SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT | | | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Invitation for Bids (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Nigeria Project: Zamfara State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning & Empowerment Project (ZAMFAR AGILE) Credit No.: IDA 67380-NG Contract Title: Construction of 42 Secondary Schools, comprising of (21) Junior Secondary Schools and (21) Senior Secondary Schools, Phase 1, Package 1: lots 1 to 5, in Zamfara State. RFB No: NG-ZAMFARA AGILE ADF-542396-CW-RFB Issued on: March 30, 2026 1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zamfara State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Construction of 42 Secondary Schools, comprising of (21) Junior Secondary Schools and (21) Senior Secondary Schools, Phase 1, Package 1: lots 1 to 5, in Zamfara State. 2. The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology through the office of the Project Coordinator, now invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of 42 Secondary Schools, comprising of (21) Junior Secondary Schools and (21) Senior Secondary Schools, Phase 1, Package 1: lots 1 to 5, in Zamfara State as shown in Section II - Bid Data Sheet (BDS), ITB 1.1 of the Request for Bids (RFB). LOT 1: Construction of 4nr JSS and 5nr SSS | 1 | Bukkuyum | Government Girls Day Junior Sec. Sch. Bukkuyum | JSS | 2 | Bukkuyum | Government Girls Day Senior Sec. Sch. Bukkuyum | SSS | 3 | Bukkuyum | Government Day Junior Secondary School, Nasarawa Burkullu | SSS | 4 | Gummi | Government Day Junior Sec. Sch. Falale | JSS | 5 | Gummi | Government Day Senior Secondary School Gummi | SSS | 6 | Anka | Government Girls Day Sch. Anka | JSS | 7 | Anka | Government Girls Day Sec. Sch. Anka | SSS | 8 | Bakura | Govt Girls Day Senior Sec Sch Bakura | SSS | 9 | Bakura | Govt Day Junior Sec Sch Bakura | JSS Lot 2: Construction of 2nr JSS and 5nr SSS | 1 | Bungudu | Government Girls Day Senior Secondary School Nahuce | SSS | 2 | Bungudu | Government Day Senior Secondary School Rawayya | SSS | 3 | Maru | Government Girls Day Junior Secondary School Maru | SSS | 4 | Maru | Government Day Senior Secondary School Mayanchi | SSS | 5 | Maradun | Government Day Sec. Sch. Gidan Kano | JSS | 6 | Talata Mafara | Government Girls Junior Secondary School Gurbi | JSS | 7 | Talata Mafara | Government Day Senior Secondary School Tsakuwa | SSS LOT 3: Construction of 2nr JSS and 5nr SSS | 1 | Gusau | Government Girls Day Senior Sec. Sch. Damba | JSS | 2 | Gusau | Focal Girls Junior Sec. Sch. Tudun Wada | JSS | 3 | Gusau | Focal Girls Senior Sec. Sch. Tudun Wada | SSS | 4 | Gusau | Government Day Senior Secondary School Yan Dorayi | SSS | 5 | Gusau | Government Girls Day Senior Secondary School Unguwar Danbaba | SSS | 6 | Gusau | Government Day Senior Secondary School Fanna Bridge | SSS | 7 | Gusau | Government Day Senior Secondary School Janyau | SSS LOT 4: Construction of 6nr JSS and 2nr SSS | 1 | Gusau | Government Girls Day Senior Sec. Sch. Barakallahu | JSS | 2 | Gusau | Government Girls Day Senior Sec. Sch. Barakallahu | SSS | 6 | Gusau | Government Girls Day Junior Secondary School Mada | JSS | 7 | Gusau | Government Day Junior Secondary School Shemori | JSS | 5 | Gusau | Government Girls Day Junior Secondary School S/Kudu | JSS | 6 | Tsafe | Government Day Senior Secondary School Kucheri | JSS | 7 | Tsafe | Government Day Junior Secondary School Magazu | JSS | 8 | Tsafe | Government Day Junior Secondary School Tsafe | SSS LOT 5: Construction of 7nr JSS and 4nr SSS | 1 | Zurmi | Government Day Junior Secondary School Dauran | JSS | 2 | Zurmi | Government Day Junior Secondary School Dauran | SSS | 3 | Zurmi | Government Day Junior Secondary School Dutsi | JSS | 4 | Zurmi | Government Arabic Day Junior Sec. Sch. Moriki | JSS | 5 | Birnin Magaji | Government Day Sec. Sch. Nasarawa Godel | JSS | 6 | Shinkafi | Government Day Senior Sec. Sch. Badarawa | SSS | 7 | Shinkafi | Government Day Junior Sec. Sch. Birnin Yero | JSS | 8 | Shinkafi | Government Day Senior Sec. Sch. Jangeru | SSS | 9 | Kaura Namoda | Government Day Junior Secondary School Kaura Namoda | JSS | 10 | Kaura Namoda | Government Day Senior Secondary School Kaura Namoda | SSS | 11 | Kaura Namoda | Government Day Junior Secondary School Kurya Madaro | JSS The work period is 14 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 Zamfara 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 Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000.00) only in a Bank Draft in Favour of ‘’Zamfara 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. 7. Bids must be delivered to the address in paragraph 11 below on or before 12:00 pm on Monday, May 04, 2026 (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.Bidders must have an identifiable and functioning office in Zamfara State. The address referred to above is: State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Zamfara State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning & Empowerment Project Conference Hall, Zamfara State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning & Empowerment Project, Address: No 17, Anka Road, GRA Gusau, Zamfara State Telephone: +234 8065690272 and +234 8034330429 Email address: [email protected]
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FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
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FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
