SUPPLY, INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING OF LUGGAGE X-RAY SCANNER AND WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTOR FOR AFRICA RE LAGOS AND ABUJA OFFICE BUILDING
LAGOS, NIGERIA
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2026-07-30

INTRODUCTION

The AFRICAN REINSURANCE CORPORATION (“Africa Re” or “the Corporation”) is an international organization with a mission “to foster the development of the insurance and reinsurance industry in Africa; to promote the growth of national, regional, and sub-regional underwriting and retention capacities and to support African economic development.”

As a supranational organization, the Corporation was created pursuant to the Agreement Establishing Africa Re, which was executed in 1976 by the following founding shareholders:

• 42 Member States of the African Union (AU), and

• African Development Bank (AfDB),

In subsequent years, the following additional shareholders joined the Corporation’s shareholding:

• 112 African insurance and reinsurance companies registered in the Member States, and

• 3 leading global insurance and reinsurance groups.

This above Agreement confers on the Corporation its current status as a multilateral institution as well as the legal authority to operate in Member States. Africa Re, however, operates in other non-member States where it has registered subsidiaries, agencies, and offices.

With its Headquarters in Lagos (Nigeria), Africa Re operates in Africa, through

• 6 Regional offices in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Cairo (Egypt), Casablanca (Morocco), Lagos (Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), and Ebène (Mauritius),

• 3 Local Offices in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Khartoum (Sudan), Kinshasa (DR Congo),

• 2 Underwriting Representative Offices in Kampala (Uganda), and

• 2 Subsidiaries: Africa Re South Africa Limited in Johannesburg (South Africa), African Retakaful Company in Cairo (Egypt), and

Africa Re operates outside Africa, through

• 1 Underwriting Agency (Africa Re Underwriting Agency Limited) in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai (UAE), and

• 1 Branch Office in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT City (India).

The Corporation has the highest international financial strength and credit ratings by any indigenous reinsurer in Africa, with A (Strong / Stable Outlook) with Standard & Poor’s and A (Excellent / Stable Outlook) with AM Best. This is without any callable capital or parental guarantee or any other shareholders’ guarantee.

OBJECTIVES

The African Reinsurance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Africa Re”) invites proposals from suitably qualified, experienced, and authorised vendors for the supply, installation, commissioning, and operator training of three (3) dual-energy X-ray luggage scanners and two (2) walk-through metal detectors at its premises, distributed as follows:

• 2 units — Dual-Energy X-Ray Luggage Scanner (Abuja Head Office)

• 1 unit — Dual-Energy X-Ray Luggage Scanner (Lagos Head Office)

• 2 units — Walk-Through Metal Detector (Abuja Head Office)

The scope shall further include the decommissioning and relocation of the existing luggage scanner unit at the Lagos office.

In furtherance of its commitment to maintaining a robust and effective access control and security screening programme, Africa Re has resolved to procure new, state-of-the-art equipment of specified models and capabilities, in line with current international security standards.

The primary objectives of this project are as follows:

• Decommission, safely remove, and relocate the existing X-ray luggage scanner to Africa Re’s preferred location within the Lagos office.

• Supply three (3) brand-new dual-energy X-ray luggage scanners and two (2) walk-through metal detectors, complete with all accessories, software, and documentation as specified herein.

• Install and commission one (1) new luggage scanner at the Lagos office — Plot 1679, Karimu-Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos and two (2) luggage scanners and two (2) walk-through metal detectors at the Abuja Head Office — Plot 1573, Ralph Shodeinde Street, Central Business District, Abuja.

• Provide comprehensive, hands-on operator training to designated Africa Re security personnel.

• Ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption to Africa Re’s ongoing security operations.

SCOPE OF SERVICE

3.1. Decommissioning & Removal of Existing Scanner (LAGOS OFFICE)

The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete decommissioning, dismantling, safe removal, and relocation to a suitable location within the premises. This work package shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Disconnection of all electrical, data, and mechanical connections in accordance with applicable safety standards;

• Careful dismantling and removal of the existing scanner, conveyor system, and all associated components;

• Reinstatement of the installation area to a clean and level condition, ready to receive the new equipment;

• Relocation of the removed unit and all associated accessories to a designated location within the facility.

3.2. Supply, Installation & Commissioning (Lagos and Abuja)

The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install, and commission Three (3) brand-new Astrophysics XIS 6040 dual-energy X-ray luggage scanner in full accordance with the technical specifications set out in Section 4 of this RFP. This work package shall include:

• Supply of three (3) new, genuine Astrophysics XIS 6040, complete with all standard accessories, user manuals, maintenance manuals, and software licenses;( One (1) machine in Lagos and two (2) in Abuja)

• Supply and install two (2) new, genuine CEIA HI/PE Plus Enhanced Walk-Through Multi-Zone Metal Detector, IP65 Protection (weather and anti-vandalism protection)100-240V, 50HZ. complete with all standard accessories, user manuals, maintenance manuals, and software licenses;( ABUJA OFFICE)

• Unpacking, inspection, and verification of the unit against the manufacturer’s specifications and packing list

• Civil and builders’ works (if any) required to prepare the installation area, including cable routes, power supply connections, and anchorage

• Full mechanical installation, integration of electrical and data connections, and configuration of all operating software;

• Conduct of a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) in the presence of designated Africa Re representatives.

• Provision of all as-built drawings, commissioning reports, test certificates, and equipment documentation upon completion.