SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED

(SNEPCo)

invitation for pre-qualification tender –NG02001145

PROVISION OF PRESSURIZED HABITAT & SCAFFOLDING ENGINEERING AND SUPPLY SERVICES FOR BONGA NORTH WEST FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) is the operator of the Bonga Northwest field development project in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118 in deep offshore Nigeria. The project will consist of subsea product and water injection development wells with modification works on the Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit to facilitate tie-in. in-field flowtines will connect the wells to the existing production manifold. The correct functioning of the subsea equipment will be assured by electro-hydraulic umbilical running from the FPSO to the subsea control units. SNEPCo is seeking qualified contractors for the provision of Pressurized Habitat & Scaffolding Engineering And Supply Services on the Bonga FPSO to support the Bonga Northwest field development Bango FPSO is located 120 kilometer offshore Nigeria in water depths of 1000 meters, SNEPCO hereby invites submissions for the pre-qualification from reputable and sound companies (herein referred to as Respondent”) having proven experience and expertise aforementioned work in similar environment.

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work (The “Work”) in the Pressurized Habitat and Scaffolding Contract is as follows:

1. Design engineering procurement of equipment and material as require for the provision of the pressurized welding habitats, Provision of gas and flame detectors, automatic and remote monitoring/control system, sate ventilation systems, hazardous area rated electrical equipment . 2-way radios, calibration kit. emergency shutdown stations and carpenter tool house

2. Provision of certified manpower for the assembly/construction of the various Pressurized Habitat units and monitoring personnel as required during welding operations within the units

3. Provision of Scaffold and fastening materials (5 mater high)

4. Provision of certified manpower for the assembly /construction of the various scaffold personnel as required.

5. All project management services and logistics infrastructure as required to support the offshore work

PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Only those Respondents that is able to demonstrate and document their proven experience available resources and readiness to undertake the Work will, be considered. The following criteria apply:

· Responded must demonstrate ability to manage Health Safety, Security Environment

· Respondent needs to have recent and relevant experience in the Work, having executed within the last Five (5) years at least Three (3) contracts with similar scope of work and environment where Respondent was/is responsible for all of engineering, project management, procurement and constriction of above mentioned equipment.

· Respondent must express willingness to comply with the requirements of the Nigerian Content Directives of the NNPC-

· Respondent must be willing and able to provide audited accounts.

· QA/QC Management

Respondents should provide the name and full contact information for the officer in their Company who has responsibility for responding to any potential Invitation to tender. In the event that respondent satisfies the requirements of the Pre-qualification respondents shall also provide a duly authorized and certified power of Attorney for the said individual verifying their authority to act on behalf of and to bind the respondent in all matter related to the pre-qualification.

PRE-QUALIFICATION PACKAGE

Interested parties can submit their Pre-Qualification Package consisting of the following to the secretary of the tender Board at the address below;

SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW Of RESPONDENTS ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FINANCIAL STRENGTH

Address of registered office in Nigeria and Name of legal Entity Registration Number & Category (include CAC From CO2 & C07 and DPR Permit); Provide documentary evidence of Eason/partnership with a Nigeria registered company. (If Respondent is not a Nigeria registered entity) Name and address of the Ultimate holding contractor (If the Respondent is a subsidiary member of group); respondent office for this work; copies of Audited Accounts for the last two (2) years (please provide translations were accounts are published in a language other than English) if not available please provide reasons.

SECTION 2-Overview OF RESPONDENTS WORK EXPERIENCE

List major contract executed, including all projects. List brief details of work clients involved approximate work value, man-hours and completion dates experience shall be listed under the following categories.

Offshore design, procurement and construction (Oil and/or Gas sub sea/deepwater facilities) Pre-commissioning and start-up of Offshore production; Offshore production Integration offshore related work

Client

Country Field

Contract Type (Lump Sum, Reimbursable, etc.)

Scope of work (include water depth, design pressure and county of final installation)

Work sites include all site and subcontractors where significant work was.

