Supply, delivery, installation and testing of IT Equipment and Accessories: Lot 1: Core Switches and Access Points; and Lot 2: Desktop Telephone Sets and Network Monitoring Tool

Invitation for Bids
Supply, delivery, installation and testing of IT Equipment and Accessories:
Lot 1: Core Switches and Access Points; and Lot 2: Desktop Telephone Sets and
Network Monitoring Tool

Clarification No. 1

Corrigendum on electronic submission Updated bidding document Lot 1 and 2 DITS Updated Invitation for Bid

Invitation for Bids

Supply, delivery, installation and testing of IT Equipment and Accessories:
Lot 1: Core Switches and Access Points; and Lot 2: Desktop Telephone Sets and
Network Monitoring Tool

LCB No: 02/ECW-DAGS-DITS/2023 Date: 21st June 2023

1. The ECOWAS Commission has allocated funds towards the cost of the: “Supply, delivery,
installation and testing of IT Equipment and Accessories for ECOWAS Commission:
a. Lot 1: Core Switches and Access Points
b. Lot 2: Desktop Telephone Sets and Network Monitoring Tool”.

2. The ECOWAS Commission, therefore, invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation,
testing and training as stated in the bidding document (where applicable) and in line with the technical
specifications.

3. The Bidding Document is available online. Interested Bidders may obtain further information
at the address below, during office hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.00pm (Nigeria Time,
GMT+1), ECOWAS Commission, Directorate of General Administration, Procurement Division, 1st
Floor, Plot 101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, Abuja, Nigeria.
E-mail: procurement@ecowas.int; with copy to sbangoura@ecowas.int; wajala@ecowas.int;
aadebayo@ecowas.int; ikkamara@ecowas.int; neremie@ecowas.int

4. Bids SHALL be valid for a period of 120 days after Bid Opening and must be accompanied
by a Bid Security (ORIGINAL Bank Guarantee). The Bid Security SHALL REMAIN VALID for
150 days after bid opening. The amount of the Bid Security shall be:
a. Lot 1: Core Switches and Access Points: The sum of Three Thousand US Dollars (US$3,000)
or its equivalent in one of the currencies of one of the ECOWAS member countries.
b. Lot 2: Desktop Telephone Sets and Network Monitoring Tool: The sum of One Thousand
US Dollars (US$1,000) or its equivalent in one of the currencies of one of the ECOWAS member
countries.

5. Bids (1 original and 3 copies) SHALL be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘Supply,
delivery, installation and testing of IT Equipment and Accessories for ECOWAS Commission:
Lot 1: Core Switches and Access Points / Lot 2: Desktop Telephone Sets and Network
Monitoring Tool. “Do Not Open, Except in Presence of the OPENING COMMITTEE”. The
envelope SHALL also indicate the bidder’s name. Bids SHALL be deposited in the ECOWAS
Tender Box located at the Directorate of Administration and General Services, Procurement
Division Office, 1st Floor ECOWAS Commission, 101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro
District, Abuja, Nigeria.

6. The deadline for submission of bids shall be on or before Tuesday, 8th August 2023 at 11:00
am (Nigeria Time, GMT + 1). Bids will be opened the same day in the presence of the bidders who
wish to attend at 12:30p.m, (Nigeria Time, GMT + 1), Room 523, ECOWAS Commission, Abuja,
Nigeria. (Either a physical opening session or via online participation to be confirmed).

7. This invitation for Bids can be also consulted on: https://www.ecowas.int/ecowas-procurement/

Commissioner for Internal Services