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 Kikwube Districts.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PROVISION OF WORK PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS SUPPORT SERVICES

*Procurement Reference Number: RFP-CUL-LD-00752*

CNOOC Uganda Limited, a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), is inviting qualified third-party companies to express their interest in participating in the Provision of Work permit application process support services. As the operator of the Kingfisher Discovery Area in Kikwube District, Western Uganda.

1. Overview and Scope of Work.

CNOOC Uganda Limited invites bids to provide support services related to the work permit application process and other associated services. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Work Permit and visa application

• Special Pass application

• Student Pass application

• Dependent Pass application

• Translation of Expatriate documents

• Application of the certificate of good conduct

• Be a link between CNOOC, PAU, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs

• Provide any other support the Company requires concerning legal document acquisition.

2. Minimum Requirements.

a. Updated Company Profile
b. Evidence of registration on the National Supplier Database (NSD) with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) for service providers in the Oil & Gas Sector.
c. Similar project experience within the last 5 years, especially in Uganda.
d. Qualified and experienced personnel, including their availability.
e. Financial capability to deliver the services (provide 3 years’ recent audited financials).
f. Commitments to National Content requirements of the Government of Uganda.

g. Joint Venture Partnerships with Ugandan Companies are encouraged, however, JVs shall require PAU approval before submission of bidding documents.
h. Proven record of sound business integrity. Completion certificates and client recommendations are to be provided.
i. 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.
j. Parent company and its subsidiary are not allowed to participate in the bidding for the same tender. Otherwise, both the parent company and its subsidiary’s bidding proposals shall be treated as null and void.

Interested parties may indicate their expression of interest to participate in the Pre-qualification process by requesting Pre-Qualification Documents through the e-mail address contracts.cnoocugandagmail.com, cc: procurementcnoocuganda.com; clearly indicating the bid reference number and caption PROVISION OF WORK PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS SUPPORT SERVICES.

RFP-CUL-LD-00752 in the subject of your e-mail, no later than 16:00 hours, June 4th 2026.
Late submissions shall be rejected.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents shall be released to those who are found to have successfully passed the prequalification stage.