Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Energy, Power and Minearal Resources
Agency : Sylhet Gas Fields Limited
Procuring Entity Name : Sylhet Gas Fields Limited (SGFL)
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Procuring Entity District : Sylhet
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Consultancy Services for the project titled “3D Seismic Survey over Lamigaon, Lalabazar, Dowarabazar South and Rashidpur South Structure” of Sylhet Gas Fields Limited (SGFL).
EOI Ref. No. : SGFL/LAMIGAON3D/CONSULTANT/LP9
Date : 12/11/2026

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget GOB
Development Partners :

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 10/12/2026 12:00 hrs (BST)
Publication Date : 12/11/2026

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : Sylhet Gas Fields Limited (SGFL) shall appoint the Bangladeshi Individual Consultants in order to provide the consultancy services for 3D seismic survey project titled “3D Seismic Survey over Lamigaon, Lalabazar, Dowarabazar South and Rashidpur South Structure” of Sylhet Gas Fields Limited (SGFL). During the implementation of 3D seismic project, three categories of Local Consultants (Geophysicist, Geologist & Petroleum Engineer) shall be engaged on behalf of SGFL in order to monitor and supervise the project activities and to deliver the appropriate suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of the related services and reports. Engaging different international seismic service provider(s), the SGFL will execute the acquisition, processing & interpretation of 3D seismic data using state-of-the-art technology for its 3D seismic project (total surface area 882 sq. km). The petroleum system modeling (basin model), static modeling & dynamic modeling will also be conducted. The study area includes four different structures and/or areas namely Lamigaon, Lalabazar, Dowarabazar South and Rashidpur South, Northeast Bangladesh. The Seismic Service Provider shall, with their own personnel and equipment, delineate different hydrocarbon reservoirs and identify structural and stratigraphic prospects in the area. The emphasis would be given for getting clear and reliable seismic image for the deep petroleum resources (e.g., Barail reservoirs). The planned local consultancy service is estimated 48 Man-month (Geophysicist 20 MM, Geologist 18 MM & Petroleum Engineer 10 MM). It is noted that the Man-month can be changed on the basis of the practical services required by SGFL. An individual Consultant shall not submit EOI more than one category. Brief Scope of Service (but not limited to) for Geophysicist: - Pre-analysis of the existing relevant available data and reports. - Assist in preparation of the related tender documents. - Should be stayed in project area (Sylhet) during the project execution period. - Work with the foreign consultants and service providers by means of coordinated approach. - Coordinating with the foreign consultants and company people, the Local Consultant shall propose the 3D seismic design and acquisition parameters that will be used in tender document. - Observe and suggest on 3D seismic processing, interpretation and mapping/modeling. - Attend, monitor and recommend on the project activities (3D seismic design, field test, surveying, shooting, conventional & advance processing, interpretation, meetings, presentations etc) as required. - Scrutinize, discuss and review the related execution plans and reports during the seismic projects. - Provide the necessary related suggestions for improving the execution of the project followed by the related reports. - At the end in consultation with other local consultants (Geologist & Petroleum Engineer), the Geophysicist shall submit a report which include (but not limited to) summary findings and recommendations (acquisition, processing, interpretation, mapping, modeling, quality of services etc) of the Seismic Service Provider(s). He will also make some observations aiming to achieve the global standard quality services in the future projects of similar nature. Brief Scope of Service (but not limited to) for Geologist: - Pre-analysis of the existing relevant available data and reports. - Assist in preparation of the related tender documents. - Should be stayed in project area (Sylhet) during the project execution period. - Work with the foreign consultants and service providers by means of coordinated approach. - Coordinating with the foreign consultants and company people, the Local Consultant shall analyze and identify the available different geological formations in the area. - Work on the general stratigraphic interpretation and its correlation. - Observe and suggest on the geological interpretation and static modeling with property modeling. - Attend, monitor and recommend on the project activities (meetings, presentations, geological modeling etc). - Scrutinize, discuss and review the related execution plans and reports during drilling, workover and seismic projects. - Provide the necessary related suggestions for improving the execution of the project followed by the related reports. - Petrophysical analysis using well log interpretation. - At the end in consultation with other local consultants (Geophysicist & Petroleum Engineer), the Geologist shall submit a report which include (but not limited to) summary findings and recommendations (acquisition, processing, interpretation, mapping, modeling, quality of services etc) of the Seismic Service Provider(s). He will also make some observations