MOBIL PRODUCING NIGERIA UNLIMITED
AN EXXONMOBIL SUBSIDIARY OPERATOR OF THE NNPC/MPN JOINT VENTURE
TENDER OPPORTUNITY: PROVISION OF OFFSHORE MICROWAVE NETWORK 4GB BANDWIDTH CAPACITY UPGRADE FOR MPN
NIPEX TENDER NUMBER: 00000174
DEADLINE: 11TH DECEMBER, 2020
(1) INTRODUCTION:
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) operator of the NNPC/MPN Joint Venture plan to engage reputable Telecommunication Companies for the Offshore Microwave Network 4GB Bandwidth Capacity Upgrade which interconnects MPN’s field locations for an anticipated contract term of three (3) years with one (1) year optional renewal period Contract is expected to commence in 2020.
(2) SCOPE OF WORK
This project covers the upgrade of MPN’s existing microwave network which interconnects several onshore/offshore locations within the NNPC/MPN JV operating areas. This microwave network currently supports critical business voice, data and video communications on a continuous basis and the upgrade will be required to provide a minimum network-wide scalable bandwidth capacity of two (2) gigabits. The general scope of work for this project will be as follows:
- Carryout detailed Path and Site analysis/surveys required for upgrade of all microwave network links listed below and develop detailed low level designs for the new circuits using the Aviat WTM45xx series radios and existing frequencies as provided by MPN.
- Decommissioning of existing Aviat CTR 87xx radios and ODUs
- Supply and Installation of Aviat WTM45xx radios and corresponding antennas
- Integrate upgraded links with existing Provision Network management application
- Provision of post-installation maintenance and support for entire microwave network.
List of Microwave Links to be upgraded:
TTC<> QIT <> MHE <> TTC – RING 3
QIT <> UBIT <> EDOP <> IDOHO <> QIT- RING 1
QIT <> IDOHO <> EDOP <> EKPE <> OSO <> USARI <>QIT- RING2
BRT <> OSO <> EKPE <> YOHO <> BRT – RING 5
UBIT <> EAP- Spur 1
UBIT <> BOP – Spur 2
EDOP <> ETIM – Spur 3
EDOP <> INIM – Spur 4
EKPE <> ASABO – Spur 5
YOHO <> USAN – Spur 6
FOT <> INTELS – Spur 7
YOHO <> YOHO FSO – Spur 8
BRT <> FOT Onne – Spur 9
Usari <> QIT – Spur 10
(3) MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
(A) To be eligible for this tender exercise interested contractors are required to be pre-qualified in the 3.01. 10 (Telecommunication Services) or 3.11.09 (Telecommunication Installation/Support Services) category of the NipeX Joint Qualification Scheme (NJQS) database. All successfully prequalified suppliers in this category will receive invitation to Technical Tender (ITT).
(B) To determine if you’re prequalified and view the product/service category you are for visa vendors.nipex-ng.com and access NJOS with your log-in details, click on continue Joint Qualification Scheme tool, click check my supplier status and click supplier product.
(C) If you are not listed in the product/service category and are registered with DPR to do business, contact NipeX office at 8/10 Bayo Kuku Road Ikoyi Lagos with your DPR certificate as evidence for verification and necessary update.
(D) To initiate the NJQS prequalification process access www.nipex-ng.com to download an application form, make necessary payments, and contact the NipeX office for further action.
(E) To be eligible, all tenders must comply with the Nigeria Content requirements in the NipeX system
(4) NIGERIAN CONTENT
Company is committed to the development of the Nigeria Oil and Gas business in compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010 (NOGICD Act) enacted by the Federal Government of Nigeria in April 2010.
As from me commencement of this Act, the minimum Nigerian Content in any project service or product specification to be executed In the Nigerian oil and gas industry shall be consistent with the level set in the schedule to the Act and any other targets as may be directed by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
NNPC/MPN JV requires their contractors to comply with the Act. Its attached Schedule and any applicable regulation developed by the Nigerian- Content Development Monitoring Board.
Nigerian Content (NC) in the Nigerian oil and gas industry is defined as:
The quantum of composite value added to or created in the Nigerian economy by a systematic development of capacity and capabilities through the deliberate utilization of Nigerian human, maternal resources and services in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
“Nigeria company” is a company formed and registered in Nigeria in accordance with the provisions of Companies and Allied Matters Act with not less than 51% equity shares by Nigerians.
Bidders shall consider Nigerian content as an important element of their overall project development and management philosophy for project execution.
As part of their submissions, Tenders shall:
(i) Develop an NC plan which shall explain the methodology of how it intends to comply with the requirements of the Act and how to achieve the set target(s) in the schedule of the NOGICD Act.
(ii) Provide a detailed description of its committed infrastructure (asset, equipment, technical office and administrative space, storage, workshop, assembly area, repair and maintenance, testing, laboratory, etc.) in Nigeria (office equipment etc.) to support this contract, evidence that all equipment deployed to work by multinational and international companies are owned by the Nigerian subsidiary.
(iii) Demonstrate that the entity is a Nigerian-registered company Provide details of its Ownership Structure. Submit certified true copies of CAC forms (CO2 & CO7) including memorandum and article of association. For foreign companies and multinational in alliance with a local company, submit evidence that the local company is an indigenous company and the binding agreement of the alliance duly signed by the CEO’s of both parties.
(iv) Submit a plan on how it intends to give the first consideration to services provided from within, raw materials and manufactured & assembled goods of Nigerian origin.
(v) Provide evidence of specific training, certification program man-hour budget. Skill technology transfer plan in place for its Nigerian personnel including list of relevant training and development for indigenous staff in the last three years.
(vi) Provide evidence (personnel list and positions with organizational chart to substantiate) of percentage of key Management positions that are Nigerian Nationals and percentage of the Company total workforce (direct and in-direct employees) that are Nigerians
Bidders failure to comply with the NOGICD Act demonstrate commitment to
Nigerian Content development will result in Bidders disqualification
(5) CLOSING DATE
Only tenderers who are registered with NJQS Product/Category Telecommunication Services (3.01 10) or Telecommunication Installation/ Support Services (3.11.09) as at Friday, 11th December, 2020. being the advert close date shall be invited to submit Technical Bids.
(6) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(A) Interested suppliers must be prequalified for this product/ service category in NJQS
(B) Full tendering procedure will be provided only to contractors that have been successfully prequalified in NJQS
(C) This advertisement shall neither be construed as an Invitation to Tender (ITT) nor a commitment on the part of MPN to award a contract to any supplier and/or associated companies, sub-contractors or agents
(D) This advertisement shall not entitle prequalified companies to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from MPN and/or its partners by virtue of such companies having been prequalified in NJQA
(E) NNPC/MPN reserves the right to reject any and or all prequalified suppliers at its sole discretion and at no cost whatsoever
(F) All cost incurred in registering and prequalifying for this and other product/service categories in NJQS shall be borne solely by suppliers.
(G) Suppliers that are prequalified for this product/service category in NJQS must ensure that the name and contract details (physical address, email address and telephone number) of their company and authorized/responsible personnel is up-to-date in their company profile in the NJQS database
(H) MPN shall communicate only with the authorized/responsible personnel of prequalified companies and not through unauthorized individuals or agents
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