--- title: "UKEF Technical Advisor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4721727c-473d-4826-99b2-8742feaf9cc7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4721727c-473d-4826-99b2-8742feaf9cc7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4721727c-473d-4826-99b2-8742feaf9cc7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4721727c-473d-4826-99b2-8742feaf9cc7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2021-07-07" --- # UKEF Technical Advisor Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4721727c-473d-4826-99b2-8742feaf9cc7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4721727c-473d-4826-99b2-8742feaf9cc7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4721727c-473d-4826-99b2-8742feaf9cc7.json) ## Summary The Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking a Technical Advisor for UK Export Finance (UKEF) to support the secure development financing of the Offshore Cape Three Points project in Ghana. This open tender process, classified under the CPV code for Technical analysis or consultancy services, is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 22 July 2021. The contract duration is from 16 August 2021 to 15 August 2028 and has an estimated value of £105,000, focusing on services in the oil and gas industry. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical and commercial consultancy within the energy sector, particularly those experienced in oil and gas operations. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in reservoir performance monitoring, contract management, and reporting against finance agreements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only secure a long-term engagement but also enhance their portfolio through collaboration on an international project that contributes to energy production in Ghana. ## Notice Department for International Trade (DIT), on behalf of UK Export Finance (UKEF) as Contracting Authority, with the technical and commercial support it requires fulfilling its obligations under the finance documents with Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and others in respect to the secured development financing of Offshore Cape Three Points located offshore Ghana ("the Project"). Technical support will include monitoring and reporting in respect to reservoir performance and operating performance. Commercial support will include monitoring and reporting in respect to the performance of key contracts and markets to which the project is exposed. The project comprised all that is involved in the drilling completion and tie back of multiple wells to a new Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel that was constructed in 2017. All the activities under the original scope of works have been successfully completed. Oil production started in August 2017 and Gas production from the Sankofa field in the (OCTP) Integrated Oil and Gas Project started at the end of June 2018. The TA will be provided with full access to project information available to the lenders, and will be required to highlight and advise UKEF of all material matters in relation to the Project but in particular it will advise in respect to Completion, Annual Redeterminations and, at UKEF's direction, Material Waivers. The TA is required to deliver its reports to comply with the decision-making timeline as set out in the Financial Agreements. The TA should be aware that the door-to-door tenor of the UKEF loan is 7 years with final maturity of the loan in 2028. The TA will be expected to provide a consistent level of service throughout the loan. Additional information: DIT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accesses via your web browser at: http://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/ Bidders should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a6872f-941d-473a-a559-5eec0940549a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry - 76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 7 Jul 2021 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a6872f-941d-473a-a559-5eec0940549a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a6872f-941d-473a-a559-5eec0940549a 7th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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