How long does it take a Supplier to finish his JQS registration?

Answer: This depends on the readiness of the Supplier to provide all the relevant information and documentations.

Is NipeX registration renewable like NUPRC?

Answer: NipeX registration fee is currently renewable. The annual renewal fee is Twenty thousand naira (N20,000). However, only pre-qualified suppliers in the NipeX database are mandatorily required to pay the annual renewal fee. Published suppliers are no longer expected to pay but all suppliers are expected to update their company information on the NipeX portal […]

How can a Supplier make changes to his questionnaire, if he has been Published?

Answer: The Supplier forwards a formal request to GM NipeX, attention Manager JQS/OPS for the release of his questionnaire. NipeX then releases the questionnaire for the Supplier to update as required if his request is granted. Addition of product/service code attracts additional fee of Twenty-five thousand naira (N25,000)

How can a Supplier make changes to his questionnaire, if he has been Audited?

Answer: The Supplier forwards a formal request to GM NipeX, attention Manager JQS/OPS for the release of his questionnaire. NipeX then releases the questionnaire for the Supplier to update as required if his request is granted. However, please note that addition of product/service code after audit attracts additional fee of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) or […]

After a Supplier has agreed to an audit date, what happens if he wants to cancel the audit or does not show up for audit?

Answer: The audit will be re-scheduled. However, Reneging/Cancellation of audit after a mutually agreed date will attract a fee of One hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand naira only (N177,000)

Is there a fee for fast track audit?

Answer: There is no fee for fast track audit. Make your request for fast track audit and attach the tender opportunity on the portal you want to partake in for review. Your request must be made within the 1st week of the advert publication

What happens if a Supplier submits a fake NUPRC certificate?

Answer: There is a penalty of disqualification from the system for 2 years if a Supplier presents fake NUPRC certificate either for product/service addition or registration of company.

What is the maximum number of product and service codes the system can accept?

Answer: At the point of registration, you can only register Twenty (20) services as long as these services are covered by your NUPRC certificate(s) and other relevant requirements. However, after your company has been pre-qualified, you will be permited to apply for ony six (6) codes within a six (6) month period

Where will the audit take place for a company that has more than one location?

Answer: The audit will take place at the head office where all the core documents and personnel are domiciled. However, if the core operational site is different from the head office, then the audit will take place at the operational site and all relevant documentation is expected to be seen at that location