DEADLINE: 8TH JUNE, 2026
NLNG
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR OUTWARD BOUND PROGRAM SERVICES FOR NEW TRAINEE EMPLOYEES
(1.0) INTRODUCTION
NLNG is a leading energy company committed to driving innovation and meeting the evolving energy needs of the future through its world-class production plant on Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria. The plant consists of six (6) natural gas liquefaction trains with a total capacity of twenty-two (22) million tons of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and five (5) million tons of Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) per annum. The production plant is operated by a dedicated team of operators, specialists and service providers who ensure continuous production round the clock, supported by enabling activities at all company locations.
We are committed to ensuring that employees are well- prepared to perform optimally and foster teamwork, collaboration, and professionalism. In line with this commitment, NLNG seeks to implement a comprehensive onboarding programme for newly recruited Graduate Trainees and Technician/Operator Trainees. The programme is designed to equip participants with the requisite skills, mindset, and competencies required to effectively contribute to the Company’s objectives from the outset.
A key component of this programme is the inclusion of structured outward-bound activities. These activities will involve carefully designed experiential learning sessions aimed at developing leadership, resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of responsibility. Through simulated exercises and practical engagements, participants will gain valuable insights to support their career development, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and enable them to deliver optimal performance.
(2.0) SCOPE OF WORK
(2.1) Overview
NLNG seeks to engage a competent and duly qualified Service Provider to design, organise, and deliver an Outward-Bound Training Programme as a core component of the Onboarding Framework for Graduates Trainees, Trainee Technicians and Trainee Operators. The programme shall provide experiential learning activities that reinforce NLNG’s corporate values, strengthen team cohesion, and support new employees’ readiness for effective role performance.
(2.2) Objectives of the Programme
The Service Provider shall ensure that the programme:
(a) Enhances participants’ resilience, teamwork, self-motivation, and problem-solving capabilities through structured experiential activities.
(b) Supports integration into NLNG’s corporate culture, including behavioural expectations, collaboration norms, and work ethics.
(c) Builds confidence, interpersonal effectiveness, and clarity of purpose among new employees.
Provides reflective and developmental sessions to support early-career adjustment and performance.
(2.3) Core Activity Components
The programme must include, at a minimum, the following modules:
(2.3.1) Indoor Team-Building Activities
- Facilitated problem-solving games to improve communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.
- Scenario-based exercises simulating typical workplace interactions within NLNG.
(2.3.2) Outdoor Experiential Activities
- Adventure-based learning tasks to encourage resilience, cross-functional alignment, and collaboration.
- Low-risk, supervised outdoor challenges that promote trust, accountability, and coordinated execution.
(2.3.3) Exposure & Cultural Appreciation Sessions
Structured sessions offering local, regional, and cultural insights to broaden participants’ perspectives and reinforce adaptability.
(2.3.4) Behavioural & Corporate Orientation Modules
- Structured session focussing on leading the Trainees to self-understanding while inducing them to discovery of inner strength. Additionally, aiding trainees to recognise their role as the “future” of the organization with the added responsibility of ensuring the continuity and sustenance of the organization.
- Furthermore, modules designed to take Trainees through NLNG Corporate Culture and highlight its connection to professional growth and career success.
(2.3.5) Career Development & Personal Effectiveness Sessions
- Guided reflective exercises supporting personal development planning.
- Tools and strategies for navigating workplace challenges, maximizing opportunities, and setting early-career performance goals.
(2.4) Programme Delivery Requirements
The Service Provider shall:
(a) Provide qualified facilitators with experience in corporate experiential learning.
(b) Develop a detailed delivery plan including daily schedules, activity descriptions, learning outcomes, risk controls, and logistics.
(c) Ensure all activities comply with NLNG HSSE standards and undergo risk assessment & approval prior to delivery.
(d) Provide all required equipment, materials, and venue arrangements for both indoor and outdoor sessions.
(2.5) Safety, Compliance & Welfare
The Service Provider must:
(a) Comply strictly with NLNG HSSE policies, safety briefings, emergency response protocols, and supervision requirements.
(b) Ensure competent facilitators supervise all physical activities.
(c) Provide welfare arrangements including hydration, rest points, first-aid readiness, and fatigue management.
(2.6) Programme Outputs & Deliverables
The Service Provider shall provide:
(a) A comprehensive Programme Design Document (PDD) including methodology, activity matrix, HSSE risk assessment, and facilitator profiles.
(b) Daily execution updates to the designated NLNG focal point.
(c) A Post-Programme Evaluation Report containing:
(i) Participant feedback summaries
(ii) Learning outcomes achieved
(iii) Recommendations for improvement
(iv) Attendance records
(v) Photo/video documentation (where approved) for internal use.
