Tender Advert for Provision of Automation/Control Systems Services at Chevron Nigeria Limited
Chevron Nigeria Limited
R.C. 6135
Operator of the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture
Tender Advert for Provision of Automation/Control Systems Services
Nipex Tender No: 0300373
Introduction:
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, plans to engage the services of competent and qualified companies with relevant experience in the area of provision of instrumentation, control and automation services to support CNL’s oil and gas production activities at Escravos, EGTL, Offshore, Onshore and Swamp locations.
The services are estimated to commence second quarter of 2016 for a proposed contract term of two (2) years plus an optional one (l) year term extension.
Scope of Work:
The scope of work shall include but will not be limited to the following:
Provision of maintenance and engineering services to support instrumentation and automation, process, automation and safety system controls. The services will also include engineering, troubleshooting, control philosophy development, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engagement, control system integration as well as preventive and corrective maintenance of automation and control systems in CNL’s operational assets. The services may be required in all
CNL operational locations including logistics bases and offsite location such as project yards.
The services may cover provision of automation/control systems services for some of the equipment/systems listed below.
The services may cover provision of automation/control systems services for some of the equipment/systems listed below.
Yokogawa:
CS3000, CENTUM VP, ProSafe, ProSafe-RS,
Stardom, PRM, ExaOPC, ExaQuantum,
ExaPLOG, GSGW, SIOS, PGDS
Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation:
PLC5, SLC500, Control Logix, Micrologix
Panel Views, RSview HMI
Wonderware:
InTouch, Archestra A, InSQL, Factory Suite
SCADA:
PI Historian, Process Book
Honeywell:
Plantscape & FSC
Other Packaged OEM Skid & Equipment:
As required
The services will also include the following requirements:
- The contractor shall have the technical expertise to work on various OEM control system types, models, software, hardware, interfaces, etc. and shall be up-to-date with required upgrades and updates. The contractor shall be capable of integrating various types OEM models including packaged equipment control integrated to other equipment control system as well as the central control systems.
- The contractor shall be required to engage the OEM to provide qualified and certified Subject Matter Experts (SME) for software engineering, integration and maintenance support services in troubleshooting of process control and safety systems, instrumentation and The contractor shall also be responsible for engineering, project management,engagement of OEM(s) and Field Service Reps (FSR), pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (major and small capital projects), etc..
- The contractor shall have equipment required for testing the OEMs systems at its facility in Nigeria. The contractor’s facility in Nigeria shall be fully outfitted and equipped with OEM standard equipment enabling offsite simulations, trending, acceptance tests etc.
- The contractor shall provide training to CNL personnel locally in Nigeria using the facility and equipment stated above and be able to provide OEM type or qualified training.
- The contractor’s Nigerian office shall be set up with the ability to provide remote troubleshooting of CNL’s automation asset.
- The contractor shall provide instrumentation support Including process control field devices (transmitters), troubleshooting and integration to control systems.
- The contractor shall be certified or qualified by the OEM(s) or demonstrate previous working relationships and engagements with the OEM(s) to be engaged for the services
- The contractor shall utilize certified and skilled professionals with not less than 7 years of relevant automation and control system experience for the services.
Mandatory Tender Requirements:
(A) To be eligible for this tender exercise, interested bidders are required to be pre – qualified In Category 30105 (Electro / Control Instrumentation Services) Category A & B in NipeX Joint Qualification System (NJQS) database. All successfully pre-qualified bidders in this category by the bid close date will receive an Invitation to Technical Tender (ITT).
(B) Please note that interested bidders including their proposed sub-contractor(s) shall be required to:
(I) Meet all JQS mandatory requirements to be listed as “PREQUALIFIED” and “LIVE” for a category in the JQS database.
(II) Meet all Nigerian Content requirements stated in this advert in their responses to the ITT. Failure to meet the Nigerian Content requirements is a “FATAL FLAW”.
(C) To determine if you are pre-qualified and view the product/service category you are listed for; Open www.nipexng.com and access NJQS with your log in details, click on continue Joint Qualification Scheme tool, click check my supplier status and then click supplier product group.
(D) If you are not listed in this product/service category, and you are registered with DPR to do business for this category, please contact NipeX office at 30, Oyinkan Abayomi drive, Ikoyi Lagos with your DPR certificate as evidence for verification and necessary update.
(E) To initiate and complete the JQS prequalification process, access www.nipexng.com to download the application form, make necessary payments and contact NipeX office for further action.
Nigerian Content Requirements
CNL is committed to the development of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry in accordance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010 (NOGICD Act) enacted by the Federal Government of Nigeria in April 2010.
