1. The Universal Service Provision Fund Secretariat on Monday September 26, 2011 placed advertisements in three (3) National newspapers of wide circulation and posted bidding documents on the USPF Website for USPF projects. At the expiration of closing time and date for submission of bids, a public bid opening was conducted in line with section 30 of the Public Procurement Act (2007) for the following projects:
   1. Provision of Backbone Transmission Infrastructure (BTRAIN) Project
   2. Construction of Passive Telecommunications Infrastructure for Purpose of Co-Location of Telecommunication Companies in Rural/Un-served Communities
   3. Establishment of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) in (Rural) Un-Served/Under-Served Areas of the Federation

The Secretariat hereby invites proposals from companies with cognate experience in tender evaluation to submit proposals for the evaluation of the bids.

The consultancy shall be in 2 lots as follows:

1. Lot 1: Evaluation of bids for Provision of Backbone Transmission Infrastructure (BTRAIN) in (Rural) Un-Served/Under-Served Areas of the Federation
2. Lot 2: Evaluation of bids for Construction of Passive Telecommunications Infrastructure for Purpose of Co-Location of Telecommunication Companies in Rural/Un-served Communities and Evaluation of bids for Establishment of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) in (Rural) Un-Served/Under-Served Areas of the Federation 

The bidder should bid according to lots stated above and can bid for more than one lot in a separate proposal.  Please indicate clearly the lot bided for at the back of the envelope.  Proposals which do not comply with this instruction shall be rejected.

1. The details scope of work, eligibility and tender delivery instructions as well as other details are contained in the RFP on our website www.uspf.gov.ng. Interested bidders are advised to view the content of RFP from USPF website before purchasing hard copy from USPF.
2. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased upon payment of a non-refundable fee ofN10,000.00issued in bank draft in favour of the Universal Service Provision Fund.  The Technical and Financial proposal must be in separate envelopes and must be marked clearly USPF/RFP/EVALUATION/2011/TECHNICAL and USPF/RFP/ EVALUATION /2011/FINANCIAL 
3. Bids are to be submitted to the address below on or before Thursday December 29, 2011 by 2.00 PM.  All proponents are to note that failure to comply with the tendering instructions shall lead to disqualification. 

Secretary,

Universal Service Provision Fund,

Universal Service Provision  Secretariat

Nigerian Communications Commission

Head Office, 9^th Floor, 423, Aguiyi Ironsi Street,

Maitama District, Abuja.

1. Eligibility Criteria:
   1. Evidence of registration  with the Corporate Affairs Commission
   2. Registration with Pension Commission and evidence of remittance
   3. Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last 3 years
   4. VAT registration certificate with evidence of past remittances
   5. Audited company accounts for the last 3 years
   6. Evidence of financial capability supported with letter of reference from a reputable bank and bank statements for the last six months.
   7. Original of items (i-v) above may be required for sighting
   8. Bidders who earlier submitted bids to implement any of the listed projects to be evaluated are not eligible to bid  for this service.

For further clarification on the RFP, please send your enquiries to Engineer O.Y. Asaju on asaju@ncc.gov.ngand 094617462. 

Vision

 ICT access for all

Mission

To achieve universal access, universal coverage and universal service through a public-private partnership framework that stimulates economic and social development, private sector investment and market-based provision of basic affordable and quality ICT infrastructure and services to unserved and underserved areas, communities and populations.

Core Values

Our activities are predicated on the values of:

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment

Policy Objectives

The major objective of the USP Fund is to ensure that public interest is attained in the provision of ICT applications and services in Nigeria. That is:

• Promote greater social equity and inclusion for the people of Nigeria; and
• Contribute to national economic, social and cultural development of Nigeria.  

USPF is a special fund set up by the Federal Government under the National Communications Act 2003, designed to provide telecommunications and ICT services to unserved, underserved and deprived groups and communities in the country. About 474 schools spread across the six geopolitical zones of the country, have so far benefitted from complete set of Internet tools and facilities provided by the Universal Service Provision Fund, USPF.