Invitation to Tender for Setting Up Water Purification System at Unguwa Uku Primary Health Care at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF WACA)

Posted by Kordinichi on Wed 26th Mar, 2025 - nigeriantenders.com

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF WACA) invites dedicated companies to Tender for Setting Up a Water Purification System at Unguwa Uku Primary Health Care in Kano State. Interested companies should possess relevant qualifications and experience.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF WACA) is an International Private non-governmental, non-profit, humanitarian organization created in 1971. We offer medical assistance to population in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. Médecins Sans Frontières observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and demands full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. MSF WACA works in over 70 countries globally and has been working continuously in Nigeria since 1996. Médecins Sans Frontières West and Central Africa -(MSF WACA) is currently operating in 5 countries of Africa. In Nigeria we are present in two states: Cross river (Southern part of the country) and Kano (Northern part of the country).

We invite dedicated companies to Tender for:

Title: Invitation to Tender for Setting Up Water Purification System at Unguwa Uku Primary Health Care

REF: MSF WACA/NG202/2025/001 WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM
Location: Kano

Details
We are looking for a dedicated company to deliver the service and supply water purification system in one of MSF WACA supporting facility. Participation in the Tender is based on the following conditions:

Your company must confirm in a "Letter of Intent" that it will submit a bid in response to this Invitation to Tender. The Letter of Intent must be delivered to the email address shown below no later than 15/04/2025
Your full tender bid is to be delivered to the email address below no later than Tuesday, 15/04/2025
All inquiries should be sent through the following email address: msfw-nigeria-tender@waca.msf.org and no later than 5:00pm 15/04/2025
All bidding documents and all related correspondence must be in English. All information and documents submitted by bidders must be accurate, correct and duly certified.
Bidders must regularly follow up on the issuance of further instructions and/or amendments to this invitation to tender.
MSF WACA reserves the right to accept or reject any Proposal, cancel the tender process and/or reject all Proposals at any time, without incurring any liability to bidders or any third parties.
Bidders will be advised, in due course, of the results of their Proposals. For more information, please contact: Medecins Sans Frontieres West and Central Africa E-mail: msfw-nigeria-tender@waca.msf.org

1. Scope Of Work

No.	DESCRIPTION OF PRIZES	UNITY	QTY
1	The water quality analysis of the treated water must be in conformance to parameters indicated in Annex 1 (National standard drinking water quality management (NSDWQ). Water analysis is expected to be conducted before and after set-up of treatment system.	NO	2
2	Set up the treatment plant to treat all the unacceptable parameter in the water by installation R.O machine (foreign) with 8 membrane system with a production capacity of 2 Ton in potable water production capacity per hour.(WANZHOU ACCURATE MACHINERY) brand	PCS	1
3	The system should comprise pretreatment modules such as 1 Sand filter, 1 Activated carbon filter, 3 Water softener with capacity of 2 Ton. respectively. 5-micron particulate filter (3 piece), 1 micro-carbon filter (3 piece), 0.5 micro filter (3 piece) before the reverse osmosis unit and post R.O.UV light (1 piece), Disinfection and Bacterial Filters (0.25micron) 1 piece Ozone generator sterilization equipment (6grm/6,000L/55kg, Wanzhou brand) desirable for yielding high purity water and maintain 2m3 flow.	SUM	No
4	All pretreatment modules should have Auto backwash and regeneration facility. These stages should be designed to handle water flow to support R O flow requirement. 50 - 60 % more than permeate flow. (There should be autoback) flush system.	SUM	1
5	The water distribution loop, booster pump 2hp should be made up of stainless steel, Grundfos brand.	PCS	3
6	Purchase analogue water flow meter an instrument to quantify the volume of water flowing through the pipe per unit time	PCS	5
7	Storage water tank should have capacity of at least 5000 liters (gee pee) with outlet valves and easy cleaning provisions.	PCS	1
8	Plumbing materials (PPR pipe, Elbo, Tee, Union, socket, back nut, adopter thread tape, gum etc)	SUM
9	Labour & transportation of good	NO

