1. A letter of intent outlining purpose, nature and rationale for application should be submitted to the Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).
2. A completed application form along with supporting documentation could be submitted either via the NPIS online system or hand delivered to PURA;
The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)
94 Kairaba Avenue
P. O. Box 4230
Bakau, The Gambia
Tel: (220) 4399601 / 4399606
Fax: (220) 4399905
E-mail: pura@pura.gm
NOTE: To submit an application via the NPIS, click on the "Register Now (New Users), or Login (Existing User) button at the top right corner of the screen.
3. A receipt of payment will be given for each application submitted to PURA.
4. All applications and supporting material should be submitted in English.
5. Applicants are required to notify PURA of any change of the information submitted with the application. Notification should be done within fifteen (15) working days after the date of the initial submission.
6. Applicants are required to meet all costs arising from;
a. the preparation and submission of applications;
b. providing any additional information requested; and
c. the processing of each application including responding to comments and attending at, and making submissions to PURA concerning these applications.
PURA, the Minister responsible for Petroleum and Energy and/or the Government of The Gambia will not accept responsibility or liability for such costs, regardless of whether or not a licence is granted.
7. All applications and supporting documentation become the property of PURA upon submission. PURA reserves the right to make public the names of corporate entities which have submitted applications as well as such information about the contents of the applications as it deems appropriate. Members of the public and other interested parties will have the right to inspect all applications and supporting documentation and to submit comments to PURA.
8. All supporting material submitted with individual applications which may contain sensitive/confidential information concerning business or commercial or financial affairs should be highlighted or marked “Confidential Information” when submitted via the NPIS online system or physically along with the application in a sealed envelope;
a. Where PURA proposes to disclose any such information, it will give the applicant reasonable notice and an opportunity to make representations to PURA before PURA makes a final decision on disclosure of such information.
9. PURA reserves the right to requests applicants conduct presentations, if necessary.
10. Applicants should be prepared to send a representative(s) to PURA discuss their applications and supporting documentation, if requested by PURA.
1. Cover Letter.
2. Affidavit sworn to by the applicant or its representative.
3. TIN Certificate.
4. Official Bank Statements and Bank Support / Guarantee Letter;
a. Bank Statements must cover a duration of 6 months prior to the application.
b. Closing balances over preceding 6 months must be over D1 million Dalasis.
5. Supplier Contracts (if any).
6. Business Plan;
a. Description of Business;
b. Mission, Vision;
c. SWOT Analysis;
d. Market and Competition;
e. Revenue Model;
f. Five Year Financial Forecasts (Income Statement, Cashflow); and
g.Five Year Re - Export Plan, per product (Minimum volumes 20m litres per annum).
7. Certificate of Good Character;
8. Copies of ID or Passport of Directors and Shareholders;
9. Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration Certificate; and
10. Memo & Articles of Association (provided that the business is a company).