HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS TENDER INVITATION



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PART (A)                  TENDER INFORMATION
1.         TENDER INVITATION…………………………….
The Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative, Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd (Location Here) invites tenders from reputable companies for the construction of residential bungalows and duplexes in its 100 plots estate site in (Location Here) as follows:

-           2, 3 and 4 Bedroom bungalows.
-           3 Bedroom bungalow police post
-           5 Bedroom Duplex
-           Perimeter wall fence/gate house, internal roads and drainage, water and electricity scheme.
2.         CLIENT: Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative, Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd, (Location Here).
3.         TENDER SPECIFICATION: (See drawings for dimensions/specifications).
4.         CONDITION OF TENDER:
PAYMENTS:
(a)        Funds for the project shall be or is expected to be provided by Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and as such prospective developer/contractor in conjunction with the selected Primary Mortgage Institution shall source the fund for the project from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. Consequently, the developer/contractors are expected to familiarize themselves with the funding policies of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. The society herewith attaches a 90 days deadline (from the date the articles of agreement of this tender is signed with the contractor) to obtain fund from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, failure of the above shall attract outright termination of the tender/contract without recourse to the contractor or liability to the society.
(b)        Where the developer elects to fund the projects from funds obtained from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, the developer shall while processing and awaiting the release of funds from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, probably in conjunction with the selected Primary Mortgage Institution, raise/possess private funds of theirs to commence meaningful development within 60 days validity period of the tender, meeting the set milestones provided by the Project Consultant and approved by the client.
i.          And once contractors has mobilized to site and commence works, the works shall progress continuously, without technical/funding delays, according to the approved schedule of work, irrespective of the arrival of funds from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) even until the completion of the works.
ii.         While in the site, where the contractor is found to unduly and significantly delay the works or stop the works, resulting in disruption of the approved schedule of work and the intended completion date deemed to be negatively affected, the tender/contract shall out-rightly be terminated notwithstanding any agreements/conditions of this tender/contract, without recourse to the contractor or liability to the society or payments/refunds for works already done by the contractor.
(c)        The funding clauses above not withstanding the society shall have the powers to consider and adopt an acceptable alternative funding platform different from that of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria as far as the best interest of the society is ensured.
(d)       Non-obligation Clause: It is emphasized that the Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Co-operative Thrift and Loans Society Ltd, (Location Here) Federal Teaching Hospital is not under any obligation, whatsoever, to accept the lowest or any particular tender.
5.         ELIGIBILTY:
(a)        Experienced contractors duly registered with the:
i.          Federal Ministry of works and Housing.
ii.         Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperatives, Thrift and Loans Society Ltd with N20,000 registration fee.
(b)        Contractors that are able and ready to handle the works directly and, or without subleasing.
(c)        Contractors who possess the following documents:
i.          Certificate of Incorporation/Registration by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
ii.         VAT registration certificate.
iii.        Photocopy of current tax clearance certificate for recent past three years with Tax Identification Number (TIN) attached.
iv.        Evidence of Previous Jobs Done: List of projects executed by developer (indicating location, Name of client, Name of Estate, House Type and numbers of units with cost, attached certificate of job completion).
v.         Audited Annual Accounts with signature, seal and Stamp of the Auditors for past three years.
vi.        Photocopy of Articles and Memorandum of Association with certified true copies of forms CO2 and CO7 attached.
vii.       Detailed company profile.
            a.         List of Board of Directors (indicating names, position and profession).
            b.         Paid up share capital.
c.         List of Management and Technical Team/Staff (tabulate names, rank, designation, profession, qualification and years of cognate experience).
viii.      Letter of commitment to work with the selected Primary Mortgage Institution (PMI) to execute the project where applicable.
ix.        Letter of commitment to obtain fund from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria probably in arrangement with the selected Primary Mortgage Institution within the stipulated period in this tender/contract (where applicable) if the contractor intends to source fund from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.
x.         Evidence of membership of Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and evidence of financial contribution attached.
xi.        Evidence of registration with Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria as a Mortgage Developer.
xii.       Any other relevant information that may facilitate satisfactory and timely completion of the project.
6.         TENDER FEE:
A non-refundable tender fee of N150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only) and non-refundable processing fee of N80,000 to be paid either by means of electronic funds transfer or by direct cash payment into the society account with the following Bank details:
Account Name:
Account No:               …………………………
Bank:                           ………………………....
Bank Sort Code:         …………………………
Note: Issuance of this tender document shall be after confirmation of payment of all the fees contained in this tender document. Photocopy of the payment deposit counterfoil teller must be submitted and original copy for sighting.
7.         VALIDITY OF TENDER:
Tender is valid for 60 days from date contract agreement is signed; subject to extension at the instant of the client only (validity of tender here refers to period between the period of signing the contract agreement and commencement of works).
8.         RETURN OF TENDER FORM:
Completed and appropriately endorsed tender should be returned not later than two weeks from date tender is publicized. Tender should be returned by hand to the office of the President, Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd, Federal Teaching Hospital (Location Here) in a properly sealed envelope and evidence of return obtained, addressed to the President, Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd, Federal Teaching Hospital (Location Here).