Value (000’s) (State Currency) (Award) /Actual)

Man-hours (Where Appropriate

Award Dale (Planned /Actual)

Completion Data (Planned /Actual) –in chronological order

Contract Person. Phone and email

SECTION 3-OVERVlEW OF RESPONDENTS CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY

Indicate capacity in terms of; Number of project above US 1.0 million your company can handle per annum; procurement value related to offshore production per year; Total annum man-hours in Engineering Procurement Construction, Integration Commissioning and Commissioning. The above to be provided in narrative and histogram form. Indicate percentage of total (design and Engineering) capacity and construction supervision committed for the next four years. Provide list of work elements that you might typically subcontractor and name of typical sub-contractor(s) and work you have executive during the last five (5) years with each of these sub-contractors?

SECTION 4 NIGERIA CONTENT (IN-COUNTRY CAPABILITY)

Pursuant to SNEPCo and Federal government Policy to provide opportunities for Nigerian contractors and the development of local expertise all applicants must comply full with the Federal Government preference to Nigerian based companies or foreign companies with Nigerian affiliable which demonstrate willingness to execute the project to the satisfaction of the Nigeria Content requirements and guideline. Each applicants is enjoined to avail themselves of the Federal Government Directives on Nigeria Content for full compliance Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company is committed to fully comply with the Federal Government Directives on Nigeria Content of target of 70% by year-end2010. In maximizing the local content of this project pre-qualifiers are requested to give fully details of their strategy for the local content implementation in order to comply fully with the Federal Government Directives on Nigeria Content. Non-compliance shall be deemed as FATAL FLAW

Specifically the Contractor shall:

§ Furnished details of corporation in Nigeria details shall be include, Nigerian versus Foreign share holding and the supported with CAC forms CO2 and CO7

§ Furnished company NC policy/strategy, demonstrate awareness of legislative & regulatory provisions as it concern Nigeria content.

§ Company’s Nigerian content manager (if any) with appropriate experience qualification clear responsibilities & target

§ Provide evidence of partnership with foreign or multinational companies (for companies in partnership)

§ Foreign companies shall provide evidence of joint venture agreement technical support agreement or memorandum of agreement with a Nigeria company (Nigerian company shall be the Lead Contractor in such arrangement) duly signed by the CEO of the company.

§ Make commitment to transfer technology employment generation and competence development.

§ Provide evidence of an understanding of the local business environment & existing relationship with Nigerian enterprises & supplier

§ Provide evidence of success in nurturing Nigerian content on previous project.

§ Make available existing initiatives to develop Nigerian companies.

§ Provide evidence of an existing /established presence in Nigeria.

§ Provide location(s) of Project Management team and Procurement centre

§ Details of in-country facilities that will be required to provide pressurized habitat and scaffolding equipment.

§ Indicate capabilities contractor has to provide pressurized habitat and scaffolding in Nigeria and/or what Nigerian based subcontractor(s) company has used or would consider using in conducting this work.

§ List of materials that will be sourced locally and percentage to overall materials to be purchased for the subject project.

§ Indentify Nigerian scope of work as a percentage of the total work scope.

§ Training plan for Nigerians.

SECTION 5 HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT AND SUBTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES

Provide copies of respondents HSE & SD policies procedure what arrangement are in place to ensure employees have necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to work in a manner that is incident and injury fee? How does your company interface with subcontractors during the work and in fluency their HES performance?

INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION RESPONSES

Respondent should provide the entire pre-qualification responses is three (3) copies on separate CD ROMs as well as three (3) complete paper copies include publications that may not be available electronically.

The paper copies shall be fully indexed and shall strictly follow the above layout. The electronic copies must be a minor image of the paper copies with index as the first file and every part and selection in its sequential order thereafter.

The package shall be returned via courier and must be delivered on or before 12noon, on 21^st August 2009 to: The Tender Board Secretary, Shell Nigeria Exploration and production Company, Sterling Tower 20 Marina, Lagos Nigeria

Any question concerning the pre-qualification exercise should be addressed by email to yemi.adeleye@shell.com and copied to SNEPCo-Tender-Board@shell.com

NOTE:

1. Please visit the NipeX Portal at www.nipexng.com for this Advert and other information

2. Suppliers ere expected to have attained the “published” status in the NipeX JQS database This is condition to participate in this exercise

Application forms are available at www.nipexng.com

Only these companies that meet Pre-qualification criteria, which shall be determined at SNEPCo sole discretion will be included in the Tender bid list.

