CNOOC Uganda Limited (CNOOC), a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation, is an oil and gas exploration and production company, and Operator of the Kingfisher Development Area located in Hoima and Kikuube Districts.
## REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION & COLOR CODING OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY OF CONSUMABLES UNDER A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (RFP-CUL-LD-00763)
CNOOC Uganda Limited (CNOOC), a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation, is an oil and gas exploration and Production Company, and the Operator of the Kingfisher Discovery Area located in Kikuube District, in the Albertine Region.
CNOOC invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from Professional Competent Companies to provide services of Inspection Certification & Color coding of Lifting Equipment and supply of Lifting consumables under a Framework agreement for a period of Three (3) years.
Scope of work:
- To inspect and certify lifting equipment/materials at Kingfisher project as per National and International Industrial standards and legal requirements.
- Supply lifting consumables.
Minimum Requirements:
a) Registration on the National Supplier Database (NSD) maintained by the Petroleum Authority of Uganda for service providers in the Oil & Gas sector;
b) Experience of QHSE policy, procedure and process in compliance with the Ugandan petroleum regulations, the IFC Performance Standards and the International Industry standards;
c) Performance and/or provision of similar services, in Uganda, East Africa or globally;
d) Suitably qualified and experienced personnel;
e) Operational capacity to provide the scope of services and equipment;
f) Financial capacity to undertake the eventual contract;
g) Compliance with the Local and National Content statutory laws and regulations of the Government of Uganda;
h) Possession of relevant certification/licensing from national and international bodies;
i) Preference shall be given to suitably qualified in-country registered entities demonstrating a commitment to statutory National Content requirements for oil and gas operations;
j) Bidders should strictly comply with Regulation 9 (Priority of Ugandan goods and services during procurement) and Regulation 10 (Contracts for goods and services to be exclusively provided by Ugandan citizens and companies) of THE PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION) (NATIONAL CONTENT) REGULATIONS, 2016. Any non-compliance may lead to direct disqualification. And bidders should solely bear all the risks and consequences caused by the non-compliance.
k) Parent company and its subsidiary are not allowed to participate in the bidding for the same lot (section) of a tender, or a tender not splitting into lots (sections). Otherwise, both the parent company and its subsidiary's bidding proposals shall be treated as null and void.
Interested parties may send their EOI to the following emails: sh_procure.cnoocuganda.com; cc procurement.cnoocuganda
gmail.com requesting for Pre-Qualification (PQ) questionnaire captioned with the tender reference "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION & COLOR CODING OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY OF CONSUMABLES UNDER A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (CFT REF. RFP-CUL-LD-00763)" in the subject of the email. Alternatively, this EOI can be found on our X / twitter account CNOOCUgandaLtd.
Bidders shall prepare and submit fully completed PQ documents based on the requirements in the PQ questionnaire. These documents shall be submitted to the emails above on or before 1600hrs/4pm (EAT/GMT+3) of May 13, 2025, (Closing Date & Time).
Note:
- Bidders who express interest but do not submit fully completed PQ documents shall not be considered for next steps.
- Request for proposals will be issued to those who shall have successfully passed the Pre-qualification stage.
LATE SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE REJECTED
Additional Job Description from CNOOC Uganda Limited's Website:
About the Position:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is seeking qualified service providers for Inspection, Certification & Color Coding of Lifting Equipment and Supply of Consumables under a 3-year Framework Agreement for the Kingfisher Development Area. This critical contract ensures compliance with international safety standards and supports efficient operations in Uganda's oil and gas sector.
Key Responsibilities for Service Providers:
- Inspect and certify lifting equipment (cranes, hoists, slings, etc.) per Ugandan and international standards (e.g., LOLER, ISO).
- Perform color coding of equipment to indicate inspection status and safety compliance.
- Supply high-quality lifting consumables (shackles, wire ropes, etc.) as per project requirements.
- Provide detailed inspection reports and maintain certification records.
- Collaborate with CNOOC’s HSE team to ensure adherence to operational safety protocols.
Requirements for Bidders:
- Valid registration on Uganda’s National Supplier Database (NSD) for oil and gas services.
- Certification from recognized bodies (e.g., LEEA, API).
- Proven track record in similar services for oil & gas or heavy industries.
- Commitment to local content as per Uganda’s Petroleum Regulations (2016).
Why Partner with CNOOC?
- Long-term contract (3-year framework agreement).
- Opportunity to contribute to Uganda’s pioneering oil & gas projects.
- Competitive remuneration and professional collaboration.
Application Deadline: 13th May 2025, 4:00 PM EAT.
Contact:
For more details, visit www.cnoocuganda.com.
Disclaimer: CNOOC reserves the right to accept or reject any EOI without explanation. Only shortlisted bidders will proceed to the RFP stage.