DEADLINE: 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
NIGERIA LNG LIMITED (NLNG)
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) AND PER-QUALIFICATION FOR PROVISION OF LONG-RANGE SECURITY ESCORT VESSEL SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC LPG TANKERS

INTRODUCTION
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) requires a Long Range Security Escort Vessel (LRSEV) services for dedicated maritime security escort of the Domestic LPG tankers involved in coastal trades within Nigeria. This service will also serve as back up for LNG/NGL tanker escorts deep sea, when required. NLNG hereby invites renowned managers and providers of professional land transport services with experience, capacity and all relevant regulatory permits and licenses as detailed below to express their interest to participate in the tendering for the service.

SCOPE OF THE SERVICES
The services required will include but are not limited to:

  • The provision of one (1) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) classed purpose-built and fully ballistic fast-moving security vessels capable of maintaining up to 20-25kts speed.
  • The age of vessel should be between 1-8years
  • Vessel should have bunker tank capacity to hold 40,000ltr and above.
  • Vessel should have all requisite requirements for operating within Nigerian coast, and between Bonny Fairway Buoy (BFWB) and to a safe area of up to 200 Nautical Miles within Nigerian’s Exclusive Economic Zone as may be applicable.
  • Services entails full dedication of the escort vessel throughout contract duration
  • The services will serve as back up security escort vessel for LNG/NGL tankers.

COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION
The expected date of commencement of the service is 1st july 2025 and the duration will be sixteen (16) months with an option to extend for 1+1 years (totaling 2 years) at NLNG’s sole discretion

PRE-QUALIFICATION
A pre-qualification exercise of interested LRSEV providers will be carried out and only successful applicants will be invited to provide a competitive tender for this service.
To be considered for pre-qualification, interested companies are required to submit the following documents for consideration;

  • Valid Certificate of incorporation and corporate affairs commission documents (forms CO2 and CO7 or equivalent).
  • Tax clearance certificates for the last 3 years 2021, 2022 and 2023 and Nigerian Tax registration/identification Number.
  • Detailed list of relevant experience of escort vessel services provision undertaken as main contractor over the past last 5 years.
  • Acknowledgement of willingness to undergo NLNG and third-party audits.
  • Confirmation of willingness to operate in strict accordance with the NLNG Business Principles.
  • Valid direct Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian Navy. (3rd party MOUs not acceptable)
  • Vessel specification documents including but not limited to the ballistic certificate
  • Vessel servicing logs and reports from original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
  • Evidence of electronic fuel monitoring installation (EFMS)
  • International association of classification societies (IACS) class certificate as patrol boat
  • All applicable Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) permits.
  • All applicable Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) permit.
  • All applicable Nigerian Port Authority (NPA permits
  • Any additional information that will enhance the potential of the company

NIGERIAN CONTENT
NLNG is committed to the development of the Nigerian Oil and Gas business in accordance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010 (NOGICD Act)

Interested companies shall comply with the provisions of the NOGICD Act that relate to this service and comply with the minimum Nigerian Content percentage (%) for ownership and in relation to the scope of Service as provided in the schedule to the NOGICD Act.
As part of their submission, companies signifying interest by responding to this advertisement shall submit acknowledgement of willingness to comply with the NOGICD Act.

GENERAL NIGERIAN CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Companies responding to this advertisement are required to submit the following in compliance with NOGICD Act, 2010 for this Expression of Interest:
a. Documentation to demonstrate that the entity is a Nigerian-registered company. Submission of certified true copies of CAC Form2A & 7A (or its equivalent/replacement) including company Memorandum and Article of Association. All companies shall be Nigerian Indigenous Service Companies having 51% and above Nigerian equity in the shareholding and ownership structure.
b. Evidence of registration on the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) NOGIC Joint Qualification System (JQS).
c. The processes and procedures that explain the methodology of how it intends to comply with the requirements of the NOGICD Act 2010 (Nigerian Content Plan) and how to achieve the set target(s) in the schedule of the NOGICD Act and any targets set by the Board.
d. Details of the company’s corporate organization’s overall Human Resources Structure (management, supervisors, senior & junior skilled officers, etc.) identifying positions manned/occupied by Nigerian nationals with evidence of the type of employment in country and identifying the position manned/occupied by other nationals.
e. Proposed organogram for this work scope populated with nationality, qualifications of personnel and years of experience of personnel on the job (attach CV of key finance, operational and technical personnel) including a succession plan in this work scope.
f. A detailed description of the location of facilities and infrastructure (asset, equipment, technical office, administrative space, storage, etc.) in Nigeria to support this contract evidence that 50% of all equipment deployed to work by multinational and international companies are owned by the local subsidiaries.
g. Demonstrate willingness to carry out Human Capital Development (HCD) in compliance with the Human Capacity Development 2020 guidelines of NCDMB.
h. Provide evidence of a valid Nigerian Content Marine Vessel Categorization Certificate for the boats/vessel and all other marine vessels to be utilized for the project

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Submission in response to the above requirements shall be completed strictly in accordance with the instructions given in this publication.

Failure to submit any of the documents may result in the disqualification of the applicant.

The expression of Interest document should be submitted via the EOI Portal Hyperlink below
https://nlngeoi-nlng.msappproxy.net/NLNGVendors/eoi_index.aspx

Then click on the category ID of the respective packages to attach documents.
EOI_LongRange_SecurityEsct_Vessel_DLPG_Tankers

Submission must be received by NLNG not later than 30th September 2024.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is not an invitation to tender. The full tendering procedure will be provided to applicants that are successful in the pre-qualification exercise which will be carried out in accordance with NLNG’s relevant procedures.
  • This advertisement for expression of interest and pre-qualifications shall not be construed as a commitment by NLNG, nor shall it entitle respondents to claim any indemnity from NLNG or its affiliates by virtue of having responded to this advertisement.
  • This Expression of Interest is a simple invitation for interested vendors to express interest in providing the indicated services and does not warrant any further feedback form NLNG hereafter.
  • If you do not hear from NLNG within 3months of submission of this publication, it should be taken that your application was not successful.

SIGNED:
MANAGEMENT

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