With cumulative spent of over 46.8 billion US dollars on sourcing goods and services locally TCO remains a leading contributor into Kazakhstani content development
TCO operates one of the largest and technologically challenging oilfields in the world. Safety and reliability of exploration and production operations in Tengiz are the key to success in fueling Kazakhstani's economic progress and fulfilling global energy demand. Our mission is to source goods and services that meet international standards while enabling opportunities for local suppliers and talents.
Our contracting and procurement plan outlines supply opportunities that TCO has in different areas of its operations.
Suppliers interested in doing business with TCO shall submit application through the link below: Link to Supplier Expression of Interest (SEOI)
Note: TCO also utilizes the O&G industry ALASH database (www.alash-kz.com) to identify prospective suppliers.
The information contained in the TCO contracting and procurement plan is a forecast of Tengizchevroil LLP's (hereinafter – TCO) needs in goods, works or services for the upcoming period referenced therein. The publication of data related to these forecasted sourcing, contracting and/or procurement activities is provided for information only and shall not be considered as a commitment by TCO to conduct any given activity or an offer by TCO to any person to participate in it. Sourcing, contracting and/or procurement activities published earlier may be postponed, modified or cancelled at TCO's own discretion without prior notice. Please monitor this website regularly for any updates. TCO explicitly waives any responsibility or liability for any damages or losses that may be sustained by any person arising out of or in connection with such person's reliance on the data published in TCO's contracting and procurement plan.
Understanding international standards of operation and meeting world-class safety and quality requirements are critical for local suppliers to successfully work with TCO. We continuously look for opportunities to offer and invest our resources into bringing suppliers to the next level of sustainable operation.
Tengizchevroil Kazakhstani Content Development
Please email us at
kcdsearch@tengizchevroil.com
HV cables, LV distribution boards, transformers, Substation, Remote Terminal Units
HV motors repair service, Heat exchanger, Retubing facility
Tanks and vessels
Valves, Flanges & fittings, Stud bolts, Spectacle blinds & spacers
Fiberoptic cable
Waste recycling, safety and compliance online training, wood waste removal, safety garments
In 2019 alone TCO and its suppliers fulfilled 13 Kazakhstani content plans under long-term contracts
TCO works with globally recognized original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to maintain safe, reliable and uninterrupted production operations and continue executing FGP-WPMP project. We have partnered with several OEMs to create lonough building infrastructure, technology transfer and talent development
TCO identifies opportunities for local content development with existing and potential suppliers
TCO and suppliers negotiate these opportunities and Kazakhstani Content plan is created
TCO and suppliers formalize KC plans within the agreements
TCO continuously monitors compliance and performance
When it comes to local content, measuring our performance is important to track our success. Calculation and reporting of Kazakhstani content spent is one of the legal requirements for TCO. It’s in our best interests to ensure that TCO suppliers are familiar with methodology of KC calculation. On a quarterly basis we conduct relevant training for our Business Partners that cover certain aspects of Subsoil Use Code and governmental decrees, which govern the calculation of local content, basic concepts and definitions, and examples of calculating KC in goods and services spent. Please note that this training is dedicated to TCO’s current suppliers and contractors only.
Tengizchevroil (TCO) shared preliminary results of its comprehensive In-Country Value Development Program, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy in September 2025. This program forms the foundation for TCO’s Kazakhstani Content (KC) development strategy for over the next five years.
“TCO recognizes that Kazakhstani Content is a strategic priority for the country, and by supporting it, we will continue to work to increase Kazakhstani content in goods, works and service”, - emphasized the Deputy General Director of TCO, Konilkosh Suyessinov.
It is worth to mention, that since 1993 till the 1st half of this year, TCO spent more than $51.4 billion on Kazakhstani goods and services.
TCO’s within its In-Country Value Development Program helps promote local manufacturing, supplier qualification, improved tendering mechanisms to support Kazakhstani manufacturers, and advanced cooperation models. The company is driving localization in key product categories such as valves, electrical equipment, instrumentation, piping, HVAC systems, chemicals, oils, paints, pumps, insulation materials, and fasteners.
