# 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 KINGFISHER CPF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ISO SYSTEM ESTABLISHMENT AND SERVICE (RFP.CUL.LD.00764)
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 Discovery Area located in Kikuube District in the Albertine Region.
CNOOC invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from Professional Competent Companies to provide Kingfisher CPF Laboratory Equipment Purchase, Management System and ISO System Establishment and Service as outlined in the scope of work below.
SCOPE OF WORK
To support normal operations in Kingfisher project, it requires to build an international standard laboratory for onsite scientific, risk and accurate testing and analysis services for crude oil and gas samples.
The Supplier shall perform the work including, but not limited to the scope described hereunder:
- Purchase: transport, installation and debugging laboratory equipment and spare parts which used for crude oil/produced water/natural gas/LPG/produced water test, in accordance with industry/international standards;
- Follow the laboratory description design drawing provided by the company, complete the installation of the laboratory table, connection of water/power set;
- Provide CPF laboratory ISO procedures and management manuals;
- Provide operation service and on-job training for local staff.
The Operation Services will cover a period of 3 years.
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 international;
d) Suitably qualified and experienced personnel;
e) Operational capacity to provide the scope of services and equipment for a given package;
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: ai.procure
cnoocuganda.com cc to procureemail.cnoocuganda requesting for Pre-Qualification (PQ) questionnaire captioned with the tender reference "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR KINGFISHER CPF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ISO SYSTEM ESTABLISHMENT AND SERVICE (RFP.CUL.LD.00764)" 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 15 May 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 the establishment of an international standard laboratory at the Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (CPF). This includes equipment procurement, ISO system setup, and ongoing operational services for a period of 3 years.
Key Responsibilities for Service Providers:
- Procure, transport, install, and commission specialized laboratory equipment for oil, gas, and water analysis.
- Design and implement laboratory management systems compliant with ISO standards.
- Develop and provide comprehensive operation manuals and procedures.
- Conduct on-site training for local staff to ensure sustainable operations.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment throughout the contract period.
Requirements for Bidders:
- Proven experience in establishing and managing oil & gas laboratories.
- Certification in relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025).
- Strong technical expertise in laboratory equipment for hydrocarbon analysis.
- Commitment to knowledge transfer and local capacity building.
Why Partner with CNOOC?
- Long-term contract opportunity (3 years with possible extension).
- Participation in Uganda's landmark oil project.
- Competitive remuneration package.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2025, 4:00 PM EAT
Contact:
For more information, 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.