DEADLINE: 27TH FEBRUARY, 2026
SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED
CO-VENTURE PARTNERS: NNPC, EXXONMOBIL, NIGERIAN AGIP EXPLORATION
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC UMBILICALS FOR BONGA SOUTHWEST APARO PROJECT (EPC 4)
TENDER REF: CWA117423
NIPEX TENDER NUMBER: NIPEX.A.260212.0008
NCDMB CERTIFICATION NUMBER: ES/NCDMB/UPD/SNEPCO-EOI-100706/100226/BONGA SOUTH WEST APARO (BSWA) PROJECT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) as Operator of the Bonga South West Aparo (BSWA) Unit Area (straddling OMLs 118/132/140 block boundaries), invites interested and reputable companies to indicate an expression of interest to be considered for participation to tender for the supply of static and dynamic umbilicals for the Bonga Southwest Aparo field development Project.
The project is an oil development located about 135 kilometres offshore Nigeria in water depths up to 1400 metres. The development is based on a new hub, with a standalone spread-moored FPSO with a nameplate oil processing capacity of 150,000 bopd and 1.8 MMbbls nominal storage capacity. The Phase 1 development will be through deep water subsea network consisting of 12 Production and 11 Water Injection Wells, 26km of production flowlines, 14km of water injection flowlines, 100km Gas Export Pipeline and 35km of in-field Umbilical’s (note: lengths are approximate and will be subject to respondents’ final field layout development).
The scope of the Umbilical EPC (EPC 4), subject of this EOI request, includes the supply of static and dynamic umbilicals.
SNEPCo hereby invites only capable, reputable and competent Nigerian and qualifying International Companies (herein referred to as “Respondents”) with the requisite and demonstrable expertise, experience, skilled manpower and technology to a response in accordance with this notice for expression of interest. Thereafter, for those companies meeting SNEPCo requirements, shortlisting and inclusion in the bid list.
Related EPC Packages for BSWA Project, which are subject of separate EOI requests include:
- EPC2: Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) Services of Pipelines, Flowlines, Risers and Installation of Subsea Hardware and Umbilicals.
- EPC3: Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) Services of Subsea Hardware.
- EPC5: Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) Services of Single Point Mooring (SPM) and Offloading Systems.
Please visit the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange Portal www.nipex-ng.com for further details.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICE REQUIREMENT
The scope of work shall include but not limited to the design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, manufacturing and assembly, testing, integration, preservation, storage, load out and provision of support for offshore hook-up, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up for the 35km of static and dynamic Subsea Umbilicals, including all appurtenances. It also includes project management and interface management within and across contract boundaries.
3.0 MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
3.1 Confirm Company is registered in Nigeria and provide address of registered office in Nigeria and name of Legal Entity; If Company is not registered in Nigeria, provide documentary evidence of a liaison/partnership with a Nigerian registered Company (if Respondent is not a Nigerian registered entity). If Respondent is a subsidiary of a Holding Company, provide Name and address of the Ultimate Holding Company, Respondent’s office for this work.
3.2 Provide Registration No & Category (Include CAC Form C02 & C07 and NUPRC Permit and Corporate COREN Certificate).
3.3 Provide Valid Tax clearance for the past 3 years.
3.4 Confirm Company has completed design and manufacturing of Dynamic and Static Steel Tube Umbilicals for a deepwater oil & gas project, at a minimum water depth of 800 meters as a main contractor. Supply evidence to support this.
3.5 Confirm Company has completed design and manufacturing of bundled gaslift umbilical systems for operation in water depth of above 800 meters depth as a main contractor. Supply evidence to support this.
4.0 PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the mandatory requirements above, only those Respondents able to demonstrate and substantiate with relevant verifiable documents of proven experience, available resources, and readiness to undertake the Work will be considered for the subsequent formal tendering phase. The Respondents will be required to provide evidence, including but not limited to the following, during the Pre-qualification process:
4.1 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY & HSE MANAGEMENT
4.1.1 Provide evidence of Dynamic and Static Steel Tube Umbilicals for a deepwater oil & gas project designed, manufactured and installed at a minimum water depth of 800 meters and in operations on previous executed project within the last 10 years by Respondent as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Provide the Umbilical cross sections, Umbilical size, components of the umbilicals and when the umbilicals were delivered.
4.1.2 Provide evidence of bundled gaslift umbilical systems it has designed and installed for operation in water depth of above 800 meters depth as a main contractor, including umbilical cross sections, size, components of the umbilicals and when the umbilicals were delivered within the last 10 years.