Also, TCO supports Kazakhstani manufacturers in meeting technical qualification standards, through its internal Supplier Development Program. This includes site visits and desktop audits by subject matter experts, helping local companies to achieve international certifications, and ultimately qualifying for TCO’s Approved Manufacturers List.
Since 2024, TCO has completed the qualification of 16 Kazakhstani manufacturers and included them in the TCO Approved Manufacturers List, recognizing them as meeting TCO’s requirements and standards.
One of the main goals of the In-Country Value Development Program is to support the increasing of the TCO’s KC spend on goods. As of now, the company is making solid progress on increasing this number YTD August 2025 KC% Goods is set at 9%, which is 24MM USD KC Spend out of Total Goods Spend of 270 million USD, which makes TCO by far the number one purchaser of local goods in value in the oil and gas industry.
To achieve this result, TCO has developed a five-year Kazakhstani content development roadmap strategy 2025-2029. And one of the key initiatives is continuous improvement including the integration of key performance indicators (KPI) into targets for TCO departments.
Also, Kazakhstani Tender and KC Tolerance Mechanisms were developed to allow for minor price deviations in BID evaluations, favoring competitive local suppliers while at least 3 Kazakhstani companies submitted bids.
For high-value goods TCO uses long-term contracts to secure critical equipment and support local industry growth.
Recently, TCO participated in the IMBC forum where the company has signed 8 contracts and 4 MoUs with local companies for total sum of 150 million USD.
TCO also supports the small local entrepreneurs, including socially vulnerable groups, by implementing the “Tandau” interest-free microfinance initiative in Zhylyoi region. In 2024 alone, over 300 applications were received, with 44 businesses receiving funding.
Tengizchevroil (TCO) shared preliminary results of its comprehensive In-Country Value Development Program, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy in September 2025. This program forms the foundation for TCO’s Kazakhstani Content (KC) development strategy for over the next five years.
“TCO recognizes that Kazakhstani Content is a strategic priority for the country, and by supporting it, we will continue to work to increase Kazakhstani content in goods, works and service”, - emphasized the Deputy General Director of TCO, Konilkosh Suyessinov.
It is worth to mention, that since 1993 till the 1st half of this year, TCO spent more than $51.4 billion on Kazakhstani goods and services.
TCO’s within its In-Country Value Development Program helps promote local manufacturing, supplier qualification, improved tendering mechanisms to support Kazakhstani manufacturers, and advanced cooperation models. The company is driving localization in key product categories such as valves, electrical equipment, instrumentation, piping, HVAC systems, chemicals, oils, paints, pumps, insulation materials, and fasteners.
Also, TCO supports Kazakhstani manufacturers in meeting technical qualification standards, through its internal Supplier Development Program. This includes site visits and desktop audits by subject matter experts, helping local companies to achieve international certifications, and ultimately qualifying for TCO’s Approved Manufacturers List.
Since 2024, TCO has completed the qualification of 16 Kazakhstani manufacturers and included them in the TCO Approved Manufacturers List, recognizing them as meeting TCO’s requirements and standards.
One of the main goals of the In-Country Value Development Program is to support the increasing of the TCO’s KC spend on goods. As of now, the company is making solid progress on increasing this number YTD August 2025 KC% Goods is set at 9%, which is 24MM USD KC Spend out of Total Goods Spend of 270 million USD, which makes TCO by far the number one purchaser of local goods in value in the oil and gas industry.
To achieve this result, TCO has developed a five-year Kazakhstani content development roadmap strategy 2025-2029. And one of the key initiatives is continuous improvement including the integration of key performance indicators (KPI) into targets for TCO departments.
Also, Kazakhstani Tender and KC Tolerance Mechanisms were developed to allow for minor price deviations in BID evaluations, favoring competitive local suppliers while at least 3 Kazakhstani companies submitted bids.
For high-value goods TCO uses long-term contracts to secure critical equipment and support local industry growth.
Recently, TCO participated in the IMBC forum where the company has signed 8 contracts and 4 MoUs with local companies for total sum of 150 million USD.
TCO also supports the small local entrepreneurs, including socially vulnerable groups, by implementing the “Tandau” interest-free microfinance initiative in Zhylyoi region. In 2024 alone, over 300 applications were received, with 44 businesses receiving funding.
