Expression of Interest Policy: Guidance and Objectives

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What is a requirement for the content of an Expression of Interest document?

List of previous vendors

Detailed budget breakdown

Compliance with Nigerian Content (correct)

Number of previous tenders

Who is responsible for finalizing the Expression of Interest and sharing it with the target list of vendors?

SCM (N-3) (correct)

SCM (N-4)

User Department

Appropriate Evaluation Committee

What is the minimum response time required for Expression of Interests published in media?

30 days

7 days

21 days

14 days (correct)

What type of document is the 'Response to EOI'?

Output Signup and view all the answers

What does the Supply Chain Function consider when justifying the need for public advertisement of Expression of Interest?

The professional/technical competence of registered vendors Signup and view all the answers

Who evaluates vendor responses and prepares the EOI Evaluation Report?

SCM (N-4) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of issuing an Expression of Interest?

To publicize procurement needs and prequalify vendors Signup and view all the answers

When does the need for a two-stage tendering process, including the issuance of Expression of Interest, apply?

When detailed specifications for goods or works are not feasible Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of the Expression of Interest process?

Advertise procurement opportunities for equal and wider participation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances does the two-stage tendering process apply?

When seeking tenders on various means of meeting procurement needs Signup and view all the answers

What does the two-stage tendering process allow the procuring entity to do?

Publicize its procurement need and prequalify vendors Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances does the organization seek to enter into a contract for research, experiment, study, or development?

When the character of goods or works are subject to rapid technological advances Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating a shortlist of qualified vendors in the Expression of Interest process?

To participate in the tendering process for a specified procurement Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the objectives of the Expression of Interest process?

Advertise procurement opportunities to interested parties for equal and wider participation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances does the two-stage tendering process allow seeking tenders, proposals, or offers on various means of meeting its needs?

When it seeks tenders on various means of meeting its needs in order to obtain the most satisfactory solution to its procurement needs. Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the need for a two-stage tendering process?

Directly purchasing goods or works without any evaluation process Signup and view all the answers

What does creating a shortlist of qualified vendors aim to achieve?

To enable participation in the tendering process for a specified procurement Signup and view all the answers