DEADLINE: 28TH JANUARY, 2026
ABIA STATE MINISTRY OF WORKS
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTANCY SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS)
REF NO.: ABSIIDP/CON/QCBS/)01
COUNTRY-STATE: NIGERIA – ABIA STATE
NAME OF PROJECT: ABIA STATE INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ABSIIDP) (ROADS)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF DESIGNATED ROADS IN ABA ABIA STATE
SECTOR: TRANSPORTATION/ROADS
MODE OF FINANCING: INSTALLMENT SALE
FINANCING NO.: NGA1047
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) toward the cost for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIIDP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services.
The services include design and supervision of die construction works of designated roads in Aba Design review, and construction supervision for the selected and prioritized intervention sites in Aba.
The proposed implementation period for the design review, and construction supervision of the civil works for a period of 36 months. The assignment is expected to kick off by the First quarter of 2026; ensuring full consistency with the TOR attached or referred to in this REOI. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be requested via email or in person at the address provided below
The Abia State Ministry of Works now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide specific information which demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services.
(1) General Experience of consulting firm in the field of required specialty
(2) Consultants’ Educational and Professional Qualifications Evidence showing technical and managerial capabilities of the firm.
(3) Evidence and description of similar assignments executed with evidence of award (letter of award and/or contract agreement).
(4) Evidence of registration with relevant authorities and professional regulatory bodies.
(5) Evidence showing that firm is a legal entity with evidence of CAC certificate.
(6) Quality of proposal demonstrating deep understanding of objectives, competencies and coherence of response.
(7) Availability of appropriate skills among key staff presented for the assignment.
(8) Evidence of working in similar regional work experience in similar fields (within Nigeria and/or Sub-Saharan Africa)
The shortlisting criteria are: [criteria related to required qualifications and experience of the firm; such as core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. The Qualifications and Experience of Key Experts shall not be included in the shortlisting criteria]. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage however their CVs can be presented. This consultancy comprises of two different missions including design/design review and construction supervision.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 paragraphs of the Procurement Policy of the Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultancy Services under Islamic Development Bank Project Financing April 2019 (Revised February 2023) (the “Procurement Guidelines”), setting forth IsDB’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection [QCBS/MC] method set out in the Procurement Guidelines.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours [0900 to 1700 hours] Interested parties my request for the terms of reference for better understanding of the assignment. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail or by e-mail) by 28 January, 2026
State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU)
Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIIDP)
3B Okpara Avenue, Umuahia, Abia State,
Attention: Engr Dr Ndudim Ononiwu
Mobile number: 08060103786, 08034621330
Email: absiidp@gmail.comcc: ifeanyiparagon2000@yahoo.co.uk
