ENERGY COMMISSION OF NIGERIA

(FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER)

Invitation for Expression of d Interest (EOI) for the Supply of Bio-diesel from Jatropha Cacus Seeds for the World Bank/ECN/PHCN-PMU Bio-fuel for Rural Electrification Pilot Project “Igu Community of Bwari, FCT”.

Introduction:

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Power Holding Company, of Nigeria – Project Management Unit (PHCN-PMU) the World Bank and other stakeholders are collaborating on a bio-diesel for rural electrification project in Nigeria, The bio-diesel is to be sourced from the seeds of Jatropha Carcus plant.

The Energy Commission of Nigeria being the Focal Government Agency on renewable energy serves as the coordinating unit for the project on behalf of the stakeholders,

The objectives of the project are;

To increase energy access in peri- urban and rural communities,

To ensure the use of bio fuel in diversifying the energy supply mix of the country,

To stimulate economic growth for peri- urban and rural communities,

To alleviate poverty in peri-urban and rural communities; and

To develop social and economically viable business model

Igu community of Bwari Local Government Area of the FCT has been identified as a potential site and beneficiary of the pilot project.

Expression of Interests, for the supply of bio-diesel from Jatropha Carcus seeds, from qualified companies in Nigeria is hereby solicited.

Scope:

Bio-diesel from Jatropha Care us Seeds Supply;

Total requirement of 635,100 litres per annum

Supply to be made quarterly at 158,775 litres per quarter.

The bio-diesel should have properties as indicated in Table 1

The bio-diesel is to be supplied to a storage facility in Igu village of Bwari LGA, FCT, Abuja.

Expression of Interest Requirement/Support Documents;

1. Evidence of Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria

2. Evidence of previous supply made in the last five years

3. Evidence of Financial Capability or Banks support

4. Evidence of Tax payment for the last two years

5. Detailed Company profile,

Submission of Expression of Interest Document:

All expression of Interest document should be submitted in two hard copies addressed to:

The Director General/CEO, Energy Commission of Nigeria, Plot 701 c Central Business District, Behind National Mosque, Abuja, on or before 26^th of May, 2009.

Opening of the Expression of Interest Document:

The expression of interest documents will be open at the presence of the company representatives on a date to be communicated to all, in due course.

Please Note:

Late submission will be rejected

False claims or failure to comply with the requirements as detailed above will lead to disqualification

For further Information or enquiry please contact the Director General/CEO, Energy Commission of Nigeria, Abuja, on email: dg@energy,org.ng or assambo@yahoo.com

TABLE 1: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF BIO-DIESEL (ASTM D-6751 STANDARD)

S/NO PROPERTY VALUE/RANGE

1. Flash Point (Closed cup) 13⁰C MIN. 15⁰C average

2. Water and sediment by volume 0.050% max

3. Kinematic viscosity at 40⁰C 1.9-6.0mm²/_s

4. Ramsbottom carbon residue, % mass 0.10

5. Sulfated ash by mass, max 0.020%

6. Suphur by mass, max 0.05%

7. Copper strip corrosion No.3 max

8. Cetane number 47 min

9. Carbon residue by mass, max 0.050%

10. Acid number, mg KOH/g 0.08 max

11. Free glycerin by mass, max 0.020%

12. Total glycerin by mass, max 0.24

13. Phosphorus content % mass 0.001 max

14. Distillation @ 360⁰C 90%

15. Magnesium limit 5ppm max

16. Sodium plus Potassium limit 5ppm max

17. Methanol limit 0.2 weight % max

18. Specific gravity - -

19. Higher calorific value 39,273 kJ/kg-41,751 kJ/kg

20. Lower calorific value 36,424 kJ/kg – 36,817 kJ/kg

21. Cloud point -11⁰C- 16⁰C

22. Pour point -15⁰C-13⁰C

23. Colour Between Golden and Dark brown

Signed:

Director General/CEO

Energy Commission of Nigeria.

ABUJA · Energy · World Bank

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

SCINCE AND TECHNLOGY EDUCATION POST BASIC

(S T E P-B) PROJECT

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRL COLLEGE,

P.M.B. Bajoga, Gombe, Gombe State

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WORLD BANK

ASSISTED PROJECT STEP-B

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

COUNTRY: NIGERIA

PROJECT: STEP B FGGC BAJOGA

CREDIT NO 4303 NG

PROCUREMENT OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TEXT BOOKS

1. This invitation for bids follows the general procurement notice for the project that appeared in the Development Business issue No. 608 of 16^th June 2,008.

2. The federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Step-B Project and intend to apply part of the funds towards payments under contract for procurement of a laboratory equipment chemicals, science and technical text Books.

3. The Step-B Project FGGC Bajoga now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for procurement of laboratory equipment, chemical, science and technical text books, the procurement period is 30 Days from the Date of award of the contract.

4. The successful bidders are expected to bid for:

i. Chemical equipment and chemicals.

ii. Physical equipment and chemicals

iii. Catering crafts equipment Block laying and concreting equipment.

iv. Science text books

v. Technical text books Catering crafts text books

vi. Adjustable technical drawing table

vii. Magnetic chalk board

viii. Technical drawing text books

5. Bidding will be conducted through the national competitive bidding (NCB) procurement as specified in the World Bank Guide Lines Procurement under IBRD loan and IDA credit (current edition) and is opened to all eligible bidders as defined in the bidding document.

6. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding document at address below:

THE PROJECT MANAGER

STEP-B PROJECTOFF1CE

FGGC BAJOGA, GOMBE STATE

GSM: 08028540808, 07087126000

08037888811, 08026978707

FROM 9:00AM to 4:00PM, MONOAY- FRIDAY

7. Qualification requirement include a copy of company profile containing details of personal and equipment supplied for the Last Five Years and the company must be duly in cooperated with appropriate body.

8. A complete sealed of bidding document may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address above and upon payment of non-refundable fee of Five Thousand Naira (N5,000:00)

9. Bids must be delivered to the above at or before 10:00am, 22^nd March, 2009. All bids must be accompanied by a security of at least 3% of the bid amount. Late bids will be rejected.

10. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders representatives who choose to attend time 10:00am on 23^rd March, 2009 at the address above.

11. The attention of prospective bidders is drawn to

I.The fact that they will be required to certify in their bids that all soft ware is either covered by a valid license or was produced by the bidders.

II.That violation are considered fraud which is among other remedies punishable by potential black listing from participating in further World Bank Finance Procurement

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