Who We Are

Girl Effect is an international non-profit that builds media that girls want, trust, and need. From chatbots to chat shows and TV dramas to tech, our content helps adolescent girls in Africa and Asia make choices and changes in their lives.

We create safe spaces for girls, sharing facts and answering questions about health, nutrition, education, and relationships, empowering girls with the skills to negotiate and redefine what they are told is possible “for a girl”.

Our reach is 50 million and counting. And we’re using technology to reach girls at scale so every girl can choose to be in control of her body, her health, her learning, and her livelihood.

Because when a girl unlocks her power to make different choices that change her life, it inspires others to do so too. She starts a ripple effect that impacts her family, community, and country.

That’s the Girl Effect.

Objective

Girl Effect Nigeria seeks to engage a qualified and experienced Design & Build Contractor to undertake the assessment, design, renovation, refurbishment, furnishing, commissioning, and handover of the Agency for Mass Education Facility in Rimin Gado, Kano State.

The objective is to transform the facility into a safe, functional, accessible, and modern Economic Empowerment Hub that supports vocational training, entrepreneurship development, innovation, and community engagement activities for girls and young women.

Mandatory Site Visit

A mandatory site visit shall be conducted before proposal submission. Attendance is compulsory for all prospective bidders. Only bidders who attend the site visit and sign the attendance register shall be eligible for evaluation.

The purpose of the visit is to:

• Assess existing building conditions.
• Verify dimensions and quantities.
• Review structural, electrical, plumbing, and finishing requirements.
• Understand site access and logistical considerations.
• Clarify project expectations.

No claims arising from failure to inspect the site shall be accepted after contract award.

Please write to suppliers@girleffect.org to confirm attendance at the site visit. We will also share final details from this email.

Scope of Services

The successful contractor shall provide a complete solution, including:

Phase 1: Assessment and Design

Condition Survey

We’ve already done an initial conditional survey here but are open to feedback from the site visit bidders would be required to do.

Phase 2: Construction and Renovation Works

Civil and Structural Works

• Repair defective structures.
• Repair cracks and damaged walls.
• Replace damaged roofing sheets and trusses.
• Install partitions and internal layouts.
• Construct training rooms, offices, meeting spaces and gender-sensitive sanitation facilities.

Mechanical and Electrical Works

• Upgrade electrical infrastructure.
• Install sockets, switches, distribution boards and lighting.
• Install backup power provisions where required.
• Repair or replace plumbing systems.
• Upgrade drainage systems.

Interior Works

• Plastering and screeding.
• Painting.
• Ceiling installation.
• Flooring and tiling.
• Joinery and carpentry works.

External Works

• External painting and façade improvements.
• Landscaping.
• Access pathways.
• Signage installation.

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

Supply and install:

• Training desks
• Chairs
• Workstations
• Storage units
• Whiteboards
• Shelving
• Other agreed furniture and equipment

Branding and Environmental Graphics

• Wall graphics
• Educational murals
• Directional signage
• Interior branding elements

Deliverables

The successful contractor shall deliver:

1. Inception Report.
2. Condition Survey Report.
3. Detailed Design Package.
4. Fully Costed Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
5. Construction Programme.
6. Weekly Progress Reports.
7. Quality Assurance Reports.
8. Practical Completion Certificate.
9. Defects Rectification Report.
10. Final Completion and Handover Report including photographs.

Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

Bidders must submit a detailed BOQ in Nigerian Naira, including the following:

• Preliminaries
• Demolition works
• Civil works
• Structural works
• Roofing works
• Electrical works
• Mechanical works
• Plumbing works
• Finishes
• External works
• Furniture and fittings
• Branding and graphics
• Contingencies

All unit rates, quantities, assumptions, taxes and provisional sums must be clearly identified.

Contractor Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate:

• Minimum five years' experience in building renovation and fit-out projects.
• Experience delivering similar projects in Northern Nigeria.
• Availability of qualified personnel on the ground.
• Strong health and safety systems.
• Capacity to mobilise and deliver within the required timeframe.

Mandatory Documentation

Bidders shall submit:

• CAC Registration Certificate.
• Tax Identification Number (TIN).
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate.
• VAT Registration.
• Company Profile.
• HSE Policy.
• Quality Assurance Policy.
• Evidence of Insurance Coverage.
• At least three references for similar projects completed within the last five years.

Proposal Submission Requirements

Technical Proposal

The technical proposal should include:

• Understanding of the assignment.
• Proposed methodology.
• Design and implementation approach.
• Project workplan.
• Resource mobilisation plan.
• Risk management plan.
• HSE management approach.
• Team composition and CVs
• Similar project experience.

Financial Proposal

The financial proposal should be submitted separately and include:

Detailed BOQ. Please email suppliers@girleffect.org to request this blank BOQ if you’re unable to access it via the link.

• Cost breakdown by workstream.
• Taxes clearly identified.
• Proposed payment schedule.
• Validity period of 90 days.

Evaluation Criteria

• Relevant Experience-20%
• Similar Projects-20%
• Technical Approach-20%
• Team Composition-10%
• HSE & Quality Assurance-10%
• Financial Proposal-20%

Only bidders achieving a minimum technical score of 70% shall proceed to financial evaluation.

Defects Liability Period

The contractor shall provide a six (6) month defects liability period following practical completion during which all defects attributable to workmanship, materials or installation shall be rectified at no cost to Girl Effect.

Performance Security

The successful bidder shall provide a performance guarantee equivalent to 10% of the contract value within fourteen (14) days of contract award.

Project Duration

The expected contract duration is six to eight weeks from contract signature, including assessment, design development, construction, furnishing, commissioning, and handover.

Procurement Timelines

• Terms of reference published: 24 June 2026
• Mandatory Site Visit: 30 June 2026
• Bid Submission Deadline: 7 July 2026
• Supplier selection, contracting, and briefing: Mid-July
• Project commencement: End of July

How to Apply

Please submit proposals, as described above, to suppliers@girleffect.org by 7 July 2026. Please clearly mark your email with the subject 'Vocational Hub Renovation Contractor: Nigeria.'

Equal Opportunities

Girl Effect is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to building an organization that is truly representative of the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to procuring consultancy services of organizations and individuals with a deep understanding and experience of our programming markets and diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds.

Safeguarding

You may be required to undertake safeguarding checks. Shortlisted consultants will be assessed on our organizational values at the interview stage. The successful consultant will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. We encourage you to read and understand our safeguarding policy, the executive summary of which can be found here. We have zero tolerance for all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries, and staff.

Copyright

All materials/documents arising from this consultancy work shall remain the property of Girl Effect.

Tax

Girl Effect is obliged by the relevant tax authorities to ensure all taxes are charged where applicable. Applicants are advised to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their tax position with regard to the provisions of their local jurisdiction's tax legislation when developing their proposals.

Disclaimer

GE reserves the right to determine the structure of the process, the number of short-listed participants, the right to withdraw from the proposal process, the right to change this timetable at any time without notice, and reserves the right to withdraw this tender at any time, without prior notice and without liability to compensate and/or reimburse any party. GE shall inform the ONLY successful applicant(s). The process of negotiation and signing of the contract with the successful applicant(s) will follow.

Please note: We will evaluate only proposals submitted following the application process outlined in the RFP and using our specified email address (suppliers@girleffect.org).