SBM Offshore Guyana has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting Guyanese companies to express interest in providing 3D survey, piping fabrication and installation, and mechanical works for its floating production vessels, with local content identified as a key factor in the selection process.
Guyana Deep Water Operations Incorporated (GDO), a subsidiary of SBM Offshore, is seeking capable Guyanese suppliers as it prepares for future contracting opportunities supporting its offshore oil production operations.
The RFI was issued on August 7, 2026, and interested companies have until 5:00 p.m. (Guyana time) on September 6, 2026, to submit the required documentation electronically to the company.
According to the RFI, the company is looking for vendors capable of carrying out 3D survey and piping fabrication, installation, and mechanical works across its fleet of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels. SBM Offshore currently operates the Liza Destiny, Liza Unity, Prosperity, and One Guyana FPSOs offshore Guyana.
The company said Guyanese content development remains central to its operations and noted that, where bidders are technically and commercially comparable, preference will be given to businesses that qualify under Guyana's Local Content Act, particularly Guyanese-owned and registered companies.
SBM also said respondents will be expected to demonstrate their involvement in local communities and any sustainability initiatives undertaken in Guyana.
This is an established procurement approach used by SBM Offshore and its Guyana subsidiary, Guyana Deep Water Operations Inc. (GDO).
Since at least 2022, GDO has regularly issued Requests for Information (RFIs) to identify and pre-qualify suppliers before launching formal tenders. Past RFIs have covered a wide range of services, including: Building and maintenance services (2022), Security services for offices and residences (2022), Repair and maintenance of valves and actuators (2024), Supply and installation of cameras (2024), Onshore catering services (2024), Offshore painting services, recruitment and crewing, testing and calibration, and other services throughout 2025 and 2026.
What makes this latest RFI notable is the scope of work. It is seeking companies capable of 3D surveying, piping fabrication and installation, and mechanical works—high-value industrial services that are closely tied to FPSO operations. It also strongly emphasizes Guyanese content and states that, where bidders are technically and commercially comparable, preference will be given to Guyanese companies in keeping with the Local Content Act.
So while the RFI process itself is not new, this particular opportunity represents another significant effort to build local capacity in specialized offshore engineering and maintenance services
The RFI is intended to gather technical and operational information from suppliers to help the company refine future procurement requirements before issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP).
According to the document, the successful vendor would be expected to provide personnel, engineering expertise, equipment, tools and materials required for a range of services, including laser scanning and site surveys, engineering and design, fabrication, installation, inspection, testing and commissioning.
The scope of work may also include the fabrication, repair and installation of piping systems, valves, pipe supports, structural steelwork, platforms, walkways, handrails and ladders, along with heavy lifting, rigging, flange management, bolting, machining and specialist mechanical services to support maintenance shutdowns, turnarounds and life-extension projects.
All work must comply with internationally recognised industry standards, including those of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the American Petroleum Institute (API).
SBM stressed that the RFI is not an invitation to tender and does not guarantee that participating companies will receive a contract. Instead, companies that successfully complete the pre-qualification process through the Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD) may later be invited to submit formal proposals if an RFP is issued.
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