DEADLINE: 7TH NOVEMBER, 2O23
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED (CNL)
RC 6135
OPERATOR OF THE NNPC/CHEVRON JOINT VENTURE
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE AND OVERHAUL OF PUMP SERVICES
NIPEX TENDER NO.: CNL 0000257

1. INTRODUCTION
Chevron Nigeria Limited, operator of NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture, invites interested and prequalified indigenous companies for this tender opportunity for provision of provision of Maintenance and overhaul, commissioning and predictive/preventive maintenance of equipment/assets in Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) offshore and onshore oil and gas production and water injection facilities.

The contract is proposed to span a period of three (3) years with a possible optional term of one (1) year duration.

2. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work for the services shall primarily include but not limited to the following;
a. Provision of OEM pumps and major component overhaul services including repair and return to ensure performance and availability objectives for company’s pumps is achieved including all aftermarket products and services which is not limited to the following;
Pumps overhaul and procurement of pumps full product line (see pumps in CNL location.xls)

  • Test cell facility for pumps full product line
  • Pumps and equipment upgrading/pumps uprating.
  • Pumps small component overhaul.
  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of pumps.
  • Periodic routine inspection of pumps
  • Pumps packages and ancillaries’ diagnostics, trouble shooting and/or emergency inspection.
  • Corrective and preventive maintenance
  • Engineering assistance on pumps

b. Provision of SME level OEM certified field service representatives (FSR) and technicians’ services to support COMPANY owned and operated fleet of pumps in COMPANY’s Escravos Terminal Onshore and Offshore areas of operation.
c. Provide formal and “on the job OEM certified technical training to COMPANY personnel conducted at CONTRACTOR and COMPANY facilities.

1. Minimum acceptable facilities and equipment
CONTRACTOR is required to provide all the facilities, equipment and specialized tools that are required to overhaul and test each of the pumps product models to meet OEM Engineering Specifications. COMPANY has no such facilities and makes no provision for such facilities.
Pumps overhaul facility
Pumps overhaul bays to accommodate all models of pumps (see PUMPS IN ESCRAVOS OPERATIONS 3)

Specialized NDT testing of pumps components.

  • Specialized balancing machinery.
  • Specialized pumps alignment machinery
  • Specialized jigs and tooling for each of the pumps models
  • Specialized pumps lifting and handling equipment
  • See technical checklist document for the minimum requirement of the overhaul shop and tooling

Pumps and package testing facility

  • Test cells with capability for the product range
  • Capacity for testing rebuilt pumps to validate OEM pump performance curve specification for full range of the product line.
  • Specialized jigs and simulation equipment.
  • Centrally controlled computerized test cell monitoring and diagnostics.

Training facilities

  • Classroom training facilities located in vicinity of the overhaul and testing facilities.
  • Computer and workstations to accommodate 10 people.
  • Student accommodations
  • Pumps and major component cut-away training aids.
  • Pumps control panels simulators to support both earliest and latest generation OEM systems.
  • Dedicated training staff.
  • See technical checklist document for the minimum requirement of the training facilities

Field facilities

  • Specialized equipment and tooling for small pumps component
  • Overhaul and testing
  • Pump flow test bench
  • Pump performance curve test bench
  • Pumps handling equipment for freight forwarding
  • Warehouse and inventory management system.
  • Pumps mechanical seals lapping equipment.
  • Specialized pumps diagnostic, testing and calibration equipment for field use.

3. MANDATORY TENDER REQUIRMENTS
A. To be eligible for this tender exercise, interested bidders must be pre- qualified and ‘live’ in all four (4) listed product categories, 1.04.01; Pumps (centrifugal, reciprocating and rotary 1.04.02; pump accessories 1.16.03 Firefighting Equipment/products 3.05.11 rotating equipment maintenance services. All successfully pre-qualified and “live” bidders in this category by the bid close date of this advert will receive the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
B. To confirm if your company is pre-qualified and to view the product/service category you are listed for: Open www.vendors.nipex-ng.com and access NJQS with your company log in details. Click on product/services tab to view your status and product codes.
C. If you are not listed in the product/service category you are registered with NUPRC to do business, contact NipeX office at 8-10, Bayo Kuku Road, Ikoyi Lagos with your NUPRC certificate (formerly called DPR Certificate) as evidence for verification and necessary update
D. To initiate and complete the JQS prequalification process, access www.nipex-ng.com to download the application form, make necessary payments and contact Nipex office for further action.
E. To be eligible, all tenderers must comply with the Nigerian Content Requirements in the NipeX system.

4. NIGERIAN CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Chevron Nigeria Limited is committed to the development of the Nigerian Oil and Gas business in observance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010 (NOGICD Act) enacted by the Federal Government of Nigeria in April 2010.
Pursuant to enactment of the NOGICD 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 of the schedule of the Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
Contractors shall comply with the provisions of the NOGICD Act and all applicable regulations. Bidders that do not meet the Nigerian Content Criterion will not be allowed to participate in the next tender stage.

The following are the Nigerian content requirements bidders are expected to comply with in their technical bid submission.
1. Demonstrate that entity is a Nigerian-registered company with greater than or equal to 51% Nigerian shareholding. Submit certified true copies of CAC forms 10, 02 & 07 (or its equivalent; CAC 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 etc) and other evidence of entity’s incorporation, shareholding & ownership structure in Nigeria. Tenderer shall provide evidence of registration on NCDMB NOGIC JQS.
2. Tenderer shall provide detailed description of the location of in-country committed facilities not limited to technical and administrative office.
3. Provide evidence of what percentage of your key management positions is held by Nigerians and what percentage of the total work force are Nigerians, Also, show overall percentage of work to be performed in Nigeria and those by Nigerian resources relative to total work volume.
4. Tenderer shall comply with the latest approved version of NCDMB HCD guideline by committing (via a letter of undertaking) to providing Project-Specific training, man- hour, budget, skill development and understudy plan for Nigerian personnel utilizing OGTAN registered trainer(s) or other approved NCDMB training institution(s).
5. Tenderer shall provide evidence of either of the under listed NCEC demonstrating capacity to execute the work scope.
6. Category 1,2,3,4, or 5 consultancy services group NCEC demonstrating capacity to deploy pump technicians
7. Category 1,2,3,4 or 5 procurement and supplies (PS) NCEC.

5. CLOSE DATE
Only bidders who are pre-qualified and ‘live” with all four (4) 1.04.01; Pumps (centrifugal, reciprocating and rotary 1.04.02; pump accessories 1.16.03 Firefighting Equipment/products 3.05.11 rotating equipment maintenance services by 16:00hours, November 7, 2023 being the advert close date shall be invited to submit technical bid.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Supplier eligible for this tender opportunity are expected to be prequalified and “LIVE” in NJQS under this product/service category specified above.
2. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) and any further progression of this tender shall be via NipeX.
3. All cost incurred in preparing and processing NJQS prequalification shall be to the contractor’s accounts.
4. This advertisement shall neither be construed as any form of commitment on the part of Chevron Nigeria Limited to award any contract to any company and or associated companies, sub-contractors or agents, nor shall it entitle prequalified companies to make any claims whatsoever, and/or seek any indemnity from Chevron Nigeria Limited and or any of its partners by virtue of such companies having been prequalified in NJQS.
5. The tendering process shall be the NNPC contracting process requiring pre-qualified companies to submit both technical and commercial tenders.
6. Chevron Nigeria Limited will communicate only with authorized officers of the pre-qualifying companies and NOT through individual or agents.

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