Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)- Expression Of Interest For The Provision Of Security Guard Services For NRS Office Locations Nationwide

DEADLINE: 26TH JANUARY, 2026
NIGERIA REVENUE SERVICE (NRS)
NO. 14 SOKODE CRESCENT, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA.
www.nrs.gov.ng
(SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR NRS OFFICE LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE (LOTS 1-17)

INTRODUCTION
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) of Nigeria is an agency established by the NRS establishment Act 2025 (as amended), to administer taxes on behalf of the Federation. Provision of adequate security is one of the most basic needs of man. Security is a critical element in the survival and sustenance of man and society. There can be no meaningful development in human society without some level of safety and security for persons and property. To this end the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is in need of the services of private security guards across its office locations nationwide. Since their emergence into the security architecture, Private Security Companies (PSCs) are creating great impact in security provisioning across the globe thereby complementing the efforts of government law enforcement agencies. In Nigeria, they have made great inroads in security provision such that their presence is felt in all nooks and crannies of the country. The Service has earmarked funds for the engagement of private security guard companies to man its office locations nationwide. The Service seeks to engage reputable and competent private security service providers to provide security guard services for NRS office locations nationwide. Therefore, interested private guard companies with requisite experience are invited to submit proposals for the assignment.

2. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Private security companies play diverse and crucial roles in contemporary societies, contributing to various aspects of security and safety. Their importance stems from their ability to complement and supplement the efforts of public law enforcement agencies, provide specialized protective services tailored to the needs of clients, and contribute to the overall resilience of communities and industries. The objectives of this assignment include but not limited to the following:

• Complementary Role to Public Law Enforcement
• Specialized Protective Services
• Protection of Critical Infrastructure
• Contributions to Economic Development
• Support for Risk Management and Compliance.

3. TERMS OF REFERENCE
The terms of reference entail a wide range of services aimed at protecting people, property, and assets. This includes but is not limited to:

• Providing trained personnel to monitor premises, control access, and respond to security incidents.
• Utilizing technology such as CCTV cameras, alarm systems, and sensors to detect and deter threats.
• Offering expertise and guidance on security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conducting inquiries into security breaches, thefts, fraud, and other incidents to gather evidence and identify perpetrators.

TABLE: LOTS AND LOCATIONS:

4. DURATION OF THE PROJECT
The duration of these assignments shall be One (1) year from the date of execution of contract agreement (January to December 2026).

5. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested Security Service Providers who wish to do business with the Service shall possess the criteria stated below. In specific terms, the following documents shall be submitted in support of their proposals:

PRE-REQUISITES
i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7/CAC status report;
ii. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till December, 2025;
iii. Evidence of current Pensions Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
iv. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
v. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
vi. Evidence of current 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;
vii. Sworn affidavit:
a. Disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Federal Inland Revenue Service or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
b. That no Director has 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. That the company is not is not in receivership, subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
viii. Evidence of licence to operate as a private guard company in Nigeria (Duly issued by the Minister of Interior)
ix. Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) approval (Category A or B) to operate as a Private Guard Company in Nigeria, valid till 31st December, 2025;
x. Evidence of having operational presence in the area/lot of interest;
xi. Consultant’s Organization and Experience (Verifiable documentary evidence of at least Three (3) similar jobs) undertaken during the last Five (5) Years that best illustrates qualifications;
xii. Team Composition to include Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Project Manager and Project Team members for the assignment, including copies of their Academic and Professional qualifications which must be relevant and related to the assignment (security related);
xiii. Company’s audited accounts for the last three (3) years – 2022, 2023 and 2024;
xiv. Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
xv. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the company’s letterhead paper bearing amongst others, the registration number (RC) as issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), contact address, telephone number (preferably GSM No.) and e-mail address; The letter head paper must bear the names and nationalities of the directors of the company at the bottom of the page duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.

6. NOT ELIGIBLE
All Private Guard Companies who have defaulted on previous contract(s) awarded to them by FIRS/Federal Government.

7. SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS
Prospective and interested Private Guard Companies are to submit their EOI documents in Two (2) hard copies, addressed to the undersigned, and clearly marked with ‘the name of the assignment’. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and address of the bidder and drop at the designated tender box at Revenue House Annex III Room 001, Procurement Department, not later than 12:00 noon, Monday, 26th January, 2026. Please note that the Service (NRS), will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted proposals. Any document submitted after this deadline of 12.00noon on Monday, 26th January, 2026 shall be rejected.
The Director Procurement Department
Nigeria Revenue Service,
Revenue House Annex 3,
14 Sokode Crescent, Off Micheal Okpara Way
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

8. OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS
The EOI document will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12 noon on Monday, 26th January, 2026 at the address stated in paragraph 8 above in the presence of the bidders or their representatives, civil society Organization(s) and the general public who choose to witness the opening. While the financial proposals will be kept un-opened. Please ensure you sign the EOI register in Room 001, Procurement Department, Revenue House, Annex III, Wuse Zone 5 Abuja, as FIRS will not be liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted EOI documents.

9. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. For all enquiries, please contact us on 08074983355; Email: firsprocurement@nrs.gov.ng;
b. Proposals must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
c. Proposals submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
d. Bidders should not submit proposals for more than Three (3) Lots;
e. All cost will be borne by the bidders;
f. Please ensure that you sign the proposal submission register in the office of the Director Procurement as stated in paragraph 7 above, as FIRS will not be liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
g. All shortlisted Service Providers will be contacted at a later date for collection of proposal, while the unsuccessful ones will be de-briefed.

10. DISCLAIMER
a. The Federal Inland Revenue Service reserves the right to verify claims made by any company.
b. Tendering false documents is an offence and will lead to exclusion from the tendering process and prosecution.
c. FIRS is not bound to issue engagement letter to any tenderer and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in line with section 28 of PPA 2007.
d. In line with executive order 001 of May 18th 2017, all bidders are to provide verifiable statement on the local content of the works to be done and goods to be supplied.

Signed:
Director Procurement
For: Executive Chairman NRS