This advertisement is not an invitation to tender for the above services. There is no commitment or obligation, implied or otherwise, for SNEPCo to issue a tender or enter into a contract, Participation in the pre-qualification exercise does not construe or imply any committed commitment to any party or entitle any party to any indemnity or any form of payment from SNEPCo

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ESSO EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION NIGERIA LIMITED (OML133)

ESSO EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION NIGERIA (DEEPWATER WEST) LTD

(OPL 214)

(Operator of Respective NNPC Concessions)

INVITATION TO PREQUALIFY ELECTRIC WIRE LINE LOGGING PROGRAM FOR NNPC/EEPNL ACREAGES

Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (“EEPNL”), Operator of NNPC OML 133 and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Deepwater West) Limited (“EEPNL(DW)L”), operator of OPL 214, collectively referred to as “Esso” plan to carry out Electric Wireline Logging on offshore exploration, appraisal, and production well(s) in NNPC/ESSO PSC acreages. The anticipated contract term is two (2) years with an additional one (1) year option period. Contract commencement is expected in the fourth (4^th) quarter of 2011.

Based on completion interval length, the scope of works involves the contractor providing all personnel, equipment, and service associated with Wire Line Electronic Logging Services. The scope of work includes, providing, open hole Wireline logging Services, cased hole wireline logging services, cased hole production logging services, north seeking gyro, open and cased hole temperature/pressure and fluid sampling, cased hole perforating, and wireline fishing operations. For pre-qualification consideration, the Bidders application for this service must include the following technical information and the general information:

Specific Bidder Documents

For pre-qualification consideration application for this service must include the following technical information;

1. Bidder shall provide evidence of scope of work capabilities listed above or evidence of an existing contract with a sub-contractor capable of providing scope of work capabilities above. In the event of an existing sub-contract, evidence must be provided of sub-contractor’s scope of work capabilities.
2. Demonstrate a history of safe, well-managed operations under similar conditions and work requirements over the previous 5 years. Provide details of Safety Health and Environment policy and program.
3. Documentation that demonstrate equipment available to commence operations in the 4^th quarter of 2010.
4. Documentation showing qualifications, licenses, certificates and training of bidder’s personnel demonstrating experience supporting deepwater drilling and completion activities
5. Develop and provide a comprehensive detailed list of the Bidders recommended equipment scope of supply including complete details of superior enhancements system or processing techniques.
6. Provide Comprehensive listing and evidence of in-country and centralization logging and tools stock and related electric wireline equipment stock including replacement parts.
7. Documentation of licenses and certifications hold by the Bidders manufacturing maintenance, repair and testing facilities.

General Bidder Documentation

In addition to the Specific contractor Documentation specified above the following general documentation must be provided:

1. Current relevant registration with Nigeria Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)

2. Documented evidence of any relationships with supplying contractor or sub-contractors.

3. Details of Contractor’s Project Management practices, including organizational structure indicating key professional staff and their resume with details of any formal technical support agreements with foreign contractors.

4. Company profile including Nigerian shareholding and Certificate of incorporation.

5. Contractor’s financial details and audited account for the last three (3) years.

6.

EEPNL · Energy · Government

ESSO EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION NIGERIA LIMITED (OML133)

ESSO EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION NIGERIA (DEEPWATER WEST) LTD. (OPL 214)

(OPERATOR OF RESPECTIVE NNPC CONCESSIONS)

INVITATION TO PREQUALIFY FOR MUD LOGGING SERVICES PROGRAM FOR NNPC/EEPNL ACREAGES

Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL), Operator of NNPC OML 133 and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Deepwater West) Limited (“EEPNL(DW)L”), operator of OPL 214, collectively referred to as “Esso” plan to carry out Mud Logging Service on offshore exploration, appraisal, and production well(s) in NNPC/ESSO PSC acreages. The anticipated contract term is two (2) years with an additional one (1) year option period. Contract commencement is expected in the fourth (4^th) quarter of 2011.

The scope of works involves the contractor providing personnel, equipment, and consumables associated with Mud Logging Services to be utilized on a periodic callout basis. The scope of work to include, but is not limited to, on site monitoring and reporting of drilling mechanics, collection and correlation of formation samples, analysis and reporting of information fluids, real time pore pressure analysis and other miscellaneous mud logging services. For pre-qualification consideration, the Bidder’s application for this service must include the following technical information and the general information.

