Invitation for the Bids of the Audit Management System Software Central Bank of Nigeria, Garki, Abuja

Invitation for the Bids of the Audit Management System Software Central Bank of Nigeria, Garki, Abuja



The central bank of Nigeria (here after referred to as CBN or The Bank) being the apex Bank of the country, occupies a central position in the economic and social development of Nigeria. In order to fufill its vision it has to have a standard internal control system in place to support its functions.
The Internal Audit Department (IAD) of Central Bank of Nigeria, as part of its function of carrying out independent auditing, objective assurance and internal consulting activities to the Central Bank of Nigeria seeking to acquire an Audit Management System Software designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations.
The Internal Audit Department (lAD) of Central Bank of Nigeria intends to automate its processes through the acquisition of an Audit Management Software to upscale the Audit Information Systems it improve the Audit skills of Internal Auditors. The automation o1internal audit processes shall assist the Bank to meet with international best practice.
The Auditing Software is expected to help the Bank to accomplish its objectives by bringing about a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk based audit control, and governance processes in the Bank.
CBN now invites sealed bids from bidders for the Supply and Installation of Audit Management System Software. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being extended to a set of eligible and competent Vendors.
The Auditing Software Vendors must be an Original Software manufacturer (OSM) or an Authorized Dealer of OSM of the items under the scope of works.
The company must be an Audit and Security Certified Professional Company.
Proposals from single vendors or from multiple vendors working together as a team will both be considered. The ideal vendor(s) will have certified knowledge and verifiable capacity and experience in auditing. Experience in the public or banking sector is preferred.
The detailed requirements on the subject of the REP are as specified in the detailed sections of this document.


General Requirements
The original Software owner or the accredited partners wishing to carry out the above job must submit the following documents for verification:
 

• Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission
• Evidence of payment of tax for the last three (3) years as and when due
• Comprehensive company profile including registered address, functional contact email address, GSM phone number(s), facsimile number(s)
• Verifiable evidence of similar jobs successfully executed in the past.
• Reference letter from bank stating financial ability to carry out such project(s)
• Current company’s audited statement of accounts.
• Certificate of compliance issued by the National Pension Commission as evidence of employer’s obligation to employees with respect to pensions
• Evidence of payment of training contributions to Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
• Evidence of registration with Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC)

Specific Requirements

All requirements are mandatory

Collection of Bid Documents
Interested companies who possess the above minimum requirements may collect the detailed REP documents on the payment of a non-refundable fee of N50, 000.OO (Bank Draft in favour of Central Bank of Nigeria)
The Secretary,
Major Contracts Tenders Committee
Procurement and Support Services Department
2nd Floor Wing C
Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Business District
P.M.B. 0187
Garki, Abuja
Nigeria

Submission of Bid Documents
Kindly submit two copies of your signed and wax-sealed bids to the address below:

The Secretary,
Major Contracts Tenders Committee
Procurement and Support Services Department
2nd Floor Wing C
Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Business District
P.M.B. 0187
Garki, Abuja
Nigeria


Opening of Bids
All submissions will be opened on 19TH December 2013 at the 2nd Floor Wing D, Procurement & Support Services Department, Central Bank of Nigeria.
Failure to sign and seal your bid as required may cause your bid to be deemed non-responsive, and the CBN will not be responsible for non-receipt of a bid that is incorrectly addressed or identified. In addition, partial bids, i.e., bids which do not cover all the essential requirements of the CBN as specified in this document, will be treated as non-responsive and will be rejected. The proposals should be sealed by wax and marked boldly at the top left hand corner of the envelope or parcel.


“Tender for Audit Management System Software” Project in Central Bank of Nigeria
Where tenders are accompanied by considerable technical literature, such as the company’s manuals, at the company’s discretion, onlythree copies of the complete material need to be delivered. All enquiries, including requests for any clarification in respect of the bidding documents, up to one (1) week prior to the deadline for submission of the bids, should be directed to:

The Secretary,
Major Contracts Tenders Committee
2nd Floor Wing C
Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Area
P.M.B. 0187
Garki, Abuja
Nigeria
Telephone: 09-46237216
E-mail: mctc@cbn.gov.ng


Closing date:
17th November, 2013.


Important Notice:
The Bank reserves the right to ignore any tender arriving after the closing date.
Nothing in the bid shall be construed to be a commitment on the part of the CBN.
Auditing Software Vendor Liaison
The Auditing Software Vendor should approach the Bank through the Contact stated below, who will arrange meetings and allocate resources.
The Director, Internal Audit Department, 8th Floor Wing ‘A’ Central Bank of Nigeria, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.
Telephone: + 234946235841
 Fax:             + 234945235841


The Bank’s Right to Accept Any Bid and to reject Any or All Bids

The Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and to annul the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders or any obligation to inform the affected Bidder or Bidders of the grounds for the Bank’s action.
The Bank reserves also the right to declare the IFB unsuccessful if there is sufficient evidence for lack of competition, or the technical solution does not measure up to the expected standard.