Procurement Summary
Country : Nigeria
Summary : Develop a World Class Knowledge Park
Deadline : 13 Jan 2024
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Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 93733493
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Competition : ICB
Financier : African Development Bank (AfDB)
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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General Procurement Notice for Develop a World Class Knowledge Park
The principal objectives of this project are to:
a) Develop a world class knowledge park, conceived as the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), which
leverages on the state-s comparative advantage (as a peaceful state renowned for academic
excellence) to create a vibrant ecosystem of innovative businesses and a conducive
environment for collaboration, innovation and technology transfer in line with the Sustainable
Development Goals of the United Nations and the six-point Agenda outlined by the Ekiti State
Government,
b) Create new business opportunities and adding value to mature companies in knowledge
economy sectors,
c) Enhance the synergy between industry, government, academic and research
institutions,
d) Foster entrepreneurship and incubating new innovative companies; and
e) Create collaborate spaces for emerging knowledge workers.
The project consists of the following components :
a) Component One: This component comprise the following activities among others: Consultant
for preparation of a master Plan/Site Layout plan for EKZ (Site Design & Scoping); Design and
Supervision of Construction works in the EKZ; Alliance (Global and local universities) with
strong research and technology focus to attract stronger talent and demand base; Youth training
and Certification Private Sector Operators in EKZ and Business Process Outsourcing (Basic
5, 000, Intermediate 2, 000, and Advanced 1, 000 ICT Skills); Legal Advisory Support for Seed
Fund; Development of Innovation Policy/Strategic Plan; Development and Operationalization
of Climate Change and Green Growth Policy; RAP Implementation Consultant to establish
Grievance Redress System- for reporting and handling; Environment and Social Risk Mitigation
and External Project Audit
b) Component Two: This component comprises the following activities: Construction of 12 blocks
of building to include an administration block, training center and residential houses;
Construction of Solar powered borehole water supply system, water treatment plant and
wastewater treatment facility for EKZ; Extension of 33kVA dedicated feeder from Afe Babalola
University to EKZ (5km); Rehabilitation of five (5) Digital and Innovation Hubs in
Universities/Polytechnics/Local Initiatives
c) Component Three: This component comprises the following activities: Provision of:
Equipment/furniture/internet connectivity in 12 Constructed Blocks, Administration and
Training Center Building; Smart Transport System in EKZ; Equipment and Furniture for Digital
and Innovation Hubs in 5 Universities/Polytechnics/Local Initiatives; Equipment for EKZ
Cluster Hubs/Laboratories and Project Vehicle.
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