Construction of 26 schools (13 JSS and 13 SSS)
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: NG-KWARA AGILE ADF-537043-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 Secondary Education and Education Infrastructure. Located in Nigeria, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 9, 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
KWARA STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ INITIATIVE FOR LEARNING & EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (AGILE)
Specific procurement notice
Invitation for Bids
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Country: Nigeria
Project: Kwara State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (Kwara AGILE) Project
Credit No: IDA P170664
Contract Title: Construction of 26 Nos of JSS and SSS Classroom with staff office (13 JSS and 13 SSS) in Kwara State.
RFB No: NG-KWARA AGILE ADF-537043-CW-RFB
Issued on: 12th August, 2026
1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World bank toward the cost of the Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for the construction of 13 Junior Secondary Schools and 13 Senior Secondary Schools, LOTs 1 to 4 in Kwara State.
2. The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, through the office of the Project Coordinator, Kwara State AGILE now invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the following lots:
LOT 1 - Construction of 3 Nos Junior Secondary Schools and 3 Nos Senior Secondary School, as per list included in section II of the bidding document
LOT 2 - Construction of 5 Nos Junior Secondary Schools and 2 Nos Senior Secondary Schools, as per list included in section II of the bidding document
LOT 3 - Construction of 3 Nos Junior Secondary Schools and 4 Nos Senior Secondary Schools, as per list included in section II of the bidding document
LOT 4 - Construction of 2 Nos Junior Secondary Schools and 4 Nos Senior Secondary, as per list included in section II of the bidding document
The work period is 12 months and the margin of Preference shall not be allowed.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Bidding will be conducted through Open National Competitive Procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulation for IPF Borrowers” Procurement in investment Projects Financing” September, 2025 (“Procurement Regulation”) Available on www.worldbank.org/en/programs/project-procurement/framework and it open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations
6. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the office of the Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project through kwarastateagile@gmail.com, CC: nihinlolabolarin@gmail.com and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00pm (local time) at the address given below: No 17, Agba Road, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State.
7. The bidding document in English may be purchased from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N 100,000.00) in a Bank draft in favour of “Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project”; or bank transfer to the SPIU’s bank account (the bank account details are:
Account Name: AGILE Project Account
Account Number: 0093368754
Bank Name: Sterling Bank.
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 through other means, if by courier after payment of an additional fee to cover the delivery cost.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address in paragraph 12 below on or before Wednesday, 9th September, 2026 by 12 noon (local time)
9. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration duly signed by the bidder representative
10. All Bids must be accompanied by a Sexual exploitation and Abuse (SEA and/or Sexual Harassment (SH) Declaration.
11. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successfully bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document
12. The Address referred to above is:
State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU),
Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project
No 17, Agba Road,
GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 234-8124700145, +234-8078095567
email: kwarastateagile@gmail.com CC: nihinlolabolarin@gmail.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00461575. 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 145 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 123 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Nigeria. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 OP00461575 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 9, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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