P179684 – Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project (Nigeria, Western And Central Africa)

IDA76370

NG-KANO STATE SPIN-575102-CS-QCBS

Quality And Cost-Based Selection (QCBS); market approach: Open, National

Irrigation and Drainage

72151103 Irrigation sprinkler system installation service 70171708 Irrigation advisory services 70171709 Irrigation systems management services

English

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) NIGERIA SUSTAINABLE POWER AND IRRIGATION FOR NIGERIA (SPIN) PROJECT (P179684) IDA Credit No. IDA-76370 Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Design Review, Update, and Construction Supervision of the Jakara–Wasai River Irrigation Scheme (JAWARIS), Kano State Reference No: NG-KANO STATE SPIN-575102-CS-QCBS The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for payment of the Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Design Review, Update, and Construction Supervision of the Jakara–Wasai River Irrigation Scheme (JAWARIS), Kano State. The consulting services ("the Services") include the review and updating of the detailed engineering design, construction supervision, and all other activities and deliverables specified in the Terms of Reference (ToRs). The assignment is in two parts. Part A – Design review which is expected to be completed within 5 months while Part B – Supervision, is expected to be completed in 30 months (18 months for construction and 12 months Defect Liability Period). The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be found at: www.spinkano.com.ng/procurement or via the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l-1QeDCwHKMys1NbeE5Lm7xbeM4IhDUP/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111493639684666562595&rtpof=true&sd=true The Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources through the State Project management Unit (SPMU) of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience in planning, design and supervision of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including modernization of existing schemes and development of new command areas. Clear documentary evidence shall be provided, such as a letter of award, and completion certificate or equivalent evidence of successful completion. Successful completion, within the last ten (10) years of at least three (3) detailed design assignments for irrigation schemes of which at least one shall have involved concrete-lined gravity conveyance and at least one shall have involved pressurized (sprinkler or drip) irrigation. Clear documentary evidence shall be provided, such as a letter of award, and completion certificate or equivalent evidence of successful completion. Demonstrated experience in preparing procurement-ready technical specifications, drawings, BoQs and bidding-document inputs for donor-financed civil works, including World Bank-financed projects or comparable international procurement frameworks. Clear documentary evidence shall be provided, such as a letter of award, and completion certificate or equivalent evidence of successful completion. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, Paragraphs 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Seventh Edition, September 2025), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. 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 (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information / clarification can be obtained at the address below from 10.00am to 3.00pm (local time). Expressions of Interest must be submitted at the address below (in person, or by mail, or via www.spinkano.com.ng/procurement no later than Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 noon (local time). For submission via the website, applicant must navigate to the specific procurement listing and click the "Apply Now" button located at the bottom of the opportunity page. Applicant will be required to complete the online submission form and upload the necessary documents. The State Project Coordinator, Attn: Engr. Nuraddeen Isah Abubakar Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, 126B, Foundation Road, Farm Centre, Kano State, Nigeria. Tel: +2348037562323, +2348065581226 Email address: [email protected] Signed: State Project Coordinator