Request For Expression Of Interest For The Supply And Installation Of Cisco Unified Communication System At NGC Headquarters, Warri

The Nigerian Gas company intends to replace the obsolete Ericsson PABX with Cisco Unified Communication System at its Headquarters, Warri. This advert seeks for expression of interest from interested contractors in accordance with the guidelines detailed in the scope of works below.

Scope Of Work

The scope of works shall include, but not limited to the suppiy and installation of the following:
Cisco Unified communication System;

• Server, Power Over Ethernet (POE) switches, software and license for 297 users
• 297 Internet Protocol (IP) extension interface
• Integrated voicemail / Auto attendant
• Cisco Internet Protocol (IP) phones
• Power Supply Solution
• Installation, testing and commissioning
• Training of NGC personnel
• Post installation support for one year
• Production of as-built drawings, documentation manuals and any relevant documentation after installation works.

Specified Requirements From Interested Companies

Those interested in the pre-qualification process are required to submit comprehensive technical and financial information as follows:

1.) Company Legal Status and Profile

Company’s name, postal address, telephone and e-mail address of Head Office where correspondence is to be directed. Provide evidence of company registration in Nigeria including Certificate of Incorporation.

2.) Registration certificates

Provide evidence of company’s registration with the Department of Petroleum Resource (DPR) and Nigerian National Petroleum Resources (NNPC).

3.) Relevant Experience

Provide verifiable evidence of previous corporate experience and capabilities in Provision and installation of Cisco Unified communication system. The prospective bidder should provide details of similar and relevant jobs executed to demonstrate its capablities as well as its partnering plan/Agreement with CISCO to execute the works.

4.) Experience of key personnel

Each prospective bidder should provide the CVs of key personnels.

5.) Financial Capability

Interested bidders shall also provide the following:

• Copies of its audited accounts for three (3) previous financial years (2009, 2010, 2011)
• The financial capability should include sources of funds, primary Bank reference(s) (Names, phone and contact).

6.) Tax Clearance Certificate

Provide your company's Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years

7.) Health safety & Environment (HSE)

Provide your HSE plan and evidence of your company's Management commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy.

8.) Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

Provide your company's Quality Assurance and Quality policy and plan.
Attach copies of your certifications (ISO etc)

Closing Date:
19th September, 2012

Submission Of Bids:

The requested information and any supporting documentation in respect of this prequalification process should be submitted in one (1) original plus three (3) copies. The documentation should be sealed and clearly marked

"Expression Of Interest (EOI) For The Supply And Installation Of Cisco Unified Communication System For NGC HQ, Warri".

The sealed EOl should be submitted to the following address:

The Secretary,
Management Tender Commitee,
Nigerian Gas Company Limited,
1, Odin Road, Ekpan,
P.M.B. 1288, Warri.

This invitation does not constitute a commitment on the part of NGC to award any contract to companies expressing interest in the work, and the submission of documents shall not entitle any of the companies to any claims whatsoever from NGC or its parent company by virtue of such Company having responded to the invitation.