Engeman Wins Three Major Contracts in Petrobras Bidding for Services on Platforms

In Petrobras’ Bid for Platform Services, Engeman Led in Three of Four Lots. It Is Expected That the Pre-Defined Salary Floors Will Improve Labor Compensation, with the State Company Negotiating Potential Winners.

Engeman stood out by leading in three of the four lots in the bid conducted by Petrobras (1, 2, and 4) for services on platforms in the Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo basins, while Tecnofine took the lead in Lot 3. With competitive proposals and the expectation of improved compensation due to pre-defined salary floors, Petrobras is now negotiating to determine the final winners. The contracts will have a validity period of 1,520 days, and the decision on the distribution of the lots to Engeman is in the hands of the state company.

Petrobras Bid Secures Three Lots for Engeman and One Lot for Tecnofine

The oil and gas sector in Brazil is in the spotlight with the results of a significant bid conducted by Petrobras.

This bid focuses on the provision of services for a significant number of platforms located in the Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo basins.

Petrobras issued a notice to hire service providers for operation and high-level tasks related to cranes, equipment, load handling accessories, and industrial cleaning.

The bid was divided into four substantial lots, with Engeman, based in Pernambuco, leading in three of them (Lots 1, 2, and 4), while the company Tecnofine took the lead in Lot 3.

Other companies, such as RIP Kaefer, Marine and Naval, Jota GE, and Perbras, also participated in the competition.

Engeman stood out in the bid by presenting the best proposals in several lots.

In Lot 1, Engeman offered the best proposal of R$ 157.3 million, surpassing its competitors. In Lot 2, the story repeated itself, with Engeman presenting the most advantageous offer of R$ 159.3 million.

In Lot 3, which covers services on the P-71 (Itapu), PMXL-1, and PMLZ-1 (Mexilhão and Merluza) platforms in the Santos Basin, Tecnofine led with a proposal of R$ 50.8 million, surpassing Engeman and other competitors.

Lot 4 involves the P-25, P-31, P-57, P-58, and PRA1 platforms in the Espírito Santo Basin, along with Maintenance and Safety Units.

Engeman once again led with a proposal of R$ 95.6 million, outperforming other competitors.

Petrobras Enters the Negotiation Phase for Service Contract Values on Platforms

Petrobras now enters the negotiation phase for values and validation of proposals, with the expectation of announcing the final winners in the coming weeks.

This bid has drawn market attention due to the pre-defined salary floors established by Petrobras, which may result in better compensation for the approximately 1,500 professionals involved in the four lots.

Additionally, there will be expanded qualification requirements for professionals, including the need for a complete high school education for Load Handling Assistants, as well as mandatory technical courses for Crane Operators and Supervisors.

The contracts for platform services will last for 1,520 days from the date of celebration, with a stipulated activity execution period of 1,460 days from the date indicated in the Service Authorization.

For more details on this bid (nº 7004062474), interested parties can visit the Petronect website.

Now, the final decision on which of the two lots will be awarded to Engeman will rest with Petrobras.