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To extend the duration of your tender advert on the NipeX portal, you will be required to:
1. Seek the approval of the relevant NUIMS Approver to extend the tender advert
2. Provide via E-mail, the details of the tender advert, the NUIMS approval (the name of the
tender advert as well as the new closing date) and the advert draft in PDF version with the
new closing date. Please contact the NipeX Customer Support for further
information/enquiries:
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 0 / 07067136623
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No. Operators pay NipeX fees on annual basis which covers tender adverts publication
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NipeX is not responsible for any form of recruitment. Recruitment into NipeX is handled by NNPC’s Group Human Resources Division. Please contact:
Group Human Resources Division
Corporate Services Directorate
NNPC Corporate Headquarters,
NNPC Towers, Herbert Macaulay Way,
Central Business District, P.M.B. 190,
Garki, Abuja
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No. Only adverts that have been approved on NipeX system will be published on the portal
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Yes. Visit www.nipex-ng.com and click on ‘Public Opportunities tab’ followed by ‘Archived
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Yes. There are Terms and Conditions governing the use of the NipeX portal for Buyers (Operators) and Suppliers. Buyers(Operator) could view the Terms & Conditions from the MOU while Suppliers could visit our web www.nipex-ng.com and view the Terms and Conditions under disclaimer on our home page. For further information/enquiries, Please contact NipeX CRM at:
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 0 / 08032850332
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To publish a tender advert on the NipeX portal, please send the following information by email to the NipeX Administrator (customersupport@nipex.com.ng):
1. An electronic copy of the tender advert in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) format and file size must be less than 500KB
2. An electronic copy of the NUIMS approval directing the Buyer (Operator) to publish the tender advert in the newspapers:
3. A copy of NCDMB certification of the advert
4. SPECIFIC COMMENCEMENT and CLOSING DATE of the tender advert
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 0 / 07067136623
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Please contact the NipeX Customer Support Team with the new details that you want to change through your NipeX Registered E-mail address or your company’s letter headed paper. Your letter should be addressed to Head. NipeX
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 0 / 08032850332
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Suppliers will need to be pre-qualified for a tender opportunity and attend a training session on the use of the NipeX system before they can receive NipeX e-market login details (User ID and password). However, if you have an ITT but you have not received your Emarket log in details, contact NipeX Customer Support
Buyers (Operators) should please contact NipeX Buyer associates on how to receive login details to access the system.
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 2205/08169587773,08132054220
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Every NipeX payment should be made thorough Zenith Bank
Account Name: NNPC UIMS NIPEX ZENITH NGN
Account Number; 1226363768
Bank Name: Zenith Bank
Note: Description MUST BE COMPANY NAME
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User security and User profile management are key components of the NipeX system. Different layers of security components have been deployed to guarantee the security of both Buyer (Operator) and Supplier information.
NipeX protects the data in its system through the implementation of strict security standards as follows:-
■ Data center’s physical security
■ Technology infrastructure – firewalls, redundant communication links, reverse proxy, SSL, access via HTTPS
■ Technology platform – Registered Users, different User profiles with different security clearances, session time-out, password management, password recovery process, security notifications
■ Business processes – User adoption processes, contingency plans, policies and procedures
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The duration is determined by NNPC-NUIMS and the Operators. However, upon closure of
the advert, kindly check your NipeX inbox often.
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You do not need to register to use NipeX. However, you need to be configured on the NipeX system. Please contact the NipeX Customer Relations and Marketing (CRM) Department for more information.
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 0 / 07067136623
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You need to register on NipeX platform using the steps below:
1.Log on to the NipeX website: www.nipex-ng.com
2.Click on ‘Services’ tab and select ‘NJQS Registration’
3.Click ‘No’ if not registered
4.Complete the form and then click ‘Submit’
5.Ensure you have all the mandatory documents to enable you proceed, tick all boxes then click ‘Yes’
6.Select payment method: either – Offline or Online or Payment already made (with Teller available)
7.For ‘off-line’ payment, an email will be received from NipeX to make payment
8.After payment has been made, click on ‘Continue’ in the body of mail to proceed
9.Please enter all payment details:
¨ Transaction Number is ‘Deposit Slip No. or NipeX payment receipt no. or Remita RRR
¨ Depositor’s name is the Company’s name
¨ Click ‘Submit’ and forward teller/remita receipt to fs@nipex.com.ng with the subject: “Request for payment validation”
10.NipeX verifies payment with bank
11.An email would be received from NipeX confirming payment. Click on ‘Click here’ to continue the registration process
12.Provide additional details about the company and then click on ‘Next’
13.Upload the mandatory documents. Click ‘Save’
14.NipeX quality-checks documents for conformity/completeness
15.An email confirming successful document upload would be received. In the mail sent, there is the option to re-upload documents by clicking on ’Click here’
16.If documents are compliant, notification emails with log in details to access the full registration Questionnaire will be received later
17.Complete all sections of the questionnaire
18.On the declaration page, click on ‘Confirm’ button
19.Click on ‘Submit’ tab to forward completed questionnaire to NipeX
20.Your questionnaire will be quality checked and if these are no errors, the questionnaire will be approved.
