Nigerian Maritime Administration Lagoand Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Established Under the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA Act 2007) Maritime House: 4 Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos.
P.M.B 12861, Lagos. E-mail: info@nimasa.gov.ng
Website: www.nimasa.gov.ng
Request for Expression of Interest to Provide Services for the Management of Nigerian
Marine and Coastal Environment
As the nation’s Apex Maritime Regulatory Authority, the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has continued to develop strategy for effective implementation of all relevant international instruments relating to the management of the nation’s Marine Environment. To this end, the Agency in furtherance of its commitment to full implementation of all International Maritime Organization instruments to which Nigeria is a party wishes to invite reputable Nigeria registered companies with cognate experience and expertise in Marine Environment Management to submit proposals for the provision of services for improvement of the Nigerian Marine and Coastal Environment.
The proposal should articulate actions to minimize the risk of damage to the Nigerian Marine Environment in line with the requirements of the following International maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions / Agreement / Protocols:
(1) International Convention on Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matters 1972 (London Convention);
(2) International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Polloution from Ships 1973 as amended by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78);
(3) Ballast Water Management Convention 2004;
(4) International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation (OPRC) 1990 and the Protocols there to.
(5) International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling System on Ships (AFS) 2001.
Objective of Invitation and Scope of Service:
The main objective of the services is to achieve full compliance with Nigeria’s International obligation towards ensuring pollution-free marine environment in line with IMO’s objective of cleaner oceans and safer shipping across the globe. Accordingly, the key tasks shall include the following:
(1) Establishment of Offshore Oil and Chemical Spill Response Capability;
(2) Boat Monitoring and Aerial Surveillance;
(3) Implementation of the Polluter Pays Principle for Offshore Underwater Pipelines and Cables
(4) Provision of Offshore Reception Facilities and Collection of Offshore Wastes;
(5) Monitoring and Enforcement of Ballast Water Discharge Procedures, and
(6) Inspection and Enforcement of Compliance.
Qualification Requirements:
Interested Companies must show.
(1) Evidence of clear understanding of the relevant IMO Conventions, Protocols and Codes
(2) Relevant experience including evidence of previous successful assignments undertaken in similar field
(3) Company profile stating ownership structure, registered office and functional contact address including e-mail address and telephone numbers
(4) Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission
(5) Tax Clearance Certificate for the past 3 (three) years verifiable from F.I.R.S
(6) V. AT Certificate
(7) Current Company’s Audited Statement of Account
(8) Evidence of Compliance with the New Pension Act
Verification of Claims
The Agency reserves right to verfy claims made in the submission
Submission of Proposal:
- All proposals shall be submitted in two (2) sets –(one original, one copy and two sets of CD rom each)
- All proposals submitted shall be in English Language only
- All proposals shall be submitted before the deadline.
Address for Submission:
Office of the Deputy Director, Procurement
5th Floor
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Maritime House, 4 Burma Road, Apapa
P.M.B. 12861, GPO Marina Lagos.
Closing Date for Submission of Proposals
Deadline for submission is on Thursday 27th October, 2011 by 2.00 pm.
Enquiries:
All enquiries regarding; this advertisement should be directed to the office of The Deputy Director, Procurement or call 07031519448, 08050765455.
Please Note:
(1) This notice shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to award any form of Contract to any respondent nor shall it entitle any firm submitting documents to claim any indemnity from the Agency.
(2) The Agency is not bound to accept any Proposal submitted.
(3) Respondents/participants shall be responsible for all costs incurred in preparation and submission of their proposals
Signed:
Management.