aiming to achieve the global standard quality services in the future projects of similar nature. Brief Scope of Service (but not limited to) for Petroleum Engineer: - Pre-analysis of the existing relevant available data and reports. - Assist in preparation of the related tender documents. - Should be stayed in project area (Sylhet) during the project execution period. - Work with the foreign consultants and service providers by means of coordinated approach. - Coordinating with the foreign consultants and company people, the Local Consultant shall work on DST, RFT, PLT, MDT, RDT and pressure survey data. - Observe and suggest on the reservoir engineering analysis and dynamic modeling. - Attend, monitor and recommend on the project activities (meetings, presentations, reservoir modeling, simulation etc). - Monitor and suggest on the preparation of well design for proposed wells to be drilled in future. - Scrutinize, discuss and review the related execution plans and reports during drilling, workover and seismic projects. - Provide the necessary related suggestions for improving the execution of the project followed by the related reports. - At the end in consultation with other local consultants (Geophysicist & Geologist), the Petroleum Engineer shall submit a report which include (but not limited to) summary findings and recommendations (acquisition, processing, interpretation, mapping, modeling, quality of services etc) of the Seismic Service Provider(s). He will also make some observations aiming to achieve the global standard quality services in the future projects of similar nature.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : The Local Individual Consultant should be specialized in high resolution 3D seismic design, data acquisition and imaging to establish subsurface geological model and reservoir engineering model for hydrocarbon exploration and production on oil and gas sector. The required experience and qualification (but not limited to) of the Local Individual Consultants are as follows: Geophysicist: - Shall have minimum Bachelor Degree in Geophysics or Geology. - Shall have the 3D/2D seismic related service experience a minimum of 10 years. - The Consultants should have experience on using the related updated software (e.g., Geoland, Omega, Petrel etc or equivalents). Geologist: - Shall have minimum Bachelor Degree in Geology. - Shall have the geology related service experience a minimum of 10 years. - The Consultants should have experience on using the related updated software (e.g., TechLog, Petrel, PetroMod etc or equivalents). - Should have experience in petrophysical analysis using well log interpretation. Petroleum Engineer: - Shall have minimum Bachelor or Master Degree in Petroleum Engineering. - Shall have the petroleum engineering related service experience a minimum of 10 years. - The Consultants should have experience on using the related updated software (e.g., Eclipse, TechLog, Petrel etc or equivalents). The seismic experiences (3D & 2D) should be mentioned separately. The Bangladeshi individual consultants are eligible to submit EOI. The interested individual Consultant(s) shall submit the hard copies of the EOI (3 copies: 1 original and 2 copies) on any working day (Sunday to Thursday) between 09:00 and 17:00 hrs BST to the address below before the EOI closing time with the following information and documents indicating their eligibility: • Curriculum Vitae (following the format which is available in www.sgfl.gov.bd) of relevant Consultant. • Educational qualification. • Experiences in 3D/2D seismic (acquisition, processing, interpretation), petrophysical analysis, subsurface mapping, static (geological) modeling, reservoir engineering analysis and/or dynamic modeling etc. • Types of major industry software and equipment used. • Documents in favor of education and experience. • Expected remuneration and benefit (in BD TK) per month. The interested Consultants can also submit PDF copy (with signature) of the EOIs to pd3dseismic@sgfl.gov.bd before the EOI closing time and it will be considered for evaluation.
Other Details (if applicable) : The EOIs will be opened in presence of the participating individuals, if any, on 10-12-2026 at 12.15 hrs (BST). In case of any unavoidable circumstances such as strike, civil commotion, natural calamity, govt. declared holiday etc EOIs will be received and opened on the following working day. Upon receipt of EOIs, the interested Consultants that are deemed best suited to perform the assignment will be short-listed. The shortlisted Applicants will be invited for interviews and the selected Applicants will then be invited to negotiate fees or remuneration, reimbursables, the inputs available from the procuring entity etc and subsequently to sign the Contract. This tender would be processed following the PPA 2006 (amended 2026) & PPR 2025. The aforesaid EOI notice would be available at: Petrobangla website: www.petrobangla.org.bd; SGFL website: www.sgfl.gov.bd and BPPA website: www.bppa.gov.bd
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
SGFL/LAMIGAON3D/CONSULTANT/LP9 As Per EOI Sylhet As Per EOI As Per EOI

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Ziaur Rahman Khan
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Deputy General Manager (Procurement)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd, P.O. Chiknagool, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +8801711967395, Fax : , Email : dgmpr@sgfl.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders