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Global Project Opportunities: May’ 2018

May: 2018May: 2018

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INDEX

1.0 PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

2.0 (Construction/Turnkey/Consultancy) : list of projects 2

2.1 CONSTRUCTION / TURNKEY Water 4 Social Infrastructure 20

Energy 35 Consultancy 44 3.0 PROJECT REPORTS 52

4.0 WORLD DEVELOPMENT NEWS: 56I News Clippings

II Market/Country news A. World Region / markets

(a) Asia (b) Africa(c) Middle East(d) Others

B. India news

5.0 ARTICLES OF INTEREST 79

6.0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS : 91

(i) Fairs/Exhibitions(ii) Business Delegations (iii) Symposia/ Conferences/Training Programmes

7.0 POLICY & PROCEDURES 98

7.0 PEPC: WORKING COMMITTEE 99

8.0 Update 101

9.0 - Screening Committee Guidelines 104

10.0 Sources of Information 108

The news items and information published herein have been collected from various sources, which are considered to be reliable. While every care has been taken for authenticity of the material published, PROJECT EPC accepts no responsibility for authenticity or accuracy of such items

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1.0 PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES(Construciton/Turnkey/Consultancy)

S.No.

Project Country Last date of submission of bids

Page No.

WATER

AfricaUrban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Nigeria 21.06.2018 4

Construction of Kerugoya and Kutus Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure, Kenya

Kenya 19.06.2018 6

Construction of Mandera water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure

Kenya 19.06.2018 7

Construction of Marsabit Water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure

Kenya 19.06.2018 8

Onee Water Supply, Morocco Morocco 21.06.2018 9

AsiaMetropolitan Sanitation Management and Health Project Indonesia 18.05.2018

(e-tender)11

Kulhudhuffushi Harbor Expansion Project Maldives 27.05.2018 12

Kobuleti Water Project Georgia 07.06.2018 13

Khujand Solid Waste Project Tajikistan 06.06.2018 16

North Tajik Water II Rehabilitation Project Tajikistan 11.04.2019 18

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Africa

Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation project Zambia General Procurement Notice

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Namibia Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project Namibia General Procurement Notice

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Asia

Runway Extension, New Terminal Building and Associated Works at Wewak Airport, East Sepik Province

Papua New Guinea

15.06.2018 23

Aircraft Pavement Strengthening, Runway Extension, New Terminal Building & Associated Works at Kavieng Airport, New Ireland Province

Papua New Guinea

15.06.2018 25

Batken Water Project : Construction of administration and laboratory building for Municipal Enterprise “Batken Taza Suu

Kyrgyz Republic

06.06.2018 27

PPP for design, implementation and operation of tolling system on public roads in the Republic of

Kazakhstan 30.05.2018 29

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Kazakhstan

Construction of 02 nos Boat Landing Station in Amtali Pourashava, District: Barguna

Bangladesh 24.05.2018(e-tender)

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Road Network Improvement Project, Cambodia Cambodia 04.06.2018 32

South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Roads Improvement Project: Narayanghat-Butwal Road

Nepal 31.05.2018 33

ENERGYAfrica

Invitation for Bids Emergency Power Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project Phase II Stage II :Transmission Rehabilitation of Sherwood and Orange Grove Substations IFB NO. EPIRPII/008A

Zimbabwe 14.06.2018 35

Asia

Selection of Independent Power Producer (IPP) for setting of Utility Scale Grid Tied Solar PV Project (Procurement of Power on Long Term Basis) by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

Nepal 21.06.2018 36

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Barisal (N)- Gopalganj (N)-Faridpur 230kV Double Circuit Transmission Line on Turnkey Basis

Bangladesh 20.06.2018 38

Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City Power Grid Development Sector Project

Vietnam 19.06.2018 40

EPS Small Hydro Power Plants SERBIA 02.07.2018 42

CONSULTANCYProvision of Consultancy Services for Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission line, Substations and Rural Electrification for Villages in Kigoma Region under North West Grid (400 kV Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission Line) Project

Tanzania 15.06.2018 44

Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program Design and Supervision of Kitui and Matuu Last Mile Connectivity of water and Sanitation Works in Tanathi Water Services Board Area: Consulting Services – Firms Selection

Kenya 18.05.2018 46

Consulting Services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender Documents for Mumias & Kimilili Sewerage Project

Kenya 18.05.2018 48

Request For Expression Of Interest (Consulting Services – Firms) Multinational Uganda/Kenya: Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale And Eldoret Bypass Roads Project

Uganda/Kenya

23.05.2018 49

Feasibility Study for Line Extension Railway between Cameroon and Chad

Cameroon/ Chad

25.05.2018 50

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2.0 PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES(Construciton/Turnkey/Consultancy)

2.1 ENGINEERING /TURNKEY

WATERProject ID No. P-NG-E00-007

IFB No: PHWSS/AfDB/WKS/ICB/2018

Project Name: Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Country: NigeriaDescription: Rehabilitation, Upgrading and Extension of Water Supply Systems for

Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor Local Government Areas, Rivers State

Funding agency: African Development BankLast date of bid submission: 21 June 2018

Address for bid submission: The Managing Director Port-Harcourt Water Corporation, 6 Water Works Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Tel: (+234) (0) 817 777 7084 E-mail: [email protected]

Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project

1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in UNDB No. AfDB 752-11-14 of 11th N ovember, 2014 on-line and on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website.

2. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received Financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Rehabilitation, Upgrading and Extension of Water Supply Systems for Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor Local Government Areas, Rivers State, Nigeria

3. The Port Harcourt Water Corporation now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the execution of the following works grouped in two (2) work packages each with 3 separate Lots:

Work Package ID

Lot ID Title Scope of Works Summary

AfDB WP-1 AfDB Lot 1 Rehabilitation and Mechanization of Boreholes, Laying of Transmission Pipelines and Rehabilitation and Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings

• Rehabilitation of Existing Boreholes• Supply and Installation new pumps• Supply and Laying of Raw Water Mains• Rehabilitation of existing pump houses• Construction of Generator Buildings• Construction of Laboratory• Power Supply• Lining and Diversion of Existing Drain

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• Construction of Sewage collection and Disposal System• Provision of placement for youth and AfDB

AfDB Lot 2 Laying of Transmission and Distribution Pipelines in Rumuola, Construction of Elevated Water Tank (EWT) and Construction and Rehabilitation of Tank and Miscellaneous Buildings

• Transmission mains from Rumuola Pumping Station to Rumuola EWT• Construction of 1500m3 Rumuola EWT • Rehabilitation of EWT• Laying of Distribution pipelines in Rumuola• Refurbishment of existing buildings

AfDB Lot 3 Drilling and Mechanization of Boreholes, Laying of Raw Water Transmission Mains and Construction of Treatment Plant and Miscellaneous Buildings at Rumuola

• Drilling of Proposed Boreholes• Supply and Installation of Submersible pumps• Laying of Raw Water Collector Mains• Rehabilitation of existing Rumuola Treatment Plant• Construction of new Treatment Plant• Construction of New Pump Houses, Generator House• Provision of Power Supply• Construction of Clear Water Tank and High-lift pumping Station

AfDB WP-2 AfDB Lot 1 Laying of Transmission and Distribution Pipelines in Moscow, Construction of Elevated Water Tank (EWT) and Construction and Rehabilitation of Tank and Miscellaneous Buildings

• Transmission mains from Diobu to Moscow• Laying of Distribution network• Construction of 750m3 EWT• Rehabilitation of existing EWT at Moscow• Construction of Guard House, Chlorine Dosing Building• Rehabilitation of existing Buildings• Supply and installation of Water Meters

AfDB Lot 2 Laying of Transmission and Distribution Pipelines in Borokiri, Construction of Elevated Water Tank (EWT) and Construction and Rehabilitation of Tank and Miscellaneous Buildings

• Transmission mains from Diobu to Borokiri• Rehabilitation of existing 250m3 EWT• Laying of Distribution Network• Construction of Guard House, Chlorine Dosing Building• Rehabilitation of existing buildings• Supply and installation of Water meters

AfDB Lot 3 Laying of Transmission and Distribution Pipelines in Diobu, Construction of Elevated Water Tank (EWT) and Construction and Rehabilitation of Tanks and Miscellaneous Buildings

• Laying of Transmission mains from Rumuola to Diobu• Construction of 750m3 EWT at Diobu• Rehabilitation Existing EWT• Rehabilitation of Existing Ground Level Tank (GLT)• Construction Guard House, Generator House, Administration Building, Residential Buildings, Chlorine Dosing Building, Pump Houses• Rehabilitation of existing Buildings• Provision of Power Supply sub-station• Supply and Install Generator with provision of fuel tank• Laying of Diobu Distribution pipelines• Supply and installation of Water meters

Successful Bidders will be required to provide internship for young graduates and youth employment in the State as part of their scope of works. 4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office address below during office hours (8:00 A.M. - 4 P.M.) on week days only.

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5. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots from any or both work packages but a successful bidder may only be awarded one or more Lots only upon satisfying all criteria for award of each Lot independently.

6. A complete set of bidding documents PER LOT may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address provided below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of US$500.00 or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be in Cheque or Bank Draft, made out in favour of PORT-HARCOURT WATER CORPORATION. 7. Separate bids shall be submitted for each Lot. Incomplete bids submitted shall not be accepted.

8. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the African Development Bank Standard Bidding Document: Procurement of Works.

9. Bids must be delivered to the office address below on or before 12:30 p.m. on the 21st of June 2018 and must be accompanied by a security in the amount stated below or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency as stated below for the relevant Lot.

Package No. Lot ID Bid Security (US$)Package 1 AfDB Lot 1 150,000

AfDB Lot 2 350,000AfDB Lot 3 350,000

Package 2 AfDB Lot 1 150,000AfDB Lot 2 150,000AfDB Lot 3 150,000

10. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 1:00 p.m. on 21st June 2018 at the Conference Room, 1 st Floor, Port Harcourt Water Corporation No. 6 Water Works Road, Rumuola, Rivers State, Nigeria. Address: The Managing Director Port-Harcourt Water Corporation, 6 Water Works Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Tel: (+234) (0) 817 777 7084 E-mail: [email protected]

Project ID No..

IFBNO.TWSB/ADB/001/2017-2018Project Name: Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation ProjectCountry: KenyaDescription: Construction of Kerugoya and Kutus Water Supply and Sanitation

Infrastructure

Funding agency:Last date of bid submission: 19th June 2018

Address for bid submission: The Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House-Baden Powell Road, P.O.Box 1292-10100 NYERI

Construction of Kerugoya and Kutus Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure, KenyaLoan No: 2000200000501

This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in UNDB online AfDB312-03/17 on 31 March 2017 and on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website. The Tana Water Services Board has received Financing from the African Development Bank in various currencies towards the cost of Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Construction of Kerugoya and Kutus Bulk Water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure.

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The Tana Water Services Board now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for execution of the following works;

Lot 1: Construction of Kerugoya and Kutus Water Supply Infrastructure Lot 2: Construction of Kerugoya and Kutus Sanitation Infrastructure

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office of The Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House – Baden Powell Road, P.O. Box 1292 - 10100, NYERI. Phone: +254 724 259 891 Email: [email protected]

A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand Only for each Lot. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the African Development Bank Standard Bidding Document.

Bids must be delivered to Tana Water Services Board Tender Box at the TWSB Reception, addressed to; The Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House-Baden Powell Road, P.O.Box 1292-10100 NYERI on or before 10.00 a.m. East African Time on Tuesday, 19Th June 2018 and must be accompanied by a security of Kenya Shillings Five Million Only for Lot 1 and Kenya Shillings Two Million Only for LOT 2.

The Bid validity period is 120 days from the deadline of the bid submission date. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend immediately thereafter on Tuesday, 19Th June, 2018 at;

The Resource Center, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House – Baden Powell Road, P.O. Box 1292 - 10100, NYERI. Phone: +254 724 259 891 Fax: +254 61 2034118 / +254 61-2032282 Email: [email protected]

A Pre- Bid Site Visit shall be Held on 17th May, 2018 for both lots and shall commence at Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company Offices in Kerugoya town at 9.30 a.m. East African Time

Project ID No..

IFB NO.TWSB/ADB/002/2017-2018Project Name: Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Country: Kenya Description: Construction of Mandera water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure

Funding agency:Last date of bid submission: 19th June 2018


Construction of Mandera water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure

This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in UNDB online AfDB312-03/17 on 31 March 2017 and on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website. The Tana Water Services Board on behalf of Northern Water Services Board has received Financing from the African Development Bank in various currencies towards the cost of Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project.

It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Construction of Mandera Water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure. The Tana Water Services Board now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for execution of the following works;

Lot 1: Construction of Mandera Water Supply Infrastructure Lot 2: Construction of Mandera Sewerage Infrastructure

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Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office of; The Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House – Baden Powell Road, P.O. Box 1292 - 10100, NYERI. Phone: +254 724 259 891 Email: [email protected]

A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand Only for each Lot. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the African Development Bank Standard Bidding Document.

Bids must be delivered to Tana Water Services Board at the Tender Box located at the TWSB Reception, addressed to; The Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House-Baden Powell Road, P.O.Box 1292-10100 NYERI on or before 10.00 a.m East African Time on Tuesday, 19th June, 2018 and must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Kenya Shillings Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Only for LOT 1 and Kenya Shillings Four Million Only for LOT 2.

Bid validity period is 120 days from the deadline of the bid submission date.

Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend on Tuesday, 19th June, 2018 at;

The Resource Center, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House – Baden Powell Road, P.O. Box 1292 - 10100, NYERI. Phone: +254 724 259 891 Fax: +254 61 2034118 / +254 61-2032282 Email: [email protected]

A Pre- Bid Site Visit shall be held on Tuesday, 22nd May, 2018, for both Lots and shall commence at Mandera Water Offices in Mandera town at 10.30 a.m. East African Time

Construction of Marsabit Water Supply and Sewerage InfrastructureProject ID No.

IFB NO.TWSB/ADB/003/2017-2018Project Name: Construction of Marsabit Water Supply and Sewerage InfrastructureCountry: KenyaLast date of bid submission: 19 June 2018


This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in UNDB online AfDB312-03/17 on 31 March 2017 and on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website. The Tana Water Services Board on behalf of Northern Water Services Board has received Financing from the African Development Bank in various currencies towards the cost of Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Construction of Marsabit Water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure.

The Tana Water Services Board now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for execution of the following works;

Lot 1: Construction of Marsabit Water Supply Infrastructure Lot 2: Construction of Marsabit Sewerage Infrastructure Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office of; The Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House – Baden Powell Road, P.O. Box 1292 - 10100, NYERI. Phone: +254 724 259 891 Email: [email protected]

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A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand Only for each Lot.

The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the African Development Bank Standard Bidding Document.

Bids must be delivered to Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) at the Tender Box located at the TWSB Reception, addressed to; The Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House-Baden Powell Road, P.O. Box 1292-10100 NYERI on or before 10.00 a.m. East African Time on Tuesday, 19Th June, 2018 and must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Kenya Shillings Three Million Only for Lot I and Kenya Shillings Five Million Only for LOT II.

Bid validity period is 120 days from the deadline of the bid submission date.

Bids will be opened thereafter in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend on Tuesday, 19th June, 2018 at; The Resource Center, Tana Water Services Board, Maji House – Baden Powell Road, P.O. Box 1292 - 10100, NYERI. Phone: +254 724 259 891 Email: [email protected] A Pre- Bid Site Meeting and Visit shall be held on Thursday, 24th May, 2018, for both Lots and shall commence at Marsabit Water Offices in Marsabit town at 9.30a.m. East African Time

Project ID No..

9067-IFT-43597Project Name: Onee Water SupplyCountry: MoroccoDescription: Rehabilitation of ST Rocade filters (Waterproofing and change of the

busbars) in Marrakech

Funding agency: EBRDLast date of bid submission: 21 June 2018

Address for further information:

Direction Régional du Tensift de l’ONEE – Branche EauAdress : Bd Med V Angle Rue Badr Guéliz Ville : B.P 631Ville : Marrakech - Code postal : 40 000 - Pays : MarocTel : +212 5 24351210Fax : +212 5524439109

Onee Water Supply, Morocco

Sub Project 1 – Lot 16 (operation 9.16)

INVITATION FOR TENDERS N°: 23./DR2/2018

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which was published on the EBRD website, Procurement Notices (www.ebrd.com) at 14/05/2017.

The Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable, hereinafter referred to as “the Employer”, intends using part of the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the rehabilitation of ST Rocade Filters (Waterproofing and change of the busbars) in Marrakech.

Tendering for contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from the Bank is open to firms from any country.

To be qualified for the award of a contract, tenderers must satisfy the following minimum criteria:

• They must have an average annual turnover of at least ten million Moroccan Dirhams excluding tax (10 000 000.00 MAD), which is the total of effected payments received for on-going and/or completed contracts during the last three (03) years (2014-2015-2016)

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• Experience as principal contractor in the context of at least two (2) contracts of similar work type and nature in the past ten (10) years that include:

Realization, construction or rehabilitation of sand filters for water treatment Realization or rehabilitation of a drinking water treatment station

The tender documents (only French version) can be obtained free of charge from the tenders office of the ONEE-Branche Eau at the address below.

The same documents can be downloaded from the public procurement portal at: https://www.marchespublics.gov.ma.

All tenders must be accompanied by a tender security of 96 000.00 MAD or its equivalent in a convertible currency.

Tenders must deliver to the office at the address below on or before 21/06/2018 at 10 h 00 min (local time), at which time they will open in the presence of tenderers representatives who choose to attend.

Tenders will be opened in the presence of tenderers representatives who choose to attend at the opening on, 21/06/2018 at 10 h 30 min (local time) at the address below.

Prospective tenderers may obtain further information from, and inspect and acquire the tender documents at, the following office:

Direction Régional du Tensift de l’ONEE – Branche Eau

Adress : Bd Med V Angle Rue Badr Guéliz Ville : B.P 631Ville : Marrakech - Code postal : 40 000 - Pays : Maroc

Tel : +212 5 24351210Fax : +212 5524439109

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Project ID No..

MSMHP SSMOZP_MDNProject Name: Metropolitan Sanitation Management and Health ProjectCountry: IndonesiaDescription: Sewerage System Medan Optimization Zone 10 and 11 Project

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 18 May 2018

Address for bid submission: e tender

Metropolitan Sanitation Management and Health Project

1. The Government of Republic of Indonesia has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Metropolitan Sanitation Management and Health Project. Part of this financing will be used for payment under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. The Working Unit of Development of the Health System of Settlement Environment of North Sumatra Province (“the Employer”) invites bids from eligible Bidders for the construction and completion of the following Work (“the Works”): The construction of Sewerage System Medan Optimization Zone 10 and 11 consists of Mobilization and Demobilization of Personnel and Equipment, the Lateral, Secondary and Primary Pipeline works, Reinstatement the existing roads and asphalting along the road used for Pipe installation with Open Trench system, the construction of Pumping Station 1 unit, the construction of Power House 1 unit, the construction of Office building 1 unit and the construction of Guard House 1 unit, procurement of goods and installation of Mechanical and Electrical works, and the Test and Commissioning.

3. National Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s SingleStage: One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding document.

4. Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:

a) Minimum average annual construction turnover of Rp131,841,636,000.00 within 2012- 2016.

b) Participation in at least one contract that has been successfully or substantially completed within 2011-2017 where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds Rp92,289,145,200.00 in the field of sewerage and or urban drainage network.

c) Experience in construction of sewerage and/or urban drainage network which involves installment of pipes with the minimum size of 300 mm by open trench and minimum size of 450mm by trenchless method. Foreign bidders are required to submit the following documents prior to contract signing:

i. Proof of Foreign Construction Business Service Representative License (Badan Usaha Jasa Kontruksi Asing/BUJKA) issued by relevant Government Indonesia institution.

ii. Proof of business cooperation with the national company, if any. Foreign Construction Services Business Enterprise is strongly encouraged to conduct business cooperation with national companies in the form of partnerships, subcontracts and others in case the national companies have the capability in the field concerned.

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5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders should download bidding document from website: https://lpse.pu.go.id/eproc/

6. Bids should be submitted electronically through the following address:

https://lpse.pu.go.id/eproc/ on or before 18 May 2018, 12:00 hours WIB (west Indonesian time zone).