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FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY LED NATIONAL DIGITAL ECONOMY RESEARCH CLUSTERS A- F PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT BRIDGE NIGERIA BUILDING RESILIENT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GROWTH - BRIDGE Project Number: _ P508383 | Assignment Title | Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) | Cluster A - Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544871-CS-QCBS | Cluster B- Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544875-CS-QCBS | Cluster C - Digital Skills, Education, and Human Capital Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544876-CS-QCBS | Cluster D - Digital Economy, Jobs, and Livelihoods Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544879-CS-QCBS | Cluster E - Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544880-CS-QCBS | Cluster F - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Cluster of the National Digital Economy University Led Research Programme | NG-FMCIDE-544881-CS-QCBS The Federal Government of Nigeria (the “Government”) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the ‘Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth - Bridge’ (“Project BRIDGE”), a Project aimed at deploying a 90,000km Fibre Optic Network. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds from Project BRIDGE to fund the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme (the "Programme"), through which the Government will engage qualified university-led research clusters to undertake high-quality, policy-relevant research across key thematic areas of the digital economy (the “Services”). BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigeria is investing significantly in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and digital public platforms as part of its national economic transformation agenda. Despite progress in access, substantial gaps remain in meaningful, safe, and productive use of the internet, particularly among unserved and underserved populations including rural communities, women, youth, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and micro and small enterprises. The Programme aims to address these gaps by generating rigorous, policy relevant research delivered by university-led research consortia. It seeks not only to produce applied research outputs, but also to strengthen long-term national research capacity and develop a pipeline of advanced digital economy researchers. To ensure coherence and strategic alignment with national digital economy priorities, the Programme is organised into six (6) thematic research clusters (the “Research Clusters”). Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions will serve as research providers for each cluster. Strategic oversight of the Programme will be provided by a Technical Assistance Steering Committee co-chaired with the Federal Ministry of Education. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of these consultancy assignments are to strengthen the Government of Nigeria’s capacity to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive digital economy policies through high quality, policy relevant research delivered by university led Research Clusters. THEMATIC RESEARCH CLUSTERS Eligible institutions are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for one or more of the following six thematic research clusters. Each submission must clearly indicate the specific cluster for which it is made and demonstrate substantive alignment with that cluster's thematic scope. However, an institution may only be shortlisted in a maximum of three (3) clusters in the capacity of the lead consultant or a Joint Venture member, provided that they have relevant qualifications and experience. This does not limit the capacity of an institution to participate and then be shortlisted in multiple clusters as subconsultant. | Cluster | Thematic Focus | Indicative Budget | Terms of Reference | Cluster A | Connectivity, Access, and Meaningful Use | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-CAM | Cluster B | Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Government | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DPIDG | Cluster C | Digital Skills, Literacy and Inclusion | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DSLI | Cluster D | Digital Economy, Jobs and Livelihoods | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-DEJL | Cluster E | Trust, Safety, Consumer Protection, and Online Harms | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/TRC-TSCPOH | Cluster F | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | USD 1.5 million | https://b.link/AIET Note: The Terms of Reference for each cluster, accessible via the links above, set out the detailed scope of work, required deliverables, and specific qualification criteria for that cluster. Interested institutions are strongly encouraged to read the relevant ToR in full before preparing their Expression of Interest. The Client reserves the right to refine, consolidate, or expand thematic clusters based on Programme needs and the quality of proposals received. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy now invites eligible universities and research institutions to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested institutions should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the Research Clusters are set out below: General Eligibility Criteria: The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, and 3.23 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest, Unfair Competitive Advantage and Eligibility. All applicant institutions (including Joint Venture members and subconsultants) must satisfy those provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. Supporting documentation on eligibility status will be submitted together with the Expression of Interest and if being shortlisted, with the Technical Proposal. Specific Qualifications and Experience: • The Research Cluster consultant shall be led by a Nigerian university or accredited research institution, who is eligible according to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations. • Each Research Cluster consultant shall comprise a minimum of four (4) institutions and a maximum of six (6) institutions in total, in the form of joint venture partners and/or sub-consultants, and assign a lead institution among the members. • The inclusion of one (1) to two (2) international institutions as members of the Research Cluster is encouraged and will be considered an advantage. • Each participating institution as main consultant or JV members shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting research on broadband infrastructure, digital inclusion, and internet access, including policy or applied research on connectivity gaps, affordability, and meaningful use in underserved or rural communities. • Each Research Cluster consultant must have a sufficient pool of doctoral and post-doctoral level researchers to deliver the proposed research outputs throughout the duration of the Programme. This shall include a minimum participation of at least fifteen (15) Post-Doctoral Researchers and fifteen (15) PhD candidates in the research activities of the cluster. Qualifications of individual Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). All Expressions of Interest must be clearly marked 'Expression of Interest – Nigeria’s Project Bridge – National Digital Economy Research Clusters Programme - [Institution Name] – Cluster Number sign(s)', and must be delivered in written form to the email address [email protected] or in person, to the address below, by 23.59pm on 13th April 2026. Project Implementation Unit - Bridge Attn: Jumoke Akande Project Coordinator 6th Floor, Galaxy Backbone Building 1243 Kur Mohammed Ave, Central Business District 900103, Abuja, FCT Nigeria. Tel: 09017989463