9.         TENDER OPENING DATE:
All the bidders shall be communicated by phone, text message and e-mail at the same time.
10.       DURATION OF CONTRACT/WORKS: Shall be maximum of 18 full calendar months beginning from the date contract agreement is signed.
PART B:        Company Information
1.         Name of Company:…………………………………………………………….
2.         Registered Address of the Company:………………………………………….
3.         Telephone Numbers (a) Managing Director - (CEO) – Two (2) Separate GSM Line
(b) Company Secretary - Two (2) separate GSM lines (c) Company e-mail address
4.         NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: (Attach letter of Power of Attorney bearing phone numbers and e-mail address..

5.         TENDER PRICE
            Tender price shall be presented not as aggregate, but quoted for each of the lots classified below;
            Lots                                                                             Tender Price
i.          2 Bedroom Bungalow                                                 N……………………………k
ii.         3 Bedroom Bungalow                                                 N……………………………k
iii.        4 Bedroom Bungalow                                                 N……………………………k
iv.        5 Bedroom duplex                                                      N……………………………k
Common Facilities
v.         3 Bedroom bungalow police post                               N……………………………k
vi.        Perimeter fencing/gate house                                      N……………………………k
vii.       Internal roads and drainages                                       N……………………………k
viii.      Water Scheme                                                             N……………………………k
ix.        Electricity Network                                                    N……………………………k
Note:   tender price refers to cost of construction, installation, testing, delivery/commission and basic associated cost.
6.         WORK AND SITE FAMILIARIZATION
a.         The total number of housing units and housing types shall be determined after the subscribers (allotees) would have indicated formal selection of a housing type based on the tender price of the housing unit agreed between the society and the contractor.
b.         The location of the project work is a 100 plots of approximately 5 hectre surveyed parcel of land located at (name of village here), appropriately described by the Survey Plan and Estate Layout Design which shall be supplied to the contractor on demand.
c.         All the relevant statutory title documents and approval for the project have been obtained from relevant government agencies Viz.
i.          Registered Power of Attorney.
ii.         Certificate of Occupancy
iii.        Approved Estate layout design with accompanying Estate Scheme.
iv.        Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is being awaited (draft copy is presently available for perusal).
d.         The contractors/developers are required to familiarize themselves with the location and the topography of the project site in order to reflect it in the project work development plan (schedule of work and schedule of personnel) to be submitted as part of this tender for the consideration and approval of the Client sequel to the recommendation of the Project Consultants. The project work development plan or programme shall include amongst other general methods, arrangements, order and timing for all the activities in the works.
e.         Be informed that Articles of Agreement and conditions of contract will be available during the execution of contract.
7.         ACCEPTANCE OF TENDERS:
a.         Whereas the company offers to carry out the said works at the Federal Medical Centre Staff Cooperatives, Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd, (Location Here) at the tender price listed below:
            Lots                                                                             Tender Price
i.          2 Bedroom Bungalow                                                 N……………………………k
ii.         3 Bedroom Bungalow                                                 N……………………………k
iii.        4 Bedroom Bungalow                                                 N……………………………k
iv.        5 Bedroom duplex                                                      N……………………………k

