PERMANENT SECRETARY
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE, OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
P.M.B 713, GUDU DISTRICT, ABUJA
PREQUALIFICATION FOR YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATION

The Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is a constitutional body responsible for the administration, oversight, and development of the judicial workforce within the FCT. In pursuant to the execution of its 2026 Capital budget. The Committee hereby invites interested and reputable companies to participate in this year’s Capital Budget Implementation.

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK
LOT 1- Rehabilitation and Furnishing of Block B
LOT 2- General Upgrading of new Office Building
LOT 3- General Furnishing of new Office Complex
LOT 4- Procurement and Installation of Renewable Energy
LOT 5- Supply of Motor Vehicles
LOT 6- Supply of electronics and office equipment
LOT 7- Automation of Conference hall/ Retrofitting

2.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested and competent companies who wish to participate should submit the following under-listed documents:
i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC2 and CAC7(or CAC1.1).
ii. Evidence of Current Annual Returns issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission.
iii. Evidence of Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2023, 2024 & 2025) valid till 31st December 2026.
iv. Evidence of Current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026. (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above)
v. Evidence Current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance certificate valid till on 31st December 2026.
vi. Evidence of Current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compensation Act Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December 2026.
vii. Evidence of registration on the National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by inclusion of Interim Registration Report (IRR) issued by BPP valid till 31st December, 2026 or valid certificate issued by BPP.
viii. A sworn affidavit
– that none of the directors nor the Company itself has been convicted of any criminal offence in any country including financial impropriety
– that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable
– that the bidder is not in receivership, the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceeding.
– Disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Judicial Service Committee of the FCT or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars.
ix. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three years (2023, 2024 and 2025) duly acknowledged by FIRS
x. Reference letter addressed to the Secretary, Judicial Service Committee Of the FCT, Abuja from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed.
xi. Company’s profile with Curriculum vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic and professional qualifications such as Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.
xii. Verifiable documentary Evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs (in size, nature & complexity) successfully carried out within the last five years with names of client, evidence of award, Interim payment Certificate(s), job completion certificate (s) and photographs.
xiii. Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots; contravention is automatic disqualification.
xiv. Only companies included in the National Automotive Design and Development Council’s approved list of local manufacturers of Vehicles or their authorized representatives should bid for the vehicles.
xv. List of plants and equipment with proof of ownership/ lease agreement.
xvi. Evidence of current license issued by Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) applicable to Lot 4
xvii. For joint venture/partnership, memorandum of understanding (MOU) should be provided indicating among others the Lead Partner (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliace Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certicate, IRR, and sworn affidavit are compulsory for each JV Partner.
xviii. All 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.

3.0 PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The Prequalification Documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00noon on Monday, 2nd November, 2026 at the Conference Hall. All Contractors/Suppliers and their representatives that submitted tender documents, Civil Society Organizations and the general public are hereby invited to attend the bid opening.

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
i. Bids must be in English language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
ii. Late Submission will be returned un-opened
iii. All cost will be borne by the bidders
iv. If any information provided is found to be false at any stage of the exercise, it will lead to outright disqualification of the firm/Company
v. This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Judicial Service Committee of the FCT to award any or all the above listed projects or shall it entitle the submitting Company to make any claims whatsoever.
vi. Works: Only prequalified bidders will be invited at a later date for collection of tender documents
vii. The Judicial Service Committee of the FCT is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder and reserves the right to annul.

Signed:
Management