7. Bids will be opened on 18 May 2018, 12:01 hours WIB in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below.

Bids shall be downloaded and opened through the website of https://lpse.pu.go.id/eproc/. Once opened, the bid prices will be published through https://lpse.pu.go.id/eproc/.

8. Submission of offline bids and late bid submission will be rejected.

Kulhudhuffushi Harbor Expansion ProjectProject ID No.

H-01Project Name: Kulhudhuffushi Harbor Expansion ProjectCountry: MaldivesDescription: Harbor ConstructionFunding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: Extended to 27 May 2018, 1100 hours Maldives Time (MVT)

Address for bid submission: National Tender, Ministry of finance and Treasury, Ameenee Magu, Malé, Maldives

Invitation for Bids

1. Republic of Maldives has received financing from Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of the Kulhudhuffushi Harbor Expansion Project. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, on behalf of the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids for the Harbor Construction (the Works). Completion period is 15 months after signing of the contract.

3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single Stage: One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as described in the Bidding Document.

4. To obtain information and inspect the Bidding Document, Bidders should contact:

National Tender Ministry of Finance and Treasury Ameenee Magu, Malé, Maldives Tel: (960) 3349296, (960) 3349106 Fax: (960) 3320706, (960) 3324432 E-Mail: [email protected] Copy to: [email protected]

5. To purchase the Bidding Document in English, eligible bidders should:

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• Write to the address above requesting the Bidding Document for “H-01: Harbor Construction”

• Pay a non-refundable fee of MVR 1,500/- (Maldivian Rufiyaa One Thousand Five Hundred or equivalent in US dollars) cash or by demand draft drawn in favor of the “Ministry of Finance and Treasury” from any reputable bank in the Republic of Maldives.

• The Bidding Documents will be available from the office of the Employer on any working day with effect from 15 April 2018 to 24 May 2018 (from 08:30 hr. to 13:00 hr., local time).

• together with a bid security in the form and amount as described in the Bidding Document Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened at 1100 hr. (local time) on the same day in the presence of the Bidder’s representatives who choose to attend at the Tender Meeting Room, Ministry of Finance and Treasury.

6. Deliver bids:

• To the address: National Tender, Ministry of finance and Treasury, Ameenee Magu, Malé, Maldives,

• On or before 27 May 2018, 1100 hrs. Maldivian Time

Kobuleti Water ProjectProject ID No.

9070-IFT-37560Project Name: Kobuleti Water ProjectCountry: GeorgiaDescription: Supply and Installation of Sludge Dewatering System at Kobuleti

Wastewater Treatment Plant


Address for bid submission: Att: Mr. Galaktion Buadze, Executive director

Address: 150 David Agmashenebeli Avenue, 0112, Tbilisi, Georgia

Tel: +995 32 2437001/02/03/04Fax: +995 32 2437077

E-mail: [email protected]

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which was published inProcurement Opportunities on November 18, 2015 and subsequently updated on December 12, 2017.

The Municipal Development Fund (the Employer) has received a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of Kobuleti Wastewater Project.

The Employer now invites sealed tenders from contractors for the following contracts to be funded from part of the proceeds of the loan:

Supply and Installation of Sludge Dewatering System at Kobuleti Wastewater Treatment Plant

Tendering for contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from the Bank is open to firms from all countries. The proceeds of the Bank’s loan will not be used for the purpose of any payment to

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persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

Construction site is located in West Georgia, Adjara AR, 350 km west from Tbilisi and comprise territory of Kobuleti Municipality. Access to the site is possible via Tbilisi-Samtredia-Batumi Highway or Railway.

The envisaged period for the completion of the Works: 12 (twelve) months.

To be qualified for the award of a contract, tenderers must satisfy the following minimum criteria:

a. The Tenderer has an average annual turnover over the last 3 (three) years of not less than EUR 2.4 (Two point four million) equivalent;

b. Each Tenderer must have access to, or has available, liquid assets, unencumbered real as-sets, lines of credit, and other financial means sufficient to meet the construction cash flow for the contract for a period of 3 (three) months, estimated as not less than EUR 300,000.00 (three hundred thousand) equivalent, taking into account the applicant's commitments for other contracts.

c. Successful experience as prime contractor in execution of at least 3 (three) contracts of a na-ture and complexity of the project comparable to the proposed contract should mean the sup-ply and installation of the similar type and size of equipment to the sludge dewatering system as indicated in the Employer’s Requirements.

In addition or as part of the above 3 (three) contracts the Tenderer, its partner or a specialised subcontractor shall have successful experience as prime contractor of installation of at least 2 (two) sludge dewatering systems in the countries with similar climatic conditions, having been in successful operation at least for 1 (one) year prior to submission of the tender. Relevant references by the end users/employers shall be provided.

d. The Tenderer or its local service agent will be able to carry out the supplier’s mainte-nance, warranty, repair and spare parts stocking obligations as further detailed in the tender documents;

e. The Tenderer has a Litigation History without major claims. A consistent history of awards against the Tenderer or any partner of a joint venture may result in failure of the application. The Tenderer shall provide accurate information on any current or past litigation or arbitration resulting from contracts completed or under his execution over the last five years.

f. The tenderer shall have suitably qualified personnel and ensure their availability to fill the fol-lowing key positions:

Position – Total Experience (years) – Similar Works Experience (years)

- Project manager – 10 – 5

- Construction site manager – 5 – 3

- Mechanical & Electrical Engineer – 5 – 3

g. Participation of joint ventures, consortia is permitted. Joint ventures or consortia must satisfy the following minimum qualification requirements:

i. The lead partner shall meet not less than 40 percent of all the qualifying criteria for turnover and financial position specified above;

ii. The other partners shall meet not less than 25 percent of all the qualifying criteria for turnover and financial position specified above;

The joint venture or consortium must satisfy collectively the other criteria stated above.

Tender Documents may be obtained from the office at the address below upon submission of request letter, free of charge.

The tender documentation will be distributed electronically by uploading it via www.wetranfer.com system or sending it by email.

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All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of 24,000 Euros or its equivalent in Georgian Lari, and must be delivered to the office at the address below on or before June 7, 2018 at 15:00 (local time), at which time they will be opened in the presence of those tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend.

The applicable procurement rules are the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules (PP&R, Rev. October 2014) which can be located at: http://www.ebrd.com/news/publications/policies/procurement-policies-and-rules.html

A register of potential tenderers who have obtained the tender documents may be inspected at the address below.

Prospective tenderers may obtain further information from, and inspect and acquire the tender documents at, the following office:

Att: Mr. Galaktion Buadze, Executive director

Address: 150 David Agmashenebeli Avenue, 0112, Tbilisi, Georgia

Office of Municipal Development Fund of Georgia

1. For TD inspection or issuance purposes: Room 405, floor IV;2. For TD submission or clarification purposes: Room 301, floor III;3. For pre-tender meeting or tender opening purposes: Room 316, floor III;

Tel: +995 32 2437001/02/03/04Fax: +995 32 2437077

E-mail: [email protected] site: www.mdf.org.ge

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http://www.mdf.org.ge/


Khujand Solid Waste ProjectProject ID No.

9065-IFT-47477Project Name: Khujand Solid Waste ProjectCountry: TajikistanDescription: Installation of the Waste Treatment Facility’Funding agency: EBRDLast date of bid submission: 06 June 2018

Address for bid submission: State Unitary Enterprise “Khizmatrasonii Naqliyoti Sanitari”Mr. Khaydardjon IshonkulovR. Nabiev Street 195, Khujand, Republic of Tajikistan,Phone: +992 (3422) 4-05-71;Fax: +992 (3422) 6-18-53E-mail: [email protected]

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which was published in Procurement Opportunities on the EBRD website: 10 April 2017.

State Unitary Enterprise “Khizmatrasonii Naqliyoti Sanitari”, hereinafter referred to as the Employer, intends using part of the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) and of a grant from EU IFCA towards the cost of Khujand Solid Waste Project.

The Employer now invites sealed tenders from contractors for the contract:

KhSWMP-II-004 ‘Installation of the Waste Treatment Facility’ to be funded from part of the proceeds of the loan and the grant.

The Project is implemented on the territory of Khujand City of the Republic of Tajikistan. The estimated completion time under the contract is 365 calendar days.

This contract includes development of detailed design documents, supply and installation of equipment units for installation of the waste treatment Facility, construction and erection works and related services according to the tender documents.

Tendering for contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from the Bank is open to firms from any country. The proceeds of the Bank's loan will not be used for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

To be qualified for the award of a contract, tenderers must satisfy at least the following requirements:

(a) Experience as a prime contractor in execution of at least 2 (two) successfully completed contracts of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the last 5 (five) years, i.e. 2013-2017. The value of one of the referred contracts shall be not less than of USD 600,000 (six hundred thousand US dollars) equivalent.

(b) The tenderer, partner of JVCA or their sub-contractors shall demonstrate successful experience in in the execution of at least 2 contracts of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the last 5 years, , i.e. 2013-2017, including design, supply and installation of the Waste Treatment Facility of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract.

(c) The tenderer shall be registered or will have to be registered in case of award of the contract with the Tax Authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan.

(d) Average annual turnover of the Tenderer as prime contractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 (three) years, i.e. 2015-2017, shall be not less than USD 1.200,000 (one million two hundred thousand US dollars) equivalent.

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(e) The Tenderer shall demonstrate that it has access to, or has available, liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial sources sufficient to bear costs associated with the execution of the contract for a period of 3 (three) months, estimated as not less than USD 200,000 (two hundred thousand US dollars) equivalent, taking into account the Tenderer's commitments to other contracts.

(f) The Tenderer shall submit balance sheets audited or supported by relevant documents issued by tax authorities of the tenderer’s country of origin for the last 3 (three) years, i.e. 2015-2017, to demonstrate the soundness of the Tenderer's financial position, showing long-term profitability.

(g) The Tenderer shall be certified for quality standard ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or shall submit his own quality assurance plan to demonstrate quality assurance activities to be carried out during execution of works under the Contract.

(h) The Tenderer shall be certified for health protection and professional safety standard OHSAS 18001 or equivalent or shall submit his own health and safety assurance plan to demonstrate respective activities to be carried out during execution of works under the Contract.

(i) The Tenderer shall be certified for the environmental standard ISO 14001 or equivalent or shall submit his own environmental action plan to demonstrate respective activities to be carried out during execution of works under the Contract.

The tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below upon payment of a non-refundable fee of USD 100 (one hundred) or equivalent in Tajik Somoni (TJS).

In USD payment shall be made by direct bank transfer to:

Corr. Bank: The Bank of New York

Beneficiary’s Bank: Sberbank Russian Federation

SWIFT: SABR RU MM, Acc. 890-0057-610

Beneficiary: The State Saving Bank of Tajikistan “Amonatbonk” in Khujand. SWIFT: TJ 22

Cor. Acc.: 30111840000000000076

20206840888888224000 Cooperative

SUE “Khizmatrasonii Naqliyoti Sanitari”

In TJS payment shall be made by direct bank transfer to:

Beneficiary: SUE “Khizmatrasonii Naqliyoti Sanitari”

Acc. 20202972400044224000

BIK / MFO 350101626

Cor. Acc.: 20402972316264

The State Saving Bank of Tajikistan “Amonatbonk” in Khujand

INN 510000842.

If requested, the documents will be promptly despatched by e-mail, but no liability can be accepted for loss or late delivery.

All tenders must be accompanied by a tender security of USD 10,000 (ten thousand) or equivalent.

Tenders must be delivered to the office at the address below on or before or before 15-00 (local time) 6 June 2018, at which time they will be opened in the presence of those tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend.

State Committee on Investment and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan.

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Shotemur street 27, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, postal code: 734025 Tel: (992 37) 2211573;Fax: (992 37) 2211573

A register of potential tenderers who have purchased the tender documents may be inspected at the address below.

The applicable procurement rules are the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules (PP&R) which can be located at:

http://www.ebrd.com/news/publications/policies/procurement-policies-and-rules.html

Prospective tenderers may obtain further information from, and inspect and acquire the tender documents at the following office:

State Unitary Enterprise “Khizmatrasonii Naqliyoti Sanitari”Mr. Khaydardjon Ishonkulov

R. Nabiev Street 195, Khujand, Republic of Tajikistan,Phone: +992 (3422) 4-05-71;

Fax: +992 (3422) 6-18-53E-mail: [email protected]

North Tajik Water II Rehabilitation ProjectProject ID No.

9059-GPN-43255Project Name: North Tajik Water II Rehabilitation ProjectCountry: Tajikistan Description: Improving the water supply systems in the cities of Shakhristan,

Zafarobod, Panjakent and Istaravshan.

Funding agency: EBRDLast date of bid submission: 11 April 2019

Address for bid submission: SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (KMK)Mr. Ravshan Tuychizoda, 1st Deputy General Director of KMK andHead of Project Implementation Unit56, N. Karaboev StreetDushanbe, 734025Republic of TajikistanPhone: +992 37 221 59 54Fax: +992 37 221 77 98


SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali intends using the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) and a grant from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) towards the cost of the North Tajik Water II Rehabilitation Project. This project aims at improving the water supply systems in the cities of Shakhristan, Zafarobod, Panjakent and Istaravshan.

The proposed investment programme, which has a total estimated cost of USD 15.50 million, will likely require the procurement of the following goods, works and services:

Supply and installation of chlorination system Rehabilitation of existing and construction of new reservoirs and water intakes Development of new water wells Installation of water meters Construction of new pumping stations

Tendering for the above contracts is expected to begin in the Q2 of 2018.18

mailto:[email protected]


Contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from the Bank and with the proceeds of the grant from SECO will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules and will be open to firms from any country.

The proceeds of the Bank's loan and the SECO grant will not be used for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, of for any import of goods, if such payment or import is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations or under a law of official regulation of the Purchaser's country.

Interested suppliers and contractors can register their interest by fax or email to:

SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (KMK)Mr. Ravshan Tuychizoda, 1st Deputy General Director of KMK and

Head of Project Implementation Unit56, N. Karaboev Street

Dushanbe, 734025Republic of Tajikistan

Phone: +992 37 221 59 54Fax: +992 37 221 77 98


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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation projectProject ID No. Project Name: Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation projectCountry: ZambiaDescription:Funding agency: African Development FundLast date of bid submission: General Procurement Notice


The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry 9th Floor New Government Complex Building P.O. Box 31968 Lusaka +260211223617 +260211226673

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Republic of Zambia Name of Project Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation project GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE

1. The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received a grant from the African Development Fund to finance the Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project.

2. The principal objectives of this project are to :

i) Promote value chain development as well as participation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly from the agriculture and construction sectors.

ii) Aaccelerate growth in domestic and cross-border trade along the Lobito Corridor through:

a) Implementation of harmonized trade facilitation instruments b) Strengthening coordination of joint corridor development activities; and c) Fostering effective participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in value chains.

3. The project includes the following components :

Component I: Capacity Building for Trade Facilitation and Corridor Coordination: This component will facilitate the development of trade facilitation instruments along the Lobito Corridor, build institutional capacity among Corridor States for coordinated planning of corridor development and convene key stakeholders. Activities will include construction of solar powered trade information desks (TIDs) Construction of Pilot Border Market, Office Refurbishment for One Stop Shop (OSS), Lab Equipment and Accessories, IT Hardware and software for TIDs, Design and Printing of Information Pamphlets, , Media Campaign materials and ICT Equipment.

Component II: Technical Assistance for Value Chains and Economic Clusters Development: This Component will focus on supporting local SMEs to participate in the value chains and economic clusters along the corridor. Activities will include design and implementation of an incubation programme to provide mentoring to SMEs located in CEEC industrial yards, development and implementation of a business platform to facilitate information flow on regulations and tenders and business opportunities including hosting of transboundary Forums for Trade Facilitation (FTF) among corridor states to facilitate business linkages, networking, cross-border trade and create awareness of private sector on investment opportunities in value chains and corridor infrastructure; and designing and implementation of a business linkages programme to link SMEs to large firms in the value chain.

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4. Procurement will be carried out in accordance with the Bank’s Procurement Policy and Methodology for Bank Group Funded Operations October 2015 Edition, using the Bank’s Standard Solicitation Documents (SSDs).

Goods and Works: The Project will use National Procurement Procedures for the procurement of goods and works as set forth in the Public Procurement Act of 2008 for Zambia applying the appropriate National Solicitation Documents and the provisions stipulated in the Financing Agreement. Consulting Services: Acquisition of the services of Consultants will follow the Bank's Rules of Procedure for the Use of Consultants

5. Interested bidders may obtain further information, and should confirm their interest, by contacting : The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry 9th Floor New Government Complex Building P.O. Box 31968 Lusaka +260211223617 +260211226673

Namibia Transport Infrastructure Improvement ProjectProject ID No. Project Name: Namibia Transport Infrastructure Improvement ProjectCountry: NamibiaDescription: A) Upgrade of the Walvis Bay – Tsumeb Railway Line and

(B) Upgrade of the Windhoek to Hosea Kutako International Airport Road Phase 2A.

Funding agency: African Development BankLast date of bid submission: General Procurement Notice

Address for bid submission: Railway Infrastructure Management Private Bag 13341 Windhoek Enquiries: Robert Kalomho Email: [email protected] Tel: +264 61 2088206 Or Ministry of Works and Transport Transportation (Road) Infrastructure Private Bag 13341 Windhoek Enquiries: Asteria Nasheya Email: [email protected] Tel: +264 61 2088624

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE NAMIBIA MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

1. The Government of the Republic of Namibia has received a loan from the African Development Bank to finance the Namibia Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project

2. The principal objectives of this project are:

• To contribute to reduction of poverty and boost economic growth through addressing bottlenecks in the transport infrastructure. • To promote linkages of the Walvis Bay seaport to the hinterland and to the neighbouring countries, to support Namibia’s Vision 2030. 3. The project includes two main interventions:

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(A) Upgrade of the Walvis Bay – Tsumeb Railway Line and (B) Upgrade of the Windhoek to Hosea Kutako International Airport Road Phase 2A. The project components are outlined below.

(B)(A) Upgrade of the Walvis Bay – Tsumeb Railway LineA1 Railway Upgrading Works ▪ Upgrading of 210 km of railway permanent way between

Walvis Bay and Kranzberg ▪ Supply of rails

A2 Consulting Services ▪ Construction Supervision for upgrading works ▪ Project Financial Audits ▪ Technical Audits ▪ Sensitisation on HIV/AIDS

A3 Institutional Support and Capacity Building

▪ Technical Assistance to MoWT ▪ Update of the Design for Grootfontein – Rundu Railway ▪ Feasibility Study for the Rundu – Katima Mulilo Railway and for the commuter rails. ▪ Market Analysis for Rail Operations Study ▪ Railway Sector Institutional Setup review support ▪ Skills Development Promotion and Training for Railway Infrastructure Maintenance

A4 Resettlement and Compensation

▪ Provision for compensation

(B) Upgrade of the Windhoek to Hosea Kutako International Airport Road Phase 2AB1 Road Upgrading Works ▪ Civil works for construction of upgraded freeway - Phase 2A

section ▪ Road lighting improvement works in urban sections

B2 Consulting Services ▪ Design and Construction Supervision ▪ Road Safety Audits ▪ Technical Audits

B3 Institutional Support and Capacity Building

▪ Development of a Road Sustainability Strategy ▪ Skills Development Promotion

B4 Resettlement and Compensation

▪ Provision for compensation

4. Procurement of goods, works and services will be in accordance with the “Procurement Policy for Bank Group - Funded Operations” dated October 2015, and also the Borrower’s Procurement System in line with the Public Procurement Regulatory Framework (Public Procurement Act No. 15 of 2015), as specified for each procurement package.

5. The bidding documents are expected to be available from June 2018 or even earlier.

6. Interested bidders may obtain further information, and should confirm their interest, by contacting: Ministry of Works and Transport Railway Infrastructure Management Private Bag 13341 Windhoek Enquiries: Robert Kalomho Email: [email protected] Tel: +264 61 2088206 Or Ministry of Works and Transport Transportation (Road) Infrastructure Private Bag 13341 Windhoek Enquiries: Asteria Nasheya Email: [email protected] Tel: +264 61 2088624

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Runway Extension, New Terminal Building and Associated Works at Wewak Airport, East Sepik Province

Project ID No.