Pursuant to enactment of the NOGICD Act, the minimum Nigerian Content in any project, service or product specification to be executed in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry shall be consistent with the level set in the schedule of the Act and any other target as may be directed by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
Interested bidders shall comply with the provisions of the NOGICD Act and all applicable regulations. Bidders that do not meet the Nigerian Content criterion will not be allowed to participate in the next tender stage
The following are the Nigerian Content requirements interested bidders are expected to comply with in their technical bid submission.
(A) Demonstrate that the entity is a Nigerian registered company, or a Nigerian registered company in genuine alliance or joint venture with foreign company with details of the scope of the alliance
or joint venture and responsibilities of the parties for services covered by this tender opportunity provided. Such companies must show evidence of a binding joint venture agreement duly signed by the CEO of both companies including evidence or plans for physical operational presence and set-up in Nigeria.
(B) Furnish details of company ownership and shareholding structure. Also submit clear photocopies of your CAC Forms C02 and Co7.
(C) Provide evidence of the percentage of (1) key management positions that are held by Nigerians and (2) total work force that are Nigerians. Also, show overall percentage of work to be performed by Nigerian resources relative to total work volume.
(D) Provide a Nigerian Content Plan with a detailed description of the role, work scope, man-hours and responsibilities of all Nigerian companies and personnel that will be involved in executing the work. Also provide details of bidder’s Nigerian Content contact or manager.
(E) State proposed total scope of work to be performed by Nigerian personnel (whether contracted directly or under subcontract agreements) with names and addresses including evidence of well-equipped offices and workshops. Attach details of past experience of use of such offices and workshops.
(F) Specific to this tender opportunity, provides detailed plan for staff training and development on engineering, project management and procurement (including all software to be used, number of personnel, name of organization providing such training and evidence of past training record) for Nigerian personnel including description of any specific programs in place for transfer of technology and skills to indigenous businesses and Nigerians over the next five (5) years.
(G) Provide evidence of domiciliation of project management and procurement centers in Nigeria with physical addresses (not P.O. Box).
(H) Location of in-country facilities, (equipment, storage, workshops, repair, maintenance and testing facilities).
(I) Interested Bidder must be willing and able to provide evidence of maximization of made-in-Nigeria goods and services.
(J) Provide details on any other Nigerian Content initiative your company is involved in.
(K) Provide evidence of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) registered trainer to conduct classroom training modules and on the job attachment.
(L) Provide human capacity building development plan including budget which must be a minimum of 10% man-hours or cost. Training will be targeted at developing capacity of personnel other than bidder’s personnel. Trainees will be nominated from a database maintained by NCDMB and the services of OGTAN registered trainers will be utilized to cover classroom modules.
(M) Provide details of equipment ownership.
(N) Interested bidders are required to present Nigerian Content Equipment Certificates (NCEC) issued by NCDMB (or evidence of application for the certificate) in respect of any components, spares, equipment, systems and packages to be used for the proposed services being tendered.
(O) All interested bidders are required to submit as part of the Nigerian Content requirement, a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between it and one of the research and development (R&D) clusters established by NCDMB. The MOA shall be relevant to the scope of services and shall indicate how the bidder intends to use the relevant R&D clusters during performance of the services.
Close Date
Only bidders who are registered with NJQS Product/Category 30105 (Electro / Control Instrumentation Services) Category A, B, C and D by 4:00pm, August 7, 2015 being the advert close date shall be invited to submits technical bid.
Please note the following:
(1) Companies that are eligible for this tender opportunity are expected to be prequalified in NJQS under the stated product/service category.
(2) The ITT and any further progression of this tender shall be via NipeX.
(3) All costs incurred by the interested bidder in preparing and processing NJQS pre-qualification shall be to the contractors accounts.
(4) This advertisement shall neither be construed as any form of commitment on the part of CNL to award any contract to any company and or associated companies, sub-contractors or agents, nor shall it entitle prequalified companies to make any claims whatsoever, and/or seek any indemnity from CNL, NNPC and/or any of their affiliates by virtue of such companies having been pre-qualified in NJQS.
(5) The tendering process shall be the NNPC tendering process requiring pre-qualified companies to submit technical tenders first. Following a technical review, only technically and financially qualified bidders will be requested to submit commercial tenders.
(6) CNL will communicate only with authorized officers of the pre-qualifying companies and NOT through individuals or Agents.
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Management
Chevron Nigeria Limited, 2 Chevron Drive, Lekki Peninsula, P.M.B, 12825, Lagos.
