INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION IN RESPECT OF SOME PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED UNDER THE YEAR 2026 TETFUND SPECIAL INTERVENTION 2026V/FX526 AND YEAR 2026 TETFUND PROJECT MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION 2026R/FX202

1.0 Preamble

In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo, intends to execute the under-listed projects to be funded under the specified interventions. Interested and competent contractors/suppliers are therefore invited to submit the Tender documents in respect of the procurements.

Projects and Lots

PROJECT A: PROJECTS UNDER YEAR 2026 TETFUND SPECIAL INTERVENTION 2026V/FX526

PROJECT B: YEAR 2026 TETFUND PROJECT MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION 2026R/FX202

2.0 Scope of Work / Description of Projects

The scope of procurement of goods includes procurement, installation, and training on the use of Teaching and Research Equipment and Furniture.

3.0 Eligibility Requirements

Prospective Applicants should submit the following documents:

• Evidence of a Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC_1.1 or CAC₂ and CAC₇.
• Evidence of the Company's Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2026.
• Evidence of current Pension compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026 (applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above).
• Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till December, 2026 (applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above).
• Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026.
• Evidence of registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors by submission of an Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on June 30, 2026 or a valid certification issued by BPP.
• Evidence of registration with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Sworn Affidavit:
  • Disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Federal University of Health Sciences or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder, or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and confirming that all information presented in its bid is true and correct in all particulars.
  • That no director has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or any financial impropriety, or for criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter.
  • That the company is not in receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings, or subject of any form of winding-up petition or proceedings.
  • That the company does not have any existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institution, or third party that is classified as doubtful, nonperforming, bad, or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months.
• Company's Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years: 2023, 2024, & 2025.
• Reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria indicating willingness to provide a credit facility for the execution of the project when needed.
• FOR PROCUREMENT OF AMBULANCE: Bidders MUST present letter of Authorization from accredited vehicle Manufacturers approved by National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC).

4.0 Collection of Documents

The Standard Bidding documents for goods can be accessed by payment of a non-refundable fee of ₦10,000 by all interested Bidders.

5.0 Submission of Documents

The Prequalification documents for each lot should be Spiral bound, each with a table of contents and page numbering in order of the requirement, and packaged in an envelope. They should be clearly marked "Prequalification Document" — state the projects and Lot no. with the title at the top left corner of the envelope, with the company's name written on the reverse side of the envelope.

All submissions are to be addressed to the Director, Procurement, Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo, and dropped in the tender boxes that will be at the Procurement Office not later than 12:00 Noon on Monday, 24th August, 2026.

6.0 Opening of Prequalification Documents

The Prequalification Documents shall be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 Noon on Monday, 24th August, 2026, at the Lecture Hall B, Otada Campus, in the presence of Bidders or their representatives. For inquiries, please call/WhatsApp: 070356441336.

7.0 Please Note

• All submissions must be in English language.
• More details regarding the scope of supplies are provided in the Bidding documents and the Bill of Quantities. Original documents on any aspect of a contractor's submission may be requested for sighting during and/or after the opening session. Documents shall be verified, and violators disqualified and reported to the investigating Authority(ies); no bidder shall bid for more than two (2) Lots, all submissions shall be in line with the requirements and instructions provided above. Failure to do so will lead to outright disqualification.
• The Tender documents will be opened publicly in the presence of bidders or their representatives, CSOs in areas of Anti-corruption and transparency, and private professional bodies; and will be covered by video recording.