10 Government and NGO Tenders in Nigeria – November 2026: Apply for Contracts

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Nigerian business owners, contractors, suppliers, entrepreneurs and professional consultants have new opportunities to secure government and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) contracts in November 2026.

 

Several government agencies, international development organisations and public institutions are inviting qualified businesses to submit bids, quotations and expressions of interest for different projects across Nigeria.

 

The opportunities cover a wide range of sectors, including construction, information technology, agricultural supplies, sanitation products, event management, engineering, consultancy and equipment procurement.

 

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), these contracts could provide an opportunity to secure new customers, generate business revenue, expand operations and establish working relationships with government institutions and international organisations.

 

Unlike business grants and government empowerment programmes, tenders are procurement opportunities. This means successful businesses are paid to supply goods, execute projects or provide services according to an agreed contract.

 

In this article, we have compiled 10 government and NGO tender opportunities that Nigerian businesses can explore in November 2026, including their eligibility requirements, deadlines and application links.

 

Important: These opportunities are intended primarily for registered businesses, qualified suppliers, contractors and consulting firms. Not every opportunity is suitable for individuals or unregistered petty traders.

 

10 Government and NGO Tender Opportunities in Nigeria for November 2026

Below are the opportunities, organisations offering them, project descriptions and application deadlines.

 

1. UNDP Event Management and Coordination Contract

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Opportunity: Event management and coordination services

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Application deadline: 6 November 2026 (18:00 Nigerian time, as reported in the November tender roundup).

 

The United Nations Development Programme is seeking qualified event management companies to provide event planning and coordination services for the launch of investment-related reports and frameworks involving Nigerian public institutions and development partners.

 

The selected company will be responsible for several activities, including:

• Event planning and coordination.

• Venue arrangements.

• Branding and audio-visual services.

• Logistics and vendor management.

• Photography and videography.

• Public relations.

• Post-event reporting.

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Who can apply?

Established event management companies with relevant experience in organising corporate, government or development-sector events.

 

How to apply:

Interested businesses should review the procurement requirements and confirm the status of the tender through the UNDP procurement system.

Official portal: https://www.ungm.org/

 

Note: Confirm the specific tender reference and current deadline before submitting a bid.

 

2. CBM Menstrual Hygiene Kits Supply Contract

Organisation: Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM)

Opportunity: Supply of menstrual hygiene management kits for learners.

Application deadline: 11 November 2026.

 

CBM is inviting qualified suppliers to submit quotations for the supply of menstrual hygiene management kits for learners.

 

This opportunity may interest businesses involved in the distribution and supply of sanitary products, personal hygiene materials and related educational and health supplies.

 

Interested suppliers should review the product specifications, quantities, quotation conditions and delivery requirements before submitting their offers.

 

Who can apply?

• Registered businesses supplying sanitary products.

• Hygiene product distributors.

• Wholesale suppliers.

• Companies with the capacity to fulfil the required supply order.

 

How to apply:

Read the tender notice and obtain the applicable quotation requirements through the link below.

 

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/cbm-request-for-quotation-for-the-supply-of-menstrual-hygiene-management-kits-for-learners/

 

3. CBM Sanitation Kits Supply Contract

Organisation: Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM)

Opportunity: Supply of sanitation kits.

Application deadline: 11 November 2026.

 

CBM has also announced a separate procurement opportunity for the supply of sanitation kits.

 

Businesses operating in the hygiene, sanitation and general supplies sector may find this opportunity relevant.

 

The contract provides an opportunity for qualified suppliers to submit quotations for the required sanitation materials.

 

Who can apply?

• Sanitation product suppliers.

• Hygiene product distributors.

• General merchandise suppliers.

• Registered businesses capable of meeting the required specifications.

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How to apply:

Interested businesses should obtain the full tender documents and review the specifications, delivery arrangements and submission requirements.

 

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/

 

Search for the CBM sanitation kits tender.

 

4. IOM Construction Contract for 17 Housing Units in Benue State

Organisation: International Organisation for Migration (IOM)

Opportunity: Construction of 17 two-room housing units with wash facilities.

Location: Yelwata, Benue State.

Tender reference: 30000036177.

Application deadline: 12 November 2026.

 

The International Organisation for Migration has invited qualified construction companies and contractors to submit quotations for the construction of 17 two-room housing units with wash facilities in Yelwata, Benue State.