Source:projects.worldbank.org
Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Nigeria Name of Project: Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project Contract Title: Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity Credit No.: 74680 RFB Reference No.: NEP/DARES/GO/RFQ/077/2026 • The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Nigeria Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale Up (DARES) Project and Rural Electrification Agency, the implementation Agency and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity. 2. The Rural Electrification Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity 3. Bidding will be conducted through National 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”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Head, Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP, Attention, Head NEP, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria, Floor/ Room number: 1st Floor, Head Nigeria Electrification Programme Office City: Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and inspect the bidding document during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and free and downloaded on https://www.nep.rea.gov.ng/posts/tender-documents-rea-office-furnishing.html 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N13,500,000.00) only. 8. 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. 9. The address(es) referred to above is: Nigeria Electrification Programme, Rural Electrification Agency Head Nigeria Electrification Programme, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria. +2348033252544 Signed Management
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Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Nigeria Name of Project: Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project Contract Title: Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity Credit No.: 74680 RFB Reference No.: NEP/DARES/GO/RFQ/077/2026 • The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Nigeria Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale Up (DARES) Project and Rural Electrification Agency, the implementation Agency and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity. 2. The Rural Electrification Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity 3. Bidding will be conducted through National 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”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Head, Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP, Attention, Head NEP, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria, Floor/ Room number: 1st Floor, Head Nigeria Electrification Programme Office City: Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and inspect the bidding document during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and free and downloaded on https://www.nep.rea.gov.ng/posts/tender-documents-rea-office-furnishing.html 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N13,500,000.00) only. 8. 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. 9. The address(es) referred to above is: Nigeria Electrification Programme, Rural Electrification Agency Head Nigeria Electrification Programme, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria. +2348033252544 Signed Management
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Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Nigeria Name of Project: Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project Contract Title: Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity Credit No.: 74680 RFB Reference No.: NEP/DARES/GO/RFQ/077/2026 • The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Nigeria Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale Up (DARES) Project and Rural Electrification Agency, the implementation Agency and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity. 2. The Rural Electrification Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity 3. Bidding will be conducted through National 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”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Head, Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP, Attention, Head NEP, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria, Floor/ Room number: 1st Floor, Head Nigeria Electrification Programme Office City: Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and inspect the bidding document during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and free and downloaded on https://www.nep.rea.gov.ng/posts/tender-documents-rea-office-furnishing.html 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N13,500,000.00) only. 8. 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. 9. The address(es) referred to above is: Nigeria Electrification Programme, Rural Electrification Agency Head Nigeria Electrification Programme, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria. +2348033252544 Signed Management
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Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Nigeria Name of Project: Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project Contract Title: Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity Credit No.: 74680 RFB Reference No.: NEP/DARES/GO/RFQ/077/2026 • The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Nigeria Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale Up (DARES) Project and Rural Electrification Agency, the implementation Agency and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity. 2. The Rural Electrification Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity 3. Bidding will be conducted through National 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”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Head, Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP, Attention, Head NEP, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria, Floor/ Room number: 1st Floor, Head Nigeria Electrification Programme Office City: Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and inspect the bidding document during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and free and downloaded on https://www.nep.rea.gov.ng/posts/tender-documents-rea-office-furnishing.html 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N13,500,000.00) only. 8. 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. 9. The address(es) referred to above is: Nigeria Electrification Programme, Rural Electrification Agency Head Nigeria Electrification Programme, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria. +2348033252544 Signed Management
