Deadline extended: Seeking Expression of Interest for container inspection service

Please note that the original deadline for the Expression of Interest outlined below has been extended from Monday 6th to Sunday12th September 2021.

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APM Terminals Bahrain B.S.C (Public), invites a business proposal from experienced, competent, and qualified vendors for providing container inspection services to shipping lines at the Truck Parking Area located at Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Hidd, Bahrain.

Prospective vendors should be registered and to be based out of the Kingdom of Bahrain and have a minimum five (5) years of experience in container related activities which may include but not limited to container inspection and repair, container survey etc. 

They shall be expected to adhere to the highest safety standards and comply with all APMT rules, regulations and HSE instructions, while performing activities under scope. Kindly note that no exclusivity is guaranteed for vendors that are selected for providing services under consideration. i.e., multiple vendors will be allowed to provide such services at the Truck Parking Area located at Khalifa Bin Salman Port.

Vendors will NOT be allowed to subcontract such Container inspection services at the Truck Parking Area located at Khalifa Bin Salman Port unless otherwise agreed by APM Terminals in writing 
Selected Vendors will also be allowed to provide services limited to Container Inspection, inside the port, based on shipping line request and subject to express written approval sought from and given by APM terminals.

Permission for such services will be granted for a period of 2 years, renewable thereafter based on mutual agreement. 

Permission will be limited to only Container inspection and no additional services will be performed by vendors in the truck parking area.

Your proposal on your company letterhead signed by an authorized signatory shall include:

1. A detailed description of the service offering, operational delivery details, qualifications and competencies for rendering such services
2. Monthly charges you will pay to APMT in BHD for a usage of KBSP premises for providing such services to shipping lines

APM Terminals Bahrain based on selection proposal, will allocate areas for placement of any moveable infrastructure like Cabins with relevant power connection to allow vendors provide such services in a safe environment.

Any such movable infrastructure will have to be arranged for by the selected vendors and approval for same will be subject to APM Terminals discretion.

All such Inspection services provided by the vendors will be done under direct agreement between the vendors and the respective shipping line. APM Terminals will neither be responsible nor liable for the efficacy of the services provided by the vendors to the shipping lines.

Interested parties are requested to submit their Expression of Interest to Bharat.Mehta@apmterminals.com by Monday 6th September 2021.