 

This procurement opportunity is particularly relevant to construction companies and building contractors with the technical and operational capacity to execute housing projects.

 

Who can apply?

• Registered construction companies.

• Building contractors.

• Engineering and construction firms.

• Companies with relevant housing construction experience.

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Interested businesses should obtain the full request for quotation documents to understand the technical specifications, eligibility requirements and submission procedures.

 

How to apply:

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/

 

Search for the IOM request for quotation for the construction of 17 two-room housing units in Yelwata, Benue State.

 

5. Ekiti State Consultancy Opportunities for Business Development and Digital Skills

Organisation: Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA).

Location: Ekiti State.

Application deadline: 9 November 2026.

 

The Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency has announced consultancy opportunities under its Ekiti Knowledge Zone initiative.

 

The opportunities cover three major areas:

 

1. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), ICT and Digital Skills Development

This opportunity is designed for consulting firms with experience in information technology, business process outsourcing and digital skills development.

 

2. Cluster Innovation and Enterprise Development

This focuses on organisations and consultants with experience in enterprise development, innovation clusters and private-sector development.

 

3. Private-Sector Operator Capability Development and Recognition

This opportunity is suitable for consultants with the expertise to strengthen the capacity, performance and operational effectiveness of private-sector businesses.

 

Who can apply?

• Management consulting firms.

• ICT and digital skills training providers.

• Business development consultants.

• Enterprise development organisations.

• Professional service providers.

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How to apply:

Interested organisations should review the individual expressions of interest and their qualification requirements.

 

Application link: https://omni360.ng/

 

Search for the EKDIPA consultancy opportunities.

 

6. Bayelsa State Polytechnic Innovation Hub Remodelling Contract

Organisation: Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri.

Opportunity: Remodelling of the institution's Innovation Hub.

Application deadline: 16 November 2026.

 

Bayelsa State Polytechnic has invited competent and experienced contractors to submit technical and financial bids for the remodelling of its Innovation Hub under the 2026 TETFund Special Intervention.

 

The project is relevant to construction companies and contractors with experience in building renovation, interior works and related construction services.

 

Who can apply?

Interested businesses are expected to meet the relevant requirements, which include:

• CAC incorporation documents.

• Tax compliance documentation.

• Pension compliance documentation.

• Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance.

• Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance.

• Relevant contractors' database registration, where required.

• Audited financial statements.

• Evidence of similar projects previously executed.

• Proof of financial capacity.

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How to apply:

Interested contractors should obtain and review the complete tender documents before preparing their technical and financial submissions.

 

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/

 

Search for the Bayelsa State Polytechnic 2026 TETFund Special Intervention tender.

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7. Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development Procurement Opportunities

 

Organisation: Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), Abuja.

Opportunity: Supply, construction and other project execution contracts.

Application deadline: 16 November 2026.

 

The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development has invited qualified contractors, suppliers and service providers to participate in projects under its 2026 appropriation.

 

The procurement opportunities cover different sectors, making this an interesting option for businesses involved in construction, renewable energy, agriculture and general supplies.

 

Some of the listed project categories include:

• Construction and rehabilitation works.

• Supply and installation of solar streetlights.

• Supply of educational and instructional materials.

• Supply of agricultural inputs and fertilisers.

• Supply of solar-powered refrigerators and freezers.

• Supply of empowerment materials and equipment.

• Provision of machinery and tools for women artisans and traders.

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Who can apply?

• Construction companies.

• Solar energy equipment suppliers.

• Agricultural input distributors.

• General goods suppliers.

• Equipment and machinery dealers.

• Qualified service providers.

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How to apply:

Interested businesses should review the official procurement notice for the complete list of projects, eligibility requirements and submission instructions.

 

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/

 

Search for the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development 2026 appropriation tender.

 

8. Lagos State ICT Equipment Procurement Contract

 

Organisation: Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Project: Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project (NFWP-SU).

Tender reference: NG-LAGOS SPCU-579832-GO-RFB.

Application deadline: 24 November 2026.

 

The Lagos State Government has announced a procurement opportunity for the supply of ICT equipment under the World Bank-financed Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project.

 

The procurement covers the supply of several digital devices and accessories, including:

• 1 desktop computer.

• 25 laptop computers.

• 463 tablets.

• 1 projector.

• 3,600 mobile phones.

• Other related computer accessories and digital equipment.