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Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Nigeria Name of Project: Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project Contract Title: Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity Credit No.: 74680 RFB Reference No.: NEP/DARES/GO/RFQ/077/2026 • The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Nigeria Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale Up (DARES) Project and Rural Electrification Agency, the implementation Agency and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity. 2. The Rural Electrification Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement, Delivery and Installation of Office fit-out Components to Operationalize the Premises of the REA HQ to Strengthen Institutional Capacity 3. Bidding will be conducted through National 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”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Head, Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP, Attention, Head NEP, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria, Floor/ Room number: 1st Floor, Head Nigeria Electrification Programme Office City: Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and inspect the bidding document during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and free and downloaded on https://www.nep.rea.gov.ng/posts/tender-documents-rea-office-furnishing.html 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 21st April, 2026; 14.00 WAT. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Thirteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N13,500,000.00) only. 8. 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. 9. The address(es) referred to above is: Nigeria Electrification Programme, Rural Electrification Agency Head Nigeria Electrification Programme, The Centurion Building, 15th Street, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, FCT. Abuja, Nigeria. +2348033252544 Signed Management
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| L - PRES | . NIGER STATE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIANCE PROJECT (L-PRES) Credit No.: IDA 70570-NG REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) • RFB No: NG NIGER L-PRES-543951-CW-RFB RFB Description: Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House Project: Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support(L-PRES) Project Employer: Niger State Project Implementation Unit Country: Nigeria Issued on: Tuesday, 25th March, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of livestock Development has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House in Niger State. Procurement process will be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. • The Niger State Project Implementation Unit, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Above Listed activities in Niger State as follows; | NO OF LOT | DESCRIPTION OF LOT | LGA /LOCATION | BID SECRITY | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (NGN NAIRA) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTIO N TURNOVER (NGN NAIRA) | SPECIFIC CONTRACT & CONTRACT MANAGEME NT | Lot 1. | Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House | Bosso/Mekunkele | NG44,788,440.86 | NG248,824,671.44 | NG2,538,011,648.70 | 2 Contracts each of N1,194,358,422.92 within the last five years Note: The project involves strict undertaking of Social and Environmental Safeguard. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement method using Request for Bids (RFB) document as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” November, 2020- Fourth Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Project Coordinator Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 at the address given below. • The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) only. The method of payment will be direct deposit to the specified account below. The document will be made available at the address given below; Bank Name: ZENITH BANK Account Name: LIVESTOCK PROD&RES SUPPORT PROJ BID Account Number: 1229812951 • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00noon on Thursday 30th April, 2026. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Thursday 30th April, 2026 by 12:00noon. • All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Security” in the amounts indicated in the above table. • 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(es) referred to above is (are): • Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Plot 23 Yusuf Datti Road, F-layout Minna. Tel: +2348039101151, +2348036461758 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Signed: Jiya Danladi Muhd State Project Coordinator
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| L - PRES | . NIGER STATE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIANCE PROJECT (L-PRES) Credit No.: IDA 70570-NG REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) • RFB No: NG NIGER L-PRES-543951-CW-RFB RFB Description: Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House Project: Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support(L-PRES) Project Employer: Niger State Project Implementation Unit Country: Nigeria Issued on: Tuesday, 25th March, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of livestock Development has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House in Niger State. Procurement process will be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. • The Niger State Project Implementation Unit, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Above Listed activities in Niger State as follows; | NO OF LOT | DESCRIPTION OF LOT | LGA /LOCATION | BID SECRITY | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (NGN NAIRA) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTIO N TURNOVER (NGN NAIRA) | SPECIFIC CONTRACT & CONTRACT MANAGEME NT | Lot 1. | Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House | Bosso/Mekunkele | NG44,788,440.86 | NG248,824,671.44 | NG2,538,011,648.70 | 2 Contracts each of N1,194,358,422.92 within the last five years Note: The project involves strict undertaking of Social and Environmental Safeguard. