DEADLINE: 31ST AUGUST, 2025
SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND NIGERIA
SFCG/NIG//2025/002
INVITATION TO BID FOR PROJECTS EXECUTION

Search for Common Ground is an international, non-sectarian, non-profit organization partnering with people around the world to ignite shared solutions to destructive conflicts.

Search work cut across all levels of society to build sustainable peace through three main avenues:

DIALOGUE + MEDIA + COMMUNITY
Search has been working in Nigeria since 2004, using innovative approaches to promote peace building in areas of tension and to encourage understanding across ethnic, religious, and gender lines. With offices in Abuja, Jos, Maiduguri, Yola, Port Harcourt, Bayelsa, and Warri, we are working to address conflict, utilizing consensus-based advocacy training, conflict resolution training, human rights monitoring and reporting, and the facilitation of dialogue processes that engage all levels of society.

In accordance with the due process for award of contracts, Search for Common Ground Nigeria is soliciting competitive, sealed, bids from interested and reputable vendors with relevant experience to establish contracts for the following:

Table 1: Invitation to Bid – LOT NO., PROJECT TITLE/DESCRIPTION, and LOCATION

LOT NO.PROJECT TITLE/DESCRIPTIONLOCATION
SFCG/LOT/1PROVISION OF HOTEL ACCOMMODATION SERVICESNATIONAL – (ABUJA, SOKOTO, ZAMFARA, KATSINA, YOBE, ONDO, IBADAN, EKITI, ENUGU, BAUCHI, KADUNA, ADAMAWA, NIGER)
SFCG/LOT/2SECURITY GUARDS FOR ALL SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND OFFICES AND GUEST HOUSES.NATIONAL (ABUJA, MAIDUGURI, YOLA, JOS, MAKURDI, BAUCHI, KADUNA, WARRI, BAYELSA, PORT HARCOURT, YOBE, KATSINA AND ANY OTHER LOCATION IDENTIFIED)
SFCG/LOT/3PROVISION OF CAR HIRE SERVICESNATIONAL (ABUJA, MAIDUGURI, YOLA, JOS, MAKURDI, BAUCHI, KADUNA, WARRI, BAYELSA, PORT HARCOURT, YOBE, KATSINA ANY OTHER LOCATION IDENTIFIED)
SFCG/LOT/4PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICESABUJA, MAIDUGURI, YOLA, JOS, MAKURDI, BAUCHI, KADUNA, WARRI, BAYELSA, PORT HARCOURT, YOBE, NIGER, KEBBI, ZAMFARA, KWARA, KATSINA ANY OTHER LOCATION IDENTIFIED
SFCG/LOT/5INSURANCE COVER FOR ALL SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND PROJECT VEHICLES.NATIONAL
SFCG/LOT/6GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FOR ALL SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND STAFF IN NIGERIANATIONAL
SFCG/LOT/7HEALTH INSURANCE COVER FOR ALL SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND STAFF IN NIGERIANATIONAL
SFCG/LOT/8FINANCIAL SERVICE – (TAX AND FINANCE CONSULTANT)NATIONAL
SFCG/LOT/9OFFICE AND GUEST HOUSE SPACE (CENTRALLY LOCATED DUPLEX WITH SUFFICIENT CAR PARK SPACEABUJA, NIGER, SOKOTO ZAMFARA AND KATSINA STATE
SFCG/LOT/10AIR TICKETING SERVICESNATIONAL
SFCG/LOT/11DESIGN, PRINTING AND PRODUCTION OF VISIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALSABUJA, YOLA, JOS, MAKURDI, BAUCHI, WARRI, BAYELSA, PORT HARCOURT, NIGER, SOKOTO KATSINA AND ZAMFARA STATE

Table 2: SFCG/ND/2025/002 – Community Development Initiatives

SNCommunityStateInitiative TypeKey Initiative Type
Lot 1AmukpeDeltaPoultry and fish farming: Poultry and Fish Farming Enterprise: Training and Starter Pack for IndividualsPoultry and fish farming: Poultry and Fish Farming Enterprise: Training and Starter Pack for Individuals
Lot 2OtegheleDeltaProvision of speedboat for access to marketProvision of speedboat for access to market
Lot 3OporozaDeltaEvent Equipment Rental – Canopies, chairs and tables for rentalsEvent Equipment Rental
Lot 4ObotoboDeltaConstruction of lock-up storesConstruction of lock-up stores
Lot 5EAIBayelsaConstruction and equipping of water factoryConstruction and equipping of water factory
Lot 6Ekeremor (Land), Opuama (Riverine), Toru-Nduro (Riverine), Akakumama (Riverine)BayelsaSpecialized Skills TrainingSkill empowerment/acquisition
Lot 7OkerenkokoDeltaConstruction of Sizable hostel accommodation with boreholeKeke Bus
Lot 8OgbomoroDeltaConstruction of lock-up storesConstruction of lock-up stores

Table 3: SFCG/NW//2025/001 – Procurement of Goods and Services

LotLocationInitiative TypeKey Initiative Type
1AbujaSupply of Computers and IT accessoriesSupply of Laptops and IT accessories
2Sokoto/AbujaSupply of Project VehiclesSupply of Project Vehicles
3Sokoto/ Katsina/ Zamfara/Supply of Machines, tools… (Generator)Supply of Machines, tools… (Generator)
4Sokoto/ Katsina/ Zamfara/Furniture (table, chairs, Airconditions, ETC )Furniture (table, chairs, Airconditions, ETC )
5Sokoto/ Katsina/ Zamfara/ AbujaSupply and installation of Solar System [Panels, Inverter, Battery]Supply and installation of Solar System [Panels, Inverter, Battery]

GENERAL REQUIREMENT
1. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for pre-qualification, interested and competent contractors/suppliers shall submit the following:
a. Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
b. Company’s Profile.
c. Evidence of Tax registration.
d. VAT registration certificate.
e. Evidence of a similar job carried out.
f. Evidence of financial capability or bank support.

COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENT
The tender Document is obtainable from the Admin unit of the state offices or by sending a mail to nigeria-procurement@sfcg.org.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF INTEREST
31st August 2025

DISCLAIMER A DISCLAIMER AND CONCLUSION

  • Search for Common Ground will NOT be responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by any interested party (s) in connection with any response to this invitation and, or the preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
  • Search for Common Ground is not bound to award the contract(s) to any bidder and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities.
  • Search for Common Ground reserves the right to alter the requirements based on exigencies without liability to any of the applicants.
  • Search for Common Ground does not expect any form of connivance or gratification extended to any staff. This would be grounds for disqualification.
  • Please note that this advert shall not be construed as a commitment on our part to award any or all the above listed projects.