Procurement Summary
Country : Nigeria
Summary : Consultancy Services
Deadline : 30 Jun 2019
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 33955522
Document Ref. No. :
Competition : ICB
Financier : African Development Bank (AfDB)
Purchaser Ownership : -
Tender Value : Refer Document
Purchaser's Detail
Purchaser : GOAE TRADING LIMITED / GO AFRICA LLC
Dr. Dennie M. Beach
Mulliner Towers, 7th floor, 39 Alfred Rewane Road Ikoyi,
Town: Lagos
Tel: 646-838-1330 Ext 809
Tel+234 014489282 (Nigeria) Fax: 1-917-979-6898
Nigeria
Email :dbeach@goafricallc.com
Tender Details
Expression of Interest are invited for Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study For; 1. Technical, 2. Marketing, 3. Financial and 4. Environmental Social Impact for Cashew Processing Plant in Nigeria Project.
1. The GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC has received a Grant from the African Development Bank and intends to utilize part of this Grant towards the cost of the following Assignment: Cashew processing Plant in Nigeria. The services to be provided under the Assignment include:
a. Project preparation activities,
b. Feasibility studies: Technical, Marketing, Financial Technical, Marketing, Financial and an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
c. to enhance the bankability of the proposed project
2. GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC invites Consulting Firms to indicate their interest in providing the above-described services. Interested Firms shall provide information (documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.) on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment. In case of a Joint Venture (JV), a full name of the JV and the names of each member as in the submitted Expression of Interest shall be used.
3. The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a short list and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations, approved by the Bank’s Boards on 14 October 2015, and available on the Bank Website at http://www.afdb.org. Please, note that interest expressed by a Firm or JV does not imply any obligation on the part of the Grant Recipient to include it in the shortlist.
4. The estimated duration of services is 4 months and the estimated starting date is July 20, 2019.
5. Interested Consulting Firms may obtain further information at the address below during official working hours: [9am -5pm]. The respective Terms of References (TORs) can be requested via e-mails or accessible at www.afdb.org and www.devbusiness.com
6. Expressions of interest must be received at the address below no later than June 30, 2019 at 5pm local time and specifically mentioning: Cashew processing Plant in Nigeria
For the attention of: Dr. Dennie M. Beach
GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC
Mulliner Towers, 7th floor, 39 Alfred Rewane Road Ikoyi,
Town: Lagos, Country: Nigeria
E-mail: Dbeach@goafricallc.com
Tel: 646-838-1330 Ext 809 or Phone +234 014489282 (Nigeria) Fax: 1-917-979-6898
GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CASHEW FEASIBILITY STUDY
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR
Feasibility Study for;
1. Technical, 2. Marketing, 3. Financial and 4. Environmental Social Impact
For Cashew processing Plant in Nigeria Project
June 13, 2019
GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC
GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC seeks submissions from qualified consultants to
complete project preparation studies under a partnership with the African Development Bank.
These terms of reference constitute Component 1 of the required studies and comprise:
a) Technical Feasibility Study
b) Marketing Feasibility Study
c) Financial Feasibility Study
d) Environmental Impact Assessments
1. Background
GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC and its affiliates (the “Company”) GOAE Trading
Limited / Go Africa LLC seeks to develop world class commodities processing facilities as well
as a trading platform that provide the most transparent, efficient, and cost-effective supply chain
ecosystem that delivers the best African products to customers (commercial, wholesale and retail)
all over the globe.
GOAE Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC intends to expand its Cashew nut processing operations
via the development of Cashew processing Plant in Nigeria (the “Project”). The Company deals
in the production and processing of cashews, coffee, cocoa, teas, and nuts for retail and wholesale
sales and consumption.
In order to pursue the policies of Federal Government of Nigeria for maximizing local production
and reducing the country’s dependence on imports, the Company plans to invest massively in
backward integration including development of proposals to increase cashew production methods
and best practices in order to boost the local production.
The Company is currently looking forward to expand its local production in Nigeria as follows:
• Increase its farming capacity for Cashew production;
• Training and best practices for continued development;
• Setting up a Processing plant with higher capacity to boost output.
The Company is now in the process of raising debt capital to finance the capital expenditure
requirements for the Project.
