DEADLINE: 22ND JUNE, 2026
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (NHRC)
19, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE 2026 CAPITAL PROJECTS OF THE COMMISSION
(1) INTRODUCTION
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria was established by the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1995 (as amended) in line with Resolution 48/134 of the United Nations General Assembly, which enjoins all member states to establish independent national institutions for the promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) intends undertake the procurement of Goods and Works of the Federal Government of Nigeria as approved in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
In compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007, the NHRC therefore invites interested contractors with relevant local experience and a proven track record to submit Technical and Financial Bid documents for contracts for the 2026 Capital Projects.
(2) SCOPE OF GOODS/WORKS
CATEGORY A: SUPPLY OF GOODS
LOT NO PROJECT DESCRIPTION A1.1 Supply of One (1) Hilux Vehicle A1.2 Supply of Two (2) Saloon Vehicles A1.3 Supply of Two (2) Coaster Buses A1.4 Supply of One (1) Four-Wheel Drive A1.5 Supply of Two (2) 16-Seater Buses
CATEGORY B: WORKS/CONSTRUCTION
LOT NO PROJECT DESCRIPTION Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles, namely: Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe & Zamfara States B1 NORTH EAST B1.1 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Bauchi, Bauchi State B1.2 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Maiduguri, Borno State B1.3 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Gombe, Gombe State B1.4 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Jalingo, Taraba State B1.5 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Damaturu, Yobe State North Central B2 NORTH CENTRAL B2.1 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Lokoja, Kogi State B2.2 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Ilorin, Kwara State B2.3 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Lafia, Nasarawa State B2.4 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Minna, Niger State North West B3 NORTH WEST B3.1 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Dutse, Jigawa State B3.2 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Kaduna, Kaduna State B3.3 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Sokoto, Sokoto State B3.4 Construction of identified offices in 13 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Gusau, Zamfara State Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles, namely: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states. B4 SOUTH EAST B4.1 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Umuahia, Abia State B4.2 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Abakaliki, Ebonyi State B5 SOUTH SOUTH B5.1 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Uyo, Akwa Ibom State B5.2 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Yenagoa, Bayelsa State B5.3 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Calabar, Cross River State B5.4 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Asaba, Delta State South West B6 SOUTH WEST B6.1 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Abeokuta, Ogun State B6.2 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Akure, Ondo State B6.3 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Osogbo, Osun State B6.4 Construction of identified offices in 11 states in 3 geopolitical zones suitable for operations under the Paris Principles: Ibadan, Oyo State B7 HEADQUARTERS PROJECT B7.1 Construction of multi-level car parking and offices at the Headquarters Building Complex
(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7 (or CAC 1.1).
(b) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificate of all partners in case of Business Name) for the last three (3) years (2023, 2024 & 2025) expiring on 31 December, 2026, with turnovers corresponding to those declared in the Audited Accounts:
(c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2026 (this requirement is only applicable to Bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above);
(d) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026 (this requirement is only applicable to Bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50 million and above);
(e) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2026;
(f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of the Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31″ December, 2026 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
(g) Sworn Affidavit:
- disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Human Rights Commission 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;
- 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;
- that the Company is not in receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings;
- that the Company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institution or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performing, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months;
(h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years-2023, 2024 & 2025;
(i) Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
(j) Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON and other relevant professional bodies;
(k) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects (please provide contact details of the clients who may be contacted for reference);
(l) Evidence of understanding and participation in activities or projects of ‘A’ Status National Human Rights Institutions under the Paris Principles for the establishment of National Human Rights Institutions.
(m) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner);
(n) Only companies in the National Automotive Design and Development Council approved list of Local Manufacturers of Vehicles or their Authorised Representative should bid for the vehicles
Note: All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably mobile phone number), and e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm.
(4) COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Interested contractors are to collect the tender documents from the Office of the Head of Procurement, National Human Rights Commission, 19 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja upon presentation of evidence of payment of a non-refundable tender fee of N10,000.00 only per Lot, paid into the National Human Rights Commission’s Remita account in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria.
(5) SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Prospective Bidders should submit their documents for each desired Lot, comprising two (2) hard copies each of the Technical and Financial Bid Documents, with a soft copy of the Financial Bid only in MS Excel format.
All submissions must be:
- Sealed in separate envelopes labelled “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid”;
- Enclosed in a larger sealed envelope clearly indicating the project title and Lot Number
- Addressed to
The Executive Secretary
National Human Rights Commission
No. 19 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja
The reverse side of each sealed envelope must bear the name and address of the bidder.
All submissions should be deposited in the designated Tender Box at the Office of the Head of Procurement, Room 316, 4th Floor, NHRC Headquarters, not later than 12:00 noon on 22nd June, 2026.
(6) OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS
The technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on 22nd June, 2026 at the Auditorium, National Human Rights Commission, 19, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, while the financial bids will be kept unopened. The Bidders are to ensure that they sign the Bid Submission Register in the office of the Director of Procurement, National Human Rights Commission, Abuja, as the Commission shall not be held liable for misplaced or incorrectly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the Director of Procurement on 08037875427, info@nhrc.gov.ng or nhrcanigeria@gmail.com.
(7) GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) All bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
(b) Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned unopened;
(c) Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots;
(d) All costs will be borne by the Bidders;
(e) The Technical Bids Opening will be opened in the presence of Bidders or their representatives, CSOs in the areas of Anti-Corruption and Transparency and Private Professional bodies; and will be covered by video recording; invitation link will be sent to bidder who chooses to join the bid opening online;
(f) Bid documents can also be collected in soft copy and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services);
(g) Goods: Only Bidders who meet the technical requirements at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bids opening, while the financial bids of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned unopened.
(h) Names of pre-qualified contractors/shortlisted firms will be placed on the Commission’s notice board, website and text messages to their respective numbers;
(i) The National Human Rights Commission is not bound to pre-qualify any applicant and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
SIGNED:
Head Procurement
For: Executive Secretary
National Human Rights Commission