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The equipment is expected to be delivered to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, within 14 working days.

 

Who can apply?

This opportunity may interest:

• Registered ICT equipment suppliers.

• Computer and laptop dealers.

• Mobile phone distributors.

• Technology equipment companies.

• Businesses capable of sourcing and delivering the required quantities.

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Interested companies should carefully review the technical specifications, delivery conditions and financial requirements.

 

How to apply:

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/

Search for tender reference NG-LAGOS SPCU-579832-GO-RFB.

 

9. Edo State Engineering Design Consultancy Contract

 

Organisation: Edo State NEWMAP-EIB Project Implementation Unit.

Project: Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project.

Tender reference: NEWMAP-EIB/ED/PMU/2026/001.

Application deadline: 4 December 2026.

 

Edo State is inviting qualified consulting firms, organisations, consortia and joint ventures to express their interest in providing engineering design services for civil works under the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project.

 

The consultancy assignment requires professional expertise in several technical areas, including:

• Engineering design.

• Topographical surveys.

• Geotechnical investigations.

• Hydrological and hydraulic assessments.

• Erosion and flood-risk assessments.

• Preparation of technical drawings.

• Project cost estimates.

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Who can apply?

This opportunity is suitable for established engineering and infrastructure consulting firms with multidisciplinary technical teams and relevant project experience.

 

How to apply:

Interested consulting firms should review the official expression of interest and submit their applications according to the stated requirements.

 

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/

 

Search for reference NEWMAP-EIB/ED/PMU/2026/001.

 

10. Transmission Company of Nigeria Consultancy Contract

 

Organisation: Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

Opportunity: Independent Verification Agents for the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP).

Application deadline: 18 November 2026.

 

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has invited expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms for independent verification services under the Programme-for-Results component of the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme.

 

The assignment involves professional verification and assessment services connected with electricity distribution sector recovery activities.

 

Who can apply?

This opportunity may interest consulting firms with experience in:

• Independent verification.

• Monitoring and evaluation.

• Project assessment.

• Infrastructure development.

• Electricity distribution.

• Technical consultancy services.

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Interested organisations should review the full expression of interest to understand the technical qualifications, experience requirements and submission process.

 

How to apply:

Application link: https://publicprocurement.org/

 

Search for the Transmission Company of Nigeria independent verification agents consultancy opportunity.

 

How Can Nigerian Businesses Qualify for Government and NGO Contracts?

Winning a government or NGO contract requires preparation. Unlike some business grants, procurement opportunities usually involve a competitive bidding process.

 

Organisations want to know whether a business is legally registered, financially capable and technically qualified to deliver the required goods or services.

 

Although the requirements differ from one tender to another, businesses should prepare the following documents.

 

1. CAC Business Registration Documents

Most government and institutional procurement opportunities require evidence of business registration.

 

Commonly requested documents include:

• CAC Certificate of Incorporation.

• Relevant company particulars.

• Business profile.

• Evidence of the company's business activities.

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2. Tax and Statutory Compliance Documents

Depending on the contract, businesses may be required to provide:

• Tax Clearance Certificate.

• Pension Compliance Certificate.

• Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance.

• NSITF compliance.

• Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) contractors' database registration, where applicable.

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3. Financial Documents

Some procurement organisations require evidence that a business has the financial capacity to execute a contract.

These documents may include:

• Audited financial statements.

• Bank reference letter.

• Evidence of financial capacity.

• Evidence of access to credit facilities, where required.

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4. Evidence of Previous Experience

Businesses may also need to demonstrate that they have successfully executed similar projects.

Examples include:

• Previous contract agreements.

• Letters of award.

• Project completion certificates.

• Client references.

• Relevant professional qualifications and CVs of key personnel.

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Important: Not every tender requires all these documents. Always read the specific procurement notice and bidding documents before applying.

 

Can a Small Business Without Previous Government Contracts Apply?

Yes. Some government and NGO procurement opportunities allow businesses without previous government contracts to participate, provided they meet the stated eligibility requirements.

However, certain contracts require evidence of previous experience, particularly where the assignment involves construction, engineering, consultancy or large-scale equipment supply.

If your business is relatively new, consider the following steps:

• Start with smaller supply and service contracts.

• Build a portfolio of completed projects.

• Maintain proper financial and business records.

• Partner with experienced companies where joint ventures are permitted.