2. Objectives of the Study
The Company has positioned itself to launch a business that will improve local production of
Cashews & Cashew by-products and the objective of this assignment is to investigate and report
on Technical, Marketing, Financial & Environmental Social Impact feasibility, with an
independent view of the Company’s capability to execute the business plan.
This will involve a detailed review of the Company’s existing assets, technology, business
operations as well as a review of the forecast of the future capital expenditure and operating
expenditure needed to support the expansion and overall business plan. The Consultant will be
required to visit the Company’s offices and farm sites, interact with the operational teams and confirm the robustness of business model and assumptions with regards to the revenue and
capital costs forecasts.
The overall goal of the preparation studies is to provide expert knowledge on the target location to
enhance the bankability of the Cashew processing Plant in Nigeria Project.
The specific objectives of Component 1 of the preparatory studies are:
i. Carry out a detailed Technical Study of the design of the project along with the cashew
processing equipment selected.
ii. Undertake a Market feasibility study in order to evaluate the demand of Cashews &
Cashew by-products in Nigerian Market in order to determine the capacity of production
being proposed.
iii. Evaluate the Financial model prepared for the Cashew processing Plant in Nigeria
project by the company and develop a bankable financial model. Inclusive with projected
earnings for next 5 years inclusive of payback schedule for potential investors
iv. Undertake the Environmental impact assessment studies at all the locations where GOAE
Trading Limited / Go Africa LLC Resources proposes to expand its project namely
Lagos State.
3. Scope of Work
The Consulting Services to be provided for the study will, inter alia, cover:
3.1 Detailed Technical Study
A. Detailed Assessment and Review of Existing and Proposed Facilities and Infrastructure
a) Review the existing and proposed facilities and infrastructure, and recommending the
capacity and quality of the infrastructure required for the Company’s future business plan
including;
I. Plant and equipment required to meet the Project’s objectives:
• Processing equipment;
• Handling equipment;
• Storage equipment;
• Packaging equipment;
II. Requirements for Buildings, Civil Works, etc:
• for Cashew Processing plant;
• Utilities;
• Office, warehouse/ storage facilities, workshop, etc.;
• Drainage, walkways, sewerage, etc.;
III. Provision of appropriate Utilities:
• All utilities including electricity, water, steam, ventilation;
• Waste management and appropriate effluent treatment facilities;
• Communication;
• Transportation;
b) Review the proposed production technologies in line with the overall business plan;
c) Following review of (a) and (b) above, make proposals on additional equipment or
machinery required to achieve the projected production output;
d) Comment on the age, useful economic life and efficiency of the facility;
e) Undertake a detailed review the Company’s existing and proposed outputs to determine if
the Company has the capacity to deliver the projected output based on capital outlay;
f) Assess raw material requirements for the construction of the facilities;
g) Assess raw materials for day to day production;
h) Assess spare parts and maintenance requirements;
B. Detailed review of the projected capital costs
a) Review and opine on the capital costs of the planned expansion plan and time required to
complete the Project;
b) Prepare a comprehensive technical risk analysis of the proposed capital expenditure
projects, including an analysis of the required contingencies incorporated in the project
Budget;
c) Technical appraisal of the proposed equipment to verify that the conceptual design meets
the desired outputs and Company goals;
d) Review and opine on the adequacy of budget contingencies;
C. Production strategy and management
a) Determine whether output levels projected based on the intended capital investments are
reasonable and attainable;
b) Comment on the Company’s existing production methods and proposed production
technologies to be utilized;
c) Comment on the Company’s execution plan for the Project
d) Opine on the viability and sustainability of the outgrowing farming model currently in
place and the proposed plans;
e) Comment on existing and proposed quality control and bio-security practices in place.
Indicate improvements that may be considered necessary;
f) The Consultant shall also identify issues and risks likely to threaten the operational
sustainability of the Project and recommend ways of minimizing the effects of such risks
on the operations of the Project;
D. Review of Technical Capabilities of the staff
a) Review the technical staff capabilities of the Company and comment on their ability to
carry out specified tasks as detailed;
b) Review the management and organizational structure of the Company and comment on the
staff adequacy of the existing staff and future needs of human resources;
E. Permitting process
a) A
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