CONSTRUCTION OF 26 NEW SCHOOLS (13 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND 13 SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS ACROSS 11 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF GOMBE STATE
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: NG - GOMBE AGILE ADF - 492828- CW- RFB
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, education and training and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Decentralization. Located in Nigeria, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 18, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
GOMBE STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Invitation for Bids
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Project: AGILE - Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning & Empowerment Project
Contract Title: Construction of 26 Secondary Schools, including 13 Junior Secondary Schools and 13 Senior Secondary School, lots 1 to 5 in Gombe State.
Country: Nigeria
Credit No.: IDA 67380-NG
RFB No: NG-GOMBE AGILE ADF-492828-CW-RFB
Issued on: 19th May 2026
1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Gombe State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project (AGILE) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Construction of 26 Secondary Schools, including 13 Junior Secondary Schools and 13 Senior Secondary School, lots 1 to 5, in Gombe State.
2. The Gombe State Ministry of Education through the office of the Project Coordinator Gombe AGILE now invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of 26 Secondary Schools, including 13 Junior Secondary Schools and 13 Senior Secondary School, lots 1 to 5, in Gombe State as shown in Section II - Bid Data Sheet (BDS), ITB 1.1 of the Request for Bids (RFB).
The work period is 12 months and the margin of Preference shall not be allowed.
The attention of the prospective bidders is hereby drawn to the Pre-Construction activities, including confirmation of foundation designs of various buildings to determine suitability for the soil type, preparation of service drawings for the site, etc, as required under paragraph 5 of section III of bidding document.
3. Bidders may bid for one or several lots, as further defined in the bidding document. Bids should be presented separately for each lot. Bidders wishing to offer discounts in case they are awarded more than one contract will be allowed to do so, provided those discounts are included in the Letter of Bid.
4. Bidding will be conducted through Open National Competitive Procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” September, 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the office of the Gombe State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning & Empowerment Project and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (local time) at the address given below.
6. The bidding document in English may be purchased from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150,000.00) in a Bank Draft or bank transfer in favor of "Gombe State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning & Empowerment Project’’. The document could be collected at the address below on presentation of proof of payment. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after payment of an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. The bank account details for transfer of the above non-refundable fee for bidding document acquisition: 5030137536 Fidelity Bank, Bank Acct. Name: Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE AF).
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before, 18th June, 2026 12:00pm (local time)
8. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration duly signed by the bidder/ representative.
9. All Bids must be accompanied by a Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and/or Sexual Harassment (SH) Declaration.
10. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
11. The address referred to above is:
State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU),
Gombe State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning &
Empowerment Project (AGILE AF),
Alabura S. Kudi Crescent, Near Old Safety Office, New GRA, Project Conference Hall, Gombe, Gombe State
Telephone: +234 08023837106, 08137340873
Email address: agileprojectgombe@gmail.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00445858. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment
Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment has issued 95 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 87 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Nigeria. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 18, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment in Nigeria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Nigeria. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00445858 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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