CADIP-B3-20-2A1Project Name: Civil Aviation Development Investment Program – Tranche 3Country: Papua New GuineaDescription:

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 15 June 2018 at 13:00 hours (Local Time)

Address for bid submission: Mr. Manuai Kametan – Program Director Civil Aviation Development Investment Program Project Implementation Unit Greenhouse Building No. 149 Jacksons Parade, 7 mile PO Box 684 Boroko, 111, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea Telephone: (675) 324 4509 Facsimile number: (675) 325 2333 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

Bid No.: WWK-IFBV1-06/2018

1. The Independent State of Papua New Guinea has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Civil Aviation Development Investment Program– Tranche 3. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the contract named above. This contract will be jointly financed by the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern the bidding process.

2. The National Airports Corporation (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from potential eligible Bidders for the Runway Extension, New Terminal Building and Associated Works at Wewak Airport, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. The works comprises the following:

• Construction of Aircraft Pavements for Runway Extension; • Design and Construction of New Terminal Facilities; and • All Associated Works

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: One Envelope procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible source countries as described in the Bidding Documents.


• Minimum average annual construction turnover of USD 34.0 million calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years. • The Bidder must demonstrate that its financial resources, less its financial obligations for its current contract commitments, meet or exceed the total requirement for the Subject Contract of USD 4.0 Million. • Construction Experience and participation in at least one (1) contract within the last ten (10) years with a value of at least USD 17.0 Million that have been successfully or are substantially completed by the Bidder and that are similar in physical size, nature of works, complexity, methods, and technology. • For the above or other contracts executed during the last Ten (10) years, a minimum construction experience in the following key activities: o Airport Terminal Building Design & Construction; o Aircraft Pavement Construction; o Bituminous Chip Seal Surfacing; and

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o Electrical and ICT Installations. The qualification criteria are more completely described in the Bidding Document.

5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders should contact:

Mr. Manuai Kametan – Program Director Civil Aviation Development Investment Program Project Implementation Unit Greenhouse Building No. 149 Jacksons Parade, 7 mile PO Box 684 Boroko, 111, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea Telephone: (675) 324 4509 Facsimile number: (675) 325 2333 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

6. To purchase the Bidding Documents in English, eligible Bidders should write to the address above requesting the Bidding Documents for the Runway Extension, New Terminal Building and Associated Works at Wewak Airport, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, CADIP-B3-20-2A1, and pay a non-refundable fee of US$200.00 or its equivalent in Papua New Guinea Kina (PGK). The method of payment will be by direct bank deposit made payable to: Account Name: Civil Aviation Development Investment Program GoPNG Project Account Number: 13574119 BSB Number: 018-911 (Jacksons Airport Branch) Bank: Australia & New Zealand (PNG) Ltd Swift Code Number: ANZGPX Payment Instructions: Please pay and provide banking receipts and supporting documents to the NAC CADIP office as proof of payment.

7. Deliver your bid: • to the address above • on or before the deadline for bid submission: 13:00 hours on the 15 June 2018 (Local Time) • together with the Bid Security as described in the Bidding Documents.

8. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline of submission of Bids, in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

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Aircraft Pavement Strengthening, Runway Extension, New Terminal Building & Associated Works at Kavieng Airport, New Ireland Province

Project ID No.

CADIP-B3-32-2A1Project Name: Civil Aviation Development Investment Program – Tranche 3Country: Papua New GuineaDescription: Aircraft Pavement Strengthening, Runway Extension, New Terminal

Building & Associated Works at Kavieng Airport, New Ireland Province

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 6 June 2018 at 13:00 hours (Local Time)

Address for bid submission: Mr Manuai Kametan – Program Director Civil Aviation Development Investment Program Project Implementation Unit Greenhouse Building No. 149 Jacksons Parade, 7 mile PO Box 684 Boroko, 111, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea Telephone: (675) 324 4509 Facsimile number: (675) 325 2333 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

1. The Independent State of Papua New Guinea has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Civil Aviation Development Investment Program – Tranche 3. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the contract named above. This contract will be jointly financed by the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern the bidding process.

2. The National Airports Corporation (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from potential eligible bidders for the Aircraft Pavement Strengthening, Runway Extension, New Terminal Building & Associated Works at Kavieng Airport, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. The works comprises of the following:

• Construction of Aircraft Pavements for Runway Extension; • Design and Construction of New Terminal Facility; • Other Associated Works.

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage One Envelope procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.


• The Bidder must demonstrate that its financial resources, less its financial obligations for its current contract commitments, meet or exceed the total requirement for the Subject Contract of US$ 3.5 Million. • Construction Experience and participation in at least one (1) contract within the last ten (10) years with a value of at least US$ 17.0 Million that have been successfully or are substantially completed by the Bidder and that are similar in physical size, nature of works, complexity, methods, and technology • For the above or other contracts executed during the last Ten (10) years, a minimum construction experience in the following key activities

1) Airport Terminal Building Design & Construction; 2) Aircraft Pavement Construction; 3) Bituminous Chip Seal Surfacing; and

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4) Electrical and ICT Installations. The qualification criteria are more completely described in the Bidding Document.

5. To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents, Bidders should contact: Mr Manuai Kametan – Program Director Civil Aviation Development Investment Program Project Implementation Unit Greenhouse Building No. 149 Jacksons Parade, 7 mile PO Box 684 Boroko, 111, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea Telephone: (675) 324 4509 Facsimile number: (675) 325 2333 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

6. To purchase the Bidding Documents in English, eligible Bidders should write to the address above requesting the Bidding Documents for the Aircraft Pavement Strengthening, Runway Extension, New Terminal Building & Associated Works at Kavieng Airport, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea, CADIP-B3-32-2A1, and pay a non-refundable fee of US$200.00 or its equivalent in Papua New Guinea Kina (PGK). The method of payment will be by direct bank deposit made payable to:

Account Name: Civil Aviation Development Investment Program GoPNG Project Account Number: 13574119 BSB Number: 018-911 (Jacksons Airport Branch) Bank: Australia & New Zealand (PNG) Ltd Swift Code Number: ANZGPX Payment Instructions: Please pay and provide banking receipts and supporting documents to the NAC CADIP office as proof of payment.

7. Deliver your bid: • To the address above • On or before the deadline: 13:00 hours (Local Time), 6 June 2018 • Together with a Bid Securing Declaration as described in the Bidding Document. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidder’s representatives who choose to attend.

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Batken Water Project : Construction of administration and laboratory building for Municipal Enterprise “Batken Taza Suu

Project ID No.

9069-IFT-45160Project Name: Batken Water ProjectCountry: Kyrgyz RepublicDescription: Construction of administration and laboratory building for Municipal

Enterprise “Batken Taza Suu


Address for bid submission: Mr. Toichubek Mamatisaev, Head of Project Implementation UnitBatken City Municipality Project Implementation UnitBuilding of Mayor of Batken city, 46 Isameddin Jusulov str., floor 1, Batken city, Kyrgyz RepublicTel. +996778 321-152E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which was published on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) website, Procurement Notices (www.ebrd.com) on February 16, 2018.

Municipal Enterprise “Batken Taza Suu” hereinafter referred to as “the Employer”, intends using part of the proceeds of a loan and a grant from the Bank towards the cost of Batken Water Project.

The Employer now invites sealed tenders from Contractors for the following contract to be funded from part of the proceeds of the loan:

Construction of administration and laboratory building for Municipal Enterprise “Batken Taza Suu” in the city of Batken, Kyrgyz Republic.

The estimated duration of the contract is 300 days.


To be qualified for the award of a contract, tenderers must substantially satisfy the following minimum criteria:

i. The Tenderer shall have an average annual turnover as prime contractor or subcontractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 (three) years of not less than EURO 220,000 (two hundred and twenty thousand) equivalent;

ii. The Tenderer shall demonstrate that it has successful experience in the role of contractor or subcontractor, in at least 2 (two) contracts within the last 5 (five) years each with a value of at least EURO 90,000 (ninety thousand Euro), that have been successfully and substantially completed (the successful experience shall be deemed of at least 80% completion rate proved with a notary approved completion certificate by the employer) and that are similar to the proposed works.

The tender documents are available electronically in PDF and MS Word formats, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of 100 Euros or equivalent in a convertible currency, which should be paid to:

Details of the Bank for payment:

For the tenderers from within Kyrgyz Republic:

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Municipal Enterprise “Batken Taza Suu”OKPO: 27990717BIC: 440902Account no: 4409021223001147Identification number: 01510201210016

For the tenderers from outside Kyrgyz Republic:

Beneficirary: Batken Taza Suu Bank name: AIYL BANK Batken branchAccount no: 1350810032296513 (EURO) 1350810035601381 (USD)SWIFT: AIYLKG2Z

CORRESPONDENT BANK (EURO)Name: RaiffeisenZentralbankOsterreich AGSWIFT: RZBAATWWACCOUNT: 155094338

CORRESPONDENT BANK (USD)Name: CITIBANK N.A., NEW YORKSWIFT: TJSCRUMMACCOUNT: 36313578

Tenders must be delivered to the office at the address below on or before 14:00 local time on June 06, 2018, at which time they will be opened in the presence of those tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend.

The applicable procurement rules are the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules (PP&R, Rev. October 2014) which can be located at: www.ebrd.com/news/publications/policies/procurement-policies-and-rules.html

Prospective tenderers may obtain the tender documents and further information through the following contact details:

Mr. Toichubek Mamatisaev, Head of Project Implementation UnitBatken City Municipality Project Implementation UnitBuilding of Mayor of Batken city, 46 Isameddin Jusulov str., floor 1, Batken city, Kyrgyz RepublicTel. +996778 321-152E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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PPP for design, implementation and operation of tolling system on public roads in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Project ID No.

9060-Other-N/AProject Name: PPP for design, implementation and operation of tolling system on

public roads in the Republic of KazakhstanCountry: KazakhstanFunding agency: EBRDLast date of bid submission: 30 May 2018

Address for submission of documents:

716, 32/1 Kabanbai batyr street, Astana 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, tel. +7(7172)754624

Request for expression of interest

Public-private partnership project for design, implementation and operation of tolling system on public roads (sections) in the Republic of Kazakhstan

State agency Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan is hereby notifying the interested potential private partners of the start of the public-private partnership project for design, implementation and operation of tolling system on public roads (sections) in the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On public-private partnership” of October 31, 2015 Article 44, Clause 1, sub-clause 2.

Key technical and economic parameters of the public-private partnership project and payments requested from the budget (according to the business-plan of the potential private partner):

Under the project the private partner is supposed to use his own and raised funding to create, design, upgrade and maintain the tolling system on public roads (sections) in the Republic of Kazakhstan totaling 15,000 km. The overall project duration is 13 years.

Project implementation is in line with the public planning system of the Republic of Kazakhstan and provides for the use of innovative technologies in accordance with the Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.Nazarbayev to the people of Kazakhstan on 10 January 2018 “New development opportunities in the conditions of the forth industrial revolution”. The innovative functionality of the high-tech tolling system is using the Kaztoll software with the open input code containing no proprietary components, specifically designed for the purposes of the project, with the exclusive ownership right to be transferred to the Republic of Kazakhstan under the PPP contract.

The tolling system is the core point of tolling technology connection for 15,000 km of tolled roads in the Republic of Kazakhstan creating the integrated seamless space for transport along the road sections having:

gate-type tolling; free-flow tolling system based on GNSS technology (satellite positioning); free-flow tolling system based on RFID technology (radio frequency identification).

The tolling system to be proposed by the private partner should consist of the following:

14 gate-type tolling plazas including pavement widening and construction of payment areas; 175 tolling gantries; 50 mobile monitoring vehicles; 22 user servicing offices; 76 payment machines; 170 000 on-board units; 4 750 000 RFID tags; Weather controls;

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Data processing center (active and stand-by); Control and monitoring center; Exclusive property right for the customized tolling software of the national level with open

output code.

The assumed total public commitments requested by the potential private partner for the whole period including creation, upgrading and maintenance of the tolling system is KZT380.8 billion including:

compensation of investment in creation of the tolling system, including road pavement widen-ing to install tolling facilities and to connect the tolling facilities to power supply and commu-nication lines;

compensation of operational costs for tolling system maintenance; compensation of costs related to payment of interest rates and fees to the bank for providing

the credit for the project implementation; remuneration to the private partner for tolling system operation.

Qualification requirements to the potential private partner:

Interested private partner should comply with the general qualification requirements defined by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan of 31 October 2015 “On public-private partnership” Article 32.

The list of documents to be submitted to express interest:

Potential private partners interested in the project implementation with similar technical and economic parameters shall submit an alternative proposal describing their capacity to implement such projects stating the key information including: the name and address of the potential private partner, country of registration (for companies), nationality (for individuals), information about the leadership or owners of the companies and persons that would represent the potential private partner, documents proving the exclusive intellectual property right of the potential private partner and documents proving the compliance with qualification requirements.

Place, date and time for submitting expressions of interest:

Providers interested in implementation of the project are expected to submit the enlisted documents at: office 716, 32/1 Kabanbai batyr street, Astana 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, tel. +7(7172)754624 on or before 30 May 2018, at 3 pm Astana time.

Please for more detailed information refer to: www.mid.gov.kz , www.europe-china.kz; http://roads.mid.gov.kz/ru/pages/izveshchenie-ob-iniciirovanii-proekta-gosudarstvenno-chastnogo-partnerstva-po-sozdaniyu

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Construction of 02 nos Boat Landing Station in Amtali Pourashava, District: Barguna

Project ID No.

e-GP/CTEIP/2017-18/AMT/BLS-01Project Name: Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure ProjectCountry: BangladeshDescription: Construction of 02 nos Boat Landing Station in Amtali Pourashava,

District: BargunaFunding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: (e-Tender): 24 May 2018, 14:00 hours (Bangladesh Standard Time)

Address for bid submission: Attention: Executive Engineer Amtali Pourashava, Barguna Telephone: +880 4452 56191 Fax: +880 4452 56195 Email: [email protected]

Invitation for Bids 1. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project (CTEIP). Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

2. The Amtali Pourashava, District: Barguna, ("the Employer") invites online bids/tenders from eligible Bidders for the Construction of 02 nos Boat Landing Station in Amtali Pourashava ("the Works").

3. National competitive bidding will be conducted in compliance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines through electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Documents.


• Specific Similar Experience: at least one contract within the last 5 (five) years where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds BDT 10.00 million. • Average Annual Construction Turnover: minimum BDT 13.00 million over the last 5 (five) years • Liquid Assets or Credit Facilities: minimum BDT 1.86 million More details of qualification requirements are mentioned in the biding documents

5. This is an online bidding where only e-Tender (e-bid) will be accepted in the Bangladesh National e-GP System Portal and no offline/hard copies will be accepted. To obtain further information and to submit e-Tender for this works package bearing e-tender ID no. mentioned above, registration in the e-GP portal (http://www.eprocure.gov.bd) is required.

6. The fees for downloading the e-Tender Documents from the e-GP portal, and the tender security as mentioned in the documents have to be deposited online through any branch of the banks registered in the e-GP system.

7. The deadline for submission of e-Tenders (bids) is on 24 May 2018, 14:00 hours Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), and online opening will be done on the same date at 14:00 hours BST.

8. Further information and guidelines are available in the e-GP portal and from e-GP help desk ([email protected]). To obtain further information, please contact the official inviting the tender as follows: Attention: Executive Engineer Amtali Pourashava, Barguna Telephone: +880 4452 56191 Fax: +880 4452 56195 Email: [email protected]

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Road Network Improvement Project, CambodiaProject ID No.

CW-1 NR-1; CW-2 NR-1; CW-3 NR-6Project Name: Road Network Improvement ProjectCountry: CambodiaDescription: from PK 063+300 to PK 111+000 (Total 47.70 kms) CW-2 NR-1 from

PK 111+000 to PK 159+000 (Total 48.00 kms) CW-3 NR-6 from PK 317+630 to PK 367+512 (Total 49.88 kms)

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 04 June 2018 at 15:00 hours (Cambodia Standard Time)

Address for bid submission: H.E. Mr. Pheng Sovicheano Project Director/Secretary of State Project Management Unit 3 (PMU3) Ministry of Public Works and Transport 4 th Floor, Eastern Building, Corner Norodom Blvd. and St.106 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Telephone: (855)23 724 565 Facsimile: (855)23 724 595 E-mail: [email protected]

1. The Kingdom of Cambodia has applied for financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Roads Network Improvement Project. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the Contracts named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

2. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of the Kingdom of Cambodia ("the Employer") invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for improvement and rehabilitation works of National Road 1 and National Road 6. The works include asphalt overlay, pipe culvert, U-side drains, performance based routine maintenance both during construction and 36-months after completion of the construction.

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single Stage – One Envelope procedure and is open to all bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.


• Participation in at least one (1) contract that has been successfully or substantially completed within the last five (5) years and that is similar to the proposed works, where the value of the Bidder's participation for

(i) CW-1 exceeds US$13,100,000, (ii) CW-2 exceeds US$12,800,000, (iii) CW-3 exceeds US$11,600,000.

The similarity of the Bidder’s participation shall be based on the physical size, nature of works, complexity, methods, technology or other characteristics as described in Section 6, Employer’s Requirements. • Participation in at least one (1) contract that has been successfully or substantially completed within the last five (5) years and that must provide evidence of performing laboratory test for analysis of asphalt pavement at least one (1) project within the last five (5) years. • Participation in at least one (1) contract that has been successfully or substantially completed within the last five (5) years and that has Asphalt concrete: 13,000 m3 for any one (1) year. • Road maintenance (as distinct from defect liability) experience of pavement, drainage, vegetation and associated assets on a day-to-day basis in at least one (1) year in the last five (5) years Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

5. To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents, Bidders should contact: H.E. Mr. Pheng Sovicheano Project Director/Secretary of State Project Management Unit 3 (PMU3) Ministry of Public Works and Transport 4 th Floor, Eastern Building, Corner Norodom Blvd. and St.106 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Telephone: (855)23 724 565 Facsimile: (855)23 724 595 E-mail: [email protected]

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6. To purchase the Bidding Documents in English, eligible Bidder should:

• write to address above requesting the bidding documents for either CW-1 NR-1, CW-2 NR-1, or CW-3 NR-6 • pay a non-refundable fee of USD 500 (United State Dollar Five Hundred only) per Contract by cashier's check to the following account:

o Bank: National Bank of Cambodia o Account Name: MEF Current Account o Account No.: 000000013535

7. Deliver your bid: • to the address above • on or before the deadline: on or before 4 June 2018, at 15:00 hours (Cambodia Standard Time) • together with the Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document.

8. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidders' representatives who choose to attend.

South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Roads Improvement Project: Narayanghat-Butwal Road

Project ID No.

SRIP/ICB/NB 01 and SRIP/ICB/NB 02Project Name: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Roads

Improvement Project

Country: NepalDescription: Narayanghat-Butwal Road

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 31 May 2018, 12:00 hours (local time)

Address for bid submission: Project Directorate (ADB), Department of Roads, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Bishalnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Invitation for Bids – Rebidding

1. The Government of Nepal has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of SASEC Roads Improvement Project (SRIP). Part of this financing will be used for payments under the Contract(s) named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

2. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Department of Roads, Project Directorate (ADB), Kathmandu, Nepal (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the construction and completion of Narayanghat – Butwal Road from Km 0+575 to Km 113+535 with the road sections and contracts as below at Nawalparasi and Rupandehi districts of Nepal (the “Works”). Works include

(i) earthwork, pavement, surface dressing and asphalt concrete bituminous works, masonry, concrete, bridge construction and road safety works, etc. under Phase 1: Upgrading Works, and (ii) performance-based maintenance consisting of all activities to be carried out to achieve and keep the road assets as defined in the Specifications under Phase 2: Performance Based Maintenance Works. Contract ID No. Road Section Chainage

From ToSRIP/ICB/NB/01 Section – 1 Km 0+575 Km 65+000SRIP/ICB/NB/02 Section – 2 Km 65+000 Km 113+535

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Bidders may bid for one or several contracts, as further defined in the bidding document. Bidders wishing to offer discounts in case they are awarded more than one contract will be allowed to do so, provided those discounts are included in the Letter of Price Bid.

