Request for Expression of Interest: Provision of Defensive Driving Services tenders at East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

Reference No.: REQ-00000718

Introduction

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) LTD (“EACOP LTD”) invites experienced and reputable companies to express their interest in providing Defensive Driving Services to the EACOP Project.

The EACOP Project involves the construction and operation of an underground and cross-border pipeline to transport crude oil from Lake Albert, Uganda, to the eastern coast of Tanzania for export to international markets. The pipeline will run from Kabaale, Hoima District, Uganda, to the Chongoleani Peninsula, Tanga, Tanzania.

• Total pipeline length: 1,443 km
  • Uganda section: 296 km
  • Tanzania section: 1,147 km
• The pipeline will traverse 8 regions in Tanzania:
  • Kagera, Geita, Shinyanga, Tabora, Singida, Dodoma, Manyara, and Tanga
• It will cover 27 administrative district councils and 231 villages.

Brief Description of the Scope of Services

1. Provision of Defensive Driving Training and other related safety training.
2. Hazard Perception Training.
3. In-City and Off-Road/4WD Training.
4. A training program that equips drivers with defensive driving skills to ensure safety on both public and private roads.

Minimum Requirements

Companies or organizations expressing interest must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the following requirements:

Certifications & Compliance

• Appropriate licensing from relevant in-country authorities for the provision of defensive driving services.
• References from previous Defensive Driving Training services.

Legal & Financial Requirements

• Certificate of Incorporation and recent BRELA search (attach a copy).
• Valid Business License.
• Proof of registration with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and a valid Tax Clearance Certificate (latest year available).
• Financial capacity to provide the required services, including submission of financial accounts for the past three years.

Regulatory & Industry Compliance

• Proof of Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery, Compliance, and Human Rights policies.
• Proof of registration with EWURA Local Supplier Service Provider (LSSP) database or an approved application at the time of submission.
• Compliance with Local Content Regulations, 2017 and Local Company Definition.
• Evidence of a QHSE Management System in compliance with applicable local and industry standards.

Submission Details

Companies meeting the above criteria and capable of implementing the required services should express their interest by sending their documents via email to:

 procurement.tz@eacop.com
 Maximum email size: 20MB

 Deadline: Before 17:00 hours (East African Time – EAT) on 25 February 2025.

 Email Subject: REQ-00000718 – Provision of Defensive Driving Services for EACOP Project

 Statements of Expression of Interest (EOI) should be between 10-20 pages and must be submitted in English.

Selection Process

EACOP LTD will review and assess the submitted documents based on internal criteria. The shortlisted companies will be pre-qualified and will receive an invitation to bid upon signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

EACOP LTD reserves the right to select or reject companies at its sole discretion without providing reasons for its decisions.