HazanaCity Osogbo Tender: Apply Now for Housing & Infrastructure Projects

HazanaCity Osogbo Tender

SmartCity PLC is calling on qualified firms and consortia to be part of an exciting opportunity to develop housing and infrastructure at HazanaCity Osogbo—a modern, sustainable community that blends comfort, innovation, and eco-friendly design.

The project spans across residential, commercial, and infrastructural developments, offering categories such as:

• Residential units for retirees, professionals, and the elderly.
• Commercial technology hubs with offices and conference facilities.
• Essential horizontal infrastructure, including drainage, power systems, and landscaping.

Eligible applicants must meet specific financial and technical requirements, with submissions due by Friday, February 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Proposals will be evaluated under a Private Sector Participation (PSP) scheme, with profits shared between developers and SmartCity PLC.

For full details, including eligibility criteria, project scope, and submission guidelines, please refer to the tender notice below.

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT HAZANACITY OSOGBO UNDER A PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION (PSP) SCHEME

1. BACKGROUND

SmartCity PLC, a company registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), specializes in real estate, infrastructure development, and emerging technologies. The company’s flagship project, HazanaCity, redefines modern living with a mixed-use development spanning over 70 hectares in Osogbo. Designed as a “Work, Live, and Play” hub, HazanaCity blends smart technology with eco-friendly designs to create an innovation-driven community offering premium residences, workspaces, and cultural experiences.

To ensure transparency, competition, and value for money, HazanaCity invites qualified firms and/or consortia to submit Requests for Qualification (RfQ) and Proposals (RfP) for the development of designated segments of the estate. Successful proponents will finance and develop horizontal infrastructure, power and draining systems, and housing units under a Finance, Build & Transfer Agreement. Profits from the sale of the developed units will be shared between the developers and HazanaCity.

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of this project is to engage qualified contractors for the construction of:

• Horizontal infrastructure (roads, drainages, etc.)
• Power and sewage systems, and
• Housing units and associated facilities.

The project aims to deliver affordable, sustainable, and high-quality housing solutions while enhancing the essential infrastructure needed for residents and the surrounding community. By fostering local economic growth, the project will create jobs, boost supply chains, and improve social infrastructure.

3. PROJECT SCOPE

Interested firms and/or consortia are invited to submit Requests for Qualification (REQ) and Proposals (RIP) for one lot only from the following categories:

1. Lot 1 – Development of 10 residential units for medium- and high-net-worth individuals approaching retirement, featuring a haven for pleasurable, communal living and essential infrastructure.
2. Lot 2 – Development of 10 residential units dedicated to an assisted living community for the elderly. This lot focuses on creating residential spaces complemented by office spaces, a recreational centre, and medical offices as needed. The aim is to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment that ensures residents enjoy an active and high-quality life supported by necessary infrastructure.
3. Lot 3a – Development of 10 residential lodges for young tech professionals, including communal and modem support infrastructure,
4. Lot 3b – Development of a commercial technology hub with workspaces, offices, training centres, and conference facilities designed for young professionals within the tech ecosystem.
5. Lots 4, 5, and 6 – Development of horizontal infrastructure, including drainage, central sewage systems, water reticulation, fiber internet, electricity, and landscaping.

Each lot will be awarded to the most suitable bidder, who will be designated as the preferred proponent for that lot.

Designs Availability

The designs for the respective lots are available. Interested parties may obtain a soft copy by sending an email to: gabriel@smartcityplc.com

4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
   • Pre-Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must provide:

1. Evidence of company registration with CAC or its equivalent for foreign firms.
2. In the case of consortia, a Letter of Association/Joint venture/memorandum of Understanding,
3. Power of Attorney/Board Resolution {for consortia) authorizing the lead member to submit the REQ and binding all consortium members.
4. Audited financial statements (prepared under IFRS) for the last three (3) years.
5. Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years.
6. Sworn Affidavit confirming the company is not bankrupt, in receivership, under liquidation, or involved in litigation affecting its ability to perform. The affidavit must also confirm the authenticity of all submitted information.
   • Technical, Operational, and Financial Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

1. A detailed company/consortium profile, including:
   1. Management and organizational structure.
   2. Experience in residential estate development.

• Financial capabilities,

1. Ownership structure (names of major shareholders and percentage ownership),

1. Evidence of undertaking similar projects.
2. Financial capacity to execute the development, supported by:
3. Annual turnover of at least N41 billion.
4. Minimum net worth of N500 million, as evidenced by shareholders’ equity contribution,
5. METHOD OF SUBMISSION
   • Submission Format

All submissions must be:

1. Packaged separately in sealed envelopes labeled TECHNICAL BID or FINANCIAL BID, and
2. Combined into a larger single envelope addressed to:

The Project Director, HazanaCity Osogbo

SmartCity PLC

No. 9 MacDonald Road

Ikoyi, Lagos State

1. Each submission must include three (3) bound copies and indicate the company/consortium name.
   • Application Deadline

Friday, February 14, 2025, by 12 noon.

• Bid Opening

Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to a formal bid-opening session at a later date.

• Additional Information

Interested participants may request further details by contacting: gabriel@smartcityplc.com.

SmartCity PLC encourages qualified firms and consortia to take advantage of this unique opportunity to be part of HazanaCity’s transformative development.

DISCLAIMER

This notice shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the company to award any form of contract to any interested party, nor will it entitle any organization submitting documents for the bid to claim any indemnity from the company.