DEADLINE: 9TH FEBRUARY, 2026
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE PROVISION OF NATIONAL STAFF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AT MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES – FRANCE
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – France invites qualified insurers or consortia to submit proposals for the provision of General Medical Staff Health Insurance Cover for MSF France staff in Abuja, Jahun – Jigawa, and Katsina, Nigeria. Interested insurers or consortia should possess relevant qualifications.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private international association that provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. Members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete independence from all political, economic or religious powers.
Applications are invited for:
Title: Request for Proposal (RfP) for the Provision of National Staff Health Insurance Coverage
Reference: 2025/2026-NS-HEALTH-20260112
Locations: Abuja, Jahun – Jigawa, and Katsina, Nigeria
Overview
- MSF France’s objective for this tender is to identify a suitable company or consortium to provide comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for our national staff and their dependents in Katsina, Jahun, and Abuja, Nigeria.
Introduction
- Currently MSF France is running three regular projects in three states these include a malnutrition activities’ project in Katsina state, a pediatric project in Borno state and a maternal health care project in Jigawa state with a country coordination office in Abuja FTC
Purpose & Scope
- This RFP invites qualified insurers or consortia to submit proposals for the provision of General Medical Staff Health Insurance Cover for MSF France staff in Nigeria, as per the following breakdown:
| Project Location | Number of Staff | Number of Dependents | Total Beneficiaries |
| Abuja | 70 | 189 | 259 |
| Jahun | 259 | 549 | 808 |
| Katsina | 300 | 529 | 829 |
Bidders may submit:
- Proposal A: Cover for Abuja staff and dependents only.
- Proposal B: Cover for all staff and dependents across all three locations (Abuja, Jahun, Katsina).
RFP Timeline
Activity Deadline Issuance of RFP 14 January 2026 Confirmation of Participation 31 January 2026 Final Requests for Clarification 31 January 2026 Submission of Bids 09 February 2026 Bidders Shortlisting 20 February 2026 Interviews / Presentations 27 February 2026 Negotiations 13 March 2026 Final Selection 16 March 2026 Contract Award 18 March 2026
Deadline for Submission of Bids: 9th February, 2026.
All technical questions and inquiries regarding this RFP must be directed in writing to:
Name: Wyclife Ouma Odida
Position: Supply Team Leader
Email: msff-abuja-stl@paris.msf.org
Phone: +234 (0) 7068908172.
Submission Instructions
Complete RFP documents can be formally requested to this email address: msff-abuja-stl@paris.msf.org using the title as the subject of the mail.
General Note
- Proposals received after the deadline will be rejected.
- All responses and documents must be submitted in English.
- Issuance of this RFP does not obligate MSFF Nigeria to enter into any contract.
- MSFF Nigeria reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the tender process at any time without liability.
- All costs incurred by bidders during the proposal process are borne solely by the bidder.
