DEADLINE: 26TH MAY, 2026
EKITI STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD
SUBEB BUILDING, STATE SECRETARIAT COMPLEX,
PMB 5321, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROJECTS EXECUTION
(1.0) INTRODUCTION
Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (EKSUBEB) has been approved by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to commence the implementation of UBEC/SUBEB 2025 projects under the Universal Basic Education Intervention Fund Programme. In view of this, the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board hereby invites experienced and reputable contractors to tender for the various construction and renovation works, as well as the procurement of the underlisted items under the first to fourth (1st- 4th) quarters of the 2025 UBEC/SUBEB Intervention projects in Public Primary and Junior Secondary Schools.
(2.0) SCOPE OF WORK
(2.1) CONSTRUCTION WORKS
| Lot 1 | Construction of a block of three (3) classrooms with an office |
| Lot 2 | Construction of a block of three (3) classrooms |
| Lot 3 | Construction of a block of two (2) classrooms |
| Lot 4 | Construction of a perimeter fence with a gatehouse |
(2.2) WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION
Lot 5 Construction of a Water System Toilet with a 1500-liter PVC overhead Tank Lot 6 Drilling of motorised borehole with 1500-liter PVC overhead tank
RENOVATION WORKS
Lot 7 Renovation of a block of six (6) classrooms with stores Lot 8 Completion of a block of six (6) classrooms with an office Lot 9 Renovation of a block of four (4) classrooms with office and Stores Lot 10 Renovation of a block of three (3) classrooms with an office Lot 11 Renovation of a block of three (3) classrooms Lot 12 Renovation of a block of two (2) classrooms with stores Lot 13 Renovation of a block of two (2) classrooms Lot 14 Completion of a block of two (2) classrooms (crèche)
(2.4) PROCUREMENT OF FURNITURE ITEMS
Lot 15 Procurement of HDF Teachers’ Tables with padded metal- framed armrest chairs. Lot 16 Procurement of Altak pupils’ desks and plastic stacking chairs. Lot 17 Procurement of Altak monobloc children’s plastic table with four chairs. Lot 18 Procurement of double seater classroom desk and bench (integrated with backrest), top surface with laminated plywood HDF (high density fiberboard) framed with mild steel (MS) square pipe coated black, fixed together
REQUIREMENTS FOR TENDER
Interested contractors must submit with their tenders the following documents:
(3.1) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), including Forms CAC 02 and 07;
(3.2) Evidence of Certificate of Registration with Ekiti State Bureau of Public Procurement expiring Thursday, 31st December, 2026; visit https://portal.bpp.ekitistate.gov.ng for requirements and online registration;
(3.3) Evidence of Certificate of Registration with Ekiti State Local Content;
(3.4) Evidence of the Tax Clearance Certificate for (3) years (2023, 2024, and 2025);
(3.5) Evidence of payment of three-year development levies for 2023, 2024, and 2025;
(3.6) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2026;
(3.7) Evidence of registration with Ekiti SUBEB;
(3.8) Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026;
(3.9) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026;
(3.10) Evidence of Registration of Business Premises in Ekiti State for the year 2026;
(3.11) VAT registration certificate;
(3.12) Company’s Audited Accounts for three years (2023, 2024, and 2025);
(3.13) Evidence of financial capability to execute the project, including a reference letter from a reputable commercial bank, and willingness to provide credit facilities for the execution of the project when needed;
(3.14) Evidence of relevant previous work/project satisfactorily executed, and this includes: Award letters and completion certificates as evidence of executing the projects, as well as a list of similar jobs handled in the past in terms of scope, size, cost, structure, and complexity;
(3.15) Company profile with the Curriculum Vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of the Academic/Professional Qualifications (ARCON, QSRBN, CORBON, COREN, etc.);
(3.16) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/ Forwarding letter under the company/firm letterhead paper.
Each would-be bidder is expected to pay a non-refundable tender fee of N20,000 for each lot.
(4.0) Tender documents and additional information can be obtained from the Office of the Director, Procurement Department. Interested contractors may submit tenders for more than one lot separately and should note that failure to include any of the requirements above renders the application invalid.
(5.0) All valid tender documents should be neatly packaged and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER FOR THE 2025 UBEC/SUBEB INTERVENTION PROJECTS” and addressed to:
The Secretary
Tenders’ Board
Ekiti SUBEB
Ado-Ekiti
(6.0) Submission of tenders is valid for four (4) weeks from the date of publication. Late submission of tender documents will not be accepted, as the bid opening ceremony will take place immediately after the close of bidding by noon on Tuesday, 26 May, 2026, at the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) premises, in the presence of all bidders in attendance.
(7.0) GENERAL INFORMATION
(7.2) Bids must be in the English language and signed off by an official authorized by the bidder.
(7.2) Women-owned and Women-led Businesses are advised to apply as part of EKSG’s commitment to create a diverse and inclusive portfolio of vendors
(7.3) Prospective bidders are invited to note that, in line with the affirmative policy of the Government of Ekiti State, qualified Women owned and Women – led vendors shall be strongly considered
(7.4) All costs will be borne by the bidders.
(7.5) Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (EKSUBEB) is not bound to invite any bidder and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with applicable sections of the Public Procurement Act of 2007 and/or Ekiti State Public Procurement (Re-enactment) Law No. 4 of 2020.
Note: Contracts originally awarded are not transferable.
Note: Further to this, contractors with a history of abandoned projects need
not apply.
Signed:
Mr. Michael Omolayo
Permanent Secretary, Ekiti SUBEB
