UAE, Adu Dhabi

Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) market to be developed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Call for expressions of interest in participating in this exciting new project.

Adnoc Distribution has commenced a major project to introduce a natural gas distribution system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, thus bringing the benefits of natural gas to the wider community.

As part of this project, the Government of Abu Dhabi fully supports the expansion of the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) market beyond a recently commissioned CNG pilot project. The intention is to expand the market by further installing an initial 10-12 NGV refuelling facilities in 2006 on existing Adnoc Distribution service stations. These initial installations will form a basic infrastructure to supply vehicles throughout the Emirate and will drive forward further substantial expansion.

Adnoc Distribution are seeking suitably qualified contractors to provide:

- Compression and dispensing facilities, and
- Vehicle conversion services.

Adnoc Distribution is seeking companies with a strong track record in the design, supply, installation and after sales maintenance of gas fuelling and vehicle conversion services. Successful companies will be chosen from a formal tendering process to be completed by the end of September 2005.

See below for scopes of work:
NGV refuelling equipment – turnkey supplier
Conversion workshop - turnkey operators

Companies interested in operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are requested to contact (by the end of April):

Mr John Stavers
CNG Expansion Programme Coordinator
Natural Gas Division

Address: Adnoc Distribution, P.O. Box: 4188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Telephone :      +971 2 695 9132
Fax :               +971 2 678 1287
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Scope of work – NGV refuelling equipment turnkey supplier

ADNOC is looking to sign a turnkey contract for the design, supply, installation and ongoing repairs and maintenance services for the compression and other related equipment for the initial 10-12 NGV refuelling stations in the United Arab Emirates.

ADNOC will arrange for the supply of gas and electricity to each of the sites, and for the required civil engineering (as agreed with the successful contractor) to accommodate the NGV refuelling facilities.

High pressure (15+ bar) gas supplies will be available to the majority of the sites, but a small number will be supplied from the new 4 bar system. Minimum hourly flows of approximately 600 m3 served will be required from those stations served from the 4 bar system.

The supplier will be required to design, supply, install and maintain all the components required downstream of the incoming gas and electricity supplies. Initially 2 double dispensers will be required for each site. High flow dispensers will be needed from some of the sites to serve buses and trucks. ADNOC station operatives will be responsible for the day to day operation of the equipment.

All equipment and materials will be designed, installed and operated under appropriate and recognised standards and regulations to ensure the highest levels of safety and environmental performance.

Pre qualification information requested:

1.    Worldwide turnover and net profit data for 2002, 2003 and 2004

2.    Number and size of CNG stations supplied for 2002, 2003 and 2004 – split by country
3.    Number and size of CNG stations installed and maintained for 2002, 2003 and 2004 – split by country
4.    Legal presence in UAE or Abu Dhabi – with or without local agent
5.    Range of equipment available, complete with technical specifications
6.    Number of specialized personnel, complete with qualifications

Scope of work – turnkey conversion workshop operators

ADNOC are looking to contract with initially 4 CNG conversion operators each with the capability of converting 4-5 vehicles per day, 6 days a week. Space will be made available for rent on  key service stations strategically located in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

The conversion operators will be responsible for the importation and installation of equipment (kits and cylinders) that comply with the ISO 15000 series components standards, other internationally recognised standards and local requirements.

A variety of kits will be required to match local needs – the leading car brands in Abu Dhabi being Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes, BMW, Chevrolet, Lexus, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi.

Successful operators will be responsible for all training and documentation, and for the appointment of an agreed number of suitably qualified engineers/technicians. They will also be responsible for fully equipping the workshops, and maintaining agreed levels of component stocks to ensure timely installations and after sales service and repairs.

Pre qualification information requested

1. Turnover and net profit for 2002, 2003 and 2004
2. Current experience with conversions to natural gas from petrol and diesel – number of vehicles converted in 2002, 2003 and 2004, by country.
3. Current/previous relationships with OEMs concerning conversion to alternative fuels
4. Key suppliers of conversion kits and cylinders
5. Number of specialized personnel, complete with qualifications
6. Legal presence either in UAE or in Abu Dhabi – with or without local agent
 

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