NNPC
NAE
NIGERIAN AGIP EXPLORATION LIMITED RC299647
TENDER OPPORTUNITY
CHARTER AND OPERATION OF 1NO MEDIUM WEIGHT HELICOPTER
NIPEX REF.NO.00000036

1. INTRODUCTION
Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (hereinafter referred to as “NAE”), hereby invites reputable Helicopter Operators to apply to be considered for inclusion in the bid list for the proposed contract for charter and operation of helicopter through the NipeX portal under Category A.
The work location, for ease of project administration, having due regard to climatic, hydrological and local area peculiarities shall operate out of applicants Lagos Base to NAE Offshore locations and to such areas as NAE may desire. The proposed contract term shall be fixed for a period of Three (3) years, with Two (2) successive options to extend for an additional two (2) years for each option. One single contract will be awarded at the end of the tender exercise to the lowest technically accepted responsive applicant. The Bidder qualification process is based on the third party audit and evaluation.

2. SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of work shall include but not be limited to the following activities:
– Provision and operation of one (1) medium weight helicopter AW139 of 12 seater capacity for offshore helicopter services which shall be supported by a technical back up of similar make/type to be used in the event of non-availability due schedule/un-schedule maintenance of contracted aircraft. The helicopter services shall also include 24/7 medevac.
– The Model of the helicopter shall be compliant with the requirement stated in the tender technical specification as appropriately equipped for offshore operations
– Multi engines IFR certified
– Be type certificated in accordance with EASA Certification Specifications 27/29 and/or Federal Aviation Regulations Part 27/29 or FAA/EASA recognized equivalent standards.
– Certification in Category A or equivalent
– Certification basis shall include full compliance with CS 27/29.631 or FAR equivalent requirement for the Bird Strike protection
– Performance Class 1 or alternatively Performance Class 2 / 2e approval / acceptance by competent Authority.
– The helicopter have not undergone any serious occurrence
– All necessary instruments for day and night flights as appropriate for area of operations.
– Lifesaving and safety appliances for flying over water
– Communication (Radios) and Navigation equipment appropriate for her class and operation.
– Room for 12 no. detachable pax seats sufficiently spaced in rows for comfortable seating position and a minimum required crew consisting of 2 Pilots
– The craft shall be crewed with a Captain with a total cumulative flight hours not less than 3,000 and a co-pilot with not less than 1,000 cumulative flight hours experience.
– Further details to be found in the Technical Specification attached to the ITT. The ITT is expected to be launched by Third quarter of 2026 and contract issued by Third quarter of 2027.

3. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
a) To be eligible for this tender exercise, interested Contractors are required to be pre-qualified under Category A 3.08.03: Air Transport Services of Passengers and Freight (Product/Services) in the NipeX Joint Qualification System (NJQS) database. All successfully pre-qualified suppliers in this category will receive Invitation to Technical Tender (ITT).
b) To determine if you are pre-qualified and to view the product/service category you are listed for, visit https://vms.nipex.org/login and access NJQS using your login details. Click on the ‘Subscription’ tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard to view your status and click on the ‘Product Code’ tab to view your registered product codes.
c) If you are not listed in a product/service category and you are registered with NUPRC to do business, contact NipeX Head Office Post Square building, 1-3 (Building B) Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku Street Victoria Island, Lagos customersupport@nipex.com.ng, 08032850332, 090345285 ‘with your NUPRC Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission certificate as evidence for verification and necessary update.
d) To initiate the NJQS pre-qualification process, access www.nipex-ng.com, click on the ‘Registration’ tab, and select ‘New Vendor Registration’.
e) To be eligible, all tenders must comply with the Nigerian Content requirements in the NipeX system.

4. NIGERIAN CONTENT
NAE 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.
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.
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).
Bidders are invited to express complete understanding and willingness to comply with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010 Pursuant to the above, bidders’ submissions shall be evaluated strictly with the minimum evaluation criteria defined in the NOGICD Act provisions/Schedule. Only bidders whose submissions are in compliance shall proceed to the next stage of the tendering process.
The following are some of the Nigerian Content requirements bidders are expected to comply with in their technical bid submission
a. Provision of detailed description of all work bidders will accomplish using Nigerian Resources (Labour, Materials & Services).
b. Provision of current and in-place organization structure with detailed experience and skills of key management personnel with names. Provide evidence (personnel list and positions with organization chart to substantiate) of percentage of management that are Nigerian Nationals and the percentage of the total workforce that are Nigerians.
c. Detailed past experience/present commitment to staff training and development of Nigerian personnel. Furnish details of training plans for Nigerians specific to this scope of work
d. Nigerian Content Plan with detailed description of the role, work scope, man-hours and responsibilities of all Nigerian companies and personnel that are involved in executing the service.
e. State any further innovative proposals that would enhance the development of Nigerian Content for the Project
f. Demonstrate that entity is a Nigerian company as defined in the NOGICD Act 2010. Where capacity is inadequate, genuine alliances with multinational companies for the purpose of technology transfer will be accepted; the alliance or Joint venture will demonstrate with binding Memorandum of Agreement signed by chief executives of the entities that evidences clear work-share ratio among the parties and time frame for growth or transfer to be achieved.
g. Details of Company ownership and shareholding structure with certified true copies of CAC forms CO2 and CO7, including company memorandum & article of association and other evidence of entity’s incorporation.
h. Comprehensive description of company’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies together with the programmes and HSE management system.
i. Detailed record of accidents, injuries, damages and near-misses related to helicopters operations including aborted flights due to technical reasons for the past three years.
j. Community Affairs policies together with programmes and records of community matters handled for the past three years.
k. Evidence of Quality Assurance Programme Comparable to ISO9000 or equivalent
l. Copy of Corporate Registration and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) certificate for 2014 in the related area, Evidence of Compliance with NCAA Laws, Certification of Airworthiness, Communication License, Helicopter Registration, License and Survey Certificate.
m. Copy of Air Operators Certificate with approved maintenance system.
n. Copy of the Air Maintenance Organisation Certificate
o. Annual financial report and relevant funding information from a licensed accounting firm for the last three (3) years prior to the tender year.
p. Record of experience of similar jobs performed within the last five (5) years. Include performance record of each helicopter used.
q. Provide minimum equipment list approved for each helicopter.
r. Description of equipment currently owned by company that will aid the execution of the service. Proof of offices workshop, warehouse, spare parts, resources and other support facilities.
s. Copy of Nigerian Content Equipment Certification.
t. Any additional information that will enhance the potential of the company.

5. CLOSING DATE
Only tenderers who are registered with NJQS Product/Service under (Category A) 3.08.03: Air Transport Services of Passengers and Freight (Product/Services) as of 16:00 hrs. 29th October 2026 being the advert closing date, shall be invited to submit Technical Bids

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This advertisement of “Tender Opportunity” shall not be construed as a commitment on part of NAE, nor shall it entitle Applicants to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from NAE and/or any of its Partners by virtue of such Applicants having responded to this Advert.
– Please visit the NipeX Portal at www.nipex-ng.com for this Advert and other information.

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