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement method using Request for Bids (RFB) document as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” November, 2020- Fourth Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Project Coordinator Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 at the address given below. • The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) only. The method of payment will be direct deposit to the specified account below. The document will be made available at the address given below; Bank Name: ZENITH BANK Account Name: LIVESTOCK PROD&RES SUPPORT PROJ BID Account Number: 1229812951 • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00noon on Thursday 30th April, 2026. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Thursday 30th April, 2026 by 12:00noon. • All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Security” in the amounts indicated in the above table. • 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(es) referred to above is (are): • Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Plot 23 Yusuf Datti Road, F-layout Minna. Tel: +2348039101151, +2348036461758 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Signed: Jiya Danladi Muhd State Project Coordinator
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| L - PRES | . NIGER STATE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIANCE PROJECT (L-PRES) Credit No.: IDA 70570-NG REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) • RFB No: NG NIGER L-PRES-543951-CW-RFB RFB Description: Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House Project: Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support(L-PRES) Project Employer: Niger State Project Implementation Unit Country: Nigeria Issued on: Tuesday, 25th March, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of livestock Development has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House in Niger State. Procurement process will be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. • The Niger State Project Implementation Unit, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Above Listed activities in Niger State as follows; | NO OF LOT | DESCRIPTION OF LOT | LGA /LOCATION | BID SECRITY | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (NGN NAIRA) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTIO N TURNOVER (NGN NAIRA) | SPECIFIC CONTRACT & CONTRACT MANAGEME NT | Lot 1. | Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House | Bosso/Mekunkele | NG44,788,440.86 | NG248,824,671.44 | NG2,538,011,648.70 | 2 Contracts each of N1,194,358,422.92 within the last five years Note: The project involves strict undertaking of Social and Environmental Safeguard. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement method using Request for Bids (RFB) document as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” November, 2020- Fourth Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Project Coordinator Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 at the address given below. • The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) only. The method of payment will be direct deposit to the specified account below. The document will be made available at the address given below; Bank Name: ZENITH BANK Account Name: LIVESTOCK PROD&RES SUPPORT PROJ BID Account Number: 1229812951 • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00noon on Thursday 30th April, 2026. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Thursday 30th April, 2026 by 12:00noon. • All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Security” in the amounts indicated in the above table. • 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(es) referred to above is (are): • Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Plot 23 Yusuf Datti Road, F-layout Minna. Tel: +2348039101151, +2348036461758 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Signed: Jiya Danladi Muhd State Project Coordinator
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| L - PRES | . NIGER STATE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIANCE PROJECT (L-PRES) Credit No.: IDA 70570-NG REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) • RFB No: NG NIGER L-PRES-543951-CW-RFB RFB Description: Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House Project: Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support(L-PRES) Project Employer: Niger State Project Implementation Unit Country: Nigeria Issued on: Tuesday, 25th March, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of livestock Development has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House in Niger State. Procurement process will be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. • The Niger State Project Implementation Unit, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Above Listed activities in Niger State as follows; | NO OF LOT | DESCRIPTION OF LOT | LGA /LOCATION | BID SECRITY | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (NGN NAIRA) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTIO N TURNOVER (NGN NAIRA) | SPECIFIC CONTRACT & CONTRACT MANAGEME NT | Lot 1. | Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House | Bosso/Mekunkele | NG44,788,440.86 | NG248,824,671.44 | NG2,538,011,648.70 | 2 Contracts each of N1,194,358,422.92 within the last five years Note: The project involves strict undertaking of Social and Environmental Safeguard. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement method using Request for Bids (RFB) document as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” November, 2020- Fourth Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Project Coordinator Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 at the address given below. • The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) only. The method of payment will be direct deposit to the specified account below. The document will be made available at the address given below; Bank Name: ZENITH BANK Account Name: LIVESTOCK PROD&RES SUPPORT PROJ BID Account Number: 1229812951 • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00noon on Thursday 30th April, 2026. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Thursday 30th April, 2026 by 12:00noon. • All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Security” in the amounts indicated in the above table. • 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(es) referred to above is (are): • Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Plot 23 Yusuf Datti Road, F-layout Minna. Tel: +2348039101151, +2348036461758 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Signed: Jiya Danladi Muhd State Project Coordinator
