The Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has officially announced the commencement of bidding for the execution of Universal Basic Education (UBE) Intervention Projects for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
In a public notice signed by the Executive Chairman, Lydia Onuoha, ASUBEB is inviting qualified contractors and companies to submit Expressions of Interest and Tender documents for a wide range of projects aimed at strengthening basic education across the state.
The intervention, funded in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), covers the construction and renovation of classroom blocks, school halls, toilet facilities, perimeter fencing, as well as the provision of student and teacher furniture, boreholes, and instructional materials.
The projects, which cut across all 17 local government areas of the state, will benefit over 100 public schools, including those in Aba North, Umuahia North, Obingwa, Bende, Umunneochi, Ukwa East, Isiala Ngwa South, and Ohafia.
To be eligible, interested bidders must fulfill several conditions, including valid company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), tax clearance for the past three years, pension and insurance compliance, evidence of financial capacity, and verifiable experience in similar projects.
Tender documents can be obtained at the ASUBEB office in Umuahia upon presentation of proof of registration and payment of the required non-refundable fees. All bids must be submitted on or before 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Technical bids will be opened immediately after the submission deadline at the ASUBEB conference room in the presence of company representatives and civil society observers. Financial bids will be opened only for companies that scale through the technical evaluation stage.
ASUBEB reiterated its commitment to transparency and due process in the selection of contractors, stating that the Board is not obligated to award contracts to the lowest bidder and reserves the right to cancel the bidding process without liability.
For further inquiries, bidders are advised to contact the Executive Chairman via email at [email protected] or by calling 07076904864.