Specific Bidder Documents

For pre-qualification consideration application for this service must include the following technical information;

1. Develop and provide a comprehensive detailed list of bidders recommended equipment scope of supply including complete details of offshore mud logging laboratory.
2. Provide evidence of in-country spare parts stock
3. Bidder shall provide evidence of scope of work capabilities listed above or evidence of an existing contract with a sub-contractor capable of providing scope of Work capabilities above. In the event of an existing sub-contract, evidence must be provided of sub-contractor’s scope of work capabilities.
4. Demonstrate a history of safe, well-managed operations under similar conditions and work requirements over the previous 5 years. Provide details of Safety Health and Environment Policy and Program.
5. Provide comprehensive functional specifications and capacities of mud logging equipment to be proposed.
6. Documentation that demonstrate mud logging equipment available to commence operations in the 4^th Quarter of 2011.
7. Comprehensive listing of bidder’s mud logging equipment rental equipment located in Nigeria showing qualifications typically in stock.
8. Documentation showing qualifications, licenses, certificates and training of bidder’s personnel demonstrating experience supporting deepwater drilling and completion activities

General Bidder Documentation

In addition to the Specific contractor Documentation specified above the following general documents must be provided:

1. Current relevant registration with Nigeria Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)

2. Documented evidence of any relationships with supplying contractor or sub-contractors.

3. Details of Contractor’s Project Management practices, including organizational structure indicate key professional staff and their resume with details of any formal technical support agreements with foreign contractors.

4. Company profile including Nigerian shareholding and Certificate of incorporation.

EEPNL · Energy · Government

SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY (SNEPCo), Invitation for pre-qualification (Tender No- NG01003142

CALL -OFF CONTRACT FOR SEABED SURVEY SERVICES (GEOPHYSICAL BATHYMETRIC AND GEO TECHNICAL)

INTRODUCTION

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) invites interested reputable Contractors with relevant verifiable experience and capability to apply for pre-qualification for consideration to tender for a call-off Contract for Seabed Survey Services (Geophysical, Bathymetric and Geo technical).

SCOPE OF WORK

In support of SNEPCO Exploration and Production activities the following services are required using suitable equipment in water depths > 1000m are as follows-

· Drilling Site Surveys

· Field Development Surveys

· Debris Surveys

· Ad-Hoc Specific Survey Requests

In providing these services SNEPCO is interested in companies or partnerships that will aid the development of local expertise in this specialty in the following areas:

· High Resolution Multi-channel Digital seismic survey, (2D & pseudo 3D).

· Analogue/Digital Data Acquisition.

· Geotechnical Services for Near shore and Deep water activities using both Contractor and Company provided platforms.

· Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) platforms with installed and integrated systems.

· Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) platforms with installed and integrated

Systems.

The term of the contract will be two years with an option to extend for one year. It will be a requirement that all data processing, (including laboratory analysis of geotechnical samples) and interpretation will be completed in Nigeria.

Please note that contractors can offer to prequalify for the provision of all or part of the above required services. The prequalification categories are:

• Geophysical surveys (Covering drilling, development and debris survey.)
• Geotechnical surveys (Covering field development surveys)
• ROV Surveys (For the inspection of seabed features}

PRE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be technically pre-qualified for participation in the tender process, interested Companies must demonstrate ownership of requisite equipment (Vessel, survey equipments etc), facilities in Nigeria and availability of properly trained personnel to provide the required services outlined in the scope of contract and within the required schedule. Only contactors meeting our specific requirements shall be invited to submit technical and commercial competitive bids, SNEPCo may inspect the facilities of the pre-qualified Contractors before recommendations are given to proceed to the next stage of the tender.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A cover letter summarizing the content of the Pre-qualification Document.

NIGERIA REGISTRATION

• Evidence of f Contractor’s registration in Nigeria (Certification of Incorporation),
• Contractors’ legal status and profile including Nigeria share holding and details of any formal technical support agreement with foreign companies
• In the case of joint venture, attach copy of the Joint venture agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), clearly stating roles, obligations and responsibilities of each party.
• Full details of Company/Institution profile, including certificate of incorporation and DPR registration
• Audit statements of for last 3 years ( 2006-2008), plus Audit certificate

NIGERIAN CONTENT

· Evidence of full compliance with the directives on Nigeria content.

