PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING STARTER KITS FOR TRAINEES OF IDEAS-TVET INITIATIVE ACROSS SIX GEOPOLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA- Package 2 (ICT & Electronics + Automobile) - Lot1-Lot 7
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: NG-IDEAS PROJECT-567140-GO-RFB
This is a supplies contract in the education and training, general supplies and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training. Located in Nigeria, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Specific Procurement Notice
Request for Bids- Goods
(Two-Envelope Bidding Process)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA
EMPLOYER- FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (FME)
PROJECT: INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILL (IDEAS) PROJECT
ACTIVITY- PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING STARTER KITS FOR TRAINEES OF IDEAS-TVET INITIATIVE ACROSS SIX GEOPOLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA
PROJECT ID: P166239 |
RFB Reference No.: NG-IDEAS-567140-GO-RFB
ISSUED ON- 12TH NOVEMBER 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS)Project, a transformative US$200 million national initiative aimed at improving skills acquisition in Nigeria using a comprehensive approach and addressing key aspects of the skills development delivery system, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING STARTER KITS FOR TRAINEES OF IDEAS-TVET INITIATIVE ACROSS SIX GEOPOLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA.
The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) represented by Innovation Development and Effectiveness in Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS)Project now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the procurement and delivery of Vocational Training Starter Kits to trainees across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria under the IDEAS-TVET Initiative. The expected completion period for the activity is four (4) months. Further details are given below:
Package 1- Creative & Personal Services + Construction, Finishing & Building Services
Lot |
| Geopolitical Zone | Bid Security (USD) | Bid Security (NGN) | Financial Capability / Cash Flow (USD) | Financial Capability / Cash Flow (NGN) | Specific Experience (USD) | Specific Experience (NGN) |
1A | PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING STARTER KITS FOR TRAINEES OF IDEAS-TVET INITIATIVE ACROSS SIX GEOPOLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA. Package 1 | North Central | 30,000 | 40,000,000 | 800,000 | 1,100,000,000 | 800,000 | 1,100,000,000 |
1B | North Central | 20,000 | 30,000,000 | 600,000 | 800,000,000 | 600,000 | 800,000,000 | |
2 | Northeast | 15,000 | 20,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 | |
3 | Northwest | 15,000 | 20,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | |
4 | South South | 15,000 | 20,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | |
5 | Southeast | 15,000 | 20,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | |
6 | Southwest | 15,000 | 20,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 |
Package 2- ICT & Electronics + Automobile
Lot |
| Geopolitical Zone | Bid Security (USD) | Bid Security (NGN) | Financial Capability (USD) | Financial Capability (NGN) | Specific Experience (USD) | Specific Experience (NGN) |
1A | PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING STARTER KITS FOR TRAINEES OF IDEAS-TVET INITIATIVE ACROSS SIX GEOPOLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA. Package 2 | North Central | 30,000 | 40,000,000 | 700,000 | 900,000,000 | 700,000 | 900,000,000 |
1B | North Central | 30,000 | 40,000,000 | 700,000 | 900,000,000 | 700,000 | 900,000,000 | |
2 | Northeast | 10,000 | 15,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 | |
3 | Northwest | 10,000 | 15,000,000 | 200,000 | 300,000,000 | 200,000 | 300,000,000 | |
4 | South South | 20,000 | 30,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | |
5 | Southeast | 10,000 | 15,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 | 300,000 | 400,000,000 | |
6 | Southwest | 20,000 | 30,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 | 400,000 | 500,000,000 |
Additional information on scope, experience and capabilities requirements for the Goods and Related Services is provided in the Bidding Documents.
3. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Seventh Edition September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) available on www.worldbank.org/procurement, and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply: Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 30%; and Financial Proposal: 70%.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from IDEAS project during the office hours 9:00h to 16:00 Local time from Mondays to Fridays (excluding Public Holidays) or by sending an email to the National Project Coordinator through this email address: procurement@ideasproject.gov.ng and inspect the bidding document during office hours indicated above at the address given below.
6. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) only, or USD 75 (Seventy-five United State Dollars) only. The method of payment will be:
a.) NAIRA: To obtain an RRR, pay through REMITA (https://login.remita.net/remita/onepage/OAGFCRF/biller.spa). On “Pay a Biller,” select “FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILL (IDEAS) PROJECT.” Under “Name of Service,” choose “Sale of Bidding Document,” enter your details, and submit. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below or sent through the official project email.
b.) UNITED STATE DOLLARS:
Beneficiary Bank: Zenith Bank, UK
Beneficiary Bank Address: 39, Cornhill London EC3V 3RD, UK
Beneficiary Bank SWIFT Code: ZEIBG2LXXX
Account Name: Federal Ministry of Education Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skill (IDEAS) Project USD Project Account
Account Number: 00019294
Intermediary Bank: CITI BANK, NY
Intermediary Bank Address: 388, Greenwich Street, NY
Intermediary Bank SWIFT Code: TIUS33
The Bidding Documents will be available from 12th November 2026 and can be collected by bidder either by hand, e-mail or through Courier upon payment of additional fee to cover the delivery cost.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 hour (local time) on 18th December 2026. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “Original Bid”, and the inner envelopes marked “Technical Part” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 18th December 2026 at 12:00 hour (local time), immediately after the deadline for Bid submission. All envelopes marked “Second Envelope: Financial Part” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public opening.
8. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” as stated above. Only bid security from commercial banks will be acceptable.
9. 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.
The address referred to above is:
Mrs. Blessing Ogwu,
The National Project coordinator,
INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS (IDEAS PROJECT)
Ministry of Education Annexe,
245, Adesujo Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT
E-mail: procurement@ideasproject.gov.ng
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on November 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00480650. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project
Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project has issued 46 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 44 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Finance & Banking, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Nigeria. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: November 11, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training 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 OP00480650 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project in Nigeria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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