CROP TRUST
TENDER NOTICE: GCDT/NGA/02
DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALL, TEST, COMMISSION AND PLACE INTO SUCCESSFUL OPERATION A ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) HYBRID POWER SYSTEM FOR NACGRAB IN IBADAN, NIGERIA

Title of the Contract: Design, supply, install, test, commission and place into successful operation a rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) hybrid power system for NACGRAB in Ibadan, Nigeria
Location of the works: National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), P.M.B. 5382, Moor Plantation Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. NIGERIA

Name and address of the PEA: The Global Crop Diversity Trust, Platz der Vereinten Nationen 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany
Submission address: Attention: Olawuyi J. Sangokunle – Head, Procurement National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), P.M.B. 5382, Moor Plantation Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. NIGERIA (Contact phone number-08063204067)

Number and title of the project: Project ID BMZ-No. 2018 01141: Capitalisation of the endowment fund of the Global Crop Diversity Trust and strengthening of national seedbanks (‘Seeds for Resilience’).
Approximate value: EURO 75,000– EURO 120,000

Other information: Please note this is a single stage national competitive bidding procedure with qualification for small admeasurement works contracts.

Type of notice: Tender Notice

Time schedule:
Tender publication date: 15 August 2026
Deadline to confirm interest to bid: Open
Site Visit: 24 August 2026
Pre-bid Meeting (online): 27 August 2026
Deadline to request clarifications: 31 August 2026
Circulation of final clarifications: 3 September 2026
Deadline for submission of bids: 14 September 2026 01:00 PM local Nigeria Time
Tender opening date and time: 14 September 2026 01:00 PM local Nigeria Time
Tender opening venue: NACGRAB Conference Hall, NCRI Complex, Moor Plantation, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Indicative Evaluation: 14 September – 17 September 2026
Indicative Issue of Contract: 17 September – 25 September 2026
Commencement: Soon after contract signing

Language and Currency of the bid: English | EURO

Complete tender documents can be obtained from: Documents can be obtained by sending a request, with the subject: “Tender Notice: GCDT/NGA/02 – Request for Bid Documents” to the email address below: Alexander Kambili – Finance and Procurement Officer, Global Crop Diversity Trust, Platz der Vereinten Nationen 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany. Email: alexander.kambili@croptrust.org

For clarifications/further information, please contact: Send an email with the subject: “Tender Notice: GCDT/NGA/01 – Request for Clarification” to the email address below: alexander.kambili@croptrust.org

Confirmation of interest: In all cases, please send an email confirming interest, with the subject: “Tender Notice: GCDT/NGA/02” to: alexander.kambili@croptrust.org to get you added include onto the tender mailing list for clarifications, venue for opening and any other updates.

Brief description of the project and tender: Seeds for Resilience is a project of the Crop Trust working with partners to upgrade the physical infrastructure of their genebanks. The project is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW. This contract is for Design, supply, install, test, commission and place into successful operation a rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) hybrid power system for NACGRAB in Ibadan, Nigeria a period of 3 months.

Please be advised that the CROP TRUST is not bound to accept any proposal, nor award a contract or purchase order, nor be responsible for any costs associated with bidder’s preparation and submission of a proposal, regardless of the outcome or the manner of conducting the selection process.

Late bids will be rejected.