Application for Airlift of Pilgrims Allocated to Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (Tour Operators) at National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
Sokoto House, No. 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja.
Application for Airlift of Pilgrims Allocated to Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (Tour Operators) Licensed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for 2014 Hajj & to Serve as Back-up Carrier for 2014 Hajj Operation.
Interested domestic/international carriers with requisite operating authorization and experience (who have not already applied for the airlift of regular pilgrims) are hereby invited to submit Application:
i) For airlift of pilgrims allocated to the NAHCON licensed Hay & Umran Tour Operators for a return flight to Saudi Arabia for 2014 Hajj: and
ii) To serve as back-up carrier for airlift of 2014 regular pilgrims on paid as carried basis.
2. The outbound airlift is expected to commence in the last week of August, 2014, while the inbound (return journey) is expected to commence during the second week of October, 2014. The outbound airlift operation will be carried out at designated Hajj airports.
Conditions of Application:
A) Applicant must possess a valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
B) Type of Aircraft
i) Wide-bodied aircraft with capacity for a minimum of 250 passengers are required for airlift of the pilgrims of Travel Agencies (Tour Operators) as well as for the back-up operation purposes.
C) Technical Requirements
i) The aircraft must meet the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) requirements including pre-arrival inspection for non-Nigerian registered.
D) Applicant is also required to submit the following:
i) Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) or its equivalent for foreign applicants.
ii) Certified true copy of CAC forms C02 and C07 or its equivalent in case of foreign applicants Copies of relevant Licences
iii) Evidence of financial capability to fund the airlift operations.
v) Three years audited Company Financial Accounts.
vi) Three years Tax Clearance Certificates
vii) Evidence of non-indebtedness to relevant aviation authorities and service providers either in Nigeria or in Saudi Arabia. Specifically, evidence of clearance from indebtedness to NCAA, NAMA, FAAN and SAHCOL or NAHCO must be provided.
viii) Details/specifications of aircraft to be used.
ix) Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership/agreement with the owners of aircraft as confirmed by the NCAA.
x) Evidence of ability to make available an authentic flight schedule for the operation not less than four weeks before the commencement of airlift.
xi) Proposal for Luggage and Passenger Screening (Security) arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
xii) Proposal for in-flight Catering Services in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia with details; names and addresses of the caterers clearly stated and subject to inspection and approval by the relevant regulatory authorities and the Commission.
xiii) Proposal for Crew accommodation during Hajj in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
xiv) Arrangements for over flight clearance, en-route and landing permits.
xv) Proposal for Ground Handling services in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
xvi) Arrangements with fuel suppliers in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
xvii) Evidence of installation of EGPWS as required by NCAA and GACA.
xviii) Evidence of installation of an aircraft tracker/transponder as confirmed by NCAA.
xix) Proposal for airfreight of 10 litre Zamzam water per pilgrim during the first phase of the airlift operations.
xx) Organizational structure with names, qualifications and schedule of duties of the key staff of the company.
xxi) An Insurance which must meet the minimum third party (hull passenger, baggage/cargo and third party) liability limit set by NCAA.
xxii) Foreign applicants are also required to submit the above mentioned documents or its equivalents.
E. Each applicant must appear for screening on a date to be communicated after the receipt of the application.
Additional Conditions to be Fulfilled by Successful Applicants
3. Successful applicants, screened, approved and selected by the NAHCON licensed Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (Tour Operators) shall:
i) Provide confirmed arrangement on items numbers xi -xix in paragraph 2D
ii) Provide verifiable evidence on item number xx in paragraph 2D
iii) Canvass for passengers from NAHCON licensed Umrah & Hajj Travel Agencies (Tour Operators).
iv) Provide a performance bond to the tune of 50% of the total cost of tickets of the pilgrims to be airlifted
v) Pay NAHCON Hajj licence fee (Clearance fee) of N1,000,000.00 (one million Naira) to the Commission.
vi) Execute an Airlift Agreement with Travel Agencies (Tour Operators) which contains additional terms and conditions approved by the Commission
Mode of Application
4. Prospective applicants shall indicate their interest by:
i) Submitting a written indication of interest addressed to:
The Chairman/CEO,
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria,
No 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way,
Abuja.
ii) Pay a non-refundable application fee of N1,000,000.00 (one million Naira) in certified bank draft payable to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.
iii) Collect an application form from the Secretary of the Commission at the Commission Headquarters on the above mentioned address.
iv) Complete and submit the Application form along with copies of all relevant documents on or before the deadline indicated below.
Submission of the Application Form
5. Duly completed Application Form must be submitted to:
The Secretary to the Commission, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, No. 1 First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District, Sokoto House, Abuja, not later than 24th February 2014.
Note:
6. Back-up carrier will only be engaged as the need arises and paid for actual pilgrims airlifted.
7. Please be informed that this request for application is not intended to create any form of contractual relationship or obligations on the part of NAHCON. Consequently, NAHCON shall not be liable to any applicant for any expenses or loss incurred in connection with this Application. NAHCON will contact Pre-qualified Applicants for interview.
Signed
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