DEADLINE: 31ST DECEMBER, 2025
AFRICAN REINSURANCE CORPORATION (AFRICA RE)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR AFRICA RE’S HEAD OFFICE BUILDING IN ABUJA (NIGERIA)
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is the leading pan-African reinsurance company and the largest reinsurer in Africa in terms of net reinsurance written premiums.
The mission of Africa Re is to foster the development of the insurance and reinsurance industry in Africa; to promote the growth of national, regional, and sub-regional underwriting and retention capacities and to support the African economic development.
With headquarters in Lagos (Nigeria), Africa Re operates through six (6) Regional Offices across Africa: Casablanca (Morocco), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), Cairo (Egypt) and Ebene (Mauritius). Africa Re equally has one (1) Local Office in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), one Underwriting Representative Office in Kampala, Uganda and three (3) Subsidiaries (Africa Re South Africa Limited in Johannesburg (South Africa), Africa Retakaful in Cairo (Egypt) and Africa Re Underwriting Agency Limited in Dubai (The United Arab
Emirates).
The Corporation is seeking to appoint a qualified and reputable Facilities Management Company for its Head Office building, which is currently under construction in Abuja. The completion of the building is anticipated by the end of March 2026. The scope of work of this project will encompass specific deliverables, as detailed in the following sections.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
In line with its relocation plan to Abuja, Africa Re (the Client) is currently developing a highend head office building on Plot 1573, Ralph Shodeinde Street, in the Central Business District of Abuja, adjacent to the Ministry of Finance.
The project is currently under construction and has a completion rate of 76%. It is a mixeduse grade A building development that includes premium office spaces, a restaurant, and gym facilities, all complemented by ample and well-planned parking provisions.
Africa Re now plans to appoint and collaborate with a reputable Facilities Management Company, for the smooth operation and maintenance of its facility.
The appointed company will directly manage all technical (hard) services, supervise thirdparty Contractors for soft services, and implement best practices in management and sustainability reporting.
HARD SERVICES (DIRECT MANAGEMENT)
The Facility Manager shall directly manage the operation, maintenance, and optimization of all building systems, including but not limited to:
- Electrical Systems: Power distribution, lighting, transformers, switchgear, UPS
- Mechanical Systems: HVAC systems, chillers, air-handling units, pumps, and controls
- Plumbing and Water Supply: Water treatment, reticulation, and drainage
- Fire Detection & Protection: Fire alarms, extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers
- Vertical Transportation: Elevators, escalators, and associated systems
- Power Generation: Generators, fuel systems, and synchronization panels
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Scheduled and responsive maintenance of all equipment
- Technical Documentation: Maintenance logs, asset registers, and equipment manuals
SOFT SERVICES (SUPERVISORY ROLE)
The Facility Manager shall supervise third-party contractors responsible for:
- Cleaning and janitorial services
- Security services
- Landscaping and gardening
- Pest control
- Waste management and recycling
- Front desk and concierge services (if applicable)
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
The Proposals should be submitted through the email address: tender@africa-re.com not later than December 31st, 2025, and the subject of the email should read: “PROVISION OF FACILITY MANAGEMEMT SERVICES FOR AFRICA RE HEAD OFFICE,
ABUJA”
Any proposal received by Africa Re after the submission deadline shall not be considered.
