Establishment of Long-Term Arrangement(s) (LTA) for Haulage Services across Nigeria

Description UNICEF Nigeria invite qualified and experienced logistics and haulage service providers to submit proposals for the establishment of Long\-Term Arrangement(s) (LTAs) for haulage services across Nigeria. The objective of this solicitation is to establish a pool of qualified transport service providers for the safe, timely, traceable and cost\-effective movement of UNICEF programme goods, supplies and equipment from designated UNICEF warehouses, ports, airports, supplier premises and approved collection points across Nigeria. The proposed LTA will be valid for an initial period of two (2) years, with the possibility of extension for one (1) additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and UNICEF's operational requirements. LOTS The solicitation is divided into the following lots: • Lot 1 – Maiduguri • Lot 2 – Bauchi • Lot 3 – Kano • Lot 4 – UNICEF Lagos Office, Lekki • Lot 5 – Abuja/FCT • Lot 6 – Kaduna • Lot 7 – Last\-Mile Delivery Services Bidders may submit proposals for one or more lots. Bidders must demonstrate adequate operational capacity, fleet availability, route coverage, GPS tracking capability, insurance coverage, staffing and relevant experience for each lot proposed. ## SCOPE OF SERVICES Services may include: • Primary haulage from warehouses to states • Transportation from ports, airports and supplier premises • Last\-mile delivery to LGAs and facilities • Dedicated truck movements • Emergency and priority deliveries • Inter\-warehouse transfers • Other transportation services as detailed in the solicitation documents ## MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Mandatory eligibility and technical requirements are detailed in the solicitation documents and include requirements relating to: • Legal registration and authorization to operate in Nigeria • Relevant haulage and transportation experience • Operational and fleet capacity • Vehicle registration and roadworthiness documentation • GPS tracking capability • Appropriate insurance coverage • Financial capacity • Driver and road safety management • Cargo handling and quality control • Security, risk management and business continuity • Other applicable statutory and solicitation requirements Bidders should carefully review the solicitation documents for the complete mandatory requirements and required supporting evidence. ## EVALUATION METHODOLOGY Proposals will be evaluated using a cumulative analysis methodology consisting of: • Technical Proposal: 70 points • Financial Proposal: 30 points Only proposals obtaining a minimum technical score of 49 out of 70 points will proceed to financial evaluation. UNICEF reserves the right to establish LTAs for one or more lots with multiple vendors, taking into consideration technical capacity, geographical coverage, operational requirements, business continuity considerations and overall value for money. ## PRE\-BID CONFERENCE A pre\-bid conference will be held as follows: Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 Time : 1 :00 p.m. Nigeria Time Venue : Online via Microsoft Teams Interested companies should register for the pre\-bid conference using the Microsoft Forms link below. The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be shared with registered participants. Pre\-bid Registration: [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/UjEKdVMM6u](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/UjEKdVMM6u) Registration for the pre\-bid conference does not constitute submission of a proposal. ## UNICEF E\-SUBMISSION SYSTEM This tender will be conducted through the UNICEF e\-submissions system. By clicking on the blue Express Interest button in the UNGM tender notice, the full UNICEF e\-submission system instructions for bidders, including instructions on how to access the tender documents and submit an offer, will be automatically emailed to the contact persons included in the bidder's UNGM registration. Alternatively, the UNICEF e\-submission system instructions for bidders are available through the UNICEF Supply procurement pages: [https://www.unicef.org/supply/index\_procurement\_policies.html](https://www.unicef.org/supply/index_procurement_policies.html) In the tender management site, bidders should navigate to the Documents tab and opt in to confirm their intention to submit a bid. Once opted in, bidders will be able to view the mandatory placeholders for documents that must be uploaded before the offer can be submitted, as well as any mandatory questionnaires that may need to be completed. Bidders are strongly encouraged to opt in well before the submission deadline to ensure that they are fully aware of all documents, questionnaires and other requirements that must be completed before submission. To access the tender documentation through UNICEF's e\-submissions system, vendors must: (i) be registered with UNICEF in UNGM as a company/NGO; and (ii) have successfully completed all mandatory information required by UNGM as part of the registration process. Bidders must ensure that all files submitted as part of their bid are complete, accessible and not corrupt or damaged in any way. Particular caution should be exercised when using compressed files. Corrupt, damaged or inaccessible files may result in the bid being invalidated. All bidders are strongly encouraged to regularly log in to the UNICEF e\-submissions system to check for clarifications, correspondence, amendments, updated tender documents or extensions to the submission deadline relating to this solicitation. ## SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bidders must submit their Technical and Financial Proposals separately through the UNICEF e\-submissions system. The Technical Proposal must not contain any price or financial information. The Financial Proposal must not contain technical proposal information and must be submitted using the prescribed financial proposal templates provided as part of the solicitation documents. Bidders must also upload a duly completed and signed Bid Form/Request for Proposal for Services Form provided in the solicitation documents. The solicitation reference LRPS\-2026\-9205586 must be quoted in the relevant submission title/reference field. ## DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION 26 November 2026 at 23 :59 hours, Nigeria Time. Proposals received after the stipulated deadline will be invalidated. Bidders are strongly encouraged to complete their submissions well in advance of the deadline to avoid last\-minute technical or connectivity issues. ## CLASSIFICATION 78101800 – Road cargo transport 78101808 – Road transport of dry bulk 78140000 – Transport services ## MAIN PROJECT DEPARTMENT UNICEF Nigeria Country Office ## MAIN CONTACT Orji Kenneth Ibezim ## OPENING/PUBLICATION DATE **05 November 2026** ## DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES 26 November 2026 at 23 :59 hours, Nigeria Time ## PUBLISH METHOD Open – Allow for expressions of interest* ## DIRECTIVE Services ## TENDER DOCUMENTS • Annex B – LRPS\-2026\-9205586 – LTA for Haulage Services.pdf • Annex C – TORs Warehouse Haulage Services.pdf • Annex D1 – State Capitals Financial Proposal.xlsx • Annex D2 – State Capitals to LGAs Financial Proposal.xlsx • Annex D3 – UNICEF Abuja & Lagos to All LGAs Financial Proposal.xlsx ## MANDATORY SUBMISSION PLACEHOLDERS Bid Form Please upload a duly completed and signed copy of the Bid Form/Request for Proposal for Services Form provided as part of the tender documents. Financial Proposal Please upload your Financial Proposal using the prescribed financial proposal template(s). Do not include any technical proposal information in the Financial Proposal. Technical Proposal Please upload your Technical Proposal. Do not include any price or financial information in the Technical Proposal. ## ENVELOPES Technical Financial