21.Upon questionnaire approval, you will be scheduled for desktop audit after which you will be scheduled for onsite audit upon a successful desktop audit.
For more information, please contact the NipeX:
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 0 / 08032850332
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Tender adverts run concurrently on the NipeX portal and in select Nigerian newspapers. In the event that this does not occur, please contact NipeX Customer Relations:
Email: customersupport@nipex.com.ng
Phone: +234 1 4484360 Ext 0 / 07067136623
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No, they are advised to upgrade to Limited Liability companies to ensure business continuity and reassure the buyer of the stability of their business
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Yes, all adverts must have a NipeX tender number (except EPIC tenders) and NJQS
product/service category(ies)/code(s)
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Yes. All tender adverts must follow the standardized format. Send an email request to
customersupport@nipex.com.ng for a copy.
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Benefits of using NipeX include:
■ Shorter contracting cycle time
■ Improved interaction amongst Stakeholders in the industry
■ Industry-standard database of pre-qualified Suppliers
■ Wider access to business opportunities for Suppliers
■ Lower contract processing costs for Stakeholders
■ Improved transparency in the contracting process
■ Improved monitoring and compliance in the Oil and Gas industry
■ Increased visibility of contract opportunities to indigenous contractors/Suppliers for capacity building
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The following documents are required:
1. PDF copy of the advert draft
2. Screen shot of NUIMS approval of the advert on NipeX system
3. NCDMB approval
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A Reverse Auction in NipeX is an online electronic bidding process where Suppliers compete with each other to provide products and/or services to a Buyer (Operator). Each Supplier places their bid online real-time, and gradually reduces the quoted price in an attempt to present the most attractive/ competitive or best bid. Reverse Auctions are usually carried out during the purchase of Products and Services. For a Reverse Auction to be conducted, the Opportunity and Technical phases of a tender (if necessary) must have been completed.
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eRFQ is an acronym for Electronic Request for Quotation. It is a Commercial Bid Invitation that requires Suppliers to submit their commercial quotation electronically. A Buyer forwards an eRFQ (a template that specifies the price format for a particular product/service) to a Supplier. The Supplier responds to the eRFQ by providing the price and feasibility of supply for the product or service desired in accordance with the provided format. The Buyer (in conjunction with NUIMS and NCDMB) upon receipt of the eRFQ, evaluates the bids and selects the winner.
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The NipeX electronic marketplace (e-Marketplace) is a collaborative environment designed to facilitate contract processing between Operators (Buyers) and NNPC. In otherwords, It is the bidding platform of NipeX where tenders are progressed from Opportunity phase upto Commercial phase.
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JQS means Joint Qualification System. It is designed to pre-qualify Suppliers registered in Nigeria. It increases efficiency and instills integrity in the pre-qualification process of the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry.
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NipeX is an acronym for the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange. It is an online platform that comprises two web-based solutions – the Joint Qualification System (JQS) and the e-Marketplace.
NipeX is a division of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NUIMS), a Corporate Services Unit (CSU) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) set up to enhance contracting processes in the oil and gas industry.
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Please note the following procedure:
■ Operator downloads list of pre-qualified bidders in NJQS at advert close date
■ Operator sends downloaded list of pre-qualified bidders from NJQS to NUIMS/NCDMB for verification & NipeX for training
■ NipeX trains pre-qualified bidders in the list that are not yet trained
■ Operator validates NipeX training/set-up status of pre-qualified bidders in the download list
■ Operator publishes ITT to pre-qualified bidders on the list
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NipeX offers the following services:
Supplier Pre-qualification – Provides a more efficient and transparent industry-wide Supplier pre-qualification process and standards.
Industry Collaboration – Facilitates efficient communication, interaction and data exchange between Stakeholders in the industry.
Online Approval – Promotes efficient online review and approval of contract documents and bids throughout the contracting cycle.
RFx – Request for X where X stands for Information, Proposal or Quotation. This facilitates the publishing of the bid documents by buyers to prequalified suppliers of the product code. Reverse Auction – Ensures transparent commercial tendering process, competitive pricing and contract award recommendation.
Reporting and Analytical Services – Provides reports to improve transparency, monitoring and control in the industry. Third Party Services – Advert Placement, Tender Processing, Forward Auction. Supplier Verification, Pre-qualified Supplier Sourcing
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NipeX is accessible to all customers over the internet. However, some requirements and configurations are necessary to guarantee a fast connection and stable access. These are:
■ Personal computer with 1.4 GHz processor and 2 GB of RAM or higher
■ Operating System – Windows 7 or higher
■ Internet access – 1Mbps (up and downlink) or higher
■ Web-Browser – Internet Explorer version 11 or higher
■ A functional email address
■ Java Virtual Machine version 8 or higher
■ Adobe Acrobat Reader version 9 or higher
■ MS Office Suite