3. Bidders are requested to specify the total price of the Bid in the Letter of Price Bid or the Total Bid Price in the Summary of Bill of Quantities. Failure to specify the total price of the Bid in the Letter of Price Bid or in the Summary of Bill of Quantities may be ground for declaring the Bid nonresponsive.

4. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s SingleStage: Two-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.

5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders should contact: Project Directorate (ADB), Department of Roads Bishalnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel No.: +977 1 4437492/4437493 Fax No.: +977 1 4437488 E-mail: [email protected] Attention: The Project Director

6. To purchase the bidding documents in English, eligible Bidders should:

• Write to the address above requesting the bidding documents for SRIP/ICB/NB/01 and/or 02: Narayanghat – Butwal Road. • Pay a nonrefundable fee of NPR 20,000.00 or USD 200.00 (USD Two Hundred only) for one set of bidding document of each contract by depositing to the following Revenue Account. Cash payment shall be accepted in the case of local currency only. Name of Bank Name of Office Revenue Account

No.Office Code Revenue Heading

No.Rastriya Banijya Bank Thamel Branch

Department of Roads, Project Directorate (ADB)

11001 27-337-18 14227

The bidding document may be sent via courier for an additional fee of USD 200.00 (USD Two Hundred only) for overseas delivery in the form of bank draft in favor of the Project Directorate (ADB), Department of Roads, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Bishalnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal for one set of bidding document of each contract. The Employer accepts no liability for loss or late delivery.

7. Deliver bid:

• to the address above • on or before the deadline: 31 May 2018, 12:00 hours (local time) • together with a Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document

Late bids will be rejected.

Technical Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend, whereas the Financial Bids shall remain sealed and unopened and shall be placed locked. The Financial Bids of only Technically Responsible and Qualified Bidders shall be opened after Technical Bid Evaluation, whereas, the Financial Bids of those Bidders whose Technical Bids are not responsive and qualified shall be returned unopened after the contract is awarded. 8. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 10 May 2018 at 13:00 hours (local time) at Department of Roads, Project Directorate (ADB), Bishalnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal. 9. When comparing Bids, ADB’s Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.

ENERGY

Project ID No..

EPIRPII/008AProject Name: Emergency Power Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project Phase II Stage

II

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Country: ZimbabweDescription: Transmission Rehabilitation of Sherwood and Orange Grove

Substations

Funding agency: African Development BankLast date of bid submission: 14 June 2018

Address for bid submission: Crown Agents Limited, Tender Box, Blue Fin Building 110 Southward Street London SE1 OSU UK Tel: +44 203 940 4000 (for courier purposes only)

Invitation for Bids Emergency Power Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project Phase II Stage II :Transmission Rehabilitation of Sherwood and Orange Grove Substations IFB NO. EPIRPII/008A

1. This invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business online (UNDB online) No. AfDB495-07/14 of 24th July 2014 and on the African Development Bank’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) on 30th July 2014.

2. The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe has applied for a grant from the Zimbabwe MultiDonor Trust Fund (ZimFund) administered by the African Development Bank (the Bank) to finance the Emergency Power Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project Phase II, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to eligible payments under the contract for: Contract Ref. EPIRPII/008A Transmission Rehabilitation of Sherwood and Orange Grove Substations.

3. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of the Government of Zimbabwe has appointed Crown Agents Limited (Crown Agents) to act as the Procurement Agent. Crown Agents now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the execution of the works including the design, supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of new power transformers located at substations in Kwekwe and Mutare, Zimbabwe.

4. A pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on 15th and 16th May 2018. Prior registration to attend is essential. Details are in the bidding documents.

5. A complete set of the bidding documents, in English, may be obtained free of charge by interested bidders on submission of a written application to the email address: [email protected] . The bidding documents will only be available via the internet and must be downloaded by interested bidders. No fee is due.

6. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the African Development Bank Standard Bidding Document: Procurement of Plant Design, Supply, and Installation and the Operations Manual of the Zim-Fund. Bidding shall be by International Competitive Bidding (ICB).

7. Bids must be delivered to the address indicated in paragraph 9 below by 13:00 hours (BST) on 14th June 2018 and must be accompanied by a security of one hundred and twenty thousand United States Dollars (USD 120,000.00).

8. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 14:00 hours (BST) on 14 th June 2018 at the address indicated in paragraph 9 below. The bid opening will be transmitted live to the offices of the Zim-Fund at the following address: AfDB Zimbabwe Multi-Donor Trust Fund 5th Floor, Joina City Cnr. Jason Moyo Avenue/ J Nyerere Way Harare Zimbabwe Bidders may attend either location for the public opening. Note that 14:00 hours BST is 15:00 hours in Zimbabwe.

9. Bids must be delivered to: Crown Agents Limited, Tender Box, Blue Fin Building 110 Southward Street London SE1 OSU UK Tel: +44 203 940 4000 (for courier purposes only)

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Selection of Independent Power Producer (IPP) for setting of Utility Scale Grid Tied Solar PV Project (Procurement of Power on Long Term Basis) by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

Project ID No.

NEA/PMD/USGSP/2074/75-01Project Name: South Asia Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation Power System

Expansion Project – Additional FinancingCountry: NepalDescription: Selection of Independent Power Producer (IPP) for setting of Utility

Scale Grid Tied Solar PV Project (Procurement of Power on Long Term Basis) by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 21 June 2018, 12:00 Hours (Nepal Standard Time)

Address for bid submission: Utility Scale Grid-tied Solar Project Project Management Directorate NEA Training Centre Kharipati, Bhaktapur Floor/Room number: 1st Floor Kathmandu, Nepal

Invitation for Bids

1. The Government of Nepal has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of South Asia Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation Power System Expansion Project – Additional Financing. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. No nationality restrictions apply other than any restriction arising from ITP 4.7.

2. The Nepal Electricity Authority from its Project Management Directorate - Utility Scale Grid-tied Solar Project, invites sealed proposals from eligible Proposers for the supply of solar power from utility scale grid tied projects by Independent Power Producers (IPP) to be injected at various substations identified in the Schedule I of Section 6 of the Request for Proposal (RfP). A Proposer can submit only one proposal per substation for a minimum size of 1 MW and a maximum size as mentioned in the Schedule I of Section 6 of the RfP for the substation. A Proposer can submit proposal for more than one substation. The successful Proposer shall be responsible for development, finance, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the Project as per the terms and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RfP), Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Connection Agreement (CA) and VGF Securitization Agreement (VSA). The Project shall be required to be commissioned within a period of 12 months from the date of signing of PPA and supply power for a period of 25 years at a pre-agreed tariff rate.

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: Two-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Proposers without nationality restrictions.

4. Only eligible Proposers with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:

• Net worth in the last financial year should be positive; • Minimum average annual turnover of NRs. 60 Million/MW or an equivalent amount in USD within last three years; • Participation in the role of Project Developer or Contractor or any other registered agencies for at least one infrastructure contract that has been successfully or substantially completed within the last seven years where the value of the Proposer’s participation exceeds NRs. 100 Million or an equivalent amount in USD; the contracts for infrastructure development of transportation, water supply, irrigation, energy, health, housing, apartment and commercial Complex shall be considered as Infrastructure Projects. • Financial resources to meet the total requirement of NRs. 20 Million/MW or an equivalent amount in USD after meeting its current contract commitments; 5. To obtain further information and inspect the RfP documents, proposers should contact:

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Utility Scale Grid-tied Solar Project Project Management Directorate NEA Training Centre Kharipati, Bhaktapur Floor/Room number: 1st Floor Kathmandu, Nepal Telephone: +977-1-6200097 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

6. To purchase the bidding documents in English, eligible bidders should: • Write to address above requesting the RfP documents for Contract No. NEA/PMD/USGSP/2074/75-01: Selection of Independent Power Producer (IPP) for setting of Utility Scale Grid Tied Solar PV Project (Procurement of Power on Long Term Basis) by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) • pay a non-refundable fee of NRs 20,000 or an equivalent amount in USD by bank voucher to the Current Account No 04400105200467 (New Butwal Kohalpur Surkhet and Upper Karnali 400 kV TLP) at the Everest Bank Limited, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal.

7. Deliver bid: • to the address below Utility Scale Grid-tied Solar Project Project Management Directorate NEA Training Centre Kharipati, Bhaktapur Floor/Room number: 1st Floor Kathmandu, Nepal

• on or before the deadline: 21 June 2018, 1200 Hours (Nepal Standard Time). • together with a Proposal Security in the amount indicated in RfP Proposal Data Sheet Section 2, Clause ITP 18.1.

Technical Proposals will be opened at the Project Office in Kharipati, Bhaktapur on 21 June 2018 at 12:30 hours (Nepal Standard Time) in the presence of proposers’ representatives who choose to attend, whereas the Financial Proposals shall remain sealed and unopened and shall be placed locked. The Financial Proposals of only Technically Responsive and Qualified Proposers shall be opened after the technical proposals evaluation, whereas, the financial proposals of those proposers whose technical proposals are not responsive and qualified shall be returned unopened after the contract is awarded.

8. NEA reserves the right to accept or reject, wholly or partly any or all the proposals without assigning reason, whatsoever.

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Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Barisal (N)- Gopalganj (N)-Faridpur 230kV Double Circuit Transmission Line on Turnkey Basis

Project ID No.

PGCB/ADB/51137/230kV/TL/B-G-FProject Name: Southwest Transmission Grid Expansion ProjectCountry: BangladeshDescription: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Barisal (N)-

Gopalganj (N)-Faridpur 230kV Double Circuit Transmission Line on Turnkey Basis

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 20 June 2018, 11:00 Hours Local Time

Address for bid submission: Company Secretary, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) Bhaban (4th Floor), 8/A Ramna, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Invitation for Bids 1. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has applied for financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Southwest Transmission Grid Expansion Project. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. The Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB), (‘the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the “Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Barisal (N)-Gopalganj (N)-Faridpur 230kV Double Circuit Transmission Line on Turnkey Basis” (herein after referred to as “the Works”).

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: Two-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document. The Works under this turnkey contract shall have to be completed within 720 (Seven hundred and twenty) days from the effective date.

4. Bidders shall meet the following minimum requirements along with other requirements as mentioned in the bidding documents: (a) Participation in at least two contracts that have been successfully completed within the last 10 (ten) years and that are similar to the proposed Works. Total route length of the line for the two contracts must be at least 125 km, where the value of the Bidder’s participation in at least one contract is equal to or more than USD 45.0 million. The scope of each contract must include supply, installation, testing & commissioning of single and/or double circuit 220 kV or above voltage overhead transmission line on lattice steel towers. For the above mentioned or other similar contracts executed during the period mentioned above: • At least one (1) contract of 220 kV or higher voltage transmission line construction

(i) having at least 25 km route length of single/double circuit line and (ii) (ii) including Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning.

• At least one (1) contract of 220 kV or above voltage transmission line construction (i) having at least 25 km route length and (ii) being in successful operation for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of bid submission date. • At least one (1) contract of 220 kV or above voltage transmission line construction

(i) having at least 25 km route length and (ii) completed outside the Bidder’s own country. The qualification criteria of the bidders have

been given very briefly above. The bidders are advised to inspect the bidding document by visiting the PGCB website http://www.pgcb.org.bd.

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the office of the Company Secretary, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) Bhaban (4th Floor), 8/A Ramna, Dhaka1000, Bangladesh; Tel: +88 02 9553663, +88 02 9550514, 9558054, Fax: +88 02 95 82 382; Email: [email protected].

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The complete bidding documents are also available for download from PGCB’s website http://www.pgcb.org.bd/. Eligible bidders who download the bidding document from the PGCB’s website shall inform PGCB in writing (and provide their contact details) at the address given above, failing which PGCB shall not be responsible if the bidder does not receive clarifications and amendments, if any. In case of any discrepancy between the documents downloaded by the prospective bidder and the Bid Documents (hard copy) of PGCB, the latter shall prevail.

6. A complete set of bidding documents in English language, may be purchased by interested bidders upon submission of a written application to the Company Secretary, PGCB at the above address, from 19 April 2018 up to one day before the bid submission deadline and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of USD 300.00 (United States Dollar Three Hundred) or BDT 24,000,00 (Taka Twenty Four Thousand only) in the form of Pay Order/ Demand Draft in favour of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited. The Bidding Document may be sent through a courier for an additional fee of BDT 10,000.00 (local delivery) or USD 120.00 (International delivery) in the form of Pay Order/ Demand Draft in favour of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery of the Bidding Document.

7. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 11:00 Hours Local Time on 15 May 2018 at the head office of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB), Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) Bhaban (13th Floor), 8/A Ramna, Dhaka-1000.

8. Deliver bids:

• to the address below: Company Secretary, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) Bhaban (4th Floor), 8/A Ramna, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh • on or before 11:00 Hours Local Time on 20 June 2018 • together with a Bid Security in the amount and form as described in the bidding document. Late bids will be rejected.

9. Technical bids will be opened at 11:05 Hours Local Time on 20 June 2018 at the head office of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB), Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) Bhaban (13th Floor), 8/A Ramna, Dhaka-1000 in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend, whereas the Financial Bids shall remain sealed and unopened and shall be placed locked. The Financial Bids of only Technically Responsible and Qualified Bidders shall be opened after Technical Bid Evaluation, whereas, the Financial Bids of those Bidders whose Technical Bids are not responsive and qualified shall be returned unopened after the contract is awarded.

10. When comparing bids, ADB’s Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.

11. PGCB will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of bids including costs and expenses related to participation in pre-bid meeting and site visit/s.

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Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City Power Grid Development Sector Project

Project ID No.

ADB-EVNHCMC-CLTC-W02Project Name: Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City Power Grid Development Sector ProjectCountry: VietnamDescription: Supply of materials, equipment (excluding conductors, ground wire,

insulators and fittings) and construction of 220kV overhead line (section G1A-G3A)

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 19 June 2018 at 9:00 hours (Hanoi time)

Address for bid submission: BRANCH OF HO CHI MINH CITY POWER CORPORATION, LTD - HO CHI MINH CITY POWER PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOARD Green Power Building, 7th Floor, Room 706 - 35 Ton Duc Thang St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. City: Ho Chi Minh. ZIP Code: 70000 Country: Socialist Republic of Vietnam Telephone: 028 22201177 Facsimile number: 028 22205399 Electronic mail address: [email protected]. Attn.: Mr. Le Viet Toan – Director of Ho Chi Minh City Power Project Management Board cc: Mr. Nguyen Quoc Minh - Manager of Planning Department

1. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City Power Grid Development Sector Project. Part of financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB. The contract will be jointly financed by the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund. The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern the bidding process.

2. The Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the 220kV Cat Lai-Tan Cang Power Line Sub-Project in District 2 and District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to: • Supply of materials and equipment for power line with voltage of 220kV or higher, • Construction of foundations for power line with voltages ≥220kV, • Installation of steel towers for power line with voltages ≥220kV. The contract will be completed in nine (9) months.

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with the ADB’s Single Stage – One Envelope procedure and is open to all eligible Bidders as described in the Bidding Document.

4. Only Bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:

• Minimum average annual construction turnover of US$ 16 million calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years. • The Bidders’ financial resources, less their current contract commitments meet or exceed the total requirement of this Contract of US$ 2.4 million. • Contract that has been successfully or substantially completed within the last five (5) years and that is similar to the proposed works, where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds US$ 6.4 million.

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5. To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents starting on 20 April 2018, Bidders should contact:

BRANCH OF HO CHI MINH CITY POWER CORPORATION, LTD - HO CHI MINH CITY POWER PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOARD Green Power Building, 7th Floor, Room 706 - 35 Ton Duc Thang St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. City: Ho Chi Minh. ZIP Code: 70000 Country: Socialist Republic of Vietnam Telephone: 028 22201177 Facsimile number: 028 22205399 Electronic mail address: [email protected]. Attn.: Mr. Le Viet Toan – Director of Ho Chi Minh City Power Project Management Board cc: Mr. Nguyen Quoc Minh - Manager of Planning Department

6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the address above and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee VND 4,400,000 VAT included or US$ 200. The method of payment will be cash, cheque or by transfer of funds to the Bank account number 0521011793002 (for VND), An Binh Bank (ABBank) - Main Branch, or 0521040949003 (for USD), An Binh Bank (ABBank) - Main Branch. The Bidding Documents may be collected at the address above or sent by courier upon the Bidder’s written request and payment of an additional amount of US$ 50 (or VND 1,100,000) for overseas delivery or VND 500,000 for delivery in Vietnam. The Employer will assume no liability for loss or late delivery.

7. Deliver your bid: • To the address above • On or before the deadline: 9:00 hours (Hanoi time), 19 June 2018 • Together with a Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

8. When comparing Bids, ADB’s Domestic Preference Scheme will not be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.

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EPS Small Hydro Power PlantsProject ID No.

9076-IFT-42421Project Name: EPS Small Hydro Power PlantsCountry: Serbia Description: Lot No. 5: Construction of Two New Small Hydropower Plants in

Serbia:Ćelije SHPP and Rovni SHPP

Funding agency: EBRDLast date of bid submission: 02 July 2018

Address for bid submission: Mr. Dejan VuksanovićProject ManagerDepartment for Key Investment ProjectsPublic Enterprise “Electric Power Industry of Serbia”, Belgrade (EPS)1-3, Masarikova street, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaTel: +381 11 3952 341e-mail: [email protected] persons:Mr. Vladimir Tkalac, e-mail: [email protected]. Mladen Robajčević, e-mail: [email protected]

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project, which was published on European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) website, Procurement Notices (www.ebrd.com) on 9 May 2011 and updated 31 August 2016.

Public enterprise “Electric Power Industry of Serbia", Belgrade (PE EPS, the Employer) has received a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development towards the cost of the above Programme and intends using part of the proceeds of a loan from the Bank towards the cost of construction of two new Small Hydropower Plants (SHPP) in Ćelije (near the City of Kruševac) and Rovni (near the City of Valjevo).

The Employer now invites sealed tenders from contractors for the following contract to be funded from part of the proceeds of the loan - Construction of Two New Small Hydropower Plants in Serbia: Celije SHPP and Rovni SHPP. In addition to construction the scope of works includes supply of electrical and mechanical equipment (including turbines) and their installation. Detailed description for new SHPPs to be constructed by the selected contractor is provided in the Tender Document. It is expected that the contract will be signed in III quarter of 2018 and will be completed within 62 weeks.


To be qualified for the award of a Contract, tenderers must satisfy the following minimum criteria:

Successful experience as contractor or management contractor in the execution of at least three contracts for performing works for construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation of hy-dropower plants within the last five years (2013 - 2017) each for the amount not less three million (3,000,000) Euro;

Successful experience as a contractor in construction or reconstruction of hydropower plants of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed under the contract. The number of constructed or reconstructed hydropower plants with installed power of 1,5 MW or more within the last five (5) years shall be not less than three (3), or the number of constructed or reconstructed hydropower plants with installed power of 1 MW or more within the last five (5) years shall be not less than five (5).

Sound financial position of the tenderer over the last five years. Average annual turnover for 2013 - 2017 in the amount not less than EUR 7.5 million equivalent.

Availability or access to liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other fi-nancial means sufficient to meet the cash flow for the contract for a period of 3 months esti-mated as not less than EUR 800,000 equivalent, as well as to meet the overall cash flow re-

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quirements for this contract, taking into account the tenderer’s commitments for other con-tracts;

Availability or access to machines and equipment as well as qualified personnel required for timely and successful performance of Works as detailed in the tender documents;

The Tenderer (or JVCA partner or subcontractor) shall have valid professional licenses for exe-cution of works no. I010G1 and no. I010G3 issued by the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of Republic of Serbia or shall demonstrate that the Tenderer (or JVCA part-ner or subcontractor) will obtain such licenses at the time of the contract award. The tenderer will have to provide documents demonstrating that they applied for licenses up to 30 days af-ter Tender Opening. The tenderer can find information on how to obtain the required licenses on the following website: http://www.mgsi.gov.rs/lat/dokumenti/pravilnik-o-nacinu-postupku-i-sadrzini-podataka-za-utvrdivanje-ispunjenosti-uslova-za . The following Document describes how to obtain required licenses: “Pravilnik o načinu, postupku i sadržini podataka za utvrđi-vanje ispunjenosti uslova za izdavanje licence za izradu tehničke dokumentacije i licence za građenje objekata“

Other qualification criteria specified in the tender documents.

Tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below upon payment of a non-refundable fee of EUR 400:

SWIFT: BACXRSBG

Beneficiary: ELEKTROPRIVREDA SRBIJE JP BEOGRAD

Beneficiary bank: Unicredit bank Serbia JSC

IBAN: RS35170000030048233311

Intermediary: UNCRITMM

UniCredit SPA Milano

Stating: Payment for purchase of Tender Documents for LOT 5. Construction of Two New Small Hydropower Plants in Serbia: Celije SHPP and Rovni SHPP

Tenderers from the Republic of Serbia may obtain the tender documents upon payment of a non- refundable fee of RSD 47.000 (Forty seven thousand dinars), to account of JP EPS no. 160-700-13 with BANCA INTESA AD, BEOGRAD.

All Bank transfer charges are for Tenderers account.

Upon receipt of appropriate evidence of payment of the non-refundable fee, the documents on electronic medium (CD or DVD) will be promptly dispatched by courier; however, no liability can be accepted for their loss or late delivery. In addition, if requested, the documents can be dispatched electronically after presentation by the prospective tenderer of an appropriate evidence of payment of the non-refundable fee.

All tenders must be must be prepared in English language and accompanied by a Tender Security of EUR 100,000 or its equivalent in Serbian Dinars.

Tenders must be delivered to the Records Office at the address of EPS (Balkanska 13, Belgrade 11000, Serbia) on or before 02 July 2018 at 12:00 local time, at which time they will be opened in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who wish to attend.

The applicable procurement rules are the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules (PP&R) which can be located at: http://www.ebrd.com/news/publications/policies/procurement-policies-and-rules.html

Prospective tenderers may obtain further information from, and inspect and acquire the tender documents at the following office:

Mr. Dejan VuksanovićProject ManagerDepartment for Key Investment ProjectsPublic Enterprise “Electric Power Industry of Serbia”, Belgrade (EPS)1-3, Masarikova street, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

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Tel: +381 11 3952 341e-mail: [email protected] persons:Mr. Vladimir Tkalac, e-mail: [email protected]. Mladen Robajčević, e-mail: [email protected]: Potential tenderers should send their e-mails to all e-mail addresses named above.

CONSULTANCY

Provision of Consultancy Services for Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission line, Substations and Rural Electrification for Villages in Kigoma Region under North West Grid (400 kV Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission Line) Project

Project ID No.

PA/001/2017-18/HQ/C/20Project Name: Provision of Consultancy Services for Nyakanazi – Kigoma

Transmission line, Substations and Rural Electrification for Villages in Kigoma Region under North West Grid (400 kV Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission Line) Project

Country: TanzaniaFunding agency: African Development Bank (AfDB)Last date of bid submission: 15 June 2018

Address for bid submission: Secretary - Tender Board; TANESCO Head Office, Ubungo Morogoro Road; Umeme Park Building, Ground Floor, Tender Room – Old Cafeteria P. O. Box 9024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Tel: 255 (22) 2451145/2452172; + (255) 782 376147; Email [email protected] and [email protected]

United Republic of Tanzania Tanzania Electric Supply Co. Ltd REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES Tender No. PA/001/2017-18/HQ/C/20: For Provision of Consultancy Services for Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission line, Substations and Rural Electrification for Villages in Kigoma Region under North West Grid (400 kV Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission Line) Project

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has applied for financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) towards the cost of the North West Grid Transmission Line Project. The Government intends to apply part of the loan towards eligible payments for consultancy services for “Project Engineering and Construction Supervision” of North West Grid (400 kV Nyakanazi - Kigoma Transmission Line) Project. Disbursement, in respect of any contract signed, will be subject to approval of the financing by the Bank. The services under this assignment will comprise: ➢ Pre-construction Phase:

(ii) Undertake the upgrading of Feasibility Study and preparation of Inception Report, Engineering Designs including technical specifications for the double circuit 400 kV 280 km Nyakanazi – Kigoma Transmission Line, associated Substations at Nyakanazi/Kigoma and distribution networks (i.e.75 km of Medium Voltage lines, related Low Voltage reticulations & last-mile connections) and accordingly pre-pare relevant bid documents;

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(iii) Provide procurement support to TANESCO from bid issuing until contracts signa-ture.

➢ Construction Phase: (i) Review and approve the contractors’ construction procedures, technical reports, design

calculations and drawings for the transmission line, associated substations and distribu-tion networks including lastmile connections,

(ii) Participate in testing & acceptance of major plant & equipment, (iii) Supervise construction works & quality control including implementation of the ESMPs, (iv) Review & certify contractors’ invoices for payment and (v) Prepare a project completion report.

The estimated duration of the assignment is approximately 48 calendar months. TANESCO now invites eligible consultants (restricted to ADB member’s countries only) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (e.g. brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff and company registration details, etc.). Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09.00 - 13.00 hours and 14.00 - 16.00 hours local time (Monday - Friday) excluding public holidays.

Secretary - Tender Board; TANESCO Head Office, Ubungo Morogoro Road; Umeme Park Building, Ground Floor, Tender Room – Old Cafeteria P. O. Box 9024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Tel: 255 (22) 2451145/2452172; + (255) 782 376147; Email [email protected] and [email protected]

The Expressions of Interest {comprising in One (1) Original, three (3) hardcopies and one (1) softcopy} in English language with the accompanying materials should be submitted to the above address by 10:00 hours (local time) on Friday 15th June 2018. The Expressions of Interest received will be opened (in public) at the Board Room, Ground Floor, Umeme Park Building starting 10:30 hours on Friday 15th June 2018. MANAGING DIRECTOR TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

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Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program Design and Supervision of Kitui and Matuu Last Mile Connectivity of water and Sanitation Works in Tanathi Water Services Board Area: Consulting Services – Firms Selection

Project ID No.

AWSB/KTSWSSP/CS/10/2018Project Name: Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program

Design and Supervision of Kitui and Matuu Last Mile Connectivity of water and Sanitation Works in Tanathi Water Services Board Area

Country: KenyaDescription: Consulting Services – Firms Selection

Funding agency: African Development BankLast date of bid submission: 18 May 2018

Address for bid submission: Chief Executive Officer Athi Water Services Board Africa Re-Centre 3rd Floor, Hospital Road

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (Consulting Services – Firms Selection) KENYA ATHI WATER SERVICES BOARD Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply And Sanitation Program Design And Supervision Of Kitui And Matuu Last Mile Connectivity Ofwater And Sanitation Works In Tanathi Water Services Board Area. Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan) : 10 Contract No. AWSB/KTSWSSP/CS/10/2018

The Government of Kenya has received ADB loan from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the contract for Design and Supervision of Kitui and Matuu Last Mile Connectivity of Water and Sanitation Works. The objective of this consultancy is to prepare detailed designs and tender documents, and supervise works for:

a) Kitui water and sanitation component

i. Water Component: Construction of distribution lines approx. 40km in Kitui town, Kwa Vonza universities, Kavisuni, Mutonguni and Kabati markets; Rehabilitation of 2km of the old Masinga Kitui pipeline, and replacement of old sluice and air valves; Installation of a new transformer for Masinga pump house; Construction of water kiosks, water tanks, strengthening and rehabilitation of existing water distribution infrastructure; Drilling of boreholes; Construction of guard houses and fencing of the existing 3 No. water tanks and rain water harvesting. ii. Sanitation Component Construction of new wastewater collection lines, manholes and individual connections to existing main sewer lines; Unblocking of blocked manholes, sewerlines including replacement of manhole covers within Kitui town; Upgrading and repair of 2No. sewer pumps and 2 No. sewer houses; and Training of Kitwasco staff on operation and maintenance of the sewer pumps.

b) Matuu water and sanitation component

i. Water Component: Construction of in-take works and water treatment plant of minimum capacity 4,000m3 per day; Construction of clean water raising and transmission mains approx. 15km; Construction of distribution lines approx. 30km; Construction of water kiosks, water tanks, strengthening; and Rehabilitation of existing water distribution infrastructure. ii. Sanitation Component Construction of 5 Nr. waste ablution blocks in Matuu and Kithimani towns The overall objective of the assignments is as follows: i. To carry out a Detailed Designs, Preparation of Tender Documents and ESIA/RAP reports of the project; ii. To assess climate change impacts and propose practical adaptation measures; iii. Supervision of construction works during implementation

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iv. To provide the client with regular status reports and other reports as per the Terms of Reference, together with all related necessary technical assistance and professional advice to the Client related to design of the said works;

The consultancy services will be carried out over a period of 28 (Twenty Eight) months which will cover preparation of Detailed Technical Designs, Preparation of Tender Documents, Procurement of works contractor, and works supervision (construction, DLP and commissioning). The Athi Water Services Board on behalf of Tanathi Water Services Board now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consulting firms may constitute jointventures to enhance their chances of qualification.

The shortlisting criteria are:

• Experience in similar assignments • Experience in similar conditions • Availability of appropriate skills amongst staff Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015 and the relevant Bank Solicitation Documents, which are available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 Hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400Hrs) and public holidays. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 18 May 2018 at 12.00 noon East African time and mention Expression of Interest for consultancy services for “Design and supervision of Kitui and Matuu last mile connectivity of water and sanitation works in Tanathi water services board area, Contract No. AWSB/KTSWSSP/CS/10/2018

Chief Executive Officer Athi Water Services Board Africa Re-Centre 3rd Floor, Hospital Road Nairobi P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 254 020 2724292/3 Fax: 254 020 2724295 Email: [email protected]

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Consulting Services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender Documents for Mumias & Kimilili Sewerage Project

Project ID No.

P-KE-E00-011Project Name: Kenya Sustainable Towns Water Supply And Sanitation Program

Country: KenyaDescription: Consulting Services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and

Preparation of Tender Documents for Mumias & Kimilili Sewerage Project

Funding agency: African Development FundLast date of bid submission: 18 May 2018

Address for bid submission: Chief Executive Officer Rift Valley Water Services Board Maji Plaza, Prisons Rd P.O. Box 2451-20100 Nakuru, Kenya

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES) THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF WATER AND IRRIGATION Consulting Services For Feasibility Study, Detailed Design And Preparation Of Tender Documents For Mumias & Kimilili Sewerage PROJECT PROJECT NO: P-KE-E00-011; Kenya Sustainable Towns Water Supply And Sanitation Program TENDER NO. LVNWSB/AfDB/MUMS-KIML/2017

1. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the African Development Fund towards the cost of the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program and intends to apply part of the agreed amount to payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for Feasibility study, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender Documents for Mumias and Kimilili Sewerage Projects.

2. The services included under this project are Feasibility Studies, Detailed design and Preparation of Tender Documents for Mumias and Kimilili Sewerage Projects for duration of (twelve) 12 Months.

3. The Rift Valley Water Services Board (on behalf of Lake Victoria North Water Services Board) now invites eligible consultants to express their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (registration documents of the firm, brochures, detailed description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff relevant to the assignment, etc.). Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.

4. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated October 2015 and the relevant Bank Solicitation Documents which are available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

5. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours at 8.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m

6. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 18th May 2018 at 12.00 P.M local (Kenya) time and mention Consulting Services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender Documents for Mumias and Kimilili Sewerage Projects. The address referred to above is: Chief Executive Officer Rift Valley Water Services Board Maji Plaza, Prisons Rd P.O. Box 2451-20100 Nakuru, Kenya MOBILE NO. 0718-313557, Fax (051) 2214915 E-mail: [email protected]

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Request For Expression Of Interest (Consulting Services – Firms) Multinational Uganda/Kenya: Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale And Eldoret Bypass Roads Project

Project ID No.

UNRA/SERVICES/2017-18/00019Project Name: Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale And Eldoret Bypass Roads ProjectCountry: Multinational Uganda/KenyaDescription: Consulting Services – FirmsFunding agency: African Development FundLast date of bid submission: 23 May 2018

Address for bid submission: THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA The Director, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Plot 3-5 New PortBell Road UAP Nakawa Business Park, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda Tel: 256-312-233100/256 414 318000 Fax: 256 414 232807/347616 Email: [email protected]

Request For Expression Of Interest (Consulting Services – Firms) Multinational Uganda/Kenya: Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale And Eldoret Bypass Roads Project Procurement Reference Number; UNRA/SERVICES/2017-18/00019

1. The Government of Uganda (GOU) has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) towards the cost of the Multinational Uganda/Kenya: Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale and Eldoret Bypass Roads Project and intends to apply part of the agreed loan proceeds to payments under the contract for Consultancy services for undertaking Road Safety Audits, and Road Safety Awareness and Training for Kapchorwa-Suam Road (73Km)

2. The Main Objective of the assignment is to:-

• Ensure all year round safe and efficient movement of people and goods on the National Roads Network; • Enhance road safety through improved design and education of the users; • Optimize the quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness of the road works interventions; • Improve the private sector participation in service delivery; • Attract, develop and retain a quality team; and • Use innovative and creative techniques and strategies to optimize the performance of the road system

3. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) now invites consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.

4. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org

5. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 9.00 hours and 17.00 hours on working days.

6. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below on 23rd May, 2018 at 16.00 hours and mention “Consultancy services for undertaking Road Safety Audits, and Road Safety Awareness and Training for Kapchorwa-Suam Road (73Km)” THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

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The Director, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Plot 3-5 New PortBell Road UAP Nakawa Business Park, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda Tel: 256-312-233100/256 414 318000 Fax: 256 414 232807/347616 Email: [email protected] "Any form of canvassing or lobbying for the tender shall lead to automatic disqualification." EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Feasibility Study for Line Extension Railway between Cameroon and Chad

Project ID No.

P-Z1-DB0-Project Name: Feasibility Study for Line Extension Railway between Cameroon and

ChadCountry: Cameroon and ChadDescription: ConsultancyFunding agency: African Development Bank (ADF)Last date of bid submission: 25 May 2018


Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Cameroon, Directorate of Transport Railway, Place Charles Atangana - Tel: +237 222 220359; E-mail : [email protected] or;- Minister of Infrastructure, Disenclavement and Civil Aviation of the Republic of Chad Tel: +235 66 32 43 99; E-mail :[email protected]

The Governments of the Republic of Cameroon and the Republic of Chad have obtained African Development Bank (ADF) financing from the African Bank Group (AfDB) to cover the cost of the Feasibility Study for the extension of the railway line between Cameroon and Chad, and intend to use some of the granted under this loan / grant to finance the contract of the feasibility study on the construction of the Ngaoundere (Cameroon) - N'Djamena (Chad) railway line.

Services provided under this study include:

1. Market study and demand forecast;2. Technical study of preliminary draft;3. Economic and financial study including a business plan template;4. Institutional and legal study including a proposal of concession scenarios as well as a roadmap detailing the steps to follow;5. Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

The duration of the services expected from the consultant is twenty and two (22) months.The Technical Steering and Monitoring Committee of the Study invites the Consultants to present their application to provide the services described above. Interested consultants should produce information on their ability and experience demonstrating that they are qualified for services (documentation, references of similar services, experiences in comparable missions, etc.). Consultants can join together to increase their chances of qualification.

The eligibility criteria, the establishment of the shortlist and the selection procedure will be in accordance with the October 2015 Acquisition Policy of the African Development Bank, which is available on the Bank's website at: http://www.afdb.org .

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Interested consultants can obtain additional information at the addresses mentioned below, from Monday to Thursday, between 09:00 and 14:00 local time.

- Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Cameroon, Directorate of Transport Railway, Place Charles Atangana - Tel: +237 222 220359; E-mail : [email protected] or;- Minister of Infrastructure, Disenclavement and Civil Aviation of the Republic of Chad Tel: +235 66 32 43 99; E-mail :[email protected]

Expressions of interest must be filed at the address below at the latest May 25, 2018 at the Railway Transport Department - Ministry of Transport, Yaoundé -Cameroon and expressly mention:«FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NGAOUNDERE RAILWAY(CAMEROON) - N'DJAMENA (CHAD) »

To the attention of:

Head of the Railway Infrastructures Development Unit at the Ministry of TransportTransport of the Republic of Cameroon, Directorate of Rail Transport,BP: Yaoundé;Tel: +237 222 220 359e-mail: [email protected] the Republic of Cameroon,The Minister of TransportNGALLE BIBEHE Jean Ernest MassenaFor the Republic of Chad,The Minister of Infrastructure,Opening up and Civil AviationADOUM YOUNOUSMI

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3.0 PROJECT REPORTS

PROJECT REPORTS

Vinci subsidiary wins two road projects worth €214m in Cameroon

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 23 APR 2018

Sogea-Satom, a subsidiary of Vinci, has secured two road infrastructure projects with a combined value of €214m in Cameroon.

The first contract, worth €112m, involves upgrading a 135km road segment on the RN15 between Lena and Tibati and 6.7km of roads in the town of Tibati.

The scope of the work will include flood-proofing earthworks and construction of a 7m wide carriageway and shoulders, drainage structures and five bridges, along with safety, signage and environmental protection structures.

The new corridor, which is 150km shorter than the existing road arteries, is expected to improve trade and connections with Chad and Nigeria.

The second order, which has a value of €102.4m, includes construction of a 106km road section between Olama and Bigambo which will be part of the future Provincial Road 18 (total length 271km south-west of Yaoundé).

The work will also involve the construction of five 10 to 20m-span bridges, 13km of urban roads and renovation of 20km of rural tracks and concrete drainage channels.

Vinci stated that this section is primarily intended to take heavy vehicle freight traffic from the new deep-water port of Kribi to Yaoundé.

Furthermore, the project has a social component representing 10% of the value of the contract.

“It provides for construction of classrooms, rural centres for young people and women, boreholes, wells and playing areas, together with construction of community and health centres along the road,” Vinci said in a statement.

The Lena-Tibati road project is scheduled to be completed in May 2020, while the Olama-Bigambo road project will be finished in June 2022.

In January 2018, Sogea-Satom Cameroon conducted its first job forum in Douala and Yaoundé to hire more than 100 new employees. About 90% of Sogea-Satom employees in Africa are localities.

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Sogea-Satom is engaged in building and civil engineering in Africa. With more than 12,000 employees, the company operates in over 20 countries through a network of subsidiaries.

NNPC set to break ground on 614km AKK gas pipeline project


The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is set to break ground on the 40-inchx614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline and stations – the single biggest gas pipeline project in the history of oil and gas operation in Nigeria.

NNPC said that contract agreements have been executed in April 2018 for the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and financing for Lots 1 and 3 of the $2.8bn trans-Nigeria gas pipeline project.

Upon completion, 24 months from now, the AKK gas pipeline would enable connectivity between the east, west and north.

It would also facilitate gas supply to key commercial centres in the northern corridor of Nigeria, aid power generation and spur industrial growth.

The contract has been awarded to a consortium of indigenous and Chinese entities under a 100% contractor financing model.

The OilServe/Oando Consortium has been awarded the $855m contract for Lot 1, which has a total length of 40-inchx200km stretching from Ajaokuta to Abuja Terminal Gas Station.

The $835m contract agreement is yet to be executed for Lot 2, which covers 40-inchx193km, stretching from Abuja to Kaduna.

The Brentex/China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (CPP) Consortium has been awarded a $1.2bn contract for Lot 3, which runs from Kaduna Terminal Gas Station (TGS) to Kano TGS with total length of 40-inchx221km.

NNPC said that these contracts have brought the total value of the project to more than $2.8bn as approved by the Federal Executive Council in December 2017.

NNPC had taken up an aggressive gas reforms and implementation drive, requiring accelerated implementation of gas pipeline infrastructure development with focus on critical pipeline infrastructure to power plants and industries.

From 2010, almost 500km of pipelines had been completed and commissioned and are now delivering gas. The completed pipelines include Oben-Geregu (196km), Escravos-Warri-Oben

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(110km), Emuren-Itoki (50km), Itoki-Olorunshogo (31km), Imo River-Alaoji (24km) and Ukanafun-Calabar pipeline (128km).

Besides, construction of the East-West OB3 pipeline (127km) is scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2018 and the expansion of the Escravos-Lagos Gas Pipeline System is scheduled for completion later in 2018.

Furthermore, Nigeria has seen an aggressive drop in gas flaring from a peak of 2,500mmcf/d few years ago to about 700mmcf/d currently.

Singapore awards $1.1bn contract for Phase 2 of Tuas Terminal port


A joint venture comprising Hyundai Engineering and Construction (Korea), Penta-Ocean Construction (Japan) and Boskalis International (The Netherlands) has won a $1.1bn (SGD1.46bn) contract from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for the second phase of its Tuas Terminal port development.