· Provide documented verifiable evidence of the address and location where procurement activities will be coordinated in Nigeria

· Furnish details of onshore base (Nigeria) assets (facilities etc), Location where procurement activities in Nigeria identify the scope of work that will be accomplished using Nigeria resources (human Material)

· Provide evidence of past performance in Nigeria

· Provide details of Nigeria Manpower development plan

· Provide details of Nigerian Content management structures

· Non-compliance with Nigerian Directives shall constitute a FATAL FLAW

FINANCIAL STANDING

• Status of latest Audit certificate
• Evidence of three (3) years tax clearance Certificate and suitable proof of sources capable

ORGANIZATION STRENGTH

· A list plus curriculum Vitea of key personnel with relevant experience and qualifications in to the service requirements. Indicate staff qualifications relevant technical courses attended within the past 5 years

· Company organogram, dated and signed

Technical job capability (evidence of technical ability (personnel, equipment, resources and experience) in Seabed Survey Services (Geophysical, Bathymetric and Geotechnical).

· Evidence of any technical support e.g. partnership agreement, MOUs. A Location, Client Name, Project Name, Duration, Short Project Description and Contract value. The table should listed separately Off shore Geophysical, Bathymetric and Geotechnical and other relevant offshore surveys

· Addresses and telephone numbers of at least five recent clients for which you have completed work similar that proposed.

· Evidence of equipments (Where applicable, vessel, Survey, Equipment.

· Software and all other relevant supporting equipments/Infrastructure) to support scope of Works (as described above), ownership or access to equipment via local & international partnerships.

· Description of and specification of relevant equipment and premises, including training facilities that you currently own or occupy with proof of ownership or lease agreement.

HSSE.

· Evidence of having a safety, Health and environmental management System in place.

· Relevant Technical and Health/Safety Qualification and training recordings of staff. Completed HSSE capability Assessment Questionnaire. Details of Contractor’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policy and program together with Sustainable Development (SD). Provide (HSSE) Plan and details how Contractor intends to manage the Risks.

· Safety Records for accidents, injuries, damages and summary for near misses, LTI (Lost Time Injury), for the past three year

IMPORTANTS NOTES

1. Please visit the NipeX Portal at www.nipexng.com for this Advert and other information.
2. Suppliers are expected to have attained the ‘published’ status in the NipeX JQS database. This is a condition to participate in this exercise. Application Forms are available at www.nipexng.com .

Companies wishing to be considered for the exercise should submit their pre-qualification packages sealed package clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL: TENDER NO. NGO100342 PREQUALIFICATION FOR CALL -OFF CONTRACT FOR SEABED SURVEY SERVICES (GEOPHYSICAL BATHYMETRIC AND GEOTECHNICAL)

Packages shall be delivered to the address on or before 12TH August 2009.

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited [SNEPCo)

Sterling Towers (3rd Floor, Long Wing) 20 Marino

Lagos, Nigeria.

Attention: Secretary to the Tender Board

Only those composes that meet the Pre-qualification Criteria, which shall be determined at SNEPCo’s sole discretion, will be included in the Tender bid list.

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Sahara Energy Exploration and Production Limited.

Invitation for prequalification for the Provision of Environmental Services

1. INTRODUCTION

Sahara Energy Exploration & Production Limited (SEEPL) is the Operator of OPL 284 Deep Offshore Block, under a Production Sharing Contract together with Lotus Energy and BG Nigeria Limited.

SEEPL intends to carry out environmental monitoring activities within the assets location preparatory to undertaking seismic data acquisition and commencement of drilling activities. Interested and reputable contractors with suitable experience in the provision of Environment Services in deep offshore areas are therefore invited to apply for prequalification.

