REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE PILLARS ALONG EACOP – UGANDA RIGHT OF WAY
EOI-00000121 (Re-Advertised)

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd ("COMPANY"), invites experienced and reputable companies to express their interest in the Production and Installation of Concrete Pillars along the EACOP Right of Way in Uganda.

The EACOP project involves the construction and operation of a buried, crossborder pipeline to transport crude oil from the Lake Albert area in Uganda to the eastern coast of Tanzania for export to international markets. The pipeline will run from Kabaale in Hoima District, Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula, Tanga Region, in Tanzania. The length of the pipeline is 1,443 km, of which 297 km will be in Uganda. With the land acquisition coming to the final end, COMPANY needs to demarcate the right of way with permanent markers in the form of concrete pillars along both sides of the EACOP corridor.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THE SERVICES
The services to be provided shall include the following:

• Opening boundaries and geo-referencing the erected concrete pillars
• Casting and erecting the reinforced concrete pillars according to EACOP’s specifications.
• Pointing the erected concrete pillars according to EACOP’s specifications.
• Testing and quality control.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Interested Ugandan Companies or Organizations are invited to express interest and submit evidence meeting the minimum requirements:

• Legal Entity details including certificate of incorporation, valid Trading License, Memorandum and articles of association.
• Up to date professional licensing from relevant in-country authorities for the provision of the services.
• Proof of registration with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Tax Clearance Certificate for the latest years.
• Compliance certificate from the National Social Security Fund.
• Compliance statement of the Local Content Regulations (LCR) and local Company definition.
• Proof of up-to-date registration to the National Supplier Database (NSD) maintained by the Petroleum Authority of Uganda.
• Experience/performance in delivering tasks outlined above on a large scale in Uganda, in compliance with national and international standards and on at least 5 similar projects in the last 7 years.
• Experience in engaging project affected persons, communities, and stakeholders in similar infrastructure projects.
• List of current and potential workload.
• Key, suitably qualified personnel with local personnel having experience in fields such as cadastral surveys, civil engineering, land laws and community engagements.
• Demonstrate sufficient equipment, logistics and staff resources to deliver the services required with multiple human resources to work simultaneously along the pipeline route.
• Compliance with the recommendations of the Surveyors Registration Board regarding terms of engagement in survey services.
• Financial capacity to deliver the services required including the submission of audited financial accounts for period 2022-2023.
• Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Management System, organization, and process in compliance with applicable local and industry Standards.
• Anticorruption, Antibribery, Compliance and Human Rights policies.

Ugandan Companies which have the ability, capacity, and resource to implement the activities listed above should express their interest by sending together with the documents listed in the above section through an email to procurement.ug@eacop.com">procurement.ug@eacop.com (maximum email size 20Mb) on or before 16:00 hours East African Time (EAT) 2nd June 2025.

Statements of EOI should be no more than ten (10) to twenty (20) pages long.
All Expression of Interests should be submitted in English Language.

NOTE: The EACOP project will review and assess the documents provided by the interested companies to derive a list of prequalified companies. Only prequalified companies will receive, subject to signature of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), invitation to submit bids in furtherance of the call for tender process.

Additional Job Description from EACOP's Real Website:
The Production and Installation of Concrete Pillars along the EACOP Right of Way is a critical component of the project's land demarcation and boundary identification process. The selected contractor will be responsible for ensuring the precise placement of reinforced concrete pillars to mark the pipeline corridor permanently. This includes adherence to strict engineering and environmental standards, as well as coordination with local communities and stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption.

Key responsibilities also include:

• Conducting detailed topographic and cadastral surveys to accurately determine pillar locations.
• Ensuring all pillars are constructed to withstand environmental and climatic conditions specific to the region.
• Implementing robust quality control measures to verify the durability and accuracy of each pillar.
• Maintaining comprehensive records of all installed pillars, including GPS coordinates and installation dates.
• Collaborating with EACOP's environmental and social teams to address any community concerns related to the installation process.

The contractor must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, environmental protection, and community engagement throughout the project duration. Previous experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the oil and gas sector, will be considered an advantage.

For more details, visit EACOP's official website or contact the procurement team at procurement.ug@eacop.com">procurement.ug@eacop.com.