Herein this article, we guide applicants on the Bulk Purchase Agreement Registration and Renewal for Coastal marketers’ categories.
This is this the first stage towards obtaining Bulk Purchase Agreement (BPA) as a Coastal Marketer.
Online Application – It must be duly completed. Applicants must ensure to provide correct and functional addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail at the time of submission. Any subsequent change must be promptly communicated to: The MD, NNPC Trading Limited.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL MARKETERS
- Valid Certificate of Incorporation
- Certified True Copy of Memorandum and Article of Association
- Valid DPR License to Operate
- Current Three-year Tax Clearance Certificate
- Fire safety report signed by Chief Federal/state fire officer, or by an officer authorized by him/her, that he is satisfied that the facilities proposed for the prevention of fire are satisfactory – a Certificate must be on fire service letter-headed paper and have a validity period.
- Police Report
- Certificate of Occupancy/Customary Right of Occupancy and Survey Plan
- Approved Building Plan by Lands and Survey Department
- Enlarged colored Photographs minimum 8″ x 10″ of the Depot
- Tanks Calibration Certificate
- Proof of Ownership of Land/Leased Agreement
- Areas of Inspection include: Storage Tanks, Tank Farm Bond wall, Sprinklers at Tank tops, Fire Extinguishers, Fire/Water Hydrant Line, Water Tanker, Slop Tank, Pipeline Layout, Pump House, Loading Gantry, Loading Arms, Loading Meters, Gantry Canopy, Drive Way (In and Out), Earth Wires at Loading Bay, Quality Test Laboratory Equipment, Power Supply (PHCN & Stand by Genset), Water Supply (Bore Hole), Discharge Jetty, Lightening Arrestor, Staffing and Good Parking Space.
- Payment of BPA Processing Fee of Two Million Naira Only (N2,000,000) for New Applications
PROCESSING FEES
All statutory fees remain unchanged as highlighted hereunder:
CATEGORY: COASTAL MARKETERS
NEW (NGN): 2,000,000
RENEWAL (NGN) : 1,000,000
BPA VALIDITY PERIOD: 1 YEAR
READ:DPR Downstream Licenses & Permits and How to Apply
MODE OF PAYMENT
Payments can be made directly online through the NTL BPA Portal– further payment instructions are available at the point of payment on the BPA portal.
It is Important to note that payment does not guarantee the Issuance of BPA. It is only issued after applicants have fulfilled all other necessary conditions.
APPLICATION PROCESS FLOW
STAGE 1: The First Stage involves submission of basic company details, upload of Certificate of Incorporation and DPR Storage and Sales License
STAGE 2: This involves vetting the submission made in stage 1 above. If the submission is successfully vetted, the marketer is expected to make Payment and then upload other required documents.
STAGE 3: BPA Processing Fee Payment via the Remitta Platform by the Marketer
STAGE 4: Application Access to upload of another requisite document is granted by NNPC Trading Ltd to the Marketer. At the stage, it is expected that the marketer uploads all backing documents.
STAGE 5: Upon verification of all documents, the facility is scheduled for Inspection
STAGE 6: Facility Inspection and Inspection Reporting by PPMC Area Office(s)
STAGE 7: Electronic copy of Draft BPA document is sent to the Marketer for acceptance
STAGE 8: BPA Slip and physical copy is mailed to the Marketer
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants for either renewal or new permit should apply by going through the following processes:
Step 1: Log on to NNPC trading portal
Step 2: Create your company account
Step 3: Complete the online application form
Step 4: Attach all applicable documents
Step 5: Submit your application