DEADLINE: 28TH MAY, 2021
INSTITUTE OF HUMAN VIROLOGY, NIGERIA (IHVN)
INVITATION TO BID
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
BID TITLE: FACILITY UPGRADE FOR GENEXPERT SITES
ITB NO.: ITB/IHVN/GF PPM/001/2021
FACILITY UPGRADE AT GENEXPERT SITES FOR SIX LOTS

1. Introduction
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading local non governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, research and non-communicable disease projects in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by these diseases.

2. Background
IHVN was selected as a Principal Recipient to oversee a two (2) year (2019-2022) tuberculosis Public Private Mix (TB PPM) grant by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

In 2016, Xpert MTB/RIF testing was adopted as the first paint of diagnosis for all forms of TB in Nigeria but the sub-optimal functionality of the machines has contributed to the low detection rate of tuberculosis cases in Nigeria. As part of the activities in the PPM grant, IHVN is responsible for ensuring that facilities where some selected Xpert MTB/RIF machines are domiciled in the country are upgraded.

3. Purpose of Request For Bid (RFB)
The purpose of this request is to solicit for bids to facilitate the upgrade of GeneXpert sites across six geo-political zones of Nigeria with oversight from Institute of Human Virology Nigeria

4. Invitations for Expression of Interests and Bidding
IHVN is soliciting for interests frorn reputable service providers, suppliers and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our RFB during the project implementation period.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organization are
required to provide the following information:

  • Signed Cover Letter indicating Lot Number (check Bid Bill of Quantities [BOQ] on our website for more information)
  • Company Profile
  • Proof of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
  • All bidders must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years. i.e. 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 if readily available;
  • Verifiable evidence of completing similar jobs successfully in the last five years.
  • Expert knowledge and demonstrable working experience on building services.
  • Technical and human resource capacity to rapidly cover a large number of sites and ability to work within agreed timelines.
  • Bank Reference Letter.
  • Bid security shall be provided in the amount and form indicated in the Bid
  • Data Sheet.

5. Submission Requirements

  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted.
  • Cost Proposal: IHVN desires that bidders provide bid formatted in the templates in the BOQ. Bids must be in Nigerian Naira.
  • Delivery Information: Delivery period should be stated in line with the expected project performance period
  • Bid must be in Company’s Letter Head, duly signed and stamped by an authorized company representative

6. Notice:
Bids which must reach us within three (3) weeks from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.

All interested bidders can download the BID document at www.ihvnigeria.org

7. The Institute’s Contacts/Question about the Bid and Bid Deadline:

  • Funding Agency: GF PPM Grant
  • Bid Start Date/Time: 10 May, 2021
  • Bid Deadline Date/Time: 28th May, 2021 at 10:00am
  • IHVN Contact Person: Head of Supply Chain Management Department
  • IHVN Technical Person on project: Head of Unit-Technical Team

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
Penthouse, Maina Court
Plot 252, Herbert Macaulay Way
Central Business District
P.O. Box 9396, Garki, Abuja-NIGERIA
Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342, 4610341, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025 Email: bids@ihvnigeria.org

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