National Institute For Legislative And Democratic Studies- Invitation For Pre-Qualification/Expression Of Interest For The Supply Of Goods And Services (8 Lots)

DEADLINE: 24TH FEBRUARY, 2026
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE AND DEMOCRATIC STUDIES
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies established by the act of parliament in 2011, is an organ of the National Assembly with the core mandate to promote and reinforce the constitutionally assigned roles and functions of parliamentary institutions through research, networking and improving the capacity of the legislature and their Aides via comprehensive training, bill drafting and analysis as well as other support services. The Institute hereby invites experienced and competent Contractors to submit bids for its 2026 Pre-qualification exercise for the following goods and services.

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All interested companies seeking to be considered must satisfy the following eligibility and pre-qualification criteria;
a) Evidence of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (including forms CAC 02 and 07).
b) Evidence of company income Tax clearance certificate valid till 31st December 2026;
c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st of December 2026;
d) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December 2026;
e) Evidence of current Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December 2026;
f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submitting Interim Registration report (IRR) expiring on 31st December 2026 or certificate issued by BPP;
g) Immediate past three years audit accounts of the company (2023, 2024, 2025)
h) Evidence of financial capacity backed by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed.
i) A sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committee of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) or the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bid and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
j) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including letter of awards, job completion certificates;
k) Company profile with the curriculum vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project including copies of their academic/professional qualifications.

l) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s letterhead bearing amongst others, the Registration number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone number (preferably GSM number), and email address and names of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm/company.

4.0 COLLECTION OF BID DOCUMENTS
All prospective bidders are to collect bid documents within the duration of the advertisement at: Office of the Head of Procurement, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic studies Plot 307, Cadastral Zone COO, Piwoyi District, Umaru Musa Yar’adua Express Way, Abuja.

5.0 FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Interested companies/consultants may obtain further clarification/information from the office of the Head of Procurement, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic studies Plot 307, Cadastral Zone COO, Piwoyi District, Umaru Musa Yar’adua Express Way, Abuja.

6.0 SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
All applications must be in English language and should be submitted as follows;

• Two (2) copies marked Technical Bid written on the Top left-hand corner of envelop, and addressed to:

The Director General
National Institute for Legislative and Democratic studies (NILDS)
Plot 307, Cadastral Zone COO, Piwoyi District, Umaru Musa Yar’adua Express Way, Abuja.

• All bids are to be submitted to the: Head of Procurement, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic studies Plot 307, Cadastral Zone COO, Piwoyi District, Umaru Musa Yar’adua Express Way, Abuja not later than 12:00 noon on or before 24th February, 2026.

7.0. BID OPENING

• All bids received shall be opened in the presence of bidders and observers on the 24th February, 2026 by 12:00 noon at Conference room 3rd floor at NILDS permanent site.

8.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
A) Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
B) Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be accepted but unattended to.
C) All expenses incurred by the bidder in the process of responding to this advert shall not be the Institute’s liability;
D) Only qualified bidders will be contacted for the next stage
E) The Institute is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liability in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

SIGNED:
MANAGEMENT