USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO
(OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR)
P.M.B. 2346, SOKOTO
INVITATION FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF OFFICIAL VEHICLES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, a federal tertiary institution established in 1975 by the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 (as amended), intends to undertake the following projects. Interested, competent, and reputable companies with relevant experience and a proven track record of prompt delivery of similar projects are hereby invited to bid for the projects listed below. Funding for these projects will be sourced from the University’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
SCOPE OF WORKS/SUPPLY
| LOT NO. | PROPOSED PROJECTS |
|---|---|
| UDUS/PTB/2026/LOT I | Procurement of 2022 Model Toyota Corolla Vehicle for Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic |
| UDUS/PTB/2026/LOT II | Procurement of 2015 Toyota Venza SUV Vehicles as Utility Vehicles to the University. |
2.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Firms shall attach the following in their submissions:
i) Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as a limited liability company by inclusion Certificate of incorporation and Form CAC2 and CAC7.
ii) Evidence of Company’s Current Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) for the past three years (3) (2023, 2024 and 2025) valid till December, 2025
iii) Evidence of Company annual return to CAC for the past three (3) years; (2023, 2024 and 2025)
iv) Evidence of Current Certificate of Compliance by National Pension Commission (PENCOM) amended PenCom Reform Act 2014 valid till 31/12/2025
v) Evidence of Current Certificate of Compliance by Industrial Training Fund in line with the Provision of ITF Act, 2005 valid till 31/12/2025
vi) Evidence of Current Certificate of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) valid till 31/12/2025
vii) Evidence of Registration with professional bodies indicating the current practice License for the year 2025 such as; ARCON, COREN, SURCON, QSRBN, CORBON etc.
viii) Evidence of Registration on the National Data Base for service provider by attaching the Interim Registration Report (IRR) indicating the expiring date Dec. 2025 or valid certificate issued by BPP.
ix) Firms/consortiums are required to submit current sworn affidavits:
a. Indicating that the company do not have any director who has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of acts relating to any matter;
b. Indicating that no officer of the University or the Bureau is a former or present director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the company;
c. Confirming that all information presented in its EOI are true and correct in all particulars; and
d. Confirming that the firm is not in receivership or is the subject of any type of insolvency proceedings;
3.1 OTHER REQUIREMENTS (to be Scored)
Bids that fulfil all of the requirements listed in 4.1 above shall further be subjected to Technical Evaluation based on the under-listed requirements and only bids that were adjudged to be technically competent and meet the minimum qualifying score (to be decided by Technical Evaluation Subcommittee of the Tenders Board) will be prequalified for participation at the financial tender stage.
i) Evidence of manufacturers authorization as Accredited representative / dealership in Nigeria
ii) Company Audited Report for the past three (3) years (2023, 2024 and 2025);
iii) Comprehensive company profile with complete CVs of key professionals Including photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, contact phone numbers and company’s organogram.
iv) Summary of at least three (3) projects of similar nature and complexity comparable to the project under consideration executed as a prime contractor over the past three years (2023, 2024 and 2025 including their award letters and completion certificates.
v) Evidence of financial capability supported with Bank statement or commitment from reputable bank;
vi) Certificate of Independent Tender Determination
4.0 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
i) Bidders should submit their application using their letter headed paper bearing the names, nationalities, RC No. And Telephone Nos. of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page;
ii) Bidders should arrange all documents in the order as listed in the advert;
iii) Interested firms shall not bid for more than two lots;
iv) Firms who have worked for the University and have history of poor performance, abandonment, termination and/or prolonged period need not to apply;
vi) Submission must be made only in English language (section 16(10));
v) Noncompliance to any of the instructions shall lead to disqualification;
vi) Bids with values of N300 Million and above for Works and Bids with value of N100Million and above for Goods/Services must be accompanied with 2% Bid Security and
vii) Bid Security should be provided alongside with financial Bid in a separate envelope
5.0 NOTE:
i) Certificate(s) may be referred to the respective issuing authority for verification and authentication;
ii) The evaluation shall be strictly based on the requirement specified above;
iii) Only prequalified technical bidders will be Proceed/invited for the next stage (financial bidding processes).
6.0 COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Interested Companies are to collect the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) from the Directorate of Procurement, Office of the Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, P.M.B. 2346, Sokoto, upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee of N10,000.00 per Lot, paid into the Usmanu Danfodiyo, Sokoto’s Remita account in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria.
7.0 SUBMISSION AND CLOSING DATE:
Prospective bidders should enclose their submission in an envelope with name and address of the bidding entity clearly stated on the reverse side of each envelope. The envelope shall be clearly marked “Invitation to Tender: Project Title and Lot No”. Telephone number and mailing address of the bidding entity should be clearly stated on the reverse side of the envelope. The envelope should be addressed and submitted to the address below on or before Monday 4th, May 2026 (Two weeks from the date of this advert). The bid documents should be submitted / deposited in the tender box provided at the office of the Director, Procurement, between 10am and 4pm daily. Late submission shall not be accepted.
Ag. Director, Procurement,
(Office of the Vice Chancellor)
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto,
P. M. B. 2346, Sokoto.
8.0 OPENING DATE OF DOCUMENTS
The Technical bids will be opened immediately after the closing date and time for the submission of this bid, i.e. Monday 4th May, 2026 at 12: noon at the Conference Room, Office of the Director, Procurement, Maintenance Base, Main Campus, Respective of bidders and general public are invited to attend. The list of the prequalified bidders shall be pasted on the notice boards at the following places:
* City Campus (Office Block of the Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital);
* Main Campus – Abdullahi Fodiyo Library & Physical Planning and Dev. Department notice boards, and;
* Website of the University http://www.udusok.edu.ng.
9.0 DISCLAIMER
This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the University to procure concession services.
The University will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party (ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or the preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
The University is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason thereof in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act. 2007.
Signed:
Ag. Director, Procurement
For: Vice Chancellor
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
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