DEADLINE: 8TH JUNE, 2026
LAGOS WATER CORPORATION
INVITATION FOR BID FOR THE REHABILITATION OF OJOKORO WATERWORKS LAGOS
(1) Introduction
The Lagos Water Corporation, in partnership with WaterAid under the TeamWater Project, invites! interested and eligible contractors to participate in the bidding process for the rehabilitation of its waterwork located at Ojokoro in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State.
Lagos is a coastal state in south western Nigeria, with a population of about 22 million people according to the 2022 estimate by the State’s Bureau of Statistic, it is the smallest state in terms of land area in Nigeria, but arguably the most economically important state of the country. It is a major financial centre and would be the fifth-largest economy In Africa if it were a country. Established in 1967 from the former Western Region and the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos State served as the federal capital of Nigeria until 1991. It is administratively divided Into 20 local government areas and 37 Local Development Authorities, with its capital situated in Ikeja WaterAid Nigeria in partnership with the TeamWater Project is poised to rehabilitate the Ojokoro waterworks and the supply pipeline networks. The project is targeted towards improving water supply to the residents of Ojokoro LCDA with the following objectives.
- Improve universal access to sustainable, resilient and affordable WASH services for users.
- Improve water quality.
- Increase consumer confidence.
- Reduce Non-Revenue Water and improve operational efficiencies
- Strengthen governance and institutional arrangements to deliver improved WASH services.
(2) Scope Of Work
The objective of this bidding process is to select a competent and qualified contractor that can undertake the rehabilitation works at the water work, including but not limited to:
- Rehabilitation of existing and drilling of new boreholes to meet minimum daily water demand.
- Rehabilitation include civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation works.
- Installation of Solar systems to power light facilities in the waterworks.
- Supply and installation of bulk and household meters for a number of households.
- Rehabilitation and extension of distribution network.
- Installation of modern monitoring and control systems (SCADA) for automation of the waterworks and water network (to report leaks and monitor pressure in realtime).
- Testing and commissioning of the rehabilitated waterworks
(3) Mandatory Requirements
Companies interested in the project are expected to submit their company profiles which must contain the following:
(a) Evidence of Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC);
(b) Firm’s Current (3 years) Tax Clearance Certificate.
(c) Evidence of registration with Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.
(d) Firm’s audited financial accounts, indicating turnover of 2.5 billion and funding information over the past 3 years endorsed by a firm of chartered accountants.
(e) Evidence of financial capability, including bank/financial house credit facilities.
(f) Firm’s profile, organogram and resume of relevant key technical staff (Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Hydrogeologists, Water Quality Specialist), including individual attestation of availability: include copies of professional certificates.
(g) Verifiable evidence of similar projects previously undertaken, including letters of awards and Completion Certificates within the past five (5) years, which must indicate the financial value of these similar projects, which must be at least 150% of the value of the bidder’s current bid.
(h) Description and list of relevant equipment owned by contractor: include proof of ownership or lease or license over the equipment.
(i) A robust HSE policy and procedure in place, with a proven track record of implementing HSE best practices on previous projects.
(4) Pre-Bid Meeting
There will not be pre-bid meetings, but it is mandatory for bidders to inspect the waterworks. Bidders can visit the waterworks from 04 May to 15 May from 9am to 4pm daily (Mondays to Fridays only).
(5) Collection And Submission of Bid Documents And Company Profiles
Interested bidders are to download the bid documents on the link https://shorturl.at/wEpTg Downloading of bid documents shall commence from 20 April, 2026. Completed tender documents and company profile, which shall be in 3 copies (one original and two photocopies) with soft copies in a USB (containing spreadsheet copy of the completed BOQ and PDF Copies of other bid documents) are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the company’s bid invitation number at the top left-hand corner, and addressed to:
The Managing Director
Room 517,Lagos Water Corporation
Water House
Ijora, Lagos State
Email: titilolabrightoridami@gmail.com
Phone number for enquiries: +2347030191045
Sealed envelopes will be received in room 517 until 12:00 noon of 8 June, 2026. Bid opening shall follow immediately at 1:00 pm after the submission deadline at Lagos Water Corporation Board Room.
The representatives of the bidders and the general public are invited to witness the public opening of bids
(6) Disclaimer
This advertisement for “Invitation to Bid’ shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Lagos Water Corporation/WaterAid, nor shall it entitle any bidder/person to make any claim whatsoever, and/or seek any indemnity from the Lagos Water Corporation from the State Government and/or any of its departments, or its partners, by virtue of such bidder/person having expenses incurred in preparing “Invitation to Bid” responded shall be borne solely by the firm.
The Lagos Water Corporation /WaterAid reserves the right to reject any or all bid documents, and to modify or cancel the bid process at any time without prior notice.
