Expression of Interest For Development Of Central Document Management System (Cdms) For Nsia

Expression of Interest for Development of Central Document Management System (CDMS) for NSIA. The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is an investment institution established by the NSIA (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011 and co-owned by all the federating units of Nigeria. The Authority was established to achieve three key mandates: a. Build a savings base for the Nigerian people; b. Enhance the development of Nigerian infrastructure; and c. Provide stabilization support during periods of economic stress. These mandates are executed through the management and investment of three ring-fenced funds: the Nigeria Infrastructure Fund, the Future Generations Fund, and the Stabilization Fund. The Authority invites eligible and reputable firms to express interest in developing a Central Document Management System (CDMS). The CDMS will integrate on-premises file shares with Microsoft SharePoint Online and Azure File Sync, providing: Local-first file access for staff in the office. Secure, anywhere access to departmental content. Integration with Microsoft Copilot for Business for advanced discovery, tracking, and insights. Enhanced compliance, governance, and retention capabilities through Microsoft Purview. 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES The scope of services includes, but is not limited to: Discovery & Planning Azure File Sync & Cloud Integration SharePoint Online Files Hub Compliance & Governance User Adoption & Training Testing & Documentation Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) will be provided to shortlisted firms at the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. Deliverables Project plan and architecture design (including metadata and IA model). Configured Azure File Sync with validated hybrid access. Operational SharePoint Files Hub with modern search UI. Compliance configuration (labels, retention, auditing). Training sessions for users and IT admins. Documentation & runbooks for ongoing management. Verified Copilot integration with successful demonstration of search, retrieval, and summarization in pilot departments. Structured adoption program, including role-based training, champions network, and usage/adoption dashboards. It is envisaged that this assignment will span a period of 9 weeks. 2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS SOC 2 Type II Compliance: Must provide a current SOC 2 Type II report. NDPR / GDPR Compliance: As a Nigerian entity, vendors must demonstrate compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Evidence of relevant ISO Certifications, e.g ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS), ISO 20000 (ITSM) and ISO 22301 (BCMS). Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation: The firm must hold the Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) designation. Firms should hold the Analytics on Microsoft Azure or AI and Machine Learning on Microsoft Azure advanced specialization. Firms must demonstrate strong Azure Consumed Revenue (ACR) over the last 12 months. Firms must have experience ingesting REST/SOAP APIs using Azure Data Factory or Azure Logic Apps. Firms must be able to implement Medallion (Bronze Silver Gold) Data Lakehouse architecture. Firms should have proven MLOps capability with Azure Machine Learning and/or Azure Databricks. Firms must use Azure Key Vault for secrets management and Microsoft Purview for data governance. Interested firms must be duly registered on the NSIA Procurement Vendor Management System (PVMS). Firms that are already registered on the PVMS should ensure that their profiles and supporting documents are up to date (minimum 86% completion). New vendors are required to complete registration on the PVMS via https://pvms.nsia.com.ng To assist with the onboarding process, a video tutorial titled VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR VENDORS is available in the FAQ section of the PVMS landing page. Vendors are encouraged to review it before beginning registration. Please note that full registration on the PVMS (i.e., achieving a minimum completion status of 86%) must be finalized on or before the EOI submission deadline. For further onboarding assistance, please contact [email protected] All due diligence and eligibility reviews will be conducted through the PVMS platform. 3. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Submissions must be made electronically through the PVMS only. Interested firms should submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) as a PDF document via the PVMS after registration, with the subject line clearly marked: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CDMS) FOR NSIA REF NO: NSIA/PU/EOI/CDMS/2026/001 The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. (WAT). Six weeks from the date of this publication. Late submissions will not be accepted. Tender Link : https://etenders.com.ng/nigeria-sovereign-investment-authority-expression-of-interest-eoi-for-development-of-central-document-management-system-cdms-for-nsia/