Invitation of Tender for Implementation of Centralized UPS CHQ Power Wiring Project at NNPC Towers, Abuja

1.0 Introduction
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) intends to undertake Implementation of Centralized UPS CHQ Power Wiring Project at NNPC Towers, Abuja.

This advert is to request interested and reputable Structured Cabling companies with specific field of experience in implementing structured UPS cabling in high rise buildings to submit themselves for pre-qualification.

2.0 Description of the Project (Works)
The project shall include but not limited to the procurement, delivery and installation of all subsystems that would emplace an infrastructure capable of delivering clean uninterruptible power (from the ups system ) to the endpoints/clients on each floor and room in all four towers of the NNPC Corporate Headquarters.

This will include:

• Procurement of all systems and subsystems necessary for the implementation of a structured cabling for UPS system in all four towers of the NNPC corporate Headquarters.
• Produce a detailed design document drawn to scale that would show all structured cabling outlay from access points through to distribution on individual client systems.
• Install and tie-in of the structured cabling system to the NNPC Enterprise Power supply
• Implement a wiring topology of the same format adopted for the present NNPC Local Area Network cabling scheme, where supply to clients will run in a ring formation a point to point basis
• Implement a topology that will be centralized for each tower of the NNPC towers but distributed from each other electrically
• Implement a topology that will have each floor of the tower having a power distribution panel from which each floor will be supplied
• Provide one year post implementation warranty and maintenance services as defined in equipment warranty of all the components being procured and installed.
• Design and implement capacity development plan via training of staff on facility management, and other requisite skills necessary to ensure effective maintenance.
• Carry out and submit all necessary tests to determine that all works have been completed in an environmentally friendly and safe manner,
• Provide post implementation documentation on equipment and systems. Each process map shall clearly define roles and responsibilities, detailed steps for executing defined task.

3.0 Submission of Expression of Interests
All companies wishing to express their interest to bid for this project shall submit relevant documentation for pre-qualification as stipulated in 4.0 below. Only companies that are adjudged successful m the pre-qualification exercise shall be invited to collect tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of: N100,000:00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) only for the implementation of a structured cabling works as described in the 2.0 above.

All payments shall be in Bank Draft payable to:
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

4.0 Pre-Qualification Requirements
By this publication, the NNPC hereby invites competent, reputable and experienced Structured Cabling Contractors (experienced in implementing structured UPS cabling in high rise buildings) for pre-qualification to bid for the required services as described in 2.0.

Interested companies shall submit pre-qualification documents detailing their Company’s capabilities, relevant experience, and financial status as follows:

4.1 Full details of company profile with CAC certificate of Incorporation in Nigeria, Certified true copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company and CAC form C07 (Particulars of Directors)

4.2 Registration with Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)

4.3 Registration with NNPC Headquarters or any of its subsidiaries in Category

4.4 Proof of company’s financial capabilities, including audited accounts for the last three (3) years along with corresponding tax clearance certificate, Value Added Tax (VAT) registration certificate and evidence of past VAT remittances;

4.5 Organizational structure and available work force with Cv’s of key personnel showing evidence of adequate human capital for the required services

4.6 Relevant and verifiable cognate experience with NNPC, or other organizations, on similar projects in the past five (5) years. (Please attach job Completion Certificates for completed projects and status report for on-going projects including: Year, Project Title, Client, Project Value and Duration, Client, Contact Person, Phone number and e-mail address etc.).

4.7 Provide with verifiable evidence, list of relevant equipment owned and/or to be sourced by the company;

4.8 Confirm willingness to commence with the execution on the basis of a Letter of Intent (LOI)

4.9 Nigerian Content: plan indicating utilization of Nigerian Materials, Goods, Services and Manpower, established presence in Nigeria including investment(s) and plan for training/transfer of technology to Nigerians;

4.10 Company’s obligations to pay taxes, pensions and social security contributions in line with Section 16(6) d of the Public Procurement Act (PPA), 2007 and Section 1(2) of the Pension Reform Act;
4.11 Company’s CASHES and QA/QC policy, and Details of safety records for accidents, injuries and damages for the past three (3) years - e.g Lost Time Incidents, Down-time, etc

4.12 Any additional information that will enhance the potentials of the company.

5.0 Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
The requested information and any supporting documents in respect of these requirements should be submitted in one original plus two hard copies and two electronic copies (CD ROM). The documents which shall be in single package, sealed and clearly marked as follows: “Implementation of Centralized UPS CHQ Power Wiring Project at NNPC Towers, Abuja”

6.0 Closing Date
The package(s) is to reach the address given below, not later than 4:30pm Monday, 31 December 2012.

The Group General Manager
Information Technology Division,
Block ‘B’ 3rd Floor, Room 08,
NNPC Towers, Central Business District, Abuja.

Important Information
You shall provide NNPC with a letter of Authority to verify all claims made in your submissions.

For a Joint Venture or Partnership, the previous experience being claimed may include those executed by the Joint Venture or Partnership where applicable, as well as the individual relevant experience.

Please note that this is not an Invitation To Tender. Only firms found qualified by NNPC under this prequalification procedure shall be invited to participate in the competitive tender.

NNPC reserves absolute discretion and right to either accept or reject any documents and it shall not be required to assign a reason for refusal to invite you to participate in the bidding exercise or to enter any correspondence concerning the selection of any contractor for the services.

All costs incurred by you as a result of this pre-qualification exercise and any subsequent request for information shall be to your account.

The pre-qualification and any related process neither creates any commitment by NNPC nor establishes any legal relationship.

NNPC Management