Call for Tender for the Selection of a General Building Contractor for Insulation Works at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) 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 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: Open Call for Tender for the Selection of a General Building Contractor for Insulation Works

Location: Kubwa, Abuja (FCT)

Project Description

• Médecins Sans Fronties (MSF) is seeking to improve storage conditions for medical supplies by insulating its pharmacy in Kubwa, Abuja. 
• The insulation works will ensure temperature control to maintain medical standards.
• The procurement process will be conducted through an open call for tender as defined in Nigerian public procurement regulations and in respect to MSF process and is open to all eligible candidates.
• Bidders must submit offers covering all aspects of the project.

Bidders must submit the following documents:
Administrative and Financial Documents:

• Professional registration certificate
• Company accreditation specifying its category of operation.
• Company statutes.
• Certificate of non-bankruptcy
• Certificate of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria
• Proof of registration with the National Pension Commission (PENCOM)
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) certificate
• Company profile, including full contact details
• Power of atomey for the signatory of the submission (if applicable).

Technical References:

• List of similar projects (at least three) completed in previous years, including project tile, amount, year of execution, duration, and supporting certificates of successful completion from clients
• List of angsing projects, including project title, amount, start date, duration, percentage of completion, and contact details ofthe supervising authority, with copies of contact cover pages and signature pages
• List of key personnel, including CVs of at least four key staff members
• List of major equipment and materials available for project execution.

Eligibility Requirements

• Fulfilment of qualification conditions in terms of required financial, material, and human resources for project execution
• A project manager (Civil Engineer) with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience
• Proven experience in similar insulation works in terms of project type and financial volume

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2025 (12:00 PM).

Method of Submission
Interested bidders may obtain the complete tender document by registering their company details and presenting proof of company registration, starting from 29/04/2025, at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Office:
No 26, Olu Agabi Close,
Life Camp,
Gwarinpa District,
Abuja.

Technical and financial bids clearly marked as follows: "To the MSE Supply Coordinator
Response to the Open Call for Tender for the Insulation of MSE Pharmacy in Kubwa, Abuja" must be submitted to the following address no later than 14/05/2025 at 12:00 PM:
Médecins Sans Fronties (MSF),
No 26, Olu Agabi Close,
Life Camp,
Gwarinpa District,
Abuja, Nigeria.

Note

• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Bids will be opened on 15/05/2025 at 10:00 AM in the presence of bidders' representatives who wish to attend.
• Bidders are invited to visit the project site on 05/05/2005 at the MSF Pharmacy in Kubwa, Abuja.
• Failure to provide any of the required documents or submission of non-compliant documents will result in automatic disqualification of the bidder. 
• Examples of non-compliance include: expired documents.undated legalizations, scanned or non certified legalizations, missing legalizations, inconsistencies, and falsified documents.
• For joint ventures, all partners must meet these requirements individually.