Tenders

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

(Authorized under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006)

e-Procurement Reference No.: MPA/IFB/2023/164

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting bids from local bidders through the Government e-Procurement System for the Contract MPA 591/2023 – Construction of Two Landside Mooring Structures at Les Salines as more fully described in the bidding document.

The bidding exercise shall be conducted through the Open National Bidding method according to the procurement rules and regulations issued by the Procurement Policy Office.

The objective of this project is to enhance the operational flexibility of berthing cruise vessels at the Cruise Jetty.

Scope of the Works

The scope of works comprises the following inter-alia:

1. Preparation of detailed methodology of works and production of construction drawings for the proposed mooring structures;
2. Removal/dismantling of existing rock revetment/shore protection at the designated locations;
3. Taking delivery of free-issued materials for incorporation in the permanent works;
4. Construction of two mooring structures including piling works, placing rails, etc;
5. Reinstatement of rock revetment and other existing facilities, for instance, road, pavement, adjoining the new mooring structures; etc.

Qualifications

Bidders should have the following minimum qualification to be eligible as a contractor for undertaking the project:

1. valid registration certificate with the CIDB under the grade that will enable the contractor to perform the works quoted for, under the following class(es): As a minimum, bidders to be classified as Small Contractors;
2. At least two (2) civil works contracts in a coastal/marine environment, with each works contract of value not less than Rupees Five Million; and
3. Other qualifying criteria as mentioned in the bidding document.

Pre-bid Meeting

Bidders or their designated representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on Tuesday 12 September 2023 at 10.00 hours. The meeting place is the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority at Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Submission of Bids

Bidding documents may be downloaded from the Government e-Procurement System https://eproc.publicprocurement.govmu.org. Reference Number on the system:  MPA/IFB/2023/164

Bids for the above must be submitted online on the e-Procurement System at latest by Monday 02 October 2023 at 15.00 hours.

Bidders who have submitted bids online by the closing date and time shall decrypt and re-encrypt their bids from Monday 02 October 2023 as from 16.01 hours up to Tuesday 03 October 2023 at 14.00 hours.

Bids will be opened in the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority on Tuesday 03 October 2023 as from 14.05 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to award of the Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Registration of bidders on the e-Procurement System

All potential bidders are kindly requested to register their companies on the e-Procurement System, as registration is mandatory for a supplier to submit a bid online. You may wish to refer to the manual and video available on the “How to?” menu of the e-PS website for information about registration.

Furthermore, it is mandatory for bidders to use a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for encryption/decryption of their bid data and for digital signing of bids. A DSC for the e-Procurement Class can be purchased from the Certification Authority MauSign by applying online on the website https://mausign.govmu.org/.

In order to initiate suppliers on e-PS, the Procurement Policy Office organizes regular training sessions on the e-Procurement System. These training sessions are usually held at the Procurement Policy Office, 8^th Floor, E. Anquetil Building, Port Louis, Mauritius, over 2 half days and include a theoretical / demonstration component on the first day followed by a practical session on the second day.

The Procurement Policy Office also provides support to the users of e-PS through its dedicated Help Desk operating during business hours. You may contact them for assistance or for requests for training via email eprocdesk@govmu.org.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge

Port Louis

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com

Date: 05 September 2023

PROCUREMENT NOTICE

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

(Authorised under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006)

REMOVAL AND CARTING AWAY OF GARBAGE FROM SHIPS AND SOLID WASTES FROM THE PORT AREA- CONTRACT MPA 576/ 2023

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is pleased to invite sealed bids from local bidders for the Removal and Carting Away of Garbage from Ships and Solid Wastes from the Port Area, as more fully described in the bidding document.

Qualification Requirements

- The contractor shall have at least five (5) years’ experience in collection, handling and disposal of solid waste; and

- other qualifying criteria mentioned in the bidding document.

Bidding Documents

Service Providers, specialized in the field, willing to participate in this exercise may contact the office of:

The Manager, Administrative Services

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Tel: 206 5400

Fax: 240 0856

Email: info@mauport.com

A complete set of bidding documents will be submitted to applicants via email.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Monday 08 May 2023 at 13.00 hrs. The meeting place is the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority at Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Submission of bids

Bids in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Contract MPA 576/2023 – Removal and Carting Away of Garbage from Ships and Solid Wastes from the Port Area, should be addressed to the Director General, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Deadline for the submission of bids

Bids should be either deposited in the Bid Box located in the Chief Officer’s Office, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis or submitted by registered post/courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before Thursday 25 May 2023 up to 14.00 hours at latest. 

Bids will be opened on the same day at 14.15 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

Bids received after the specified closing date and time will not be considered.

The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior to award of the Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Tel: 2065400

Fax: 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com

25 April 2023

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE ENLISTMENT OF RECOGNISED SECURITY ORGANISATIONS FOR PORT LOUIS HARBOUR AND PORT MATHURIN- MPA Reference: 91/17/1

The Mauritius Ports Authority, which is a body corporate, established under the Ports Act 1998, is pleased to invite “Expression of Interest” from suitably qualified and experienced organizations specialized in port security to be enlisted as Recognised Security Organisations for Port Louis Harbour and Port Mathurin.

The enlisted organisations will be authorized to conduct Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA) /Port Security Assessment (PSA) for Port Facility Operators as more fully described in the Invitation for Expression of Interest document.

Eligible organisations willing to participate in this exercise may contact the office of:                                      

The Manager, Administrative Services

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Republic of Mauritius

Tel: + 230 206 5400

Fax: +230 240 0856

A complete set of the Invitation for Expression of Interest document will be submitted to the interested organisations via email.

Clarifications and Queries

All clarifications to be sought in respect of the Expression of Interest shall be addressed, at least 14 days, before the deadline for submission of the Expression of Interest in writing to:

The Director General

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge

Port Louis

Republic of Mauritius

Fax No. (230) 240 0856

Submission of Expression of Interest

The Expression of Interest in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “MPA Reference: 91/17/1 - Expression of Interest for the Enlistment of Recognised Security Organisations for Port Louis Harbour and Port Mathurin, should be addressed to the Director General, Mauritius Ports Authority, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius.

The EOI should be sent by courier or deposited in the Bid Box located at the Chief Officer’s Office, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius not later than Thursday 30 March  2023 at 14.00 hrs (Mauritian Time).

Any expression of Interest received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

Reservation

The MPA reserves the right to accept or reject any interest expressed or annul the EOI without incurring any liability whatsoever.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Republic of Mauritius

Addendum1 to Procurement Notice