SMDF
SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT FUND
NO.16 YEDSERAM STREET, OPP.SASCON SCHOOLS MAITAMA, ABUJA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) hereby invites interested, competent and reputable Consultants to submit Expression of Interest (EoI) for the following consultancy services:

LOT1. Exploration, Geological Mapping/Sampling and Laboratory in Tahu,Plateau State
LOT2. Exploration and Resource estimate for Gold in Gunu, Niger State environment.
LOT3. Public Enlightment Campaign and Stake Holder Engagement on Host Communities Rights and Mining safety protocols in the Six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

1. Guiding Criteria for Selection:
The selection of the Consultants will be in accordance with the procedures set out in Guidelines published by Bureau of Public Procurement for selection of Consultants.

2. Eligibility/Criteria and Expected Contents of the Expression of Interest (EoI):
Prospective applicants are requested to submit their Expression of Interest (EoI) that demonstrate capability and capacity to undertake the assignments, detailing the following information as basis in which Expression of Interest (EoI) will be evaluated and reviewed accordingly.

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All respondents are required to provide the following documents/information in line with Section 16(6) of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, as a basis qualification:
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7;
b. Evidence of Firm’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2025;
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2025 (applicable where a number of staff is at least 15);
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December 2025 (applicable where number of staff is at least 5 or at least N50m turnover);
e. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2025

f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2025 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
g. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Solid Minerals Development Fund or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any financial interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
h. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2022, 2023, 2024;
i. Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria indicating a willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
j. Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications;
k. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years, including Letters of Awards, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
l. Verifiable list of major equipment and facilities, including locations and remarks on owned, leased, or hired;
m. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner) Certificate of Incorporation and Tax applicable to foreign firms;
n. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing, amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the Firm.

4 SUBMISSION OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) DOCUMENTS
Expression of Interest (EoI) documents, which must be prepared in English Language, and submitted in Four (4) copies (one of which must be marked original copy) in a big sealed envelope clearly marked: “EXPRESSION OF INETREST FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A CONSULTING FIRM TO EXECUTE (NAME OF THE PROJECT AND LOT NUMBER).”

Expression of Interest (EoI) Documents should be addressed and delivered not later than 12:00 noon (Nigerian Time) on Monday 26th January 2026 to the following address:

The Executive Secretary/CEO,
Solid Minerals Development Fund,
16 Yedseram Street,
Maitama – Abuja,

5 OPENING OF THE DOCUMENTS
Documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon (Nigerian Time) on Monday 26th January 2026 at the address stated above.

6 Please note the following additional information:
· EoI must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
· EoI submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
· All costs will be borne by the bidders;
· The SMDF is not bound to any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.

Signed:
Management