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| L - PRES | . NIGER STATE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIANCE PROJECT (L-PRES) Credit No.: IDA 70570-NG REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) • RFB No: NG NIGER L-PRES-543951-CW-RFB RFB Description: Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House Project: Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support(L-PRES) Project Employer: Niger State Project Implementation Unit Country: Nigeria Issued on: Tuesday, 25th March, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of livestock Development has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House in Niger State. Procurement process will be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. • The Niger State Project Implementation Unit, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Above Listed activities in Niger State as follows; | NO OF LOT | DESCRIPTION OF LOT | LGA /LOCATION | BID SECRITY | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (NGN NAIRA) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTIO N TURNOVER (NGN NAIRA) | SPECIFIC CONTRACT & CONTRACT MANAGEME NT | Lot 1. | Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House | Bosso/Mekunkele | NG44,788,440.86 | NG248,824,671.44 | NG2,538,011,648.70 | 2 Contracts each of N1,194,358,422.92 within the last five years Note: The project involves strict undertaking of Social and Environmental Safeguard. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement method using Request for Bids (RFB) document as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” November, 2020- Fourth Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Project Coordinator Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 at the address given below. • The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) only. The method of payment will be direct deposit to the specified account below. The document will be made available at the address given below; Bank Name: ZENITH BANK Account Name: LIVESTOCK PROD&RES SUPPORT PROJ BID Account Number: 1229812951 • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00noon on Thursday 30th April, 2026. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Thursday 30th April, 2026 by 12:00noon. • All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Security” in the amounts indicated in the above table. • 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(es) referred to above is (are): • Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Plot 23 Yusuf Datti Road, F-layout Minna. Tel: +2348039101151, +2348036461758 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Signed: Jiya Danladi Muhd State Project Coordinator
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| L - PRES | . NIGER STATE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIANCE PROJECT (L-PRES) Credit No.: IDA 70570-NG REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) • RFB No: NG NIGER L-PRES-543951-CW-RFB RFB Description: Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House Project: Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support(L-PRES) Project Employer: Niger State Project Implementation Unit Country: Nigeria Issued on: Tuesday, 25th March, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of livestock Development has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House in Niger State. Procurement process will be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. • The Niger State Project Implementation Unit, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Above Listed activities in Niger State as follows; | NO OF LOT | DESCRIPTION OF LOT | LGA /LOCATION | BID SECRITY | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (NGN NAIRA) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTIO N TURNOVER (NGN NAIRA) | SPECIFIC CONTRACT & CONTRACT MANAGEME NT | Lot 1. | Construction and Installation of Automated Hatchery and Breeder House | Bosso/Mekunkele | NG44,788,440.86 | NG248,824,671.44 | NG2,538,011,648.70 | 2 Contracts each of N1,194,358,422.92 within the last five years Note: The project involves strict undertaking of Social and Environmental Safeguard. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement method using Request for Bids (RFB) document as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” November, 2020- Fourth Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Project Coordinator Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 at the address given below. • The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) only. The method of payment will be direct deposit to the specified account below. The document will be made available at the address given below; Bank Name: ZENITH BANK Account Name: LIVESTOCK PROD&RES SUPPORT PROJ BID Account Number: 1229812951 • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00noon on Thursday 30th April, 2026. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Thursday 30th April, 2026 by 12:00noon. • All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Security” in the amounts indicated in the above table. • 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(es) referred to above is (are): • Niger State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Plot 23 Yusuf Datti Road, F-layout Minna. Tel: +2348039101151, +2348036461758 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Signed: Jiya Danladi Muhd State Project Coordinator
