DEADLINE: 8TH JULY, 2025
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
CHOBA, NIGERIA
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PROJECTS EXECUTION
1. INTRODUCTION
The University of Port Harcourt is inviting interested and qualified consultants to express interest for the following services.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
LOT 1: PROVISION OF TRAINING ON AGRIPRENEURSHIP, DRONE PILOTING, SOLAR INSTALLATION, DIGITAL MARKETING AND ECOMMERCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, PITCHING AND FUNDING READINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PEDAGOGY IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTRE UNDER THE YEARS OF 2023-2024 (MERGED) TETFUND ANNUAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE INTERVENTION
LOT 2: TRAINING ON CALIBRATION, RE-CALIBRATION, INSTALLATION AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ON LABORATORY EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY FOR BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE, CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROMETRY (GCMS) AND OTHERS UNDER THE YEAR 2009 TETFUND SPECIAL INTERVENTION PROJECT
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. LOT 1
Training Services
- Agripreneurship: Training on starting and managing agricultural businesses, including farm management, market analysis, and innovative farming practices.
- Drone Piloting: Instruction on drone operation, safety protocols, and applications in agriculture, surveying, and other industries.
- Solar Installation: Training on designing, installing, and maintaining solar panel systems for homes and businesses.
- Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Education on digital marketing strategies, e-commerce platform management, and online business growth.
- Financial Literacy and Funding Opportunities: Workshops on personal and business finance, funding sources, and investment strategies.
- Pitching and Funding Readiness: Training on crafting pitches, preparing for funding, and investor relations.
- Entrepreneurial Pedagogy: Instruction on teaching entrepreneurship effectively, including curriculum design and delivery methods.
Service Delivery
- Expert trainers with industry experience
- Hands-on training and practical exercises
- Personalized coaching and mentorship
- Access to resources, tools, and networks
- Evaluation and feedback mechanisms
Target Audience
- Students, entrepreneurs, and small business owners
- Agricultural professionals and farmers
- Individuals seeking to develop entrepreneurial skills
- Organizations looking to upskill employees
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced entrepreneurial skills and knowledge
- Increased confidence and competence in specific areas (e.g., drone piloting, solar installation)
- Improved business performance and growth
- Access to funding and investment opportunities
- Effective teaching and training methods for entrepreneurship educators
B. LOT 2
Calibration and Maintenance Services
- Calibration: Accurate calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure precise measurements and reliable results.
- Re-Calibration: Re-calibration of equipment that has been previously calibrated to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Installation: Proper installation of new laboratory equipment, ensuring correct setup and functionality.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Development: Creation of customized SOPs for laboratory equipment, outlining procedures for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Review and Update: Review and revision of existing SOPs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Equipment Coverage
Laboratory equipment specific to the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, including but not limited to:
- Binocular Microscopes
- Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
- Others
Service Delivery
- Expert technicians with experience in laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance
- On-site calibration and installation services
- Comprehensive SOP development and review
- Training for laboratory personnel on equipment operation and maintenance
Benefits
- Ensured accuracy and reliability of laboratory results
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Extended equipment lifespan and reduced downtime
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency and productivity
Target Audience
Researchers and scientists in the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
- Laboratory technicians and personnel
- Quality control and assurance teams
4. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested Firms should submit the following pre-qualification documents:
i) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7 or Status Report.
ii) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2025 with a minimum average annual turnover of N20 million.
iii) Evidence of Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above).
iv) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025 (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).
v) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025.
vi) Evidence of Company’s registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December, 2025 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
vii) Sworn Affidavit from High Court or Court of Coordinate Jurisdiction:
- Disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the University of Port Harcourt, 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 none of the Company’s Directors has been convicted in any law court for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of acts relating to any matter and;
- That the company is not in receivership, bankrupt, or insolvent.
viii) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2022, 2023 and 2024,
ix) Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the services when needed.
x) Company’s profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the services, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications.
xi) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation/Job Completion Certificate and Photographs.
xii) For Joint Venture/Partnership, evidence of Letter of Association or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 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).
xiii) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the Company’s Letterhead Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), TIN No., Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.) and email 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/Consortia.
5. METHOD OF SUBMISSION
Prospective bidders are to submit one (1) original copy and one (1) photocopy of the Expression of Interest documents and should be neatly packed in the listed order above in separate sealed envelopes for each copy and marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE INTERESTED LOT at the top right-hand corner of the envelope. Thereafter, the sealed envelopes should be put together in a bigger envelope and addressed to the Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt. Furthermore, the reverse side of each scaled envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the Bid Box at the front of the Senate Chambers, Senate Building, University of Port Harcourt, not later than 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
6. OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS
The EOI documents shall be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Senate Chamber, Senate Building, University Park, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, in the presence of the bidders or their representatives. Please ensure that you sign the Expression of Interest (EOI) Documents Submission Register as the University will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) documents. All enquiries should be directed to DR. TEGBEE E. BARINAAZIGA, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT +2348037957724.
7. GENERAL INFORMATION
a) Expression of Interest (EOI) must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
b) Expression of Interest (EOI) documents submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
c) Only the pre-qualified bidders will be invited at a later date for a Request for Proposal (RFP) Submission and Team Defence.
d) All costs incurred as a result of response to this invitation and any subsequent requests for information shall be borne by the responding Firm/Company.
e) The University of Port Harcourt is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder 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.
SIGNED:
Dame Dr. Gloria O. Chindah
Registrar
