Tenders

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA), established under the Ports Act 1998, is the landlord port authority with regulatory and controlling powers. The MPA holds a land domain of about 330 hectares at Port Louis Harbour.

The MPA is pleased to invite Expression of Interest from prospective applicants interested to lease land from the MPA for the purpose of setting up storage facilities for bunker fuels at Port Louis Harbour.  Interested Promoters, having experience in bunkering trade and handling of petroleum products, 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

Email: info@mauport.com

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

Documents to be submitted

The Invitation for Expression of Interest Document comprises the necessary information on MPA’s land allocation processes and also the list of required information/documents to be submitted by the applicants.

Clarifications and Queries

All clarifications sought by the firms in respect of the Expression of Interest shall be addressed, at least 21 days, before the deadline for submission of the Expression of Interest in writing to:

The Ag. Director General

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge

Port Louis

Republic of Mauritius

Fax No. (230) 240 0856

Email: info@mauport.com

Submission of Expression of Interest

The Expression of Interest in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Contract MPA 562/2022 - Expression of Interest Development of Storage Facilities at Port Louis Harbour for Bunker Products should be addressed to the Ag. 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 Tuesday 30 August 2022 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.

1. Background

Bids are invited for the sale of one ASD Tractor Tug of Bollard Pull capacity 45 tonnes, built in 1999 on an “as is where is” basis, together with spares.

2. General Particulars of the Tug

The general particulars of the Tug are as follows:

The Tug was built under Lloyds Class.

For more details regarding the particulars of the tug and list of spares, potential bidders may refer to the MPA website www.mauport.com.

3. Pre-purchase Inspection of Tug

The vessel is available at Port Louis Harbour for inspection by any potential buyer. Request for inspection should be made to the Port Master on email address k.newoor@mauport.com or by fax on +230 242 8314.

4. Request for Clarifications

Any clarification or additional information sought by any prospective bidder should be addressed to the Director-General on info@mauport.com or by fax on +230 240 0856 at least fourteen (14) days before the deadline for the submission of bids.

5. Validity Period

Bids shall remain valid for a period of 90 days as from the closing date.

6. Basis for Pricing

Bids should be made on a no VAT basis and quoted in Mauritian Rupees or USD or Euro.  The price shall be firm and fixed till the end of the validity period.  No claim shall be entertained by the MPA in respect of any increase in costs such as handling, labour, transport etc. which may come into force during this sale exercise.

7. Bid Security

Bids should be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a Bank Cheque or Bank Guarantee from a recognized local commercial bank or international bank through a correspondent bank located in Mauritius equivalent to 10% of the total bid price.  Bids not so secured will not be accepted.

8. Payment

Payment shall be made for the full amount due within fifteen (15) calendar days after issue of the Letter of Acceptance. 

Delivery or collection of the tug and spares shall start the next day after the payment has been effected.

9. Submission of Bids

Bids along with bid securities, in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Sale of One ASD Tractor Tug”, should be addressed to the Director-General, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius.

10. Deadline for the Submission of Bids

Bids should be either deposited in the Tender Box located in the Chief Officer’s Office, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius or submitted by registered post or courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before Monday 29 August 2022 at 14.00 hrs (Mauritian time) at latest. 

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

The MPA reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to cancel the bidding exercise at any time prior to award, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Republic of Mauritius

Tel: +230 206 5400

Fax: +230 240 0856

Email: info@mauport.com

OPEN ADVERTISED BIDDING

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

SUPPLY OF CREW FOR TUGS AT PORT LOUIS HARBOUR

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is pleased to invite sealed bids from qualified local and overseas bidders for the Supply of Crew for Tugs at Port Louis Harbour, as more fully described in the bidding document.

Bidders, specialized in the field, who are 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 bidding documents will be submitted to eligible and qualified bidders via email.

Submission of bids

Bid in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Contract MPA 559/2022 – Supply of Crew for Tugs at Port Louis Harbour, should be addressed to the Director General, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius.

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, Republic of Mauritius or submitted by registered post or courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before Thursday 28 July 2022 up to 14.00 hours (Mauritian time) at latest. 

Bids will be opened on the same day at 14.15 hrs. (Mauritian time) 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

Republic of Mauritius

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: 

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) intends to sell two  (2) of its  trucks  which were formerly used by the MPA Port Emergency Services Unit  for firefighting purposes and whose particulars are as detailed hereunder:-

In this respect,the MPA invites bids from potential buyers for the purchase of the above vehicles on an 'as is where is' basis.

The vehicles may be viewed at the MPA Workshop, Mer Rouge during week days as from 08 June 2022 between 08:00 hours to 14:00 hours.

For any additional information, the Officer Transport may be contacted on phone no.206 5515 / 52506228.

Bids should be submitted separately for each vehicle. Bidders may quote for one or both vehicles.

Bids,in sealed envelopes,addressed to the Director-General, Mauritius Ports Authority and clearly marked "Sale of Vehicles" should be deposited in the Tender Box located in the Chief Officers' Office, 1st Floor, H.Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge,Port Louis not later than Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 1400 hours (Local time).Offers received after the specified closing date and time will not be considered.

Bids should remain valid for a period of 90 days after the closing date and be accompanied by a security, in the form of a Bank Cheque equivalent to 10% of the total bid price. Bids not so secured will not be accepted.

The successful bidder(s) shall be required to effect full payment of the quoted sum and arrange to take delivery of the items within 5 days from the date of award.

The MPA reserves the right to accept, or reject any offer and to cancel the above exercise at any time prior to award without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder(s).