Technical Specification

Feed Pump Type centrifugal, horizontal Discharge Capacity: - 2.5Kg/cm2 (min). Material of construction SS304 Motor Rating: - 2.0HP. Electrical Requirement: - 220V, Single Phase.
Multigrade Sand Filter. Needed Flow Rate: - 2m3 lit/hr Min. / Max. Operating Pressure: - 1.5 Kg/cm2 Material of construction FRP Backwash Duration / Freq. 10 – 15 Minutes / Once in a day Type of valve Top mounted multiport valve.
Activated Carbon Filter Needed Flow Rate 2m3 lit/hr Min. / Max. Operating Pressure: - 1.5 Kg/cm2 Material of construction FRP Backwash Duration / Freq. 10 – 15 Minutes / Once in a day Type of valve Top mounted multiport valve.
Water Softener Diameter x Height 13 inches x 54 mm Needed Flow Rate 2m3 lit/hr Max / Minimum Pressure 3.5 / 2.0 Kg/cm2 Material of construction FRP Regeneration frequency: 2/ week or depending on post softener Hardness. Type of valve Top mounted multiport valve.
Micron Cartridge Filter Flow rate 2m3 lit/hr Numbers offered 1 MOC Housing / Element PP Micron rating 5 micron (20 inch long).
High Pressure Pump Type Vertical Multistage Capacity 2m3 lit/hr Material of construction Stainless Steel (SS 304) Motor kW / hP / RPM 3.0 / 2.0 / 2900 Electrical connection 3 Phase, 415 V, 50 Hz.
R.O. Module with 8 membranes with complete stainless-steel frame and pipe connection 304, 1ph (Wanzhou accurate machinery brand.

2. Content of the Offer
Interested firms are expected to provide verifiable copies of the following:

Company Profile
Copies of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Valid Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Documentary evidence showing experience in the execution of a similar project in the past.

Financial:
2.1. Tender Price:
The BOQ and unit prices schedule must be completed as follows:

Complete the price for each item on every page.
Complete the price for the total of each work type.
Complete the price for each work type in the Collection Summary
The total of the Collection Summary becomes the “Tender Price”.
All prices in NGN (2% WHT applicable to all price offered)
Payment terms
Evidence of Tax Clearance for the last One year.
Delivery Time & Offer Validity:
Validity of quoted price in months

2.2. The following documents must be submitted in one folder as a (PDF Soft Copy) on electronic media to the provided email address:

Initialed General and Technical Specifications
Initialed and completed Bill of Quantities and Unit Prices schedule
Initialed Drawing Register of Project Plans and schematics
Initialed Detailed Chronogram for the starting dates and completion dates for the works with the time for mobilization clearly stated
Completed Tender Information Schedule comprising:
- Safety: Company Safety Information
- Material Schedule - A schedule of the brand and the data sheet of each material/ supply item to be used in the work,
Original hard copies should be kept by bidders and may be requested at any time.

2.3. Bidders must examine the instructions and terms contained herewith and shall submit all required documents and completed forms in their bid. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the bid.

2.4. Each of the qualified bidders is solely responsible for conducting its own independent research, due diligence, and any other work, studies or investigations and for seeking the necessary independent advice for the preparation of bid, negotiation of agreements and / or documents, and the subsequent provision of all services to be provided by the winning bidder.

4. Contractor's Activity Chronogram

For the Completion of the Project Works the Contractor is required to submit a detailed chronogram demonstrating how he will achieve the works in the period allowed or any shorter period he may propose.
Contractors are encouraged to submit alternative shorter periods if they consider they have adequate resources to complete the works.
MSF WACA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend the timeline without prior notice to qualified bidders.
MSF WACA, its representatives, advisors and consultants shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever resulting from any such amendments.
MSF WACA will notify qualified bidders of timeline amendments in writing.

Tender Evaluation
The Bids shall be reviewed in accordance with the following criteria:
General Criteria (15%):

Company Profile and Experience
- Company history and reputation
- Relevant experience in similar construction projects
- List of previous clients and projects
- Delivery Timeline of Activities.
Technical Criteria (40%)
- Relevant experience in similar construction projects.
- Drawings and Schematics.
- Chronogram of Activities.
- Safety and Environmental Management.
Quality Assurance and Control (15%):
- Quality management system and procedures
- Quality control measures and testing
- Defect liability and warranty
Financial Criteria (30%)
- Price and Cost:
  - Total cost of the project
  - Breakdown of costs (e.g., labour, materials, equipment)
  - Payment terms and schedule
- Financial Capacity and Stability
  - Company financial statements (e.g., balance sheet, income statement)
  - Credit rating and financial references
- Value for Money
  - Comparison of prices and services offered.
- Validity of Quotes (in months).

Closing Date of Tender Document
15th April, 2025 (5pm).

Submission of Tender Documents
Interested and qualified companies should submit their full tender bid to: msfw-nigeria-tender@waca.msf.org

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