Expression of Interest for The Lease, Operations and Management of the University of Port Harcourt Bottling Water Company Ltd. Facilities of the University of Port Harcourt Bottling Water Company Ltd The University of Port Harcourt Bottling Water Company Limited has the following Facilities: Production Facility: Located at Abuja Campus, Uniport, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Where They Produce High-Quality Table Water in Sachets, Bottles, and Refill for Dispensers. Water Treatment Plant: Equipped with Advanced Water Treatment Technologies, including Sand Filtration, Granular Activated Carbon Filtration, Sediment Filtration, Microfiltration, and Uv Sterilization, to Ensure the Water Meets World Health Organization (Who) Standards. Some of the CompanyS Capabilities Include: Delivery Services: They Offer Prompt Delivery Services to Customers in the University Community, Choba, Aluu and Other Surrounding Areas of the University. Quality Control: A Quality Control Team Conducts Regular Tests to Ensure that the Water Meets Who Standards. Nafdac Approval: Their Products are Nafdac-Approved, Ensuring Compliance with Regulatory Standards. It is Worth Noting that the University of Port Harcourt has Partnerships with Organizations that Support Research and Development in Water Treatment and Management. Note, However, that: the Use of the Ancillary Facilities is Dependent on the Needs of the Plant and the Requirements of the Manager/Operator. This Subject to Negotiation with University. the Successful Manager/Operator may Wish to Refurbish the Existing Water Bottling Plant and Two Existing Water Infrastructure to Enhance Production for the Plant, Subject to Agreement. 3. Invitation In Furtherance of the above, the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) Hereby Invites Suitable, Reputable, Experienced and Competent Firms/Consortia to Make Submission of Expression of Interest (Eoi) for Prequalification to be Engaged as Manager/Operator of the University of Port Harcourt Bottling Water Company Ltd under a Lease Agreement. 4. Scope of Services of the University of Port Harcourt Bottling Water Company Ltd. The University of Port Harcourt Bottling Water Company Ltd, Offers the following Services: Water Production: The Company Produces High-Quality Table Water in Sachets, Bottles, and Refill for Dispensers, Adhering to Nafdac Standards. Water Treatment: The Company Employs a Multi-Step Water Treatment Process, including: Sand Filtration: Removes Suspended Solids and Particles from the Water. Granular Activated Carbon Filtration: Removes Chemicals, Odors, and Tastes. Sediment Filtration: Traps Particulate Matter. Microfiltration: Removes Tiny Particles and Microorganisms. Uv Sterilization: Kills Bacteria and Other Microorganisms. Quality Control: The Company has a Quality Control Team that Conducts Regular Tests to Ensure that the Water Meets World Health Organization (Who) Standards. Distribution: The Company Distributes its Products to Customers in the University Community, Choba, Aluu and Other Surrounding Areas. The CompanyS Organizational Structure Includes Various Departments, Such as: Production Department: Responsible for Producing and Packaging Water. Quality Control Department: Ensures the Quality of the Water Meets Who Standards. Marketing Department: Handles Advertising and Sales. Administrative Department: Manages the CompanyS Operations and Finances. Overall, the University of Port Harcourt Bottling Water Company Limited Prioritizes Producing High-Quality Water While Maintaining a Clean and Safe Working Environment. METHOD OF SUBMISSION Prospective bidders are to submit one (1) original copy and One (1) photocopy of the Expression of Interest documents and should be neatly packed in the listed order above in separate sealed envelopes for each copy and marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE LEASE, OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT BOTTLING WATER COMPANY LTD at the top right-hand corner of the envelope. Thereafter, the sealed envelopes should be put together in a bigger envelope and addressed to: The Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt. Furthermore, the reverse side of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the Bid Box at the front of the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Senate Building, University of Port Harcourt, not later than 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Please, solicit for the assistance of the Security Personnel at the entrance, if in doubts. 2. OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS The EOI documents shall be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Council Chamber, Senate Building, University Park, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, in the presence of the bidders or their representatives and Observers. Please, ensure that you sign the Expression of Interest (EOI) Documents Submission Register at the point of submission as the University will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) documents. All enquiries should be directed to the Director, Procurement Department via call/WhatsApp on 08037957724. Tender Link : https://etenders.com.ng/university-of-port-harcourt-request-for-expression-of-interest-eoi-for-the-lease-operations-and-management-of-the-university-of-port-harcourt-bottling-water-company-ltd/
