Consultant- Procurement and Supply of Entrepreneurial and Technological Skills Acquisition Kits for Persons with Disabilities in Benue State

Objective of the Procurement

• The objective is to procure and supply suitable, good-quality, durable, safe, and fit-for-purpose kits that support persons with disabilities enrolled in skills acquisition centers in Benue State to participate meaningfully in training and strengthen their prospects for self-employment and economic empowerment.

Scope of Supply

The selected vendor will be expected to:

• Review the approved participant list and the skills areas/kit requirements provided by NWTF.
• Submit a detailed itemized quotation, including item descriptions, specifications, quantities, unit costs, total costs, applicable taxes, delivery costs, and any other charges.
• Recommend appropriate kit contents and specifications for approved skills areas, where requested, ensuring items are practical, durable, and suitable for the intended training or enterprise use.
• Supply only the items and quantities approved by NWTF. Final kit types, quantities, and specifications will be confirmed through the procurement process.
• Ensure all items are new, unused, authentic where applicable, and free from defects.
• Package and label kits appropriately for safe handling and distribution.
• Deliver kits to the locations designated by NWTF in Benue State within the agreed timeline.
• Replace, at no additional cost to NWTF, any item found to be damaged, defective, incorrect, or non-compliant with approved specifications.
• Provide user manuals, warranty information, and after-sales support for items that require them.

Indicative Beneficiary Coverage and Kit Requirements

The intervention in Benue State is intended to support 54 persons with disabilities across three target Local Government Areas LGAs: Tarka, Ushongo, and Okpokwu, with 18 participants per LGA. Kit requirements will be based on participants’ selected skills, training-center requirements, and NWTF’s approved specifications.

The procurement may cover kits for different entrepreneurial and/or technological skills. Vendors should not assume that all participants require identical kits. NWTF will provide the final approved list of items, quantities, and specifications as part of the procurement process.

Indicative Skill-Specific Kit Requirements

The following skill areas and indicative kit components are based on the participant skills list provided to NWTF. Vendors should quote separately for each skill category and itemize the proposed contents, specifications, quantities, unit costs, and total costs. The items below are indicative and should be aligned with the approved training-center requirements and NWTF’s final specifications. Vendors must not substitute items or quantities without written approval from NWTF.

Skill area No. listed Indicative kit components subject to final specifications Ankara bag making 4 Ankara/fabric materials; lining fabric; interfacing; zips, buckles, handles and other bag accessories; measuring tape, rulers, scissors, fabric markers, needles, threads and suitable sewing tools. Any sewing machine or major equipment should be quoted separately if required. Soap making 14 Appropriate oils/fats and approved soap-making ingredients; molds; mixing containers and utensils; weighing scale; measuring jugs; stirring tools; packaging materials and labels; gloves, protective eyewear, apron and other suitable PPE. Any chemicals must be clearly specified and supplied with safe-handling instructions. Organic manure 12 Suitable organic inputs and composting materials; shovels, rakes and hand tools; buckets/containers; sieves; measuring tools; gloves, boots, nose masks and other suitable PPE; bags/sacks and labels for packaging. Proposed inputs should be appropriate for the intended training method. Shoes making 8 Shoe-making materials such as soles, uppers/leather or suitable alternatives, linings, adhesives and fasteners; cutting and measuring tools; punches, hammers, pliers, needles, threads and finishing tools; protective equipment. Specialist machinery should be identified and priced separately if required. Production of beverages 11 Food-grade containers and utensils; measuring jugs and scales; sieves/filters; stirring and preparation tools; food-grade bottles or packaging; caps, seals and labels; cleaning and sanitizing supplies; suitable PPE. Any heating, blending or processing equipment should be specified and quoted separately. Production of paint 1 Suitable paint-production ingredients and pigments; mixing containers and stirring tools; measuring scales/jugs; sieves; storage containers and packaging; labels; gloves, protective eyewear, apron and other appropriate PPE. Vendors must specify the intended paint type, safe handling requirements and any special storage needs. Cosmetology 4 Basic cosmetology kit appropriate to the approved training: combs and brushes; sectioning clips; spray bottles; mirrors; manicure/pedicure tools where relevant; hairdressing or beauty consumables; towels/capes; storage containers; and appropriate hygiene/sanitation supplies and PPE. Vendor to itemize proposed contents and costs and align with the training-center requirements and NWTF's final specifications.

Vendor Eligibility and Required Documents

Interested vendors must demonstrate the capacity, experience, and resources to supply the required items. Submissions should include:

• Company profile, including contact person, telephone number, email address, and business address.
• Evidence of business registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC, where applicable.
• Detailed technical and financial quotation, with itemized specifications, quantities, unit prices, total prices, taxes, and delivery costs clearly stated.
• Evidence of experience supplying similar equipment, tools, materials, or skills acquisition kits, including references or relevant purchase orders/contracts where available.
• Proposed delivery timeline and confirmation of ability to deliver to the designated locations in Benue State.
• Warranty and after-sales support details, where applicable.
• Vendor bank account details and other documentation reasonably required for procurement and payment processing, if shortlisted.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be assessed in line with NWTF procurement procedures and applicable donor requirements. Evaluation may consider:

• Compliance with requested specifications and completeness of the quotation.
• Value for money and competitiveness of pricing.
• Quality, durability, safety, and suitability of the proposed items.
• Relevant experience and evidence of satisfactory delivery of similar supplies.
• Ability to meet the required delivery timeline in Benue State.
• Warranty, replacement arrangements, and after-sales support, where relevant.

Delivery, Inspection, and Acceptance

Delivery arrangements and timelines will be agreed with the selected vendor. NWTF or its designated representatives will inspect all items upon delivery to confirm that they match approved specifications, quantities, and quality requirements. Acceptance will be subject to satisfactory inspection. Any shortages, damage, defects, or non-compliant items must be corrected or replaced by the vendor at no additional cost.

Payment terms will be communicated to the successful vendor and will be subject to NWTF procurement and financial procedures, satisfactory delivery, submission of required supporting documents, and applicable statutory deductions.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@womenfund.org using the position as subject of email.