4.1.3 Provide details of key challenges/lessons learnt in the execution of the deepwater umbilical scope as OEM for the above deepwater project(s) and how these challenges were successfully addressed and/or resolved.
4.1.4 Confirm validity of Quality Management System in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and certified by ISO approved and registered quality assurance company. Provide valid ISO 9001 certificate.
4.1.5 Provide evidence of HSSE Management System implemented in 4.1.1. above and for any similar executed project in the past 10 years and the company interfaces with Subcontractors HSE system.
4.2 FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
4.2.1 Provide Company audited financial statements for the last three (3) years. Please provide certified translations where accounts are published in a language other than English.
4.2.2 Provide Financial Statements of Operating Company and Ultimate Guarantor (e.g. Parent, holding companies etc.).
4.2.3 Have you previously received short-term financing up to US$300 million? If yes, provide evidence.
4.2.4 Provide evidence of Project Finance Plan for similar executed work showing the contract duration.
5.0 NIGERIAN CONTENT (NC) REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Mandatory NC Requirement as part of this Pre-Qualification
Respondents shall provide a written confirmation, signed by an authorized representative, stating their readiness to comply with applicable Nigerian Content Requirements as will be approved by NCDMB in line with the provisions of the NOGICD Act (2010) and applicable enablers from 2024 Presidential Directives, before being considered for award of a contract arising from this EOI.
5.2 NC Requirements Post Pre-Qualification
Except as authorised by NCDMB, the respondent must ensure full compliance with the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development Act, 2010. Please note below:
- Respondent shall furnish details and supporting documentation of company ownership and shareholding structure. Also submit clear photocopies of your registration on NOGIC JQS.
- Respondent shall domicile in-country through the utilisation of Engineering Services Company (with COREN practicing license) registered engineering company in Nigeria to meet the minimum NC requirement agreed for the project.
- Respondent must have NCEC for Fabrication and Construction (FC) and Consultancy (CS) for Project Management/Engineering Design.
- In addition, company must provide requisite NCEC for itself or partners or sub-contractors to deliver related scopes of work under this project such as NCEC for Quality Inspection and Quality Control (QS); Manufacturing and Related Activities (MS); Procurement and Supplies (PS) etc. “Nigerian registered partners/companies” being referred to above, must be companies with requisite, technical capabilities and established experience as may be determined by the Board via existing NCDMB Certifications and record of execution of previous EPC projects in the oil and gas industry. Attempt to consider “briefcase” partners as a bypass means to fulfil local content requirements will be rejected by the Board.
- Ensure that all vessels to be engaged in this project or service must be categorized as Nigerian owned in the NCDMB latest Marine vessel categorization or vessel owner must have Category A or B NCDMB Marine Vessel Certificate (NCMVC).
- Provide a project-specific organogram showing Names and Nationalities of all key personnel not limited to just key personnel that will execute the work scope for this service. For any position to be occupied by Expatriate personnel, the tenderer shall commit to obtaining expatriate quota approval from NCDMB before project execution.
- Provide written letter of commitment signed by an authorized representative, confirming readiness to: “Comply with NCDMB HCD Guidelines and execute such HCD Program as may be approved by NCDMB. Also confirm compliance with NCDF 1% deduction and remittance in line with Section 104 of the NOGICD Act.”
- Provide % scope split in two parts: (1) showing work to be executed in-country against out-country; (2) show % split for in-country procurement and out-country procurement.
6.0 SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION PACKAGE
Companies interested in responding to the EOI shall be registered and active in NipeX Joint Qualification System (NJQS) data base. The interested Companies shall, on or before 1500 hours (GMT+1) on 27th February 2026, send an email confirmation (using respondents email address registered on Nipex) to EPC4@nipex.com.ng stating their intention to respond to the EOI.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) shall subsequently be issued via NipeX to all companies that confirmed their interest as stated above. Respondents shall, on or before the closing date stated in the RFP, respond through NipeX with detailed answers to the Prequalification Requirements as detailed in the RFP.
Note that the requirements in the RFP will be in line with the requirements in Sections 3, 4 & 5 of this Advert.
7.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Suppliers eligible for this opportunity are expected to be prequalified and active in the NJQS.
- All costs incurred in preparing and processing NJQS prequalification shall be to the Respondent’s accounts.
- This advertisement shall neither be construed as any form of commitment on the part of SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY 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 SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED and or any of its partners by virtue of such companies having been prequalified in NJQS.
- NNPC/ SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED reserves the right to reject any and/or all pre-qualified suppliers at its sole discretion and at no cost whatsoever.
- SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED will communicate only with authorized officers of the pre-qualifying companies and NOT through individuals or Agents.
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