DEADLINE: 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2025
NIGERIA SOCIAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND (NSITF)
PLOT 794 MUHAMMADU BUHARI WAY, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ABUJA
INVITATION TO TENDER/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE EXECUTION OF 2025 PROJECTS
1. INTRODUCTION
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, hereby invites interested contractors and consultants with proven relevant competence and experience to submit Bids/Expression of Interest for the execution of the following projects in compliance with the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007:
2. SCOPE OF WORKS/SUPPLIES/SERVICES
2.1. CATEGORY A (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST) – Interested Consultants are invited to submit Expression of Interest (EoI) for the following projects:
Consultancy Services
| SN | LOT NO | PROJECT TITLE/DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | NSITF/25/C/001 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Inculcating Negotiation Skills and Debt Recovery Mechanism |
| 2. | NSITF/25/C/002 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Core Values/Work Ethics and Customer Relationship Management Training for Inspection Officers |
| 3. | NSITF/25/C/003 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Process Improvement and Performance Benchmarking |
| 4. | NSITF/25/C/004 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Compliance Enforcement Capacity Building Training |
| 5. | NSITF/25/C/005 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Negotiation Skills: Achieving Successful Outcomes |
| 6. | NSITF/25/C/006 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Team Work & Interpersonal Skills |
| 7. | NSITF/25/C/007 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Problem Solving and Analytical Skills in ECS for Informal Sector |
| 8. | NSITF/25/C/008 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on ECS in the Informal Sector (Framework and Processes) |
| 9. | NSITF/25/C/009 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) |
| 10. | NSITF/25/C/010 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Claims Administration/Payroll Preparation, and Payment Process |
| 11. | NSITF/25/C/011 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Informal Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL |
| 12. | NSITF/25/C/012 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Project Management (PRINCE2) |
| 13. | NSITF/25/C/013 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Legal Drafting and Negotiation Skills |
| 14. | NSITF/25/C/014 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Managing People for Strategic Advantage |
| 15. | NSITF/25/C/015 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Soft Skill Training on Leadership and Time Management |
| 16. | NSITF/25/C/016 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Human Resources Masterclass on Future Changes in Human Resources |
| 17. | NSITF/25/C/017 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Claims and Compensation Capacity Training |
| 18. | NSITF/25/C/018 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Medical Vetting Processes |
| 19. | NSITF/25/C/019 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Rehabilitation, Reskilling, and Return to Work Program |
| 20. | NSITF/25/C/020 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Fraud Detection in Government Accounting |
| 21. | NSITF/25/C/021 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Forensic Accounting/Computer-Based Accounting Software on SAGE and Peach Tree |
| 22. | NSITF/25/C/022 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on the International Standard for Auditing (ISA) |
| 23. | NSITF/25/C/023 | Provision of Consultancy Services for NEBOSH IGC Training |
| 24. | NSITF/25/C/024 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Safety Regulations, Policy, and Standards |
| 25. | NSITF/25/C/025 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Workplace Tools, Safety, and Accident Investigation |
| 26. | NSITF/25/C/026 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Work Ethics for Team Leaders, Branch & Regional Managers |
| 27. | NSITF/25/C/027 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on General Administrative Working Procedures and Ethics for Admin Officers |
| 28. | NSITF/25/C/028 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Emotional Intelligence and Managing a Difficult Boss |
| 29. | NSITF/25/C/029 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Communication and Presentation Skills |
| 30. | NSITF/25/C/030 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on New Public Service Rules: Provisions, Implementation and Challenges |
| 31. | NSITF/25/C/031 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Pre-Retirement Planning: Life after Retirement |
| 32. | NSITF/25/C/032 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Training on Legal Framework on Social Security Enforcement Mechanism |
| 33. | NSITF/25/C/033 | Provision of Consultancy Services for Interactive Forum and Sensitization Programme with Stakeholders Nationwide |
| 34. | NSITF/25/C/034 | Provision of Consultancy Services for the Deployment of ManageEngine Unified Service Management |
| 35. | NSITF/25/C/035 | Provision of Consultancy Services for the Deployment of ManageEngine Identity and Access Management |
| 36. | NSITF/25/C/036 | Provision of Consultancy Services for the Deployment of ManageEngine IT Operations Management and Observability |
| 37. | NSITF/25/C/037 | Provision of Consultancy Services for the Deployment of Fortinet Unified Threat Management System |
| 38. | NSITF/25/C/038 | Provision of Consultancy Services for the Servicing and Maintenance of Power and LAN Cabling Infrastructure |
2.2. CATEGORY B: GOODS (INVITATION TO TENDER) Ended Contractors are invited to submit technical and financial bids for the following projects:
S/N LOT NO PROJECT TITLE/DESCRIPTION 1. NSITF/25/G/001 Procurement and Installation of Printers and Peripherals Fund-wide 2. NSITF/25/G/002 Procurement of Clean Energy Infrastructure and Digital Registration Centres Fund-wide 3. NSITF/25/G/003 Supply and Assembling of Office Furniture Fund-wide 4. NSITF/25/G/004 Supply and Installation of Air Conditioners Fund-wide 5. NSITF/25/G/005 Supply and Installation of Generating Plant Fund-wide
3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective bidders should submit the under-listed requirements to be eligible in this procurement process and arrange them in the same sequential order for ease of reference:
i. Evidence of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), including forms CAC02, CAC07 & Status Report;
ii. Evidence of current Tax Clearance Certificate (2022, 2023 & 2024) valid till 31st December, 2025;
iii. Evidence of current PENCOM Compliance Certificate (expiring 31st December, 2025);
iv. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Certificate of Compliance (expiring 31st December, 2025);
v. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) ECS Compliance Certificate (expiring 31st December, 2025);
vi. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring 31st December, 2025); or valid Certificate issued by BPP; and
vii. A sworn affidavit disclosing:
a) That the bidder is neither in receivership nor a subject of insolvency/bankruptcy/winding up proceedings;
b) That none of the bidder’s Directors has ever 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;
c) Whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund or Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present director, shareholder, or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder; and
d) That all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars.
