Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta STEP-B Project For The Supply And Installation Of Laboratory Equipment

This invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, issue no.: 591 of 2nd of July, 2012

The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association toward the cost of Science and Technology Education Post Basic Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for the Supply and Installation of Laboratory Equipment - FUNAAB/NCB/GDS/29/12. Credit No.: 4304-UNI

The Science and Technology Education Post Basic (Step-B) Project, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of the following:
 
Lot 1:
Description Of Items/Services: Biotechnology Research Equipment
Qty: 16
Locations: Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
Bid Security: At least 2.5% of Bid Price
Delivery Period: 60 days

Lot 2:
Description Of Items/Services: Multimedia Equipment
Locations: Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
Bid Security: At least 2.5% of Bid Price
Delivery Period: 60 days
 

Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB), a procedure specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IRRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Project Manager, Federal University of Agriculture. Abeokuta Step-B Project at the address below and inspect the Bidding Documents from 9:00am to 4:00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.

Qualification requirements include:

• Documentary Evidence of previous supply of two contracts of similar nature and magnitude during the last five (5) years;
• Audited Financial Statements for the last 3 years to demonstrate the financial capability of the Bidder in terms of Profitability and adequate working capital:
• A Manufacturer’s Authorization for equipment not produced by the company;

A margin of preference for eligible national contractors shall not be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

Submission Of Bid:

A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non refundable fee of 10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only.

The method of payment will be by bank draft in favour of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. STEP - B Project (CoEx). The Bidding Documents will be collected by the representative of the Bidder or by courier services paid by the bidder on request.

Closing Date:

Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 12:00 noon on October 30, 2012.Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at 12:00 noon on October 29, 2012. All bids must be accompanied by at least 2.5% of the bid price as Bid Security or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

The address referred to above is:

Project Manager
Science & Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B) Project
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
Ogun State, Nigeria.

Tel: +234 8077766064

E-mail: onagbesanok@yahoo.com

Signed:
Prof O.M. Onagbesan
Project Manager