2. WORK SCOPE

Interested and reputable Indigenous Nigerian contractors and or indigenous Nigerian contractors with valid binding agreements with foreign partners/contractors shall be to provide Environmental Services meeting the following minimum requirements:

v Pre-drill Environmental baseline surveys/EIA: involving: a block-wide sampling station /points: Wet and Dry Season Seabed, Surface and Water Column sampling: Laboratory Analysis, Baseline Report Development and EIA Report meeting Nigerian Regulatory and International Standard including the provision of all associated marines services

v Post-drill Environmental surveys: involving: 1-season surface and water column Sampling; Laboratory Analysis and EBS Report development that meet Nigerian Regulatory and International standards

v Conduct of Environmental Impact Assessment Studies for Seismic Data Acquisition and development of EIA Report that meet Nigerian Regulatory and International Standards

v Conduct of EIA Studies for Field Development and Operation and development of EIA Report that meet Nigerian Regulatory and International Standards,

v Optional provision of fit for purpose marine survey vessel

· Commencement Date: Q4 2009

· Term: 2 years with possibility of extension for an

additional 1 year.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

Only companies with a proven track record in the provision of the above Environmental Services and who are capable of meeting the above outlined scope of work to the highest standard in the offshore hydrocarbon exploration, appraisal and development industry will be considered for participation in a competitive tender exercise.

As such, respondents are requested to provide evidence of prior experience and ability to deliver the above outlined scope of work by providing detailed responses to SEEPL prequalification questionnaire.

4. NIGERIAN CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

In addition to evidencing the ability to deliver the work scope as set out above, and providing the information requested in the SEEPL Prequalification Questionnaire, interested parties are required to submit all relevant information establishing their ability to operate in Nigeria including Nigerian Content details reflective of the following.

In line with the Government of Nigeria Directives on Nigerian Content targets of 45% by year end 2006 and 70% by year end 2010, respondents should include in their Prequalification documentation, Nigerian Content plans on how to meet the government targets. The plan should include equipment, materials and goods that are to be sourced locally on this project. Nigerian professionals-skilled and unskilled personnel to be engaged on this project-verifiable evidence of an existing/established presence in Nigeria, and/or a plan to establish a presence in Nigeria for example: availability of office, training and local support facilities,

Respondents should include in their Pre-qualification documentation the following information:

v Evidence of ability to comply with the provisions of the Cabotage Act where vessel provision is required;

v Where a company is in a JV, partnership or consortium-evidence of such a relationship in a Form /MOU/ Pre-Bid Agreement, signed by the Chief Executive of both companies and partners.

v Where the Management Team and Engineering & Procurement centre would be located in Nigeria.

v List of equipment, materials, and goods that are to be locally sourced on this project.

v How they intend to source and employ qualified Nigerians.

v Its plans to maximize the use of Nigerian resources on this project.

v Evidence of Workshop, Offices, warehouse, and maintenance facilities in Nigeria.

v Valid DPR permit, Certificate of Incorporation and tax Clearance.

v Evidence of valid, or intended , subcontracts with Nigerian business and the nature of the services provided;

v Detailed training and understudy programmes to maximise utilization of Nigerian personnel in all areas of operations, including detailed training plans

Please note that:

v In accordance with NAPIMS directives, it is intended to apportion any compensation due in the event of contract award on the basis of a maximum 60%/40% USSS/NGN split.

v Non Compliance with Nigerian Content will lead to automatic exclusion.

v Lack of complete information may disqualify a respondent and SEEPL may also disqualify any company which is delinquent in the payment of Nigerian taxes.

5 COLLECTION OF PRE-QUUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Interested companies are required to download the following document through the NipeX portal system

SEEPL Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for the provision of Environmental Services in support of SEEPL Offshore Drilling Operations”

6. SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DATA PACKAGE

One (1) original and Two (2) copies of the prequalification responses and all inclusions and supporting documentation shall be marked and submitted to the address below:

C & P Manager

Sahara Energy Exploration & Production Limited

7a, Oluwa road, off Kingsway Road,

Ikoyi, Lagos

Nigeria.

In addition Two (2) CD copies should also be providing.

Submission shall be processed in the same manner as Sealed Bids for procedural purposes,

In no way whatsoever shall receipt of the submission commit or obligate SEEPL to include any company on any Bid List nor to award any contract to any company and/or associated companies.

The closing date for receipt of the submission is 1500 hours on 13^th August 2009.

This is not an invitation to Tender (ITT).

Only short listed companies will be invited to tender after the Pre-Qualification process is completed.

Neither SEEPL nor any organisation working with SEEPL, will make any form of payment whatsoever, for submissions presented in response to this notice

SEEPL will deal only with authorized officers of owners/operators for the submission of documentation.

SEEPL will not enter into any correspondence regarding the success or otherwise of the Submission.

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