NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
NO 10, AMISI MUSA STREET, JABI
JABI DISTRICT, ABUJA

INVITATION FOR TENDER/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Tourism with the mandates of providing a platform for human capital development in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The Institute intends to carry out procurement of goods, works and services under the 2026 Appropriation and Zonal Intervention Projects of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
1.2 In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Institute invites experienced and competent contractors/ suppliers/consultants to submit bids for the procurement of goods, works and services across the six-Geopolitical zones of the Country as listed below:

CLASSIFICATION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
2. SCOPE OF SUPPLIES/WORKS/ SERVICES

2.1 CATEGORY G: GOODS

LOT NO	PROJECT DETAILS
G1	Provision of Drugs to Health Care Centres to Assist the Needy in Bauchi State
G2	Supply of Costumerized Exercise Books and bags in Ezza North/Ishielu federal Constituency
G3	Purchase of Empowerment Items for Distribution to the People of Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency of Kogi State

2.2 CATEGORY W: WORKS

LOT NO	PROJECT DETAILS
W1	Supply and Installation of Solar Powered Street Lights in Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency
W2A	Construction and Rehabilitation of Modern Primary Healthcares in Pankshin LGA of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Plateau State
W2B	Construction and Rehabilitation of Modern Primary Healthcares in Kanke LGA of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Plateau State
W2C	Construction and Rehabilitation of Modern Primary Healthcares in Kanam LGA of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Plateau State
W3A	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 1
W3B	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 2
W3C	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 3
W3D	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 4
W3E	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 5
W3F	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 6
W3G	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 7
W3H	Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (Multiple Lots) Location 8
W4	Installation of Solar Street Lights in Various Wards and Communities in Kogi West Senatorial District, Kogi state
W5	Provision of Drainage and Interlocks in selected streets at Handloah Cultural Community

2.3 CATEGORY C: CONSULTANCY SERVICE

LOT NO	PROJECT DETAILS
C1	Skill Gap Training and Empowerment of women and youth on making of leather works in oyo state (Ibadan)
C2	Skill Gap Training and Empowerment of women and youth on Beads Making in Selected Areas of Southwest Geopolitical Zone (Ibadan)
C3	Training and Empowerment of women and Girl Child in Fashion Design and Embroidery in Selected Areas in Southwest Geopolitical Zones
C4	Skill Gap Training of Women and Youth on Soap Making and Fragrance in Selected Areas in the Southwest Geopolitical Zone (Ibadan)
C5	Training and Empowerment of Youths on Agricultural Produce in Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency
C6	Engagement of Consultant for Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (W3A-W3D)
C7	Engagement of Consultant for Construction of Rural Markets and Feeder Roads in Selected Rural towns of Kaduna State (W3E-W3H)
C8	Engagement of Consultant for Construction and Rehabilitation of Modern Primary Healthcares in Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Plateau State

CLASSIFICATION OF ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS (ZIP) 3. SCOPE OF SUPPLIES/WORKS/ SERVICES 3.1 CATEGORY G: GOODS

LOT NO	PROJECT DETAILS
T1	Supply of Hospital Equipments to General Hospitals in Sabo, Uzebba, Afuze and Otuо in Owan Federal Constituency
T2	Purchase of Stage, Public Address System and Musical Instruments for Youth Advocacy and Literacy Programs in Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Plateau State

3.2 CATEGORY W: WORKS

LOT NO	PROJECT DETAILS
R1	Drilling of Handpump Boreholes in Selected Communities in Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Plateau State

4. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;
b. Evidence of Annual Returns
c. Evidence of Company Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years (3) valid till 31st December 2026 with annual turnover of 250m for W2A – W3H, C6 – C8
d. Evidence of current Pension Clearance Certificate (PENCOM) valid till 31st December 2026;
e. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2026;
f. Evidence of current National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2026;
g. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December 2026 or valid certificate issued by BPP
h. Sworn affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the (state name of the procuring entity) 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;
i. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years-2023,2024 & 2025
j. Evidence of financial capability to execute the projects by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
k. Consultancy Services: Evidence of personnel deployed for the job mustattached such as (2) COREN Civil Engr. (2) COREN Mechanical Engr (2)COREN Electrical Engr. (2) ARCON Architect, (2) QSRBN Quantity Surveyor valid till Dec. 2026
l. Company’s profile with the curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the Project; including copies of their Academic/ Professionals qualifications (in case of construction: COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.)
m. Evidence of Registration of the firm with relevant professional bodies such as COREN, ARCON, QSRBN CMD,OEM, NEMSA etc where applicable
n. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
o. List of Plants/Equipment with Proof of Ownership/Lease (for works);
p. All document 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.

N.B: The above listed requirements shall form part of the Bids Evaluation Criteria and non-compliance with any of the stated criteria shall result in automatic disqualification of the bidder. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedure as specified in Public Procurement Act, 2007.
Interested/eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit between 9:00am-4:00pm (Mondays-Fridays) except public holidays at the following address: No. 10, Amisi Musa street, Jabi, Abuja.

5. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY G &W)
Interested Contractors are to collect the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) from the Office of Head of Procurement at the Headquarters of the Institute, evidence of payment of a non-refundable tender fee of N10,000.00 per Lot paid into the Institute’s REMITA platform account through any reputable commercial bank in Nigeria.

6. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY G &W):
Prospective bidders are to submit bid for each of the desired lot, two (2) hard copies each of the technical and financial bids each with softcopy of financial bid only in MS Excel format, packaged separately in sealed tamper proof envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid” or “Financial Bid”. Thereafter, put the two sealed envelopes together in a bigger sealed envelope addressed to the Director General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, No. 10, Amisi Musa Street, Jabi, Abuja and clearly marked with the name of the project and Lot number. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope (i.e the Technical, financial and the bigger envelopes) should bear the name and the address of the Bidder and drop in the designated Tender box (Office of the Head of Procurement, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, No. 10, Amisi Musa Street, Jabi, Abuja no later than 12 noon on 6th of July, 2026.

7. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CATEGORY C)
Expression of Interest (EOI) all interested consultants shall submit one original and one photocopy of their expression in a sealed envelope clearly stating the name of project and category with lot number appropriately marked and addressed to:
The Director General,
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism,
10, Amisi Musa Street, Jabi, Abuja.
Name of company should be written on the reverse of the envelope and submitted not later than 12:00noon on 29th of June, 2026.

8. OPENING OF TECHNICAL BID
8.1 Category (G&W) Invitation to Tender (Goods and Works)
Only the technical bid will be opened immediately after the dead line for submission at 12:00noon on 6th of July 2026 at the Conference Room, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, No. 10, Amisi Musa Street, Jabi, Abuja. Please ensure that you sign the bid submission register in the Office of Head of Procurement, NIHOTOUR, Jabi, as the Institute will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the Head of Procurement on e-mail: procurement@nihotour.gov.ng

9. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
b. Firms bidding for lots W2A –W3H and C6 –C8 requires an annual turnover of 250m;
c. Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
d. Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) lots ;
e. All cost will be borne by the bidders;
f. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders/representatives and two (2) representatives of private sector professional bodies and civil societies organisation in the area of anti-corruption/transparency;
g. Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bid opening, while the financial bid of unsuccessful bidders will be returned un-opened;
h. The Institute is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder and reserve the right to annul procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

Signed:
Head of Procurement
For: Director General,
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism.