Invitation to Tender for the Execution of Some Projects under the 2014 Budget at Nigerian Communications Satellite LTD
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) is a satellite operator under the new Federal Ministry of Communication
Technology, charged with the management and operation of Nigeria’s Communications Satellite, including NigComSat-1R, with a mission to manage and exploit the commercial viability of Nigerian Communications Satellite for the socio-economic benefit of the nation and a Vision to be the leading satellite operator in Africa. NIGCOMSAT Limited is wholly committed to providing high-quality, reliable and professional services to meet the nation’s Telecommunication, Broadcast, Aviation, Maritime, Defence and Strategic Security needs.
In order to accomplish the stated mission and actualize the mandates hereto, NIGCOMSAT Limited is upgradIng some of the facilities at its Ground Station in Abuja.
NIGCOMSAT intends to undertake the execution of the under listed projects under the 2014 Budget of the Agency. To this end, competent contractors are invited to tender for the projects.
Ground Infrastructure for N-1R
LOT1 — Extended C band earth station antenna and accessories with installation
LOT2 — RF and network component for NIGCOMSAT teleport
LOT3 — Ground control equipment for satellite Control Centre and Network Operation Centre
Supply and Installation of Ku, Ka and C-Band outdoor TWTA Power amplifier
LOT4 — Construction of security grid
LOT5 — Hub and IP networking equipments
Tender Requirements
All interested contractors are required to forward the following documents along with the financial bids:
- Evidence of Company Registration with the corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Company profile and Organizational structure; including names and curriculum vitae of key technical staff;
- Previous experience and verifiable list of similar projects previously undertaken including evidence of the projects such as letters of award, completion certificates etc;
- Current Tax Clearance for the last three years;
- Evidence of VAT Registration Certificate including TIN Numbers;
- Audited Accounts for the last three years, 2011,2012, and 2013;
- Evidence of Financial strength and banking Support;
- Evidence of Pension Fund Remittances;
- Evidence of compliance with the amended Industrial Training Fund Act, 2011;
- Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies;
- List of Equipments for the proposed project where necessary;
- Evidence of Registration with Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria
- Name, email addresses and telephone numbers of contact person for the project;
- Affidavit of disclosure that none of the persons connected with the bid process in the procuring entity has any pecuniary interest and that the company is in receivership or any form of insolvency/bankruptcy nor in debarment and that the company nor any of the Director(s) of the company have been convicted of financial crime.
Important Information
Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procure as specified in the public procurement Act, 2007. The general public is invited to note that procurement below the national Competitive Bidding Threshold would be carried out during the course of the year by placing advertisement on the Company’s Notice Boards for interested Contractors/Suppliers
Collection of Tender Documents
Details of scope of work and specifications for the projects are to be collected in the Procurement Department upon presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable Tender fees of
N50, 000 for each lot/Project. This must be in certified Bank Draft payable to Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited.
Closing Date:
8th September 2014
Submission of Tender Documents
All submissions should be neatly packaged, placed in sealed envelope with the name of the project and lot number clearly marked on the top left side of the envelope.
The Financial Tender must be submitted in a separate envelope marked “Financial Tender” with clear indication of project name and lot number and addressed to:
The Ag. Managing Director,
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd,
Obasanjo Space Centre,
Umaru Musa Yaradua Way, Abuja
All bidders, Civil Society Organizations, Relevant Professional Bodies and interested Stakeholders are invited to tender opening scheduled to take place immediately after the close of submission on 8th September 2014 at NigComSat Ltd Auditorium by 12 noon.
This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part NigComSat Limited to responding bidders to seek for any compensation, damage or award from NigComSat Limited by virtue of any bidder(s) having responded to this advertisement. NigcomSat reserves the right to reject any or all submissions or discontinue the process if need be without any liability whatsoever.