FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS, LEPROSY AND BURULI-ULCER CONTROL PROGRAMME
INVITATION TO TENDER/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR VARIOUS LOTS UNDER THE GLOBAL FUND TUBERCULOSIS (TB) AND RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM FOR HEALTH (RSSH) GRANT FOR NIGERIA

1. INTRODUCTION
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) is a division in the Department of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), and is saddled with the responsibility of controlling Tuberculosis in Nigeria. The NTBLCP has received the Global Fund grants for Tuberculosis (TB) and Resilient & Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) for the year 2024 to 2026 as a Principal Recipient.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
NTBLCP is soliciting for interested and reputable Service Providers, Contractors, Suppliers, and Organisations with relevant experience in the supply of the following goods and services during the grant implementation period.

Please note that Lots 1 to 3 were initially suspended, the suspension has been lifted, new date for submission is now 27th July 2026, bidders can go ahead to submit their bids.

MATERIAL PROCUREMENT (Goods)
LOT 1: (Design and Printing of Recording & Reporting Tools, Flexible banners, Reflective Jackets and Desk Guides)
1a. NTBLCP TB 01 Presumptive Register
1b. Lab register for AFB microscopy and Xpert MTB/RIF
1c. NTBLCP TB 08_TB LGA Health Facility Register
1d. Design & Production of Kitting Set for CHWs (Community Health Workers) Comprising: bags, aprons, and jackets

LOT 2: (IT Equipment and Accessories)
2a. Procurement of IT Equipment (Tablets) for CHWs

LOT 3: (Lab Consumables, Materials & Reagents)
3a.
i. PP sterile tubes- 25ml
ii. Cryo-vial, sterile with cap, 2ml, with O” ring
iii. Respirators
iv. Surgical Mask
v. Disposable Ward Coats
3b.
i. Hypochlorite-3.5l
ii. Hand Sanitizer-500ml

LOT 4: (IT Equipment/Services and Office Supplies)
4a.
i. Projectors
ii. Laptop Bags
iii. 2.5 kva UPS
iv. Automatic Surge Protector
v. Provision of telecommunication facilities (internet data bundles) to strengthen timely reporting
vi. Wi-Fi
vii. UPS 2.5
viii. Hosting and Server provision and Administration, System support and Maintenance
ix. Upgrade data hosting and storage capacity on DHIS2 to accommodate data exchanges from health data systems & administrative data sources.

x. Laptop Core i5
xi. Laptops Core i7
xii. Desktop
xiii.
4b.
i. Workstation facelift
ii. Swivel Chairs
iii. Conference table
iv. Conference chairs
v. Filing Cabinet
vi. White board
vii. Standing Fans
viii. Backup inverter
ix. Desktops: Monitors, CPUs, Keyboards, Mouse
x. Printers and scanners
xi. Wi-Fi Router
xii. Paper shredder
xiii. Extension boxes
xiv. Antivirus Software
xv. Project management software
xvi. TV
xvii. Speakers and Microphone
xviii. Internet Subscription Fee
xix. Supplies and stationeries
xx. Printer toners
xxi. Microsoft Office License
xxii. Air Conditioners

LOT 5 (Printing of guidelines, Flexy banner, Design T-Shirts, Caps, and other tool
i. Printing of the facilitator and participants guide
ii. Production Flexible Banners
iii. Printing of T-Shirts and Caps
iv. Printing/Production of Policy Briefs
v. Printing of Reports

LOT 6 (Expression of Interest for the Provision of Third-Party Logistics Services)

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7 (or CAC 1.1).
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2026; with minimum average annual turnover of N100,000,000.00 for LOTS 2a and 1d and N50,000,000.00, for all other LOTS
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2026 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above; however, a certificate of compliance is required for all companies including those with less than 15 staff duly verified by BPP).
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December 2026 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50m and above).
e. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2026.
f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st June 2026 for Lots 1-3; and a valid or interim Certificate issued by BPP expiring 31st December 2026. for Lots 4, 5 and 6 (EoI)
g. Sworn Affidavit disclosing the interest of any officer of the relevant committees of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme or the Bureau of Public Procurement (e.g., former, or present Director, shareholder etc) in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars. This must be dated within the bidding period. Except for Lots 1 to 3 whose bids were initially ready for submission
h. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years -2023, 2024, 2025.
i. Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed. This must be dated within the bidding period. Except for Lots 1 to 3 whose bids were initially ready for submission
j. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs (in size, nature & complexity) executed in the last five (5) years, including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects. Past Jobs that are not relevant will not be considered; donor-related experience is an advantage.
k. Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications, such as NITDA mandatory for Lots 2, & 4
l. Evidence of the firm’s current registration with relevant regulatory professional bodies, e.g., NITDA, is compulsory for LOT2,4 and 5
m. Verifiable manufacturers authorisation is mandatory for Lots 2,4 and 5.
n. A valid current goods in transit insurance is compulsory for LOT 6 (EoI)
o. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) indicating Lead Partner should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner).

Note: All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering / Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm.

4. BIDDING DOCUMENT
Standard bidding documents for LOTS 1-5 will be available on the NTBLCP website at www.ntblcp.org.ng, at no cost

5. SUBMISSION OF BID DOCUMENTS.
Interested firms are to submit two (2) bound copies of technical and financial bids in 2 separate envelopes inserted in a big envelope for (Lots 1 to 5) and LOT 6 (Expression of interest only) documents separated by dividers and arranged as indicated above. The documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to The Chairman, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme No 16, Bissau Street, Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja and clearly marked with the name of the project and the Lot number. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box at 2nd floor, NO 16, Bissau Street, Wuse, Zone 6 not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 27th July 2026 for LOTS 1-3 and LOT 6 (EoI) only and Monday 24th August 2026 for Lots 4 and 5

6. OPENING OF BID DOCUMENTS.
The bids will be opened immediately after the submission deadlines at 12:00 noon on the respective dates: Monday, 27th July 2026 for LOTS 1-3 and 6 (EoI) only and Monday 24th August 2026 for Lots 4 and 5. The opening will take place in the Conference Room, No. 16 Bissau Street, Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja, in the presence of bidders or their duly authorized representatives. NTBLCP shall not be held liable for any Bidders are required to sign the Bid Submission Register at the office of the Chairman, Bid Evaluation Committee. NTBLCP shall not be held liable for any misplaced or incorrectly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the Chairman, Procurement Committee via procurement@ntblcp.org.ng

7. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder.
b. Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened. (Note the 2 submission deadlines)
c. All costs will be borne by the bidders.
d. The Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders or their representatives, CSOs in the areas of Anti-Corruption and Transparency and Private Professional bodies.
e. Only shortlisted Applicants at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bid opening
f. The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme is not bound to shortlist or contract any applicant and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.

Signed:
The Procurement Manager, For:
Chairman National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli-Ulcer Control Programme