DEADLINE: 19TH MARCH, 2026
OANDO ENERGY RESOURCES NIGERIA LIMITED
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PC MANUSO CLUSTER FACILITIES INSTALLATION
NIPEX REF: NIPEX.A.260119.0005
1. INTRODUCTION
Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL) intends to issue a contract for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of Manuso Cluster facilities installation in the Manuso Project locations.
Based on the above, the project is intended to be executed through a single contract awarded to one contractor.
OERNL hereby invites submissions for the purpose of evaluation from suitable and reputable companies with the proven capability and experience to execute the defined scope of work.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work covers but is not limited to the following:
I. The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of the Manuso Cluster facilities, ensuring seamless integration with existing installations; details of the scope will be provided in appendix D—scope of work during the Invitation to Technical Tender (ITT) stage.
II. The planning and execution of project activities to minimize operational disruptions, including site evaluations, secured access routes, and the acquisition of all required permits, while upholding strict safety, environmental, and community standards throughout project execution.
III. Safeguard ongoing operations, provide medical first-aid facilities, and ensure that all activities comply with the company’s approved standards and procedures.
3. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
a) To be eligible for this tender exercise, interested contractors must be pre-qualified in the 4.04.01 – Steel/Metal/Concrete Structures/Platform/Vendor Category B of NipeX Joint Qualification System (NJQS) database. All successfully pre-qualified suppliers in this category will receive Invitation to Technical Tender (ITT).
b) To confirm your pre-qualification status and view your listed product/service category, visit https://vms.nipex.org/login and log in with your details. Click on the products/services tab to view your status and product codes.
c) If you are not listed under the required product/service category but you are registered with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to do business, contact NipeX at their office located at 2nd Floor, 32 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, (Antan Office Building), Victoria Island, Lagos with your DPR certificate as evidence for verification and necessary updates.
d) To initiate the JQS pre-qualification process, visit www.nipex-ng.com and click on the services tab followed by NJQS registration.
e) To be eligible, all tenders must comply with the Nigerian Content requirements in the NipeX system.
4. NIGERIAN CONTENT
Bidders are invited to demonstrate full understanding, willingness, and commitment to develop in-country capability and capacity for related items in compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (NOGICD Act, 2010).
Pursuant to the above, bidders’ submissions shall be evaluated strictly with the minimum evaluation criteria defined in the NOGICD Act Provisions and Schedule. Only bidders whose submissions are in compliance shall proceed to the next stage of the tendering process.
The documentation for evaluation shall include but not be limited to the following:
a) Evidence that the entity is a Nigerian-registered company with a minimum of 51% Nigerian shareholding, supported by certified true copies of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Forms 10, 02, and 07. The entity must be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In addition, a clear definition of the scope of work and the responsibilities of each party in executing the assignment, identification of the lead bidder, and evidence or plans demonstrating a physical operational presence and set-up in Nigeria must be provided.
b) Nigerian Content Plan providing a detailed description of the roles, scope of work, man-hours, and responsibilities of all Nigerian companies and personnel engaged in the execution of the services. The plan shall demonstrate the utilization of Nigerian labour, services, materials, and equipment, with the objective of achieving the minimum Nigerian Content requirements applicable to this category, in line with the targets set out in the schedule to the NOGICD Act, 2010.
c) An overview of the current organizational structure, detailing the names, roles, experience, and competencies of key management personnel.
d) Evidence (personnel list and positions with organizational chart to substantiate) of percentage of management that are Nigerian nationals and the percentage of the total workforce that are Nigerians. In line with the NCD Human Capacity Development Initiative, bidder shall commit 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).
e) State any further innovative proposals that would enhance the development of Nigerian Content for the project.
NOTE: Only Nigerian companies are qualified for this service.
- Bidders shall be requested to provide evidence to show their compliance with the above-mentioned requirements at the ITT stage.
- Failure to meet the Nigerian Content requirements is a “FATAL FLAW.”
5. CLOSING DATE
Only tenderers registered under the relevant NJQS product/service category (4.04.01 – Steel/Metal/Concrete Structures/Platform/Vendor Category B) as at 16:00 hours on March 19, 2026, the advert closing date shall be invited to submit Technical Bids.
The contract will be processed through the NipeX system.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This “Tender Opportunity” advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of OERNL, nor shall it entitle applicants to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from OERNL and/or any of its partners by virtue of having responded to this advert.
- NCDMB CERTIFICATION NUMBER: ES/NCDMB/UPD/OERNL-DA-100509-191125-EPCI MANUSO CLUSTER FACILITIES INSTALLATION.
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