SEB briefs 250 contractors on tender process

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Sharbini (left) visits the exhibition booth of the Electrical Inspectorate Unit of the Ministry of Public Utilities.

Sharbini (left) visits the exhibition booth of the Electrical Inspectorate Unit of the Ministry of Public Utilities.

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy recently concluded a two and-a-half day workshop aimed at building awareness among Bumiputera contractors on its tender process and requirements to encourage their participation in the company’s projects.

Some 250 participants sat through the briefing at Menara Sarawak Energy which was declared open by Group chief executive officer Sharbini Suhaili.

The briefing was aimed at making clear Sarawak Energy’s tender process and guide Bumiputera contractors on how to fulfil tender requirements with regard to general, technical and commercial works.

In his speech, Sharbini said that by reaching out and sharing through direct interaction, SEB hoped to expand the pool of qualified Bumiputera contractors that can participate in its projects.

“This briefing is intended for contractors to build up their competencies in a focused manner by making the requirements and standards clear so they can take up projects.”

Sharbini emphasised the importance of meeting safety standards in all projects to ensure an injury free work environment for all. He also reminded everyone that integrity was a deeply held core value for the corporation and any violation of Sarawak Energy’s ethics should be reported.

In 2014, Sarawak Energy established a division to oversee Bumiputera participation and in 2015 a special committee was set up at Board level to provide steering and leadership.

The Bumiputera Participation Board is represented by stakeholders from Ministry of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, Trade and Investment (MIETI), Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak, Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry and private organisations.

The workshop also included updates on the tender requirements, the distribution system of projects and the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares).

In conjunction with the event, an exhibition by supporting agencies such as the Electrical Inspectorate Unit of the Ministry of Public Utilities, Ministry of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, Trade and Investment (MIETI), Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia (CIDB) and Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) among others was also held in the building’s atrium.