(2.7) Logistics
The Service Provider shall coordinate all logistics required for successful programme delivery, including:
(a) Venue preparation and management
(b) Equipment provision – As part of any of the scope elements, what equipment would be required e.g. for sports, music, games etc.
(c) Transportation (where applicable)
(d) Meals and refreshments
(e) On-site coordination with NLNG representatives
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for consideration, interested companies are required to respond to this Expression on Interest with the following information/documents for consideration. Failure to submit any of the under-listed documents may lead to disqualification. In addition, no entity (including its subsidiaries or affiliates) may submit more than one proposal, whether acting as a sole bidder, a lead partner, or a member of a Joint Venture. Participation in multiple bids may result in the disqualification of all proposals involving that entity.
(a) Company’s Certificate of Incorporation.
(b) Complete copy of Form CAC 7 (Particulars of Directors) and/or the most recent complete Status Report issued by the CAC (or its equivalent).
(c) Complete copy of Form CAC 2 (statement of Share Capital and Return of Allotment of Shares) and/or the most recent complete Status Report issued by the CAC (or its equivalent). Please note that where a shareholder is a corporate entity, the entity’s most b) recent complete status report, down to the level identifying all ultimate beneficial owner(s) shall be mandatorily required.
(d) Current/valid relevant Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit (MDOGISP) issued by Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to do business in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
(e) Company Profile, organisation, size, and structure, including any parent, technical partnership, alliance, or joint venture of companies to whom they belong, together with:
(i) CV of management team
(ii) CV of key technical personnel within the organisation available for the work.
(f) A detailed list of relevant experience with evidence to demonstrate capability and experience in undertaking the scope of the provision of Outward- Bound Program Services within the last five (5) years with evidence e.g., contracts, award letters, purchase orders, work completion certificates etc. Kindly indicate names and contact of clients, location, and cost or volume of services provided with evidence.
(g) Three (3) years financial accounts audited by a licensed accountancy firm which shall be a member of a recognised institute of accountancy. Most recent accounts should not have an end of year date more than 18 months before the time of EOI.
(h) Tax Clearance Certificate for previous three (3) years (2025, 2024, 2023).
(i) Health Safety & Environment Policy and HSE statistics over the last 3 years (2025, 2024, 2023)
(j) Quality Policy, including ISO certification(s)
(k) Letter of reference/support from bank or financial institution.
(l) Nigerian Content Equipment Certificate (NCEC) for Consultancy Services (CS)
(m) Evidence and documentation supporting compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010 (See Section 3: COMPLIANCE WITH NIGERIAN CONTENT (NOGICD ACT 2010)
(4.0) NIGERIAN CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010 supports, and details expected Nigerian Content deliverables within contracts and projects in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. NLNG is committed to the NOGICD Act 2010 and Nigerian Content Development. Companies responding to this advertisement are required to submit the following in compliance with the NOGICD Act, 2010 for services.
(a) Documentation to demonstrate that the entity is a Nigerian-registered company. Submission of certified true copies of CAC Forms 2A & 7A (or its equivalent) 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 of tenderer’s legally registered entity in Nigeria by CAMA (Companies and Allied Matters Act).
(b) Evidence of registration on the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) NOGIC Joint Qualification System (JQS).
(c) Evidence of valid and appropriate Nigerian Content Equipment Certificate (NCEC) for work scope of service (i.e. Consultancy Services (CS) Group NCEC for Manpower Supply).
(d) 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.
(e) Details of the company’s corporate organization overall Human Resources structure (management, supervisors, senior & junior skilled officers, etc.), identifying positions manned/occupied by Nigerian nationals with evidence of type of employment in-country and identifying the positions manned/occupied by other nationals.
(f) 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.
(g) A detailed description of the location of facilities and infrastructure (assets, equipment, technical office, and 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.
(h) Demonstrate willingness to carry out Human Capital Development (HCD) in compliance with the Human Capacity Development guidelines of NCDMB.
(i) Failure to comply with the Nigerian Content Act or demonstrate commitment to Nigerian Content Development shall result in disqualification from this process.
(5.0) CLOSING DATE
- 8th June, 2026
(6.0) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Submissions 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 documents/requirements should be submitted electronically in PDF format via this link: https://nlngeoi-nlng.msappproxy.net/eoi . Submissions must be received by NLNG not later than 8th June, 2026
Disclaimer
- 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- qualification 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 from NLNG hereafter.
- If you do not hear from NLNG within 3 months of submission of this publication, it should be taken that your application was not successful.