viii. Evidence of a minimum of three (3) contracts executed in the last five (5) years similar to the bidder’s project of choice (Letters of award and completion certificates);
ix. Evidence of duly audited accounts for the last three years – 2022, 2023 & 2024;
x. Bank’s letter of commitment to provide financial support if the bidder is awarded the contract;
xi. Company’s profile – including CV of technical staff with evidence of their academic and professional qualifications attached; and
xii. Evidence of up-to-date registration of company with relevant professional bodies (such as CMD Accreditation for Trainings, ISRON, NITDA, COREN etc.).
xiii. Letter of Authorisation from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) where applicable.
xiv. For a Joint Venture/Partnership, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (Compliance with the requirement of CAC, Tax Compliance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, BPP IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner).
xv. Local Content: Bidders are required to provide a verifiable statement on the Local Content of the Goods, Works or Services to be provided.
4. COLLECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS (CATEGORIES B)
Standard Bidding Documents are available for collection at the office of the Head Procurement, Ground Floor, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Plot 794 Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja (from 8:00 hour to 16:00 hour Mondays to Fridays) on presentation of original copy of the Treasury Receipt issued by the Finance & Accounts Department, NSITF (for sighting). A non-refundable tender fee of ₦15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand Naira) only per Lot is to be paid by each bidder into the NSITF’s TSA before collection of the Standard Bidding Document.
5. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY B)
Interested contractors and suppliers shall submit one original and one photocopy of their technical bids and financial bids. Each copy of the Technical Bid and Financial Bid per Lot shall be placed in two different sealed envelopes and each appropriately labelled “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid” respectively, as well as the “Project Name/Title” and “Lot No” on the same side of the envelope. The reverse side of each of these two envelopes shall bear the “Bidder’s Name, Address and Telephone Number(s)”. The two sealed envelopes containing separately Technical and Financial Bids should be enclosed in a third outer envelope, which should be sealed and labelled “Technical and Financial Bid” with the “Project Name/Title” and “Lot No” clearly written at the top right-hand corner.
6. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CATEGORY A)
Interested consultants shall submit one original and one photocopy of their EoI documents in a sealed envelope. The reverse side of this envelope shall bear the Consultant’s Name, Address and Telephone Number(s). The front should be labelled “EoI” with the “Project Name/Title” and “Lot No” clearly written at the top right-hand corner.
The outer envelope should be addressed to: The Secretary, Parastatal Tenders Board, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Plot 794, Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja.
The reverse side of the outer envelope should also bear the “Bidder’s Name, Address and Telephone Number(s)”.
(i) The sealed EoI or the sealed bid (containing both the Technical and Financial) should be deposited in the tender box placed in the office of the Head, Procurement, Ground Floor, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Plot 794, Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja.
(ii) Closing time for the submission of EoI (Category A) is 12:00 noon on Monday, 1st September, 2025.
(iii) Closing time for the submission of all Bids (Categories B) is 12:00 noon on Monday, 15th September, 2025.
(iv) Late submission will be returned unopened.
7. OPENING OF BIDS
i) Opening of EoI for Consultancy Services will commence (Category A) at 12:00 noon on Monday, 1st September, 2025 at the FCTA HRM Training Centre, 49 Oladipo Diya Street, behind NNPC Fuel Station, Kaura District, Abuja.
ii) Opening of Technical Bids (Categories B) will commence at 12:00 noon on Monday, 15th September, 2025 at the FCTA HRM Training Centre, 49 Oladipo Diya Street, behind NNPC Fuel Station, Kaura District, Abuja.
iii) Financial bids of those who are successful in the technical bid evaluation will be opened at a date to be communicated to them, while the financial bids of unsuccessful bidders will be returned unopened.
All bidding Companies and/or their representatives, relevant professional bodies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), representatives of BPP and interested members of the public are hereby invited to witness the opening of the EoI and technical bids on the dates and times mentioned above.
8. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
(i) All submitted documents may be referred to relevant authorities for verification/confirmation.
(ii) Original documents of the Eligibility criteria of any Bidder may be requested for sighting.
(iii) Packaging/presentation of technical bid (i.e. presenting documents in the exact order they are listed out under the eligibility requirements).
(iv) A photocopy of the Treasury Receipt issued by the Finance & Accounts Department, NSITF, evidencing payment of the non-refundable tender fee should be enclosed in the submissions.
(v) Consultants expressing interest in consultancy services are exempted from paying tender fees at the initial stage until they are pre-qualified to the stage of issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP).
(vi) Please note that no Bidder/Consultant is allowed to bid for more than two Lots in each category. Any violator of this rule will be disqualified.
(vii) The NSITF will not be responsible for any costs and/or expenses incurred by any Company/Bidder in the preparation, submission and/or in connection with any response to this Invitation to Bid.
(viii) The NSITF is not obligated to award a contract to any Company and/or Bidder in respect of this invitation and reserves the right to cancel, annul and/or discontinue the procurement process at any stage, without incurring any liability thereby to Companies/Bidders.
(ix) This “Invitation to Tender/Expression of Interest” shall not be construed as an offer of contract or commitment on the part of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund nor shall it entitle any Company/Bidder to make claims and/or seek any indemnity or compensation from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund.
SIGNED
Management
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund
