FAQ
Learn from frequently asked questions from procurement officersWHAT DOES BPP STAND FOR?
BPP – stands for Bureau of Public Procurement, which is a federal government parastatal charged with the responsibility of regulating Public procurement processes in the country by ensuring that Due process is followed.
WHY SHOULD I REGISTER WITH THE BPP DATABASE OF CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS?
The BPP database is a creation borne out of the provisions of Section 5(h) of the public procurement Act (PPA 2007), which makes it mandatory for the Bureau to maintain a database of the particulars of all federal Contractors and Service providers.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER?
All Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers (CCSPs) already doing or intending to do business with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN).
WHAT IF I DO NOT REGISTER?
All CCSPs doing or intending to do business with FGN are encouraged to register in this database as it is currently the only data management system for Contractors and Service providers in the country.
DO FOREIGN CONTRACTORS HAVE TO REGISTER?
Yes. Foreign CCSPs are also to register in this database.
ARE SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS REQUIRED TO REGISTER?
This database is for Contractors, Consultants and all Service providers, be it suppliers of goods, services and manufactured items. However, it does not cover manufacturers who are not into direct supplies of their manufactured products.
ARE JOINT VENTURES REQUIRED TO REGISTER?
No. Companies are required to register as unique individual Corporate Entities.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING I SHOULD DO IF I AM CONSIDERING APPLYING TO REGISTER WITH THE BPP?
CCSPs seeking registration in this system are required to download from the database a data Requirement template that details all information that a CCSP will submit.
WHEN DO I NEED TO REGISTER AS A CONTRACTOR?
A company can register in the database at any time it so desires.
HOW DOES REGISTRATION AFFECT MY ABILITY TO DO BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT?
The database been a data management system of all Federal Government CCSPs could be used as a definitive source of information about CCSPs doing or intending to do business with the FGN.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH BPP?
To be registered in the database a CCSP must fulfil all the requirements of a legally registered Corporate Entity, meet all his obligations to pay taxes, pensions and social security contributions and in addition have the human, technical and financial capacity to execute contractual obligations with FGN.
DO I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL CLASSES OR TESTS BEFORE I REGISTER?
To be registered in the database a CCSP must fulfil all the requirements of a legally registered Corporate Entity, meet all his obligations to pay taxes, pensions and social security contributions and in addition have the human, technical and financial capacity to execute contractual obligations with FGN.
WILL THE BPP ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MY APPLICATION?
The status of the application will be conveyed to the CCSP in the system and through contact e-mails submitted during registration.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY APPLICATION IS APPROVED?
A notification will be sent through the contact e-mail with the BPP Contractor identification number and the Classification tiers for the categories selected by the CCSP.
IS THE REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO BID FOR A CONTRACT?
Contact BPP Admin
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO BECOME REGISTERED?
No deadline is required for registration, however, for subsequent annual renewals, deadlines might be given.
IF MY APPLICATION IS NOT APPROVED, CAN I GET TO REGISTER AFRESH?
A notification will be communicated to a CCSP of the specific reasons for denial of registration for further attention.
MY BPP REGISTRATION WAS CONFIRMED AS IS UP TO DATE, YET IT DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE BPP SEARCH PAGE RESULTS.
For such inquiries, please contact the database administrators on these telephone nos; 09-8746682, 09-8746687 and e-mail address, ccspsupport@bpp.gov.ng
HOW DO I RENEW MY REGISTRATION AND IS THERE A FEE?
Registered companies on the database seeking renewal are required to renew their registration starting from the first month of the new year by submitting updated information on company performance in the preceding year. No fees shall be charged for initial registration for local companies, however for registration of foreign companies and subsequent annual renewal on the database, a fee to be determined will be introduced to cover the cost of verification of submitted information.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A CONTRACTOR FAILS TO RENEW REGISTRATION BEFORE IT EXPIRES?
The contractor’s status will be flagged as dormant.
HOW DO WE CHECK OUR APPLICATIONS?
A Company on logging into the database and having provided basic company details will be given a temporary BPP Contractor identification and password which can be subsequently used to enter the database and continue further registration or check status of registration at any time.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES IN COMPANY PARTICULARS?
Any changes in company particulars after submitting initial particulars can only be updated after a minimum period of 60 days from the initial date of data submission
DOES BEING REGISTERED GUARANTEE THAT MY COMPANY WILL RECEIVE CONTRACTS FROM THE GOVERNMENT?
No. The database is a compilation of companies that are doing business or intending to do business with FGN and not automatic ticket to Government patronage.
CAN MY COMPANY'S REGISTRATION BE REVOKED?
It is possible for the Bureau under the provisions of Section 58 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 to impose sanctions on CCSPs who have breached the provisions of the law including giving false declarations of company details in this database. Such sanctions could include revocation of Company Registration and debarment from public procurement in addition to others as stipulated within the Act.
DO I HAVE TO RESIDE IN NIGERIA TO GET AND KEEP MY REGISTRATION?
No. Foreign CCSPs can register in the database.
DOES BPP RECOGNIZE CONTRACTORS'' LICENSES ISSUED BY OTHER STATES OR COUNTRIES?
No. The database is for CCSPs who are doing business or intending to do business with FGN. However, a public user can get limited information on the particulars of CCSPs registered in the database.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I BID FOR CONTRACT WITHOUT A BPP REGISTRATION?
Procuring Entities inviting bidders will state in their tender notification and solicitation documents, all the requirements expected for the bid in question.
DO I NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT WORKERS' PENSION FUND?
Yes. All corporate Entities registered in Nigeria and having in their employment a minimum of 5 employees are required to comply with provisions of Pension Reform Act 2004. This compliance is mandatory for a CCSP to be registered in this database.
DO I NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION?
Yes. It is mandatory that all corporate entities be duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
DO I NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT PAYMENT OF TAX?
Yes. It is mandatory that companies fulfil their obligations to pay all relevant taxes as applicable and get clearance from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) before been registered in this database.
WILL A CONVICTION FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE PREVENT A PERSON FROM BEING LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR?
As stipulated in the laws of the country, any company seeking to partake in public procurement shall not have any of his directors who has a record of conviction in any country for any criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter.
WHAT IS CATEGORISATION AND HOW WILL MY COMPANY BE CATEGORIZED?
This is the grouping of companies into areas of specialisation and professionalism based on previous jobs done or intended to be done.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES INVOLVED?
Companies have for Works, 65 categories, Services, 98 categories and Goods, 49 categories to select based on their areas of specialisation and professionalism.
CAN A CONTRACTOR BE IN MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY?
A company can select more than one category.
WHAT IF A CONTRACTOR'S SPECIALTY IN NOT PART OF THE CATEGORIES LISTED?
Efforts were made to ensure that the categorization structure includes all areas of Government procurement, however, in the event that a company cannot be placed in any category in the structure, such observation should be made to the database administrators in the contact provided.
WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION AND HOW WILL MY COMPANY BE CLASSIFIED?
Classification is the rating of companies based on their capacities to deliver using such parameters as professional, personnel, technical, financial, past experience and equipment as appropriate. CCSPs can download the classification model from the database.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CLASSES IN CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION?
CCSPs are classified within classes A – E as defined in the classification model. Classification is done separately for all the categories selected by the CCSP. It is possible for a company to have different classes for all the categories of businesses it is into.
WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR A CONTRACTOR TO BE CLASSIFIED?
CCSPs are expected to submit the details of all jobs executed and fully completed in the last 5 years preceding the registration either in the private or public sector.
MAY I SUBSTITUTE ANY EDUCATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING, OR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING FOR THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE?
CCSPs are required to give details of the academic and professional qualifications and experience of their key personnel.