National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research - Invitation for Pre-Qualification to Tender

A.) Introduction:
National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR) located in New Bussa, Niger State charged with the responsibility of enhancing and empowering fish farmers in aquaculture and conservation & aquatic resources of inland water bodies, wishes to invite reputable contractors and suppliers with proven track record in deployment, constriction, supplies and services to tender for prequalification on the Lots described below.

B.) NIFFR’S Objectives:
Enhance the availability of quality fingerlings. broodstock and skill acquisition to fish farmers in Nigeria, introduce new species into aquaculture and promote responsible capture-based aquaculture.
Research for development and popularization of fish farming business and entrepreneurship.

C.) Goods, Services And Works:

• Lot 1: Renovation and construction of Fisheries Resource Center at Maiduguri..
• Lot 2: Repair and Upgrading of 10km Water Supply Pipeline to NIFFR Reservoir.
• Lot 3: Supply of Power Transformers,
• Lot 4: Supply and Rehabilitation of Laboratory Equipment and Furniture.
• Lot 5: Upgrading and Overhauling of ICT/Internet Facilities.
• Lot 6: Renovation and Rehabilitation of Service Center at New Bussa Headquarters,
• Lot 7: Rehabilitation of Heavy Duty Equipment.
• Lot 8: Construction of culverts,
• Lot 9: Supply of Utility and Project Vehicles,

D.) Terms and Conditions for Pre-Qualification:

• Certificate of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
• Company Profile showing personnel, qualifications, contact address, phone numbers and years of experience
• 3 years current tax certificate
• Evidence of financial capability to handle the job/Bank(s) Reference
• List of equipments/Registered Office address
• Evidence of previous experience on similar job
• Evidence of Company/firm registration with relevant professional body
• Evidence of Registration or Company staff with PENCOM
• Evidence of Company’s compliance with ITF Provisions
• Any other information which would further confirm the qualification of the Company

E.) Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
Prequalification documents should be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Pre-Qualification Document for Tender with the LOT No, and addressed to:
The Executive Director/CEO
National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research
P.M.B. 6006, New Bussa, Niger State

F.) Deadline For Submission
Deadline for submission is 27th May 2013 by 12:00 noon.

G). Opening Of Pre-Qualification Documents
Opening of Pre-Oualificahon documents will be on the 27th May 2013 by 1:00 p.m at the Institute’s auditorium. Only pre-qualified Companies will be invited to submit Financial Bids.

Note: Any misrepresentation in relation to the information provided shall lead to disqualification. Late bids shall be rejected.

Dr. A.N Okaeme
Executive Director/CEO
National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research