The agreement was signed at the Singapore Maritime Technology Conference (SMTC).

Works under Phase 2 will include the design and construction of 387 hectares of reclaimed land bounded by 9.1km of caisson walls.

According to Boskalis, the 30m high caissons will be amongst the largest ever used in the world.

In a statement, the MPA said: “The Tuas Terminal development is a testament to Singapore’s commitment to sustain its lead as a global maritime nation.”

Phase two is part of a four-stage development over 30 years. The first phase of reclamation work is scheduled to be completed by the early 2020s and the second phase in mid-2020s.

The second phase of development will increase the total port capacity by another 21 million TEUs by 2027.

When fully completed by 2040s, the container terminal will have a capacity of 65 million TEUs annually.

As part of the development, nearly all of the port facilities will be moved out of Singapore’s Central Business District to industrially developed Tuas.

Latest innovations and technologies, including E-cranes and reclaimer barges, will be used to maximise the use of dredged materials for filling above sea level.

Boskalis has a 30% share in the consortium, with a corresponding contract value of approximately $366.3m.

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Under the contract, dredging and civil engineering activities will be taken up by Boskalis. These include deepening of the port basin and access channel, dredging of a sandkey, as well as managing the supply of sand to create the new land.

The project is part of Singapore’s next-generation port vision that involves the consolidation of container port activities at all city terminals at Tanjong Pagar, Pasir Panjang, Keppel and Brani.

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US $2m solar plant to be built in Nairobi, Kenya

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Last Updated: Apr 25, 2018

A US $2m solar plant is set to be constructed in Nairobi, Kenya in the next two to five months. The 1.8MW of captive solar projects will add to the 20MW already in the pipeline.

Premier Solar Solutions, a Nairobi-based solar power solutions provider who will execute the project. The solar projects come at a time when there is a significant surge in the use of captive Solar PV tech-nology to power the Commercial and Industrial sectors.

Chief Executive Rupesh Hindocha says the capacity additions are driven by rapid technological ad-vances such as: Increase in efficiency, New manufacturing techniques, Use of new materials, declin-ing production costs, and shift of manufacturing bases to low-cost regions in Asia.

Globally, solar energy is becoming the fastest-growing power generation technology with installed ca-pacity of solar PV growing at an average annual rate of over 50%.

According to Hindocha, by end of 2019 the captive solar installations in Kenya is about 30-50MW with annual growth rates of at least 15-20% as solar PV becomes more popular in the market.

Increased power costs

“As power costs for Kenya’s manufacturing industry continue to increase, alternative power solutions must be sought if Kenya is going to be competitive and achieve the third pillar, of the Jubilee Govern-ment’s Big 4 Agenda of getting manufacturing up from 9% to 15% of GDP by 2022,” Hindocha added.

Three key aspects that Premier Solar identified that the Kenya market lacked is access to finance, ex -perienced EPC/solar engineers/technicians and competitive pricing. Rajat Surey, Head of Technical and Projects at Premier Solar states that they have been able to provide solutions to those three as-pects among others.

Local universities such as Strathmore University’s Center for Energy Research provide solar technical training to meet ERC requirements, ensuring the sustainable supply of well-trained solar technicians.

With the increase in power projects, the local developers and vendors will be more stable. As a result, this will reduce the need to import various components which will be locally available.

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Uganda to pay US $15m for thermal plants maintenance

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The Ugandan government is set to pay US $15m for maintenance of two thermal plants: Electromaxx and Jacobsen this year.

The US $15m also includes fees for fixed cost operations and debt repayments due to the operators of the two plants. The two plants, which are currently not generating power, are a backup plan in case of emergencies such as low power generation during droughts.

As of February 2018, the government had a debt of US $13m excluding arrears to Jacobsen Uganda which was acquired under a Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) arrangement. The BOT means that as of August 2020, when full payment for the plant is due, the government will have full ownership of the thermal plant.

Speaking during a briefing about the state of the energy sector, Ms Ziria Tibalwa Electricity Regula-tory Authority chief executive officer, said the thermal plants are a precautionary measure to mitigate unforeseeable risks such as drought.

Need for thermal plants

Explaining the need for the thermal plants, Ms Tibalwa said a number of experiences such as the 2005 drought, which forced Uganda into a power crisis by cutting generation capacity by more than half was a serious lesson thus there is need for long term and short term planning.

The drought forced the government to procure electricity from private thermal plants operators, which according to Ms Tibalwa, was a wake-up call.

Capacity had been cut as result of an unforeseen drought which cut water levels thus limiting capac-ity to general hydro power.

“We are not dispatching thermal for purposes of domestic distribution and use. The two thermal plants are allowed to warm those engines for purposes of ensuring the equipment does not techni-cally degenerate,”she said.

Kenya seeks international firms to execute 8,000 low-cost housing units

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Kenya is currently seeking for international and local joint ventures to help construct 8,000 low-cost housing units in Mavoko, Machakos; this is after domestic firms failed the test to execute the mega housing development.

Confirming the reports was Transport, Infrastructure and Urban Development Cabinet secretary, Mr. James Macharia who said that the initiative was meant to fast-track the mass housing development in the region.

“No local firm has the capacity for such development and what we want are companies that have done projects and have a verifiable record of having handled mass housing development. We however encourage joint ventures that will promote local companies’ capacity as well as foster a practical technology-transfer platform,” he said.

Shortlisted companies

Mr. Macharia pointed out that so far, 35 companies had been shortlisted for the pilot project under an engineering and procuring construction model. The model gives room for winning bidders to source for financing and put up the houses using affordable (of below US$ 15,000) designs and technologies that are time-efficient and of very high quality.

“We plan to have the ground breaking within the next three months in Mavoko region. However, we have an objective of being part of the 47 counties in Kenya where each county will have a project executed while densely populated counties such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu and Kisumu among others, will witness more high-rise residential housing projects,” he added.

In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed the launch of alternative building technology firms which include China Wu Yi Precast Company for building material among others.

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South Africa to construct a brand new 3star hotel in Bloemfontein

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South Africa is currently planning to construct a brand new 3star hotel in Bloemfontein. The mega development will be an expansion to Premier Hotels & Resorts which has decided to increase its footprint in the region.

The new hotel which costs a whopping US$ 7.5m will encompass 88 bedrooms, a restaurant, rooftop function area, lounge, a business centre and conference facilities which will hopefully accommodate up to 150 delegates.

Samuel Nassimov, the hotel chain’s Founder and Managing Director confirmed the reports and said that their main objective as to why they are expanding their presence in Bloemfontein is because they intend to have a property in every major South African city and also in all secondary cities.

“Our plan is to have a property in every major South African city, as well as in all secondary cities, and that is why we have invested in building a hotel in Bloemfontein,” he said.

The first and second phases

The first phase which is currently under construction comprises the refurbishment of the existing Stanville Hotel, with phase two resulting in the completion of 45 additional bedrooms, along with the conference facilities. The first phase is projected for September 2018 completion date while the second phase will be done by November 2018.

Premier Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio has grown to take in a number of hotels & resorts all over South Africa and has gained 25 years of experience developing and managing hotels, conference centres and restaurants. The company has a proven, longstanding reputation for delivering superior results.

Kenya secures US$ 20m for affordable housing programme

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A whopping US$ 20m has been secured by the Kericho County Government for the construction of affordable housing in the region. This is in accordance with the development agenda by the president of the Republic.

The funds which will come a long way in helping to kick start the programme is from an investor from the United Arab Emirates, the County will only need to provide land for the development to commence.

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Confirming the reports was Trade Chief Executive Officer Barnabas Ngeno who said that the National government is currently not ready with the funds hence the reason for seeking funds from elsewhere.

The National government

“The National government may not have ready funds to actualize its housing agenda and that is why we sought funds from elsewhere, we are finalizing talks with our investor, and Jamii Bora Bank will be the managing agent of the funds,” he said.

Once the project is complete, tenants will be required to pay in installments for ownership of the houses instead of rent which is the common means used in most areas. This is a very good initiative that will help transform the counties and better the lives of citizens, especially the poor.

The other items on the president’s ‘Big Four’ agenda are universal healthcare, food security and manufacturing.

Kenya’s economic activity is expected to plunge in 2017 to 5.5%, picking up again in 2018 and 2019; this is according to the latest economic update from the World Bank Group. The Kenya Economic Update: Housing—Unavailable and Unaffordable, attributes the slowdown in economic activity to slow credit growth, the ongoing drought, and rising global oil prices.

Nigeria to construct fourth Mainland Bridge

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Lagos State government in Nigeria has revealed plans to construct the fourth Mainland Bridge. The construction work is set to commence before end of this year. This is according to Adebowale Akin-sanya, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure. The revelation was made known to public dur-ing a press briefing marking the third anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.

The anniversary was meant to celebrate the Ambode-led administration for completing 55km of roads out of the 129 km and 48 building projects between May 2017 and April this year. Meanwhile, 25 km of roads and 17 building projects are in progress across the various local government areas in the state.

Almost 30 years after the delivery of the 3rd Mainland Bridge; the State has experienced phenomenal growth to become a megalopolis such that the 38km Mainland Bridge and expressway will become the longest bridge and expressway when completed. Additionally, the Bridge will decongest Lagos State traffic and serve as an alternative route to the Eastern axis.

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Master plan

Operation of the 4th Mainland Bridge will be the insertion of a bypass; a bridge in Lagos State. On completion the bridge will connect people and improve their natural flow in large numbers through a reorganization of vehicular, waterways, and pedestrian modes of transportation.

The bridge construction will have two levels which will not only function as a means for vehicular traffic on its upper level, it will also stimulate and accommodate pedestrian, social, commercial and cultural interactions on it’s lower level. Additionally, in conjunction with existing road networks, the Fourth Mainland Bridge will establish a primary ring road around Lagos. The ring road is expected to provide alternative traffic routes from Lekki to Ikorodu, Ikeja to Ajah, relieving the 3rd Mainland bridge of its overstretched capacity.

With the improved flow of people across Lagos, the city will be relieved of traffic congestion, and rather maximize its great opportunities and grow better.

Two multi-storey premium hostels to be constructed in Kenya

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Two multi-story hostels are set to be constructed in Kenya to cater for 1,170 university and college students. This is after a group of local investors came together and put US $8m towards the mega project.

Qwetu Marketing and Communications Director, Magdalene Mulandi confirmed the reports and said that the group will at first construct a nine-floor building on Jogoo Road in Nairobi that will have a capacity to accommodate up to 500 students.

The second facility

The second facility will be located on Outer Ring Road, a kilometre from Thika highway, and this will be of good proximity because of several tertiary institutions and universities along Thika Road.

“The hostels will give students who school around Thika Road decent furnished studio apartments that are connected to unlimited Internet, improving the learning experience,” she said.

Additionally, Qwetu Sales and Marketing consultant, Ian Hunter pointed out that the investments were executed so as to reflect global trends in hostel development in Kenya where students were looking for accommodation and transport solutions as a package.

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Amenities in the hostels

Accommodation will not only be provided in the hostels but also cooking facilities and own bathroom-cum-washroom, access to a gym, recreational area as well as a cinema room. There will also be an open study area where students can hold their private learning or hold discussions with their colleagues.

The facility will help solve an urgent need for custom-made hostels for students thereby enhancing their ability to achieve their goal in life-studying.

Qwetu is an inspirational place for students to live and work which ensure students feel safe, calm and at home.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and African Development Bank sign MoU to promote cooperation

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A Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration on sustainable economic development was signed on April 18 by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the African Development Bank and formalized during the World Bank-International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington, DC.

The mandates and comparative advantages of the two institutions converge around infrastructure development, particularly energy and power, transportation and communication. These key activity areas will provide a framework to foster collaboration in developing programs, co-financing, and other forms of financial assistance, knowledge and staff exchange.

Joachim von Amsberg, AIIB Vice-President for Policy and Strategy, remarked, “Today’s MoU with the African Development Bank reflects a strong partnership between two institutions with the same vision to promote sustainable economic development. It enables more effective cooperation between the two multilateral development banks and allows us to complement each other with our respective capabilities. In particular, it allows AIIB to benefit from AfDB’s rich experience in financing infrastructure projects in Africa.” Egypt, Ethiopia, Madagascar, South Africa and Sudan have all joined or been approved to join the AIIB as non-regional members.

African Development Bank Senior Vice-President Charles Boamah stressed, “This partnership will benefit the Bank by leveraging additional resources for the continent, which are critical to the achievement of its High 5 development priorities.” He said it is key for the Bank to cooperate with new development players like AIIB and to join forces in raising the voice of developing and emerging economies in the global policy landscape.

AIIB and AfDB will maintain a working relationship to achieve their common objectives of assisting developing countries in their development efforts.

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EIB and African Development Bank to support private sector investment in Nigeria with Development Bank of Nigeria backing

19/04/2018

The European Investment Bank and the African Development Bank have agreed to support the creation of the new Development Bank of Nigeria to strengthen lending for business and agriculture investment in the country. The European Investment Bank has finalized a US $20-million equity stake in the new financing institution, alongside US $50-million equity participation from the African Development Bank.

The Development Bank of Nigeria has been created by the Federal Government of Nigeria to address financing challenges hindering private sector investment in the country. The Bank is called to play an important and catalytic role in providing funding and risk sharing facilities to micro, small and medium enterprises as well as small corporates.

“The Development Bank of Nigeria will overcome the funding gap in the micro-, small- and medium-scale enterprises space and help businesses unlock opportunities across Nigeria. DBN’s ambition is strengthened by the financial and technical support of international partners, including the European Investment Bank and African Development Bank. The new institution builds on international experience and uses a business model that has demonstrated proven success to enhance private-sector investment across Africa and around the world where other financing options are inadequate or absent,” said Tony Okpanachi, Managing Director of the Development Bank of Nigeria.

“Private sector businesses are critical to the development of the Nigerian economy as they possess huge potential for employment generation and output diversification. Nevertheless, there has been under-performance of these businesses and this has undermined their contribution to economic growth. Among the issues affecting their performance, the shortage of finance, particularly investment finance, occupies a very central position. The Development Bank of Nigeria is expected to contribute to mobilizing significant long-term financing to an important yet underserved sector with high development potential,” said Stefan Nalletamby, Director of the Financial Sector Development Department at the African Development Bank.

“New private sector investment is crucial to create jobs and enable business to expand and limited access to long-term financing holds back economic growth. The European Investment Bank is pleased to support the new Development Bank of Nigeria to strengthen private-sector investment in Africa’s largest economy. We look forward to continued close cooperation with Nigerian and international partners to ensure that once fully operational the new Development Bank of Nigeria can help harness the country’s economic potential,” said Ambroise Fayolle, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB).

“The European Union is committed to supporting private-sector investment in Nigeria. The new backing for the Development Bank of Nigeria by both the European Investment Bank, the bank of the European Union and the African Development Bank, with 13 EU member state shareholders, will make

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a clear contribution to tackling the lack of access to credit by entrepreneurs and businesses across the country. With more investment, we hope to promote a vibrant economy and stimulate growth, employment and increase opportunities, especially for youth,” said Ambassador Ketil Karlsen, Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Addressing the investment gap holding back private-sector investment

At present, new investment essential for companies to expand and create jobs is hindered by limited access to commercial banks. It is estimated by the Development Bank of Nigeria that only 5% of the 37 million entrepreneurs and small businesses in Nigeria that contribute to 50% of GDP can access credit in the financial system.

Building on broad international support

Other international financial institutions including the World Bank, Germany’s KfW and the French Agence française de développement (AFD) will also support the new bank alongside backing from the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Background:

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals.

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ASIA

ADB Helps to Enhance Energy Security, Connectivity in Central Afghanistan

News from Country Offices | 23 April 2018

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (23 April 2018) — Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani witnessed the contract signing of three Asian Development Bank-financed (ADB) energy contracts, which will help Afghanistan enhance energy security and efficiency, boost energy supply, and strengthen the country’s cross-border trade in energy.

President Ghani was joined by Ashok Bhargava, Director of Energy Division of ADB’s Central and West Asia Department; Samuel Tumiwa, ADB Country Director for Afghanistan; cabinet ministers; and members of parliament at the ceremony. The contracts, totaling $80 million, are part of an overall $415 million grant, which includes $188.23 million from ADB’s Special Funds; $225.77 million in cofinancing from the Afghanistan Infrastructure Trust Fund (AITF), supported by the Governments of Belgium, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States; and $1 million from the People’s Republic of China Poverty Reduction and Regional Cooperation Fund.

“Access to efficient and reliable power supply can help Afghanistan attract higher levels of private investments to help boost economic growth and create employment opportunities in the country,” said Mr. Tumiwa. “The contracts, which have been signed, reaffirms ADB’s long-standing commitment to support the Government of Afghanistan’s energy development priorities and enhancing regional connectivity.”

Afghanistan highly relies on energy imports from neighboring countries to meet its domestic demand. Despite significant progress since 2002, only about 32% of the population has access to grid-connected electricity, which increases the cost of doing business and is detrimental to the environment.

The contracts include construction of (i) new 220-kilovolt (kV) substation in Bamyan province and expansion of 220/20 kV Doshi substation; (ii) 20,000 new household connections in Bamyan; and (iii) 180-kilometer 220-kV transmission line from Doshi to Bamyan, which will help expand the grid to at least 8 additional provinces.

Further investment under the same project will include the construction of a new 500-megawatt back-to-back converter station at Dashte Alwan in Baghlan to connect a new 500-kV interconnection line with Turkmenistan with another 500-kV line stretching to Kabul. The converter will allow Turkmen power into the Afghan grid under the 10-year power purchase and sales agreement signed in November 2015 between the two countries.

Once completed, nearly 150,000 people will be connected to the grid-connected electricity and, as a result, the economic opportunities and livelihoods of the people of Central Afghanistan will be improved.

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ADB is Afghanistan’s largest development partner in the energy sector with cumulative grant assistance of nearly $2.2 billion, all of which is on budget with the government. ADB has helped deliver electricity to more than 5 million people in Afghanistan. Over the coming years, ADB will support the increase in the country’s electrification rate from 30% to 83% and lift the share of domestic generation from 20% to 67% by 2030. ADB will also play a major role in power transmission both regionally and domestically, and promote clean energy, including through solar power.

DPWH signs contract to deliver two bridge projects in Philippines

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 1 MAY 2018

he Philippines' Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has inked a signed a contract worth PHP5.27bn ($101.7m) for the two China-aided bridge projects in the Philippines.

The contract has been signed by CCCC Highway Consultant and contractor China Road and Bridge Corporation to deliver the projects.

DPWH said that Binondo-Intramuros and Estrella-Pantallon Bridge projects, which received grant from China, are expected to become new landmarks in the cities of Manila, Makati, and Mandaluyong.

The grant will be used for the design and construction of the bridges while DPWH will be responsible for the road right-of-way acquisition.

CCCC Highway Consultant, the designated project management services consultant of the bridge projects, will be responsible for the detailed engineering design and construction supervision. About PHP490m ($9.4m) has been allotted for consultancy services of the projects.

On the other hand, contractor China Road and Bridge will deliver civil works of the bridges amounting to not more than PHP4.78bn ($92.3m).

The project will include the construction of main bridge, an approach bridge, connection road, traffic engineering, lighting, and other ancillary facilities. Work on the project will last for 30 months.

DPWH said in a statement: “The project contractor shall fix at its own expense any and all damages and defects on the bridges due to faults in construction for the period of 12 months after project completion.

“They are likewise responsible for any structural defect or structural failure within 15 years for permanent structures and five years for semi-permanent structures.”

DPWH is one of the three departments of the government undertaking major infrastructure projects.

The department is mandated to undertake the planning of infrastructure, such as national roads and bridges, flood control, water resources projects and other public works, and the design, construction, and maintenance of national roads and bridges, and major flood control systems.

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MIDDLE EAST

$234m resort to be built in Basra

Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi has announced the construction of a tourism and entertainment resort in Basra, to “honor and appreciate its role to support the national economy as a generous oil governorate.”

The $234-million Muftiya City project has been awarded to an international holding company he named as Daiko.

The land to be used for the project is owned by the oil products distribution company.

