Within the framework of the implementation of its 2023 approved MINEPIA activities, the Director General of the South West Development Authority (SOWEDA) hereby launches an Open National Invitation to Tender for the Rehabilitation of the Zootechnical Centre in Ombe, Tiko Sub-Division, Fako Division, South West Region.

The various works to be executed shall include:

-        Preparatory Works

-         Earth and Concrete works Wood, Glass and Iron Works Painting and Decoration Works Electricity and Plumbing

-        Sanitation

The estimated cost of the works following prior studies stands at the sum of FCFA 20,422,099 (twenty million four hundred and twenty two thousand ninety nine francs).

This National Invitation to Tender is open to Cameroonian-based enterprises/contractors that have proven their ability and expertise in the execution of such works

The works which forms the subject of this invitation to tender shall be financed by the 2023 Public Investment Budget of the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries & Animal Industries (MINEPIA) allocated to SOWEDA.

Interested bidders can consult the tender file at the Head Office of SOWEDA, Buea (Department of Administration and Finance) during working hours (7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.) Monday to Friday

The file may be obtained from the same address above, as soon as this notice is published against payment of a non­refundable fee of 25,000 (twenty live thousand) francs CFA, into the CAS-ARMP Account N° 335 988 in any BICEC Bank Branch.

Each bid drafted in English or French in seven (07) copies comprising one (01) original and six (06) copies marked as such, should reach the SOWEDA Head Office (Department of Administration and Finance) South West — Buea, against a receipt not later than 29/03/2023 at 10.00 a.m. local time and labelled as follows:

Open National Invitation to Tender N° 003/23/ONIT/SOWEDA/SITB/MINEPIA-PIB/2023 of 03/03/2023 for the Rehabilitation of the Zootechnical Centre in Ombe, Fako Division - South West Region, by Emergency Procedure. "To be opened only during the Bids Opening Session"

The maximum deadline for the execution of the works shall be 02 (two) months from the date of issue of Service Order for the commencement of works.

Each bidder shall include in their administrative documents a bid security (in conformity with the model given in the annex) amounting FCFA 408,441 (four hundred and eight thousand four hundred and forty one francs).

Each bid drafted in English or French in seven (07) copies comprising one (01) original and six (06) copies marked as such, should reach the SOWEDA Head Office (Department of Administration and Finance) South West — Buea, against a receipt not later than 29/03/2023 at 10.00 a.m. local time and labelled as follows:

Open National Invitation to Tender N° 003/23/ONIT/SOWEDA/SITB/MINEPIA-PIB/2023 of 03/03/2023 for the Rehabilitation of the Zootechnical Centre in Ombe, Fako Division - South West Region, by Emergency Procedure. "To be opened only during the Bids Opening Session"

The offers shall be opened in a single phase. The administrative, technical and financial bids shall be opened on 29/03/2023 at 11.00 a.m., local time by the SOWEDA Internal Tenders Board in the SOWEDA Conference Hall, in the presence of the bidders or duly authorized representatives having full knowledge of the file (power of attorney).

v Absence of a bid bond

• Absence or non-conformity of an administrative document within 4 8hours after bids opening
• False declaration or falsified document
• Uncertified diploma(s) of personnel

v Financial capacity below 50% of the amount of the project;

• Absence of declaration of non-abandonment of a public contract during the last three years; Essential Criteria The following binary mode of evaluation shall be used:

Only bids that would have obtained a score of at least 70% of 'YES' responses in the technical evaluation shall be retained for financial evaluation.

The contract shall be awarded to the bidder with the least financial offer after having qualified administratively and technically.

Bidders will remain committed to their offers for a period of 90 days from the deadline of submission of tenders

For additional information interested bidders should contact the SOWEDA Sub-Director of Rural Engineering — Tel: 233-32-26-22 or 233-32-28-05; Email: sowedabuea@gmail.com.