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State. 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State.. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Lokoja, Lokoja LGA and Kabba, Kabba/ Bunu LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 2 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Okene, Okene LGA, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA, and Ihima, Okehi LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 3 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Anyigba, Dekina LGA, Idah, Idah LGA, and Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of One Lot per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State. 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State.. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Lokoja, Lokoja LGA and Kabba, Kabba/ Bunu LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 2 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Okene, Okene LGA, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA, and Ihima, Okehi LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 3 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Anyigba, Dekina LGA, Idah, Idah LGA, and Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of One Lot per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | The Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Construction of LIBC at Okene, Okene LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 2 | Construction LIBC at Obajana, Lokoja LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 3 | Construction of LIBC at Idah, Idah LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 4 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Lokoja, Lokoja LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 5 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Ihima, Okehi LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 6 | Construction of Model Slaughter House Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of Two Lots per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State. 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State.. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Lokoja, Lokoja LGA and Kabba, Kabba/ Bunu LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 2 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Okene, Okene LGA, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA, and Ihima, Okehi LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 3 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Anyigba, Dekina LGA, Idah, Idah LGA, and Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of One Lot per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | The Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Construction of LIBC at Okene, Okene LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 2 | Construction LIBC at Obajana, Lokoja LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 3 | Construction of LIBC at Idah, Idah LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 4 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Lokoja, Lokoja LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 5 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Ihima, Okehi LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 6 | Construction of Model Slaughter House Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of Two Lots per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State. 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State.. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Lokoja, Lokoja LGA and Kabba, Kabba/ Bunu LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 2 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Okene, Okene LGA, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA, and Ihima, Okehi LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 3 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Anyigba, Dekina LGA, Idah, Idah LGA, and Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of One Lot per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | The Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Construction of LIBC at Okene, Okene LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 2 | Construction LIBC at Obajana, Lokoja LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 3 | Construction of LIBC at Idah, Idah LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 4 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Lokoja, Lokoja LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 5 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Ihima, Okehi LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 6 | Construction of Model Slaughter House Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of Two Lots per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | The Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Construction of LIBC at Okene, Okene LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 2 | Construction LIBC at Obajana, Lokoja LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 3 | Construction of LIBC at Idah, Idah LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 4 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Lokoja, Lokoja LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 5 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Ihima, Okehi LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 6 | Construction of Model Slaughter House Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of Two Lots per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | The Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Construction of LIBC at Okene, Okene LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 2 | Construction LIBC at Obajana, Lokoja LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 3 | Construction of LIBC at Idah, Idah LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 4 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Lokoja, Lokoja LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 5 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Ihima, Okehi LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 6 | Construction of Model Slaughter House Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of Two Lots per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | The Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Construction of LIBC at Okene, Okene LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 2 | Construction LIBC at Obajana, Lokoja LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 3 | Construction of LIBC at Idah, Idah LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 4 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Lokoja, Lokoja LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 5 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Ihima, Okehi LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 6 | Construction of Model Slaughter House Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of Two Lots per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State. 