Tender Opportunity Provision of Leased International (IPLC) communication circuits

Introduction
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) invites interested and prequalified suitable telecommunications service provider companies for this tender opportunity for the Provision of International Leased Circuits services between CNL locations other Chevron Business Units internationally

The services are estimated to be required commencing 1st Quarter2014 for a 2years +1 year duration

Scope of Work
This service is required for the provision of leased Fiber connectivity between CNL locations to her international offices and the connections will support critical business voice, data and video communications on a continuous basis

Provision of International Leased (IPLC) Circuits service includes the following locations but not limited to:

• Lekki - Powergate (UK)
• Escravos - Powergate (UK)
• Gbagada – Romford (UK)

The general work scope includes but not limited to the following:

• Provision of Fiber IPLC leased capacity over the PROVIDER's network between CNL key operation nodes in Nigeria and her International offices in UK
• Contractor shall provide solution design indicating submarine cable system to be used and detailed of all service elements from end-to-end.
• Contractor shall protect the last mile links where applicable) at either end of the circuit using fiber link as the primary and microwave radio link for backup.
• Contractor shall provide evidence of path and service redundancy on the submarine cable system as well as the local loop circuits prior to test and commissioning of service.
• Contractor shall install and provide all related equipments to perform the services
• Contractor shall perform requisite standard tests prior to acceptance and commissioning of service.
• Contractor shall carry out maintenance support services of the overall infrastructure.
• Contractor should note that no two locations will be connected with the same submarine cable system nor by the same vendor
• Contractor shall protect the last mile links (where applicable) at either end of the circuit using fiber link as the primary and microwave radio link for backup.
• Contractor shall provide evidence of path and service redundancy on the submarine cable system as well as the local loop circuits prior to test and commissioning of service.
• Contractor shall install and provide all related equipments to perform the services
• Contractor shall perform requisite standard tests prior to acceptance and commissioning of service.
• Contractor shall carry out maintenance support services of the overall infrastructure.

Mandatory Tender Requirements:

• To be eligible for this tender exercise, interested bidders are required to be pre qualified in the 3.01.12 (Telecommunication Services) and 3.11.20 (Telecommunication Installation /Support Services) category in NipeX Joint Qualification System (NJQS) database. All successfully pre-qualified suppliers in this category by the bid close date will receive Invitation to Technical Tender(ITT).
• Please note that interested bidders including their sub-contractor(s) shall be required to:
  • Meet all JQS mandatory requirements to be listed as “PREQUALIFIED” for a category in the JQS database.
  • Meet all Nigerian Content requirements stated in this advert in their responses to the Invitation to Technical Tender.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
Chevron Nigeria Limited is committed to the development of the Nigerian Oil and Gas business in observance 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).

Contractors 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 next Tender Stage

The following are the Nigerian Content requirements bidders are expected to comply with in their technical bid submission.

• 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 on scope and responsibilities of parties for this work. Such companies must show evidence of joint venture binding agreement duly signed by the CEO of both companies including evidence or plans of physical operational presence and set-up in Nigeria
• Furnish details of company ownership and share holding structure. Also submit clear photocopies of your CAC Forms CO2 and CO7
• 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.
• 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 Nigerian Content contact or manager.
• State proposed total scope of work to be performed by Nigerian personnel (whether contracted directly or under subcontract agreements) with names and addresses including evidences of well equipped offices and workshop; attach past experience of such patronage.
• Specific to this project, provide 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.
• Provide evidence of domiciliation of project management and procurement centers in Nigeria with physical addresses (not P.O. Box).
• Location of in-country facilities, (Equipment, storage, workshops, repair & maintenance facilities and, testing facilities).
• Contractor must be willing and able to provide evidence of maximization of made in Nigeria goods and services.
• Provide details on any other Nigerian Content initiative your company is involved in.
• Provide evidence of MOU with OGTAN registered trainer to conduct classroom module of training and on the job attachment
• Provide human capacity building development plan including budget which must be minimum 10% of project man-hours or cost. Training will be targeted at developing capacity other than bidder's personnel. Trainees will be nominated from a database maintained by NCDMB and the services of OGTAN registered trainers utilized to cover classroom modules.