Call for Bid – Procurement of Office Property at West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) - Nigeria

WANEP-Nigeria is the Nigerian Country Office of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), a sub-regional NGO with regional secretariat based in Accra, Ghana, whose mission is to enable and facilitate the development of mechanisms for cooperation among civil society-based peacebuilding practitioners and organizations in West Africa by promoting cooperative responses to violent conflicts; providing the structure through which these practitioners and institutions will regularly exchange experience and information on issues of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, social, religious and political reconciliation; and promoting West Africa’s social and cultural values as resources for peacebuilding.

We invite suitable vendors to submit bids for:

Title: Call for Bid – Procurement of Office Property in Abuja for WANEP–Nigeria

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Background

• The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP–Nigeria) is a peacebuilding organization established to promote collaborative approaches to conflict prevention and sustainable peace in Nigeria.
• In line with its operational expansion and long-term sustainability plan, WANEP–Nigeria intends to purchase a suitable property to serve as its national office in Abuja, Nigeria.
• The acquisition will enhance organizational efficiency, strengthen administrative coordination, and reduce recurrent rental costs.
• This procurement will be conducted according to the provisions of the WANEP–Nigeria Procurement Manual, which upholds transparency, accountability, value for money, and compliance with donor and national regulatory frameworks.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this procurement is to identify, evaluate, and acquire a suitable office property that meets WANEP–Nigeria’s functional, technical, and legal requirements through a competitive bidding process that ensures value for money and compliance with WANEP’s procurement standards.

Objectives:

• To engage qualified vendors or property owners to submit proposals for the sale of office property.
• To assess and select the most suitable property based on defined evaluation criteria.
• To ensure the procurement process is transparent, competitive, and aligned with WANEP–Nigeria’s procurement policy.
• To ensure all legal, technical, and financial due diligence requirements are met before final acquisition.

Scope of Work
The successful vendor shall:

• Provide full documentation of property ownership (e.g., Certificate of Occupancy, Deed of Assignment, Survey Plan, Building Plan Approval-FCT/FCDA approved).
• Allow site visits, inspection, and verification by WANEP’s procurement and technical teams.
• Provide property valuation and structural assessment reports where available.
• Facilitate the legal transfer of ownership upon selection and payment.
• Ensure that the property is free from litigation, encumbrances, and third-party claims.

The property should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Located within a secure and accessible area (e.g Wuse, Garki, Maitama, Mabushi, Utako, Gwarimpa and other defined office locations).
• Suitable for administrative and training purposes.
• Comply with local building, zoning, and safety regulations.
• Have functional utilities (electricity, water, sanitary systems, and parking space, fenced and gated).

Deliverables
The selected vendor shall provide:

• Verified property ownership and title documents.
• A current property valuation report.
• Evidence of building integrity and compliance certificates.
• Finalized sale agreement duly executed between WANEP–Nigeria and the vendor.
• Transfer of property ownership and handover documentation.

Expected Timeline

• The Bidding process shall be completed within 13 working calendar days, beginning from the date of the bid advertisement.

Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation will follow a two-stage process: technical and financial. Only bidders who score at least 70% overall will qualify for final consideration.
Technical Evaluation (70%):

Financial Evaluation (30%):

Budget and Financial Provisions:

• All payments shall follow the Authorization Matrix and be disbursed only after due diligence and contract signing.
• No cash transactions shall be made; payments must be processed through WANEP–Nigeria’s official bank account.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 28th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified vendors should submit their bids to: wanep-nigeria@wanep.org using "Bid for the Procurement of Office Property in Abuja for WANEP-Nigeria" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted vendors will be contacted.