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State.. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Lokoja, Lokoja LGA and Kabba, Kabba/ Bunu LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 2 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Okene, Okene LGA, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA, and Ihima, Okehi LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 3 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Anyigba, Dekina LGA, Idah, Idah LGA, and Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of One Lot per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State. 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State.. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Lokoja, Lokoja LGA and Kabba, Kabba/ Bunu LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 2 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Okene, Okene LGA, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA, and Ihima, Okehi LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 3 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Anyigba, Dekina LGA, Idah, Idah LGA, and Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of One Lot per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | The Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Construction of Three (3) Livestock Improvement Breeding Centres and Three (3) Slaughterhouses in each Senatorial district of the State. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Construction of LIBC at Okene, Okene LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 2 | Construction LIBC at Obajana, Lokoja LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 3 | Construction of LIBC at Idah, Idah LGA | 12,995,372.60 | 415,851,923.27 | 1,039.629,808.18 | 4 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Lokoja, Lokoja LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 5 | Construction of Model Slaughter House at Ihima, Okehi LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 | 6 | Construction of Model Slaughter House Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 7,264,652.82 | 232,468,890.34 | 581,172,225.86 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of Two Lots per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (L-PRES) - KOGI STATE COORDINATION OFFICE (SCO), LOKOJA Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids CIVIL WORKS & EQUIPMENT (One-Envelope Bidding Process without Prequalification) | Employer | : | Kogi State Ministry of Livestock Development | Project | : | Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project | Contract Title | : | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State | Country | : | Nigeria | Credit No. | : | IDA-70570 | Bid Issue Date | : | Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Last Date of Submission | : | Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has received financing from the World Bank and on-lent the financing to twenty participating States (namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, Sokoto Yobe, and Zamfara) toward the cost of Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract of Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State. 2.The Kogi State Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) now invite sealed bids from eligible construction firms (“Contractors”) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State, with a completion period of Twelve (12) Months (One year). 3.Name of the Works: Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Eight (8)Wet Markets in Kogi State.. | LOTS | ACTIVITY | BID SECURITY (N) | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY/CASH FLOW (N) | AVERAGE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION TURNOVER (N) | 1 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Lokoja, Lokoja LGA and Kabba, Kabba/ Bunu LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 2 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Okene, Okene LGA, Inoziomi, Adavi LGA, and Ihima, Okehi LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 | 3 | Rehabilitation and Upgrade of Wet Market Anyigba, Dekina LGA, Idah, Idah LGA, and Ankpa, Ankpa LGA | 8,255,432.85 | 264,173,851.13 | 660,434,627.82 4.Bidding will be conducted through 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, Revised Edition of February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), address available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5.Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours 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 nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Thousand Naira (NGN150,000.00) per Lot, with maximum of One Lot per Bidder. The method of payment will be by bank draft or direct transfer in favour of the following: Account Number: 1228495258; Bank Name: Zenith Bank; Account Name: Kogi State L-PRES Special Naira Interest Account - Project Account. Proof of payment to be presented at the address below. At the bidder's request, the documents could also be sent by courier after paying an additional fee to cover the delivery cost. 7.All Bids must be accompanied with a “Bid Security” as stated above. 8. All bidders must be registered with Kogi State Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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. 10.A Contractor will be selected in accordance with the Request for Bids (RFB) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 10.Request for Bids must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, with soft copy in external hard drive, email not acceptable) by Wednesday April, 08, 2026, 12:00PM, Late Submissions will NOT be accepted. The Client is not bound to short-list any Contractor. The State Project Coordinator Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Kogi State Coordination Office Murtala Muhammed Way, After Harmony Schools, Army Signal, Lokoja Kogi State.
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