• Apply for opportunities that match your business capacity.

The most important thing is to avoid bidding for contracts your business cannot successfully execute.

 

Where Can Nigerian Businesses Find Government and NGO Tenders?

Apart from the opportunities listed in this article, Nigerian businesses can regularly monitor the following platforms for additional government contracts, NGO procurement opportunities and international development tenders.

 

1. Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)

Official website: https://www.bpp.gov.ng/

The Bureau of Public Procurement provides information and guidance on public procurement in Nigeria.

 

2. United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM)

Official website: https://www.ungm.org/

UNGM provides access to procurement opportunities from United Nations agencies and other participating organisations.

 

3. Public Procurement Nigeria

Website: https://publicprocurement.org/

The platform publishes tender notices from government institutions, NGOs and corporate organisations.

 

4. OMNI360 Tenders

Website: https://omni360.ng/

Businesses can explore procurement and tender opportunities across different sectors.

 

5. Nigeria Business Information

Website: https://app.naijabusiness.com.ng/

The platform provides business-related information and procurement opportunity listings.

 

6. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) e-Procurement Portal

Official website: https://eprocurement.nddc.gov.ng/

Businesses can explore vendor registration and procurement opportunities published by the Niger Delta Development Commission.

 

Beware of Fake Government and NGO Contract Opportunities

As more businesses search for government and NGO contracts, it is important to remain alert to procurement scams.

 

Fraudsters sometimes impersonate government officials, international organisations and procurement agents to deceive unsuspecting business owners.

 

Before submitting an application or making any payment, consider the following precautions:

 

• Verify every tender directly with the organisation offering the contract.

• Do not pay individuals who promise guaranteed contract awards.

• Use only official payment channels stated in the tender documents.

• Avoid responding to suspicious messages claiming that you have been shortlisted.

• Do not submit sensitive company or banking information to unverified individuals.

• Obtain the official bidding documents and understand the requirements before participating.

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Remember that winning a government contract is not guaranteed simply because you have registered your business or submitted an application.

 

Always follow the official procurement process.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Government and NGO Tenders in Nigeria

1. What are government tenders?

Government tenders are formal invitations issued by government agencies and public institutions asking qualified businesses to submit bids for the supply of goods, execution of projects or provision of services.

 

2. Can small businesses apply for government contracts in Nigeria?

Yes. Small and medium-sized businesses can apply for government and NGO contracts, provided they meet the eligibility and technical requirements of the specific tender.

 

3. Do I need CAC registration to apply for government tenders?

Many government and institutional procurement opportunities require CAC registration. However, requirements vary depending on the organisation and type of contract.

 

Always check the individual tender notice.

 

4. Can an individual apply for NGO contracts?

Some consultancy and professional assignments may accept qualified individual consultants. However, many procurement opportunities are restricted to registered companies, suppliers or consulting firms.

 

5. Are government and NGO contracts free to apply for?

Application conditions vary. Some tenders are free, while others may specify official charges for bidding documents or other procurement-related requirements.

Only make payments through verified official channels.

 

6. How are successful tender applicants selected?

Organisations generally evaluate submitted bids based on eligibility, technical competence, financial proposals, relevant experience and compliance with the procurement requirements.

 

The selection process depends on the specific tender.

 

7. Where can I find more tender opportunities in Nigeria?

You can monitor the Bureau of Public Procurement, UN Global Marketplace, Public Procurement Nigeria and other recognised procurement platforms for new opportunities.

 

You can also bookmark this page on Youth Empowerment Nigeria for future government and NGO tender updates.

 

Conclusion

Government and NGO contracts offer another way for Nigerian businesses to generate revenue, expand their operations and establish relationships with reputable organisations.

 

For entrepreneurs, suppliers, contractors, consultants and MSMEs, these opportunities can provide access to projects beyond the traditional private-sector market.

 

However, interested businesses should understand that tenders are competitive procurement opportunities, not free grants or automatic financial support.

 

Before applying, carefully review the eligibility requirements, prepare the necessary documents and ensure your business has the capacity to deliver the contract.

 

Do not miss an opportunity simply because you are unaware of where to find it. Keep checking official procurement platforms and stay informed about new government and NGO contracts across Nigeria.

 

Youth Empowerment Nigeria will continue to share relevant business opportunities, government tenders, grants, loans and other programmes that can help Nigerian entrepreneurs and businesses grow.