Young Africa Nigeria Advancement And Productivity Initiative- Expression Of Interest For The Supply And Delivery Of Tailoring, ICT & Catering Kits (4 Lots)

DEADLINE: 27TH FEBRUARY 2026
YOUNG AFRICA NIGERIA ADVANCEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY INITIATIVE
PROJECT: YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY BOOSTER PROJECT (IP3)
LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TAILORING, ICT & CATERING KITS

Young Africa Nigeria Advancement and Productivity Initiative invite eligible and reputable suppliers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the supply and delivery of:

1. TAILORING, ICT AND CATERING EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINEES

Scope of Supply
Suppliers are required to provide the specified training equipment for YEB Project participants in Lagos, Ondo, Edo and Anambra states.

LOT 1: Supply of Tailoring and Catering Equipment in Lagos

LOT 2: Supply of Tailoring, ICT and Catering Equipment in Ondo

LOT 3: Supply of Tailoring, ICT and Catering Equipment in Anambra

LOT 4: Supply of Tailoring Equipment in Edo State

Eligibility and Qualification Requirements
Applicants may bid for one or more Lots but must demonstrate technical and financial capacity for each Lot applied for. Applicants must meet all the following minimum eligibility criteria to be considered:

1. Legal Registration

• Valid registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) and current Tax Clearance Certificate.

2. Technical Specialisation

• Applicants must be manufacturers, authorised distributors, or specialised suppliers in the specific equipment category(ies) for which they are bidding (e.g., tailoring equipment, ICT equipment, catering equipment).
• General merchandise dealers, brokers, agents, and third-party intermediaries without direct technical capacity shall not be eligible.

3. Proven Track Record

• Evidence of at least three (3) similar supplies executed within the last three (3) years.
• Copies of contracts, purchase orders, delivery notes, or completion certificates must be provided.

4. After-Sales and Warranty Capacity

• Evidence of after-sales support, warranty arrangements, and access to spare parts within Nigeria.

5. Financial and Operational Capacity

• Demonstrated ability to execute bulk supply and timely delivery across multiple states.

6. Physical Presence

• Evidence of a verifiable business address and operational office or warehouse in Nigeria, preferably within or near the delivery state(s).

7. Compliance History

• No record of contract termination, blacklisting, or serious contractual disputes within the last three (3) years.

Failure to meet any of the above requirements shall result in automatic disqualification.

General Conditions

• The organisation reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, in whole or in part, and is not bound to accept the lowest bid.
• Successful bidders shall execute the contract directly and shall not subcontract, assign, or transfer any part of the supply obligation to third parties without prior written approval from Young Africa. The use of unauthorised intermediaries, brokers, or middlemen shall constitute grounds for immediate disqualification or termination.
• Young Africa reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants, including conducting site visits, reference checks, and physical inspection of warehouses, workshops, or showrooms.
• Submission of false or misleading information shall result in disqualification.
• Late submissions will not be considered.
• All prices must be quoted in Nigerian Naira (₦).
• Payment terms will be agreed upon post-award and must comply with the organisation’s procurement policy.
• Suppliers are expected to reside in the state of contract delivery.

The Expression of Interest and accompanying documents must be in English language and should be submitted via email to yan.procurement@youngafrica.org, not later than close of business (COB) Friday, 27th February 2026, with subject title: “EOI – IP3 Booster Kits”.

Contact Tel: +2348158434039

For Enquiries: Email: yan.procurement@youngafrica.org

Young Africa reserves the right to accept or reject any Expression of Interest (EOI). Only qualified firms will be invited to participate in the next stage of procurement. The organisation reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, in whole or in part, and is not bound to accept the lowest bid.

Embedded Images/Pictures:

The document contains 8 product photographs arranged in two groups:

Top Right Section (2 images):

•  Stack of stainless steel cooking pots with lids (4-5 pots of varying sizes)
•  Four views of industrial sewing machine parts/components (appears to be presser feet or attachment mechanisms)

Left/Middle Section (6 images in 2 columns × 3 rows):

•  Stacked circular black items with metal clasps (possibly embroidery hoops or industrial machine parts)
• White industrial overlock/serging sewing machine
• Brother brand computerized sewing machine (white/silver)
• Button attaching machine with sample buttons displayed
• Two Lion brand industrial sewing machine (silver/gray)
•  Blind stitch/hemming sewing machine

Bottom Section (2 images):

• Electric steam iron with power cord
•  Buttonhole sewing machine in operation on fabric