According to information previously released by the Ministry of Oil, the 38-acre water city will include a waterpark, a leisure resort for families, and an aquarium. There will also be a zoo over 52 acres, a closed football stadium, Olympic swimming pool, sports and entertainment facilities, and restaurants.

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02/05/2018

Building materials exports climb 7% in Q1-2018

Egypt’s exports of building materials increased 7 percent in the first quarter of 2018, recording $1.5 billion, compared to $1.4 billion in the same period of 2016, according to the Export Council for Building Materials (ECBM).

The council said in its monthly report that iron exports rose 4 percent to reach $250 million in the first three months of the current year, compared to $239 million during the mentioned period in the previous year.

The report also remarked that Egypt’s exports of wires, pipes, and reservoirs jumped 48 percent to $44 million, from $30 million in the compared period.

Copper exports also climbed 76 percent to record $63 million, compared to $36 million in the first

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quarter of 2017.

Regarding aluminum and Lead exports, they increased 50 percent and 94 percent, respectively, to reach $154 million and $4 million, respectively.

Zinc exports recorded $1 million in Q1 of 2018, up from $364,000 in the same period of 2017, according to the report.

Chairman of ECBM Waleed Gamal El-Din said in March that Egypt’s building materials exports continue to increase, which means that Egypt is becoming a regional hub for the construction sector.

For her part, ECBM Executive Director Hanan Ismail said the council is currently working on boosting exports to Romania, India, China and the United Arab Emirates.

Generally, Egyptian goods became attractive to foreign markets after the floatation of the state’s currency in November 2016, losing 50 percent of its value, which is reflected in` the increased exports.

Egypt also benefits from the trade agreement that came in action lately, reflecting on the rising volume of its exports. The state is involved in international trade deals such as the Mercosur Agreement which is a free trade agreement signed by Egypt and Mercosur countries in 2010, including immediate customs clearance for 63 percent of the exports of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay going to Egypt.

The Mercosur trade deal covers food, cars, auto parts and industrial supplies, and was signed by Egypt and Mercosur members in 2010, but only came into force in 2017.

Another trade agreement that Egypt is attached to is the deal with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) which represents a free trade area with 19 member states, stretching from Libya to Swaziland. COMESA was formed in December 1994, replacing a Preferential Trade Area which had existed since 1981.

In 2017, Building materials’ exports recorded $5.08 billion, and the council is targeting to raise this amount to $5.6 billion in 2018, with a 10-percent increase.

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World Bank to lend $210m for rural roads project in India


The Government of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh have signed a $210m loan agreement with the World Bank for the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project to upgrade road network in the state.

The project will cover a 10,510km stretch of rural roads in Madhya Pradesh that fall under the Chief Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojana (CMGSY). While 10,000km will be upgraded from existing gravel to bituminous surface roads, 510 km of new roads will be built to the same bituminous surface standard.

The CMGSY is a state-funded scheme focusing on smaller villages not covered under PMGSY or any other scheme.

As gravel-surfaced roads are more prone to washout than paved roads during flood seasons, the project will take up resilience measures, including surface sealing of roads, embankment pitching, and balancing culverts, to prevent damage caused by extreme flood events.

Alternate sealing options for road construction such as polymer-modified asphalt, asphalt blended with plastic waste, and multiple surface treatment, will be piloted on 20% of the length to bring down costs and also reduce the carbon footprint of the transport sector.

The project, on a pilot basis, will engage women self-help groups (SHGs) in the post-construction maintenance of off-carriage way parts of the road. A maintenance contract will be executed between the SHG group and MPRRDA for three to five years.

The project will also strengthen road safety management systems to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from road accidents.

It will focus on improving road accident data collection and analysis at central and state levels by implementing the Road Accident Database Management System (RADMS); strengthening road safety capacity at the central level; and focusing on training.

The state government will implement a Road Safety Programme (PCRSP) on pilot basis in districts with most fatal and serious injuries. Local communities will be involved to develop customised solutions to improve road safety.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loan has a five-year grace period and a maturity of 25 years.

Reliance Infrastructure wins $118m railway project in India

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ndia-based construction services provider Reliance Infrastructure has secured its first railway project worth INR7.74bn ($117.7m) for the construction of third rail line between Jimidipeta and Gotlam on East Coast Railway in India.

The rail project, awarded by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), will be delivered on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis. The order also represents RVNL’s first EPC contract for railway project.

The 105km railway will run in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The scope of work includes civil, track, electrification, signalling and telecom works of the rail line. It also includes the construction of 13 railway stations and accommodation for staff members.

The railway line between Jimidipeta to Gotlam forms part of Titlagarh - Vizianagaram section.

Titlagarh - Vizianagaram is a double line (electrified) track section of Jharsuguda -Visakhapatnam line.

Reliance Infrastructure stated that the rail line is a key link between Jharsuguda and Visakhapatnam, and serves as a bypass Rail link to Howrah - Mumbai trunk route and Howrah - Chennai main line of East Coast region.

The line is expected to cater to the goods and passenger traffic from Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur and Raygada with Koraput on the Kottavalsa - Kirandaul line.

On winning the project, Reliance Infrastructure EPC CEO Arun Gupta said: “RInfra has strong credential in successful execution of complex EPC projects in various sectors including railway and metro space.

“This order marks our foray into Railway EPC segment and further strengthens Reliance Infrastructure Limited’s bona fide to lead in construction of rail transportation systems. The company is well positioned in the emerging railway market and poised to capture a sizable share.”

Previously, Reliance Infrastructure delivered large-scale projects, including the ultra mega power project (UMPP) of 3,960MW at Sasan, Madhya Pradesh. The infrastructure firm has been focusing on projects in power, roads, railways, defence and ports.

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India announces new $15.2bn Delhi-Mumbai expressway


The Indian government has announced the development of a new highway alignment between Delhi and Mumbai.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari said that INR1 trillion ($15.2bn) will be spent on the expressway.

He also disclosed plans for a Chambal Expressway, which would be connected to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. This is likely to benefit states such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, where backward areas will also benefit similar to Gurugram.

Addressing the media in New Delhi, Gadkari outlined major initiatives of his ministry for de-congestion of Delhi NCR.

He said 10 projects are underway costing INR356bn ($5.4bn). Nearly 40,000 commercial vehicles enter Delhi on a daily basis, resulting in pollution and congestion in the city state.

A scheme to develop Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways around Delhi was taken up, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Eastern Peripheral Expressway on 29 April 2018.

Similarly, Delhi-Meerut Expressway was envisaged to ease traffic in East Delhi, and the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Delhi-Dasna portion on 29 April by a road show.The Minister said that work on signal-free corridor from Dhaula Kuan to airport has been awarded at a cost of INR2.6bn ($39.5m).

He said eight-lane fully access-controlled Dwarka Expressway is being developed in four packages. Three packages have already been awarded, and the work on the Expressway is likely to start in a month’s time. Total investment on the project is INR95bn ($1.4bn).

Gadkari said that additionally, as part of improvement of Mahipalpur at Rangpuri, a bypass is being envisaged to connect Dwarka/ NH8.

Regarding development of major junctions on NH8 in Gurugram such as the flyover/underpass at IFFCO Chowk, Signature Tower intersection, Rajiv Chowk and Hero Honda Chowk, the Minister said that the work, costing INR10bn ($152m), has been substantially completed.

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Astaldi wins EPC contract for three lots of Mumbai Metro Rail project


Italian construction company Astaldi in a joint venture with Reliance Infrastructure has won an EPC order from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the construction of three lots of the Mumbai Metro Rail Project (North-South Metro Line 4, Wadala-Kasarwadavali section) in India.

The total value of the works is €168m (INR13.5bn) in which Astaldi will have a share of €84m.

With this project, the Italian company will enter the Indian market, which offers major development opportunities for the infrastructure sector, and strengthens its de-risking policy.

According to the strategy, Astaldi is entering the Indian market in partnership with Reliance Infrastructure, with which the Italian company is also assessing additional opportunities at the local level in the transport infrastructure sector.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Project works pertain to the design and development of approximately 20 km of railway viaduct and 18 stations, all in elevation, as part of the project linking Wadala district in the centre of the city of Mumbai with Thane district.

The works are subdivided into three lots: Wadala-Chembur section (Package 8, 6.4km of viaduct, six stations and two interconnections; Gandhinagar Junction-Bhandup Sonapur section (Package 10, 6.7km of viaduct, six stations; and Kapurbawdi-Kasarvadavali (Thane) section (Package 12, 6.8km of viaduct, six stations).

The new railway corridor is expected to facilitate the north-south link of the city of Mumbai, which will strengthen transport capacity connecting suburban areas and fostering the development of neighbourhoods currently distant from the city centre.

The contract is expected to be signed shortly. Work is planned to be executed over a period of 30 months. The works will be financed with state funds.

Metro Line 4 from Wadala to Kasarvadavali is a 32.32km elevated corridor with 32 stations.

This line will provide interconnectivity among the existing Eastern Express Roadway, Central Railway, Mono Rail, the ongoing Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar to Mandale), and the proposed Metro Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) and Metro Line 8 (Wadala to General Post Office).

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Louis Berger secures Mumbai Metro Line 4 contract in India


Louis Berger, a part of a consortium led by DB Engineering, has secured a project management and construction management services contract, including design review, from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for Mumbai Metro Line 4 in India.

The consortium includes Louis Berger and Hill International.

Louis Berger’s international division president Jim Bach said: “This latest win highlights Louis Berger’s commitment and contribution to India’s strategic growth.

“We’re delighted to have another great opportunity to serve the Government of India in advancing its development goals.

“Our team of experts is well-equipped to meet the challenges of this new and next-generation transportation infrastructure project.”

The Mumbai Metro Line 4 will be a 32.3km elevated corridor with 32 stations, connecting Wadala in central Mumbai to Kasarvadavali.

The Mumbai Metro Line 4, which is expected to reduce travel time between Wadala to Kasarvadavali by 50-75%, will provide interconnectivity between the Eastern Expressway, Central Railway, Mumbai Monorail, proposed Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar and Mandale), proposed Metro Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), proposed Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) and proposed Metro Line 8 (Wadala to GPO).

The estimated cost of construction is INR155.49bn ($2.26bn).

Under the contract, Louis Berger will prepare, package and finalise tender documents for system contracts.

The scope of work includes verification and approval of civil and system contract design submissions, rolling stock, supervision of construction activities, certification of vendor sources, inspection of vendor products and services, integration of systems, ensuring specifications, exercising cost control measures, installing systems and commissioning rolling stock, monitoring and reporting progress of all works, safety and quality at work sites, and supervision of system trials and system integration.

Louis Berger senior vice president and managing director for Asia Kshitish Nadgauda said: “We’re delighted to support the MMRDA on yet another metro rail project in Mumbai.

“This metro line is a welcome addition for the people of Mumbai. It will help alleviate traffic congestion and provide better connectivity between central Mumbai and the Thane district.”

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Saudi Aramco, RRPCL to build $44bn refinery complex in India


Saudi Aramco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (RRPCL) to develop and build a $44bn integrated mega refinery and petrochemicals complex in Maharashtra, India.

RRPCL is a consortium of Indian oil firms, featuring The Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum.

The Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas firm may also seek to include a strategic partner to co-invest in the refinery.

Saudi Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser said: “Investing in India is a key part of our company’s global downstream strategy, and another milestone in our growing relationship with India.”

To be located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, the new refinery will have a capacity to process 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day.

The facility will produce a various refined petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel, adhering to BS-VI fuel efficiency standards.

It will provide feedstock for the integrated petrochemical complex, which will be capable of producing about 18 million tonnes per annum of petrochemical production.

Furthermore, the project also will include associated facilities such as a logistics, crude oil and product storage terminals, raw water supply, as well as centralised and shared utilities.

Nasser said: “The signing marks a significant development in India’s oil and gas sector, enabling a strategic joint venture and investment partnership that will serve India’s fast-growing demand for transportation fuels and chemical products.

“Participating in this mega project will allow Saudi Aramco to go beyond our crude oil supplier role to a fully integrated position that may help usher in other areas of collaboration, such as refining, marketing, and petrochemicals for India’s future energy demands.”

With the MoU in place, Saudi Aramco and RRPCL will now discuss the formation of a joint venture that would provide for joint ownership, control, and management of the project.

Hill International to work on $2.26bn Mumbai Metro Line 4 project


US-based construction consulting firm Hill International has received a contract from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), India to provide general consultancy services

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for the $2.26bn Mumbai Metro Line 4 as part of a consortium comprising DB Engineering & Consulting and Louis Berger Consulting.

DB Engineering & Consulting is the lead partner of the consortium.

The Mumbai Metro Line 4 project consists of a 32.3km elevated corridor and includes 32 stations along the Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-Thane-Kasarvadavali corridor.

The general services will consist of design review, project management and construction supervision.

According to officials, the project is expected to reduce current travel times by 50-75% depending on road conditions.

Hill’s project management group senior vice president and managing director (Asia/Pacific) Abdo Kardous said: “The Mumbai Metro Line 4 will have a tremendous impact on both local employment and the national economy. We are extremely proud to participate in this important infrastructure improvement project.

“This award from MMRDA is a testament to the quality of our services, and we look forward to providing added value on this vital improvement project.”

The Mumbai Metro Line 4 from Wadala to Kasarvadavali will provide interconnectivity among the existing Eastern Express Roadway, Central Railway, Monorail, the ongoing Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar to Mandale), and the proposed Metro Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) and Metro Line 8 (Wadala to General Post Office).

It will also provide rail-based access to the commercial, government bodies and geographical landmarks in Mumbai.

Under the project, dedicated depots are planned in Owale land in an extent of up to 20 hectares and in Godrej land in up to 15.5 hectares.

The Mumbai Metro Line 4 is part of the 126km Virar-Alibuag Multimodal Corridor in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The corridor will connect NH-8, Bhiwandi bypass, NH-3, NH-4 and NH-4B, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, NH-17.

Of the 126km corridor, 79km Virar (Navghar) to Chirner (JNPT) corridor is financially feasible and has been approved by the MMRDA on 6 March 2012.

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Reliance Infra wins $166m EPC contract for Kudankulam N-power project


Reliance Infrastructure has won an INR10.81bn ($166.37m) EPC contract from Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for Common Services System, Structure and Components (SSC) package and allied civil works of Units 3 and 4 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu, India.

The contract involves design, engineering, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of SSC package and allied civil works. The project is to be commissioned in 56 months.The contract value includes taxes and duties as well as imported component of $23.2m.

Reliance Infrastructure EPC has won the contract amidst competition from major EPC players such as BHEL, L&T, Tata Projects and BGR.

Reliance Infrastructure EPC CEO Arun Gupta said: “This is an extremely prestigious and important project for us. It will give us an opportunity to showcase our expertise in design, construction and project management of power projects.

“We are confident of delivering the project on time and with international quality standards.”

Earlier, Reliance Infrastructure EPC had secured multiple EPC orders in the power sector.

These orders include 2x250MW lignite-based CFBC thermal power project from NLC India, flue gas desulphurisation works of 3x500MW power plant from NTPC, BOP works of 2x800MW coal-based thermal power project from TANGEDCO and 750MW combined cycle power plant, along with a 500MMSCFD floating storage re-gasification unit-based integrated LNG terminal project in Bangladesh.

The EPC division of Reliance Infrastructure had earlier executed major projects worth INR330bn ($5bn), including the 3,960MW ultra mega power project at Sasan in Madhya Pradesh.

Reliance Infrastructure EPC is part of Reliance Infrastructure, which is involved in diverse infrastructure segments such as roads and highways, railways and metros, mega civil projects, water and marine, renewable, and power projects.

Earlier, Reliance Infrastructure has won an INR4.41bn ($67.7m) EPC contract from the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for the rehabilitation and upgrading of National Highway (NH)-66 (formerly, National Highway - 17) in India.

Under the contract, Reliance Infrastructure, along with its joint venture partner Ukraine’s CAI, will be responsible for the rehabilitation and upgrading of National Highway-66 in the Kashedi Ghat section, in order to reduce several sharp bends and steep gradients.

The work includes execution of three by three lane twin tunnels of total length 3.44km.

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BHEL wins $677m order to build thermal power plant in India


Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won an INR44bn ($677m) EPC order for setting up a 1x660MW supercritical thermal power plant in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The order has been placed on BHEL by the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL).

The project will be located at Panki in Kanpur district.

Key equipment for the project will be manufactured at BHEL’s plants in Trichy, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Ranipet, Bhopal, Bengaluru and Jhansi plants.

BHEL’s power sector – northern region division will take up construction and installation activities at the site.

The plant will be equipped with emission control equipment to meet the revised emission norms.

BHEL has been a major partner in the power development programme of UP, where more than 70% of the power generating capacity, aggregating to over 17,800MW, has been installed by BHEL.

BHEL is the leading power equipment manufacturer with 57 sets of supercritical boilers and 50 sets of supercritical turbine generators ordered on it so far, by various customers in the domestic as well as overseas markets.

Earlier in March 2018, BHEL had won an EPC order from Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) for setting up a 75MW solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plant in the state of Gujarat.

This is said to be the largest solar PV project taken up by BHEL so far.

The SPV power plant will be established at Gujarat Solar Park, Charanka.

With the Gujarat Solar Park order, BHEL’s solar portfolio has risen to 545 MW. The company is currently executing more than 150MW of ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV projects across India.

The company offers EPC solutions for off-grid and grid-interactive SPV power plants and has established solar plants in various locations in India, including the Lakshadweep Islands for island electrification.

BHEL has increased its manufacturing lines of solar cells to 105MW and solar modules to 226MW per annum.

It manufactures space-grade solar panels using high-efficiency cells. Space-grade battery panels are being manufactured at its Electronic Systems Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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Reliance Infrastructure wins road contract in India


Reliance Infrastructure has been awarded Rs.4.41bn ($67.7m) engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the rehabilitation and upgrading of National Highway (NH)-66 (formerly, National Highway - 17) in India.

The contract has been awarded by the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

Under the contract, Reliance Infrastructure, along with its joint venture partner Ukraine’s CAI, will be responsible for the rehabilitation and upgrading of National Highway-66 in the Kashedi Ghat section, in order to reduce several sharp bends and steep gradients.

The work includes execution of three by three lane twin tunnels of total length 3.44km.

Reliance Infrastructure EPC CEO Arun Gupta said: "This project involving twin tunnels will add to our existing credentials of executing complex projects in record time and at competitive cost.

“We will leverage our experience of execution of large infrastructure road projects."

The partners will also be responsible for the construction of highway with paved shoulders and viaducts for a length of 7.2Km.

Reliance said that the project would significantly ease the commute of Mumbai-Goa and Mumbai-Bengaluru motorists from Raigad to Ratnagiri in Maharashtra.

The project, which is commissioned under National Highway Development Programme (NHDP) - IV of the Ministry, is planned to be completed in 30 months.

Once the project is commissioned, Reliance JV will operate and maintain it for 48 months.

By FY19, Reliance Infrastructure is aiming to secure EPC contracts worth $30.72bn, and boost its position in India’s growing infrastructure sector.

Reliance Infrastructure, which is engaged in developing projects through various Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in several sectors, has earlier secured contracts for three road projects from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Reliance provides EPC services for developing power infrastructure and road projects.

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Cairo to Cape Town road boosts cross-border economies, links Tanzania to rest of Africa

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Rehema Tukai grew up in Kondoa and works in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital city. Until now, visiting her family in Kondoa involved a five-hour journey along a bumpy and dusty road. Thanks to a new road co-funded by the African Development Bank, it takes her a little over one hour to travel the same distance.

Tukai was one of several locals to celebrate when the President of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli, and the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, commissioned the Dodoma-Babati road project on Friday.

Until its completion, the Dodoma-Babati road was a critical missing link in the 10,228-kilometre Trans-Africa Highway, linking Cairo to Cape Town, connecting nine African countries from South Africa to Egypt, through Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

With the completion of the road, traders and travelers now conduct immigration procedures on only one side of the border, reducing time and costs. Thanks to these efforts, the volume of trade between Tanzania and the rest of Eastern and Southern Africa has risen to US $1.1 billion in 2016, a level both Adesina and Magufuli described as historic.

Magufuli said the Dodoma-Babati road will improve the lives of people living in Tanzania and neighbouring countries. “Projects financed by the African Development Bank have a real impact on people,” Magufuli said, thanking the Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for their strategic partnership in co-financing the project.

