National Supplier DataBase
The National Supplier Database is a register of entities and persons with interest to provide goods, works and services to the Oil and Gas sector in Uganda. For SMEs wishing to provide goods and services to the Oil &Gas sector, they MUST be registered on the National Supplier Database according to guidelines from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU).
Benefits of the National Supplier Database
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Improves effieciencyt in the supply Chain
The National Supplier Database reduces procurement lead times, and achieves a cost-efficient procurement cycle. This is done by maintaining a centralized repository of pre-qualified suppliers, companies can drastically reduce the time spent on supplier identification and vetting.
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Achievies openness and transparency in the procurement process
The National Supplier Database promotes a fair and transparent procurement environment by providing equal visibility to all registered suppliers, Implementing standardized criteria for supplier evaluation and selection, reducing the potential for favoritism or bias in supplier selection, enabling easy auditing of the supplier selection process, fostering a healthy competition among suppliers, leading to better quality and pricing, enhancing trust between buyers and suppliers in the Oil and Gas sector and finally aligning with international best practices for procurement transparency.
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Eases identification of potential suppliers of different categories of goods and services:
This benefit is crucial for the diverse needs of the Oil and Gas sector. The database: Categorizes suppliers based on their specialties and capabilities and also allows for quick filtering and searching of suppliers based on specific requirements
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Gives visibility to potential suppliers
Levels the playing field for local Ugandan suppliers, giving them exposure to major industry players, helps newly established companies gain visibility in a competitive market, supports the government's local content initiatives by promoting Ugandan businesses, encourages partnerships between international and local suppliers, facilitates knowledge transfer and capacity building in the local supply chain, stimulates economic growth by increasing opportunities for local businesses, and finally helps identify gaps in the local supply chain, guiding investment and development efforts.
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Gives visibility to potential suppliers
Levels the playing field for local Ugandan suppliers, giving them exposure to major industry players, helps newly established companies gain visibility in a competitive market, supports the government's local content initiatives by promoting Ugandan businesses, encourages partnerships between international and local suppliers, facilitates knowledge transfer and capacity building in the local supply chain, stimulates economic growth by increasing opportunities for local businesses, and finally helps identify gaps in the local supply chain, guiding investment and development efforts.
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Supports the establishment of joint ventures between firms to build and enhance capacity.
This is done by facilitating partner identification for complementary skills and resources, promoting knowledge transfer between international and local Ugandan companies, enabling smaller firms to participate in larger projects through partnerships, encouraging technology and innovation sharing among collaborating firms,supporting compliance with local content requirements in the Oil and Gas sector, allows companies to share risks on major projects, expands market access for both local and international firms, improving overall project execution capabilities in the industry.
Requirements for company registration
- Bank Refference Letter
- Certificate Of Incorporation or Registration.
- Tax Clearance Certificate.
- Social Security Certificate.
- URSB annual returns or Memorandum and articles of association
Requirements for Individual registration
- Police Clearance Letter.
- National ID.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Bank Reference Letter
