DEADLINE: 8TH DECEMBER, 2025
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND GEOSCIENCES (NIMG), JOS
NO. 1, METROPOLITAN AVENUE, TUDUN WADA, P.M.B. 2183, JOS, PLATEAU STATE
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION, TENDER AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2025 CAPITAL AND CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (NIMG), Jos, in compliance with the provisions of Section 25(2)(ii) of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, and in pursuit of the implementation of its 2025 Appropriation, hereby invites reputable and competent Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants with proven experience and capability to submit Bids for the under-listed projects.
2.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY/WORKS/CONSULTANCY SERVICES
2.1 CATEGORY A: GOODS (INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION) LOT NO PROJECT TITLE G001 Procurement of Project Vehicles (5 Nos. of 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles, 1 No. of Mini Luxury Bus, and 1 No. of 18-Seater Bus) 2.2 CATEGORY B: WORKS (INVITATION TO TENDER) W001
Construction of Foundry and Mechanical Workshop with Accessories, Including Installation of Equipment for Students’ Practical Works and Analysis2.3 CATEGORY C: CONSULTANCY SERVICES (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST) C001 Training of Selected Youths in Mining and Mining Security in Selected Communities in Ondo State
3.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective Bidders must submit the following documents:
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC).
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificate for Business Name) for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2025;
c. Evidence of valid Pension Clearance Certificate (for organizations with 15 or more employees).
d. Evidence of valid Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate (for organizations with five or more employees or annual turnover of N50 million and above)…
e. Evidence of valid Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors.
g. Sworn Affidavit disclosing, key details of the company’s integrity, ownership, and solvency…
h. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years (2022, 2023, and 2024);
i. Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria;
j. Company’s Profile with duly signed Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff with professional certifications;
k. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last three (3) years;
l. For Consultancy Services: Evidence of registration with relevant regulatory professional bodies e.g Centre for Management Development;
m. For Equipment Supply: Evidence of authorization as Representative/Dealer of OEM;
n. Evidence of financial capability;
o. For Works: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of ownership or lease;
p. Only NADDC-approved companies or authorized representatives should bid for vehicles;
q. For Joint Ventures: Valid MoU and complete compliance documents for all partners.
4.0 COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Interested Contractors/Suppliers/Service Providers shall collect the Standard Bidding Documents from the Head of Procurement Unit, NIMG, upon presentation of evidence of payment of a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₦10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira only) per lot, payable into the Institute’s TSA Account (Remita) — Account Name; Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences; Account No: 023300900100 — in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria.
5.0 SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
All submissions must be made on or before 8th December, 2025. Each submission should include one (1) original and two (2) copies of Technical prequalification documents, packaged in sealed envelope and clearly marked “Prequalification documents. Envelope shall be addressed to: The Director-General/Chief Executive, Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (NIMG), No. 1, Metropolitan Avenue, Tudun Wada, Jos, Plateau State.
The reverse side of each envelope must bear the Bidder’s name and address. All Technical Bids submission will be open immediately after the submission deadline at 12:00 noon, 8th December, 2025 in the Institute’s Auditorium, in the presence of Bidder’s or their representatives. All submissions should be deposited in the designated Tender Box at the Procurement Unit.
6.0 SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF TENDER BIDS/DOCUMENTS (ITT)
Prospective Bidders are to submit bid (s) for lot W001, One (1) original and Two (2) hard copies each of the Technical and Financial Bid with soft copy of the financial only in MS Excel format, packaged separately in a sealed envelope and clearly marked as “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid”. Therefore, put the two in a bigger sealed envelope together addressed to the above office address. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the Bidder and should be dropped in the designated Tender Box stationed at the Procurement Unit of the Entity not later than 12:00 noon on Monday 22nd December, 2025.
7.0 SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Interested Consultants shall submit three (3) bound copies of their EOI documents in a sealed envelope addressed as above. Submissions must be made not later than 12:00 noon, 8th December, 2025. The EOIs will be open immediately after the deadline at the Institute’s Auditorium in the presence of applicants or their representatives. Applicants are to sign the EoI register at the Procurement Unit of the Entity as the Entity will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted EoI.
8.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
i. All submissions must be written in English Language and duly signed by an authorized officer of the Bidder;
ii. Turnover requirements for each project are stated in the bid documents;
iii. Submissions received after the deadline shall be returned unopened;
iv. Bidders may not apply for more than two (2) lots;
v. Bidders may submit through Courier Services;
vi. For Goods and Works, only prequalified Bidders shall be invited for Financial Bid Opening;
vii. For Consultancy Services, only shortlisted firms shall be invited to submit Proposals;
viii. All costs associated with Bid preparation shall be borne by the Bidders;
ix. Non-compliance with the stated conditions shall lead to disqualification;
x. The Institute reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any stage without incurring any liability, in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
Signed
Director-General/Chief Executive
Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (NIMG), Jos