Common Facilities
v.         3 Bedroom bungalow police post                               N……………………………k
vi.        Perimeter fencing/gate house                                      N……………………………k
vii.       Internal roads and drainages                                       N……………………………k
viii.      Water Scheme                                                             N……………………………k
ix.        Electricity Network                                                    N……………………………k
            We understand and accept all the terms and conditions of this tender. The company also accepts that Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Co-operative Thrift and Loans Society Ltd, (Location Here) is not under any obligation, whatsoever to accept the lowest or any particular tender and no explanation shall be demanded for failed tender.
b.         Tender should be signed, sealed and stamped by at least two authorized company signatories which must include the company Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

…………………………………….                           ………………………………………
COMPANY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY                                    COMPANY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY

……………………………………                            ……………………………………….
NAME/RANK OF OFFICER                                                           NAME/RANK OF OFFICER
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dated this ………………………. Day of ……………………… 20…………………

INVITATION TO TENDER
1.         Background
Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd (FMC SCTLS) intends to implement the execution of Housing Estate at (Village name here) Lagos State for the benefit of already allotted members of the society. The 100 plots of land was acquired by the society and all the relevant title documents, including approvals for the prototype building designs have been obtained from government.
2.         Scope of Work
The scope of work includes the following:
i.          Two bedroom bungalow
ii.         Three bedroom bungalow
iii.        Four bedroom bungalow
iv.        Five bedroom duplex
NOTE: Total number of housing units and housing types shall be determined later.
v.         Common Facilities
            a.         3 bedroom bungalow police post.
            b.         Perimeter block well fence and gate house.
            c.         Internal road network and drainage.
            d.         Electricity network.
            e.         Water scheme.
3.         Eligibility Criteria
Interested mortgage developers should submit the following documents for assessment containing the under listed documents.
a.         Evidence of Incorporation/registration with the Cooperative Affairs Commission.
b.         Evidence of registration with Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd with N20,000.
c.         Evidence of registration with Federal Ministry of Works.
d.         Evidence of tax clearance certificate for the past three years with Tax Identification Number (TIN) attached.
e.         Evidence of VAT registration certificate.
f.          Audited Annual Account with signature, seal and stamp of the auditors for the last three years.
g.         Evidence of Articles and Memorandum of Association with certified true copies of form CO2 and CO7 attached.
h.         Evidence of previous relevant jobs done in the past tabulating the name of client, location, name of housing types and numbers. Attach certificate of job completion where necessary.
i.          List of Board of Directors.
j.          List of Management and Technical Staff.
k.         Letter of commitment to work with a selected Primary Mortgage Institution to execute the project where applicable.
l.          Articulate work and funding plan for the implementation of the project using the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria mechanism or an alternative plausible funding plan.
m.        Evidence of Membership of Real Estate Development Association of Nig (REDAN) with evidence of financial contribution attached.
n.         Evidence of registration with Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria as Mortgage Developer.
o.         Other information as contained in the formal tender information documents.
4.         Submission
Tender documents from interested Mortgage developers must be in a sealed envelop marked “Confidential Documents” for Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd Estate Project, (Name Here), addressed to the President, Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd, Federal Teaching Hospital, (Location Here) and must be submitted by hand to the society secretariat with evidence of submission obtained, not later than 2 weeks from the date of the publication of this tender.
Condition for issuance of endorsed Tender Information document and Bill of Quantity (bid documents) is confirmed evidence of payment of N150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) only tender fee and N80,000 (Eighty Thousand Naira) processing fee.
The opening date for the tender shall be communicated via phone text messages and e-mail simultaneously.
NOTE: It is emphasized that the Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Ltd, (Location Here) is Not under any obligation whatsoever, to accept the lowest or any particular tender.
In addition, the submission of the tender is not a guarantee for the award of the contract.
Signed

President
Federal Medical Centre (Lagos) Staff
Cooperative Thrifts and Loans Society Limited
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