(Ref. No. MPEP/2023/TM/001)

1. M&P Exploration Production Tanzania Ltd. (MPEP), an upstream producer of natural gas from the Mnazi Bay gas field in Mtwara region hereby invites potential suppliers to express their interest and provide information for the supply of the following services:

Feasibility Study, Concept, Engineering, and Planning of Drilling Exploration Wells

The work shall include but shall not be limited to:

1. Assist with the design and planning of the Tanzania exploration wells as requested by MPEP to verify fit-for-pur-pose well design not limited to: offset well review, casing design, trajectory planning, torque and drag modelling, hydraulics modelling etc. using Landmark software or similar.
2. Prepare detailed Regulatory Well Notifications.
3. Ensure a rig mobilisation plan, rig move plan, rig move meeting and associated risk assessment are prepared / conducted in a timely manner in advance of the rig mobilisation.
4. Prepare detailed Drilling Programme(s), incorporating key vendor programmes.
5. Conduct risk assessments and DWOPs to cover proposed drilling operations.
6. Prepare and maintain, as required by MPEP, such cost, time and resource plans (CTRs) at times and in formats agreed between the Parties.
7. Prepare detailed project Pre-Drill (cost) Estimate – PWCE.
8. Prepare detailed project Pre-Spud (cost) Estimate – FWCE (AFE).
9. Determine outstanding required tangibles, materials and third-party equipment, services, and personnel. Recommend and provide or facilitate solution(s) for required equipment, tangibles, materials, services, and personnel.
10. Conduct procurement activity and prepare tender process to contract administration as required to support the Project.
11. Use MPEP cost-book to allow accurate on-going cost determination once the Project commences, and manage and maintain the cost-book, verify, and administer third party supplier invoices and payments as agreed with MPEP.
12. Prepare monthly Financial Forecasts in a format approved by MPEP.
13. Prepare High Level Risk Matrix.
14. Infrastructure requirements review.
15. Carry site survey and propose surface infrastructure design and costs such as platform, industrial water supply, etc in accordance with the HSSE and operational requirements.
16. Prepare and propose a project schedule.
17. Order long lead items.
18. HR & logistics management.

2. This call for Request for Information (RFI) marks an open, transparent, and objective tender process. Detailed scope of work will be issued to qualified bidders upon demand.

3. Potential suppliers must submit information to demonstrate their capability and competency. This must include but not limited to the following:

a） Proof of experience and technical capability in providing said services preferably in Oil & Gas industry. Experience with extended reach drilling is mandatory.

b） Proof of financial capability (with latest approved audited financial statements for the past 3 years) and current annual return.

c) International companies with ability to team up with local expertise in any form as per the Local Content Regulations, 2017.

d） Proof of registration with the local authorities in Tanzania or Country of Origin. This shall include but not limited to a company profile, certificate of registration with BRELA, Tax Authority certificates for Tax Identification Number and Value Added Tax, Valid Business License, Proof of registration with ERB (Engineers Registration Board), Regulatory license and permits (if applicable), Tax Clearance Certificate, etc.

4. All correspondence regarding this enquiry shall be made in writing and communicated by e-mail to procurement@tanzaniamp.co.tz  not later than May 15th, 2023