic Education Commission or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, Shareholder or has any peculiar interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bids are true and correct in all particulars.
o. Company’s Profile with Curriculum Vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional Qualifications in cases of construction.
p. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the Company/Firms letter headed paper bearing amongst others; the Registration Number (RC) issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), contact address, Telephone Number (preferably mobile number) and email address. The letter headed paper must bear the name of the nationalities of the Directors of the company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by authorized officer of the company/firm.
q. Evidence of non-refundable tender fee of N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira) per Lot. Payable in favour of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, Makurdi through Benue SUBEB State Funds Account 1015505151 Zenith Bank Plc.
3.0 SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
2 copies of completed documents in wax sealed envelopes marked Tender Document under lots… written on the right hand corner of the sealed envelope must be delivered by hand before 12 Noon, Thursday 24th July, 2025 (4 weeks duration from the date of this advert) to the Department of Physical Planning and Technical Services, Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, No. 3 Ahmadu Bello Way, Old GRA Makurdi premises by 12 Noon on Wednesday, 24th July, 2025.
4.0 BID OPENING
The Tender Documents will be opened in the presence of the bidders making submission or their representatives with evidence of legal existence at Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, No. 3 Ahmadu Bello Way, Old GRA Makurdi premises by 12 Noon on Wednesday, 24th July, 2025.
5.0 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
a. Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder.
b. Bids submitted after the deadline for submission will be returned unopened.
c. All cost will be borne by the bidders.
d. Contractors are advised to collect tender documents from the Department of Physical Planning and Technical Services, Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, Makurdi during office hours only
e. SUBEB is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder(s) and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
F. Defaulting Contractors with Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who are yet to complete their projects need not to tender.
Signed
Executive Chairman
Benue State Universal Basic Education Board
P.M.B 102070, Makurdi
