Invitation for Expression of Interest
Provision of Brokerage Services for the Chartering of Tugs for Port Louis Harbour-
Contract MPA 416/2019
The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is a corporate body established under the Ports Act 1998 which provides marine services to ships calling at Port Louis harbor and its anchorage.
The MPA is pleased to invite Expression of Interest from ship brokers specialized in the chartering of tugs, ships and floating craft to Port Authorities and shipping companies.
Scope of Services
The ship broker shall provide the MPA with a list of tugs of 70 and 12 T Bollard Pull capacity available for charter with respective chartering fees and assist the Authority during negotiations with the ship owners.
Eligibility
(i) The ship broker (firm) should possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the chartering of tugs/vessels.
(ii) Have undertaken at least 10 similar assignments over the last five years.
Documents to be submitted
The ship broker (firm) shall submit the following: -
Pre-Qualification
Qualified Ship brokers will be retained to submit their proposals as and when required.
Clarifications and Queries
All clarifications sought by the firms in respect of the Expression of Interest shall be addressed, at least seven 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
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 “Expression of Interest for Provision of Brokerage Services for the Chartering of Floating Craft for Port Louis Harbour-Contract MPA 416/2019” 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, 1st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Mauritius not later than Thursday 28 March 2019 at 14.00 hrs (local time).
Any expression of Interest received after the closing date 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 to any Consultancy Firm.
Mauritius Ports Authority
H. Ramnarain Building
Mer Rouge ,Port Louis
Mauritius
13 February 2019