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Tullow Oil Expression of Interest (EOI) for National Civil and Maintenance Works Contractors

Expression of Interest (EOI) for National Civil and Maintenance Works Contractors
Tullow Oil. plc is a Iarge independent oil and gas exploration company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100. The Group has over 85 licenses in more than 20 countries, with operations in Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America.
Tullow Kenya B.V., a subsidiary of Tullow Oil. pIc, is the operator in six license Blocks in Northern and Western Kenya. Over the coming years Tullow will be carrying out an intensive exploration and appraisal program with multiple drilling rigs.
In order to support the exploration activities a significant number of Civil. Works and Maintenance Contractors are required to carry out civil works related to construction and maintenance of well sites, airstrips, camps, roads, and site restoration works.
H.P. Gauff Ingenieure have been appointed by Tullow Kenya B.V. to invite Expressions of Interest from Civil Engineering and Building Construction Companies registered and operating in Kenya for possible engagement for provision of these services.

Contractors already working with TuIlow Kenya B.V. are required to reapply for this Expression of Interest.
Shortlisting will be based on Contractors meeting all the following minimum pass/fail criteria regarding the Contractor’s general and particular experience, personnel, equipment capabilities, financial position and having in place EHS/QA systems.
To be considered for shortlisting the Contractor shall meet the following minimum criteria:
1. Average annual turnover as prime contractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 years of Ksh. 500 million.
2. Successful experience as prime contractor in the execution of at least two projects (such as well pads, camps, compacted lay down areas and construction of rural roads) of an equivalent nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the last 3 years, project value exceeding Ksh. 100 million
3. Active in construction contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor, or management contractor for at least the past 5 years.
4. The Contractor shall demonstrate that they have access to, or have available, liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means sufficient to meet the construction cash flow estimated as Ksh. 100 million net of the contractor’s commitments for other contracts.
5. The audited balance sheets for the last 3 years demonstrating the soundness of the Contractor’s financial position, showing long-term profitability.
6. The Contractor should own or have assured access to (through hire, lease, purchase agreement) or other means, adequate equipment resources in full working order, and must demonstrate that, based on known commitments, they will be available for use in the proposed works.
7. The Contractor must have suitably qualified personnel to execute the works. This should be reflected in an organogram which shows the categories of personnel presently employed clearly identifying the interlinking with key and management personnel, including CVs of Technical key staff, such as Civil Engineers, Site foremen, Works Inspectors, EHS personnel.
8. The Contractor must have an accredited Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) system and a Quality Assurance (QA) system in use for his day to day operations.
In addition Contractors are required to provide the following information:
1. Company Registration Documents/Articles of Association
2. Proof of Registration with National Construction Authority
3. Proof of Registration with Ministry of Roads, Category D (Ksh. 100-250 million) or above
4. Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificates (PINNAT/Tax Clearance)
6. Testimonials from Consultants and Clients on projects completed successfully
7. Define the extent, if any, of non-Kenyan nationals employed
8. Confirm willingness to work in the areas of operation in the Turkana Area, Northern Kenya. If the Contractor is not already established in the area of operation, they should express their willingness to establish a facility in this area.
Interested Contractors are requested to submit their Expression of Interest in electronic format as a single file by email. to: tullow@qauff.com, after which a comprehensive pre-qualification questionnaire will be issued only to those shortlisted.The Director, Special Projects (Tel. 020 4445288 / 0737 444441)
Your response should be received not later than 09/05/2014, 1600hrs, local time.
Reference: Expression of Interest for National Civil and Maintenance Works Contractors

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