Procure and install equipment for the Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) at the Western RCC
This notice concerns the supply, delivery and installation of equipment for a Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre at the Western Regional Coordinating Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. The African Union, through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, is procuring the equipment with financing received from the World Bank under a project supporting Africa CDC's capacity to respond to public health threats. The procurement is split into two lots, one covering office furniture and equipment and the other covering ICT equipment, both destined for the same PHEOC location. Bidding follows an international competitive process under the African Union Procurement Manual, open to eligible bidders. The bidding document is available in English on written request, and delivery of goods is expected within 90 calendar days of contract signing. No margin of preference applies to this contract. Bids require a security deposit, with different amounts specified for each lot, and must be submitted in physical form to Africa CDC's Addis Ababa office, as electronic submission is not permitted. This is relevant to suppliers of office furniture, general equipment and ICT hardware interested in supplying a health sector institution in Nigeria under a World Bank financed African Union program.
Overview
The African Union Commission, through the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, is procuring equipment to establish and equip a Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre at the Western Regional Coordinating Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. The procurement is financed by the World Bank under the Africa CDC support program addressing current and future public health threats. It covers two lots: office furniture and equipment, and ICT equipment.
Scope of Work
2. The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) Equipment at the Western RCC in two (2) lots, as listed below, details provided in the bidding document, located at the Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), WRCC, Abuja, Nigeria, delivery expected within 90 calendar days from contract signing date. Margin of preference is not applicable for this contract.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the African Union Procurement Manual Issued March 2024 and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Manual. Eligible Bidders may obtain further information from African CDC and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 8.00AM to 5.00PM from Monday to Friday at the address given. The bidding document in English may be requested by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address given; the solicitation document will be sent by email upon request. Bids must be delivered to the address given on or before 2nd October 2026, 2:30PM Addis Ababa time. 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 given on 2nd October 2026 immediately after closing. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of US$900.00 for Lot 1 and US$1,500 for Lot 2.