“Roads change everything. They bring hope alive. Such is the case of this road. While economic activity expands, so will family connections. It has brought much joy to families,” said Adesina, referring to beneficiaries such as Tukai.

The 251-kilometre road is expected to provide rural communities with renewed hope, through expanded economic activities, improved access and better prices for farmers, and to transform several communities.

The Bank President congratulated Tanzania on the 54th anniversary of the union of the Republic of Tanganyika and the People’s Republic of Zanzibar and described the country’s unity as its strength and an example for the rest of Africa.

“Tanzania is headed in the right direction. With 7% economic growth this year, it has posted one of the highest growth rates in the world. That shows me the future of the Republic is very bright indeed! There will be need for massive physical and social infrastructure. There will be need for a Dodoma Airport. There will be need for a new road network to support increased transport, especially the Dodoma Ring Road. I wish to assure you that the African Development Bank will strongly support you on critical infrastructure for the new City of Dodoma,” Adesina said.

The African Development Bank has invested US $3.6 billion in Tanzania, with an active portfolio of US $2 billion, 53% of which is in road projects. The institution has invested more than US $1.1 billion in five road projects in Tanzania, covering close to 1,400 kilometres.

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Investment, Strong Economic Management to Boost Indonesia's Growth

News from Country Offices | 11 April 2018

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AKARTA, INDONESIA (11 April 2018) — Indonesia’s economy is expected to grow 5.3% in 2018 and 2019, as investment accelerates and household consumption improves, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s flagship annual economic publication, Asian Development Out-look (ADO) 2018, released today.

“Indonesia’s strong macroeconomic management and structural reforms have boosted the invest-ment momentum,” said Winfried Wicklein, ADB’s Country Director for Indonesia. “With continued reform efforts, the country can reach a higher and more inclusive growth.”

The ADO highlights that strengthening investment has improved the quality of growth, with higher capital spending from the government helping to address the infrastructure gap. Invest-ment is expected to continue to accelerate, spurred by positive business sentiment from struc-tural reforms, along with the fast-tracking of several national strategic projects.

In 2017, Indonesia’s economy grew 5.1%, driven by higher export growth, stronger investment, and private consumption, supported by low inflation and solid job growth, including about 1.5 mil -lion manufacturing jobs alone.

Inflation averaged 3.8% in 2017 and is forecast to stabilize this year, before edging up slightly to 4.0% in 2019. This should support consumer confidence and help to sustain household spending and real income this year and next.

A pickup in global trade and higher international commodity prices in 2017 helped narrow the cur-rent account deficit to 1.7% of Indonesia’s gross domestic product. In 2018, export growth is ex-pected to moderate while imports will likely remain strong, buoyed by demand for capital goods. The current account deficit is therefore expected to widen moderately in 2018 and 2019, the re-port says.

Externally, risks to Indonesia’s economic outlook include the pace of monetary policy develop-ments in advanced countries and international trade tensions. Domestically, the economy could face potential revenue shortfalls and expenditure delays.

The ADO says Indonesia’s continued efforts in structural reforms can propel the country to a more inclusive growth. Priorities include infrastructure investment, education and skills development, and investment climate reform.

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In a special theme chapter, the report narrows in on how technology affects jobs in Asia. It points out that while some of the region’s jobs will be eliminated through automation, new technologies will also help create jobs. The report highlights that policymakers will have to be proactive if the benefits of new technologies are to be shared widely across workers and society. This will require coordinated action to pursue education reforms that promote lifelong learning, maintain labor market flexibility, strengthen social protection systems, and reduce income inequality.

“The key challenge for the Indonesian government and businesses is to capitalize on the opportu-nities while mitigating risks from new technologies,” Mr. Wicklein said. “Toward this end, ADB is pleased to support the government in gearing up for the challenges ahead, such as researching the impact of disruptive technologies on the macroeconomy and selected sectors, such as manu-facturing, finance, energy, e-commerce, and urban development.”

Project Qatar to unlock Qatar’s QAR200bn investment & development opportunities

Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, IFP Qatar has announced details of the 15th edition of Project Qatar, the region’s leading international construction technology and building materials exhibition, during a press conference at The Intercontinental Doha – The City, marking a significant milestone for Project Qatar, which has been gathering buyers, suppliers and decision makers from the construction sector to network, negotiate, and forge deals in Qatar for the past 15 years.

Held from May 7 to 10, 2018 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, the country’s only business exhibition specialized in construction and all related industries is geared at unlocking new opportunities from the ongoing implementation of major development projects across the country in line with the Qatar Vision 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2022, the two main growth drivers for the sector.With over 200 billion worth of investments and development opportunities ongoing in Qatar, the government has earmarked about QR 29 billion for new projects this year.

Celebrating 15 years of its journey with Qatar’s growth, Project Qatar will hold for the first time the Future Projects Qatar Conference, a new platform which will discuss and showcase existing projects and upcoming opportunities in one of the most lucrative markets in the country and the fastest growing in the region, from May 7 to 9. It will feature a series of keynotes, presentations, and panel discussions covering updates and innovation in infrastructure projects for important sectors such as transport, healthcare, education, water, sporting events, and tourism.

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In his welcome address, Haidar Mshaimesh, Projects Director, IFP Qatar, said: “Project Qatar is once again spearheading the country’s construction sector to unravel market opportunities and strengthen the linkages among key stakeholders as the country pushes ahead with its diversification efforts and move towards a post-oil economy. The event is an ideal platform for every prospective market player seeking to contribute to Qatar’s endeavor to achieve sustainable development, under the direction of its wise leadership.”

Mshaimesh added: “Project Qatar has successfully positioned itself as the most strategic venue for addressing the challenges in the industry and unlocking the massive potentials of the construction industry. We continue to support the sector’s efforts geared towards meeting the objectives of the National Vision 2030 through initiatives that would further shed light on unlocking new business opportunities.”

More than 400 exhibitors from over 21 countries are expected to participate in the event, supported by various diplomatic communities in Qatar including Kuwait, Iran, Turkey, China, Italy, UK, Germany, and Pakistan. Among Qatar’s business leaders which are sponsoring the event are Manateq, Al Sraiya Holding Group, Doha Kowate, Nakheel Landscapes, Palmera Landscape, Hempel, Qatar Building Company, NBK Heavy Equipment, Watermaster, PERI, and others.

“We are confident that this edition will create a significant impact for key decision makers such as project owners, contractors, sub-contractors, service and technology providers, consultants, investors and regulators who take part in designing the future of Doha and of the entire country. We remain steadfast in our commitment to provide the industry with the ideal solutions that will place Qatar as a global leader in infrastructure development,” Pierre Boueri Managing Director-Founder, Watermaster, added.

Ghassan Oueijan, Managing Director of Nakheel Landscapes, concluded: “It is a great opportunity to be part of the 15th edition of Project Qatar as one of the main sponsors. It has proven itself to be an ideal platform to attract new businesses as we showcase our range of products which has been transforming Qatar’s landscapes for 20 years. The show has been growing year after year and it is very encouraging to see the number of visitors seriously looking to expand their operations in Qatar.”

IFPinfo30/04/2018

Qatar to spend QR29bn on new projects in 2018

Qatar’s relentless efforts to fast-track economic growth are sending the country’s budget spending in infrastructure soaring up to 45.8% of the total planned budget in 2018.

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Among the major projects nearing completion are facilities aimed at supporting the activities for the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Project Qatar, the country’s only trade exhibition specialized in construction and all related industries, is primed to receive the arrival of the world’s leading companies for the 15th edition, as businesses take aim on winning new contracts amid the increase in spending for projects this year valued at QR29bn.

Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, Project Qatar will be held from May 7 to 10 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre to provide the global construction sector an ideal platform to explore the massive opportunities in the country, where growth prospects are seen to increase by 12.1% between 2017 and 2021.

The country has been receiving sustained interest from the global construction market.

IFP Qatar, the organizers of the event, reported that in 2017 alone, it successfully hosted a total of 1,017 companies from 33 countries and 14,208 visitors, which took advantage of the growing prominence of Qatar as a key player in global economic development.

Besides Qatar, some of the leading countries that participated in the event include Belgium, France, Pakistan, Italy, China, Korea, the UK, Germany, Kuwait, Turkey, Spain, Bulgaria, India, and the US.

IFP Qatar projects director Haidar Mshaimesh said: “The government has previously announced its total spending for 2018 could reach up to QR203bn, including investments in new public facilities and other infrastructure focused on the global sporting event FIFA World Cup. The country has one of the highest construction spending worldwide, which keeps the industry in steady growth year-after-year.

“The quality of deals and networking opportunities and their successful outcomes is a testament to the effectiveness of bringing together global industry leaders under one roof. We have witnessed landmark projects and high-profile deals secured this year.”

Manateq CEO Fahad Rashid al-Kaabi said the economic zones company has been supporting major events in Qatar and abroad.

“We are glad to take part in Project Qatar this year as the Economic Partner. The robust growth in the construction industry indicates the continued development in Qatar and we are positive that our participation will bring in more success to the event and to the construction sector.

“Manateq believes in the importance of providing platforms to diversify the economy and we hope Project Qatar this year will be a good platform for SMEs also who play a major role in economic diversification.”

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achieve sustainable economic growth and development, highlighting an inclusive model which supports a balanced economic, social, human, and environmental development aimed at enhancing the lives of citizens and residents.

Gulf Times

25/04/2018

Lebanon Ready To Rebuild Syria

The dream of reconstructing Syria is beginning to materialize in Tripoli, in the north of Lebanon. The city is only 28 kilometers from the Syrian-Lebanese border, and local authorities want Tripoli to become the number-one hub between Syria and the rest of the world.

To achieve that goal, local authorities tripled the size of the Port of Tripoli (PoT) by raising its storage capacity from 400,000 containers to 1.3 million. The PoT is looking to attract foreign investors and encouraging public-private partnerships to finance the full cost of expansion—estimated to run $350-$400 million. Brand new Chinese gantry cranes stretch 46 meters high and 63 meters out over the Mediterranean’s deep waters, ready to unload incoming cargo.

“We expect commercial transit to boom as soon as Syrian reconstruction starts. We will have a competitive advantage because the ports nearby are too small for container ships,” says Ibrahim Hermes, CEO of Gulftainer Lebanon, the container terminal’s operator. The company signed a 25-year lease contract in 2013 and is investing around $100 million in PoT expansion.

In 2016, the world’s third-largest shipping group, French CMA-CGM, bought a 20% stake in Gulftainer Lebanon; and the following year, the Saudi Arabia–based Islamic Development Bank approved an $86 million loan to continue the port’s expansion. The next development phase includes the backfilling of a 160,000-square-meter container-stacking area and creating a 550,000-square-meter free-trade zone, according to PoT officials.

“We are receiving a lot of foreign delegations—Chinese, Russian—who are interested in settling in the Free Zone,” says Ahmad Tamer, PoT’s director, referencing the port’s special fenced-in section legally defined as outside the customs region.

The port is Tripoli’s flagship, but local authorities have greater ambitions. “Our goal is to make Tripoli the economic capital of Lebanon,” says Toufic Dabboussi, president of Tripoli’s Chamber of Commerce, which summarized the city’s assets in a multilingual video for investors: a train station connected to Homs in west-central Syria, an airport, oil and gas refineries—even an international fairground designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in the 1960s. All of this infrastructure—abandoned during the 1975–1990 civil war—is in dire need of investment and could be valuable to Syrian reconstruction efforts.

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Ideal Intermediary

Lebanon hopes that Syrian reconstruction will uplift its own struggling economy. The country has the third-highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the world and the highest concentration of refugees per capita. Unlike most Middle Eastern and North African countries, Lebanon remained officially neutral vis-à-vis the Syrian conflict since 2011 and could, therefore, be easily welcomed back in Damascus.

Lebanon has other competitive advantages: physical proximity, a shared language, intimate knowledge of Syrian markets, an educated labor force and construction-related enterprises such as cement factories. “We have been preparing ourselves for the past six years,” explains Fouad Zmokhol, president of the Association of Lebanese Business People in the World (RDCL World).

“Lebanese entrepreneurs have unique know-how, as they already rebuilt postwar Lebanon and Iraq. When it comes to Syria, transportation and logistics will have to transit through Lebanon—but not only that, banking, insurance and consulting services too,” he adds.

Ideally, Syrian reconstruction would benefit Lebanon in two ways: Syria would be a market for Lebanese goods and direct investments, and Syria’s post-conflictinstability would make neighboring Lebanon the safer of the two countries for reconstruction-related investment.

Global Finance

11/04/2018

$42.5 billion in Expo 2020-related projects underway

A new report from BNC Network shows that $17.4 billion has been invested in infrastructure and transport projects.

Dubai is splashing tens of billions of dollars on infrastructure and hospitality projects related to the international trade fair Expo 2020, Dubai-based BNC Network said in a report published Sunday.

The value of Expo-related projects underway hit $42.5 billion in March, according to the Construction Intelligence Report.

It said that $17.4 billion was invested in infrastructure and transport projects, $13.2 billion on housing and $11 billion for hotels and theme parks.

The projects include an $8 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport - located at the southern pole of the city and tipped to complement Dubai International Airport to the north.

Dubai airport was the world's busiest for international travel in 2017, handling more than 88 million

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travelers.

Al Maktoum, when complete, will have the capacity to handle 160 million travelers per year.

The emirate is spending $2.9 billion to develop a new metro line that will link its main transport hubs to the Expo site.

The new line will also link the $13.4 billion Dubai South Villages and Dubai Exhibition City projects currently underway.

Authorities expect Expo 2020 to boost the real estate market and the hospitality sector, creating up to 300,000 new jobs and energizing the economy

The six-month event, the first World Expo to be staged in the Middle East, is expected to attract up to 300,000 visitors per day, half of them from abroad, when it opens in October 2020, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dubai, a city-state which has established itself as a regional business hub and tourism destination, has the Gulf's most diversified economy that is not dependent on oil.

The economy of Dubai, where the population of three million people is comprised mainly of foreigners, is based on finance, property, tourism, and leisure.

Over 21 percent of this year's public spending of $15.5 billion is earmarked for infrastructure projects. Oil income contributes just six percent to public revenues.

Arabian Business

08/04/2018

Construction sector to grow by 7% until ’19: SAK

Powered by the government’s aggressive economic reform initiatives, coupled with other major policy decisions to boost the local economy, Qatar’s construction/real estate sector is poised to witness a robust growth until 2019.

In addition, a number of actions and bold decisions on the part of the government, including the opening up the economy to foreign markets and investors and building global partnerships for economic diversification and sustainable development will further strengthen and embolden the investor’s confidence in the Qatari economy in general and real estate market in particular.

These policy decisions on the part of government are going to work as catalyst for urban and real estate

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prosperity and the development of the construction industry in Qatar, which has helped in the past few years to build a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent during the period from 2012 to 2017, noted SAK Holding Group’s Market Watch Bureau in its monthly report released yesterday.

The report also noted that this growth is expected to continue in the construction market in Qatar at an annual rate that will reach a compound of up to 7 percent by 2019.

Experts from the local real estate and constructing sector also echoed similar optimism about robust growth in these sectors.

“The progress in the construction sector is moving forward very smoothly. This includes the real estate projects as well as the big ticket projects related to 2022 Fifa World Cup and also those projects which are in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. The contractors are meeting the deadlines, specifications & standards, and deadlines,” Ahmad Jassim Al Jolo, Chairman of Qatar Society of Engineers told The Peninsula yesterday.

Providing a detailed overview of the construction and real estate market, Al Jolo added: “There is no shortage of any construction materials in the country. Construction on all big or small projects— be its roads, tunnels, drainage system, bridges, tunnels, hotels, malls, logistic parks, megaprojects like Doha Metro, stadiums, and other commercial and residential projects— is going ahead without any difficulties.”

He noted that as part of the government’s firm commitment there was also a massive budgetary allocation for the development and modernization of social sector, which is witnessing the construction of a number of new schools, hospitals, clinics and poly-clinics across the country. This is also working as an additional driving force for the growth of the construction and real estate sector.

According to the SAK Holding report, the total volume of projects implemented by the country, which aims to diversify the economy and prepare for the 2022 World Cup, is more than QR728bn, equivalent to 121 percent of Qatar’s GDP in 2017.

The report highlighted the steadiness of the real estate sector and its ability to face current obstacles, one of which are geopolitical challenges represented by the unjust siege imposed by neighboring countries against Qatar in early June last year.

The report said that indicators monitored by market watch bureau on the progress of construction works, major projects implemented by the government in different regions of Qatar are still pushing all components, and categories of the real estate sector towards further growth, expected to achieve a 7 percent increase every year up 2019, according to specialised international institutions.

While in the past years, it has accumulated a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent between 2012 and 2017.

The report also said that the government performance created a comprehensive shift in the composition of the economy.

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It launched a number of initiatives to boost the economy, open up to foreign markets, and build global partnerships, as a direct expression of the vision of Qatar’s prudent leadership that enhanced the fortitude of the economy supported by a sound monetary policy that enabled Qatar to protect the value of the Riyal.

“The above factors corroborate government’s expectations that states that the economy will grow by 2 to 3 percent during 2018; the non-oil sector is expected to achieve good growth rates during 2018,” noted the SAK report.

“These growth indicators are very significant in view of the current conditions afflicting the country, which is a good indicator that will protect the development process in the country and enable it to continue and allow the government to spend on its projects.”

The report also noted that Qatar has maintained its regional and international status as a country with a strong economy that provides an attractive investment environment protected by laws and legislation that stimulate and promote investments open to the world.

The Peninsula

02/04/2018

Bahrain economy to grow 3.7% in 2018 with outlook revised as oil rebounds, BMI says

Bahrain, the smallest economy in the GCC, will register an uptick in real GDP growth to about 3.7 percent this year, as rising oil prices lower the government’s urgency to consolidate fiscal accounts, BMI noted in a report.

On Sunday the island kingdom, which lies offshore Saudi Arabia, announced its biggest hydrocarbons discovery in more than eight decades, which is expected to outsize existing reserves. The potential recovery of oil and gas from the tight reserves off its west coast will come as a much-needed relief to Bahrain, which has been saddled with rising public debt, which the rating agency S&P estimated at 81 percent of GDP in 2017.

Bahrain’s economy has slowed in the wake of the three-year slump of oil prices. The country already had one of the highest break-even prices for oil in the region. The slowdown in the economy prompted the three big rating agencies to rate Bahrain to below investment grade on the back of a widening deficit.

However, BMI, a Fitch company, has revised up its forecast for Bahrain’s growth to 3.4 percent for 2019 from 2.9 percent, following the recent recovery in oil prices, which is expected to boost the kingdom’s fiscal revenues.

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BMI’s latest revisions are higher than those projected for the medium term by the country’s own state investment agency, the Bahrain Economic Development Board. In December, the EDB said it expected growth to remain at about 3 percent in the medium term, with the economy expected to have performed around 3.1 percent over the previous year.

In its latest note, BMI said Bahrain's economic growth would moderate from 2020 to about 3 percent as oil prices stabilized. The agency has suggested declining production as one of the causes for growth to taper. However, the recent discovery of reserves may bode differently for the country’s growth.

Bahrain, which has yet to implement VAT, unlike GCC peers the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has been projected by BMI to begin implementation of the measure from the beginning of next year, offsetting some growth. The delay, however, will help Bahrain avoid inflationary pressures.

The National

03/04/2018

Kuwait's GDP forecast to grow in 2018

Kuwait’s real GDP growth will grow in 2018 following a contraction in 2017, according to a new forecast by BMI Research.

In its report, BMI noted that oil production will do little to support growth in the short-term, given the extension of the OPEC quota to the end of 2018.

The non-oil sector, however, will benefit from rising government spending, with BMI forecasting real GDP growth of 1.9 percent for the year.

From 2019 onwards, with oil production expanding in continuous growth with the non-oil economy, Kuwait’s real GDP is expected to above 3 percent in the medium-term, for the first time since 2012.

Much of the non-oil growth, the BMI report notes, will largely be driven by the construction of an urban area in the north of Kuwait. Among the main proponents of “Silk City” is the eldest son of Emir Sheikh Sabah Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was named as deputy Prime Minister as part of a major cabinet reshuffle in late 2017.

The Kuwaiti government has said that the $100 billion project will play an important role in the country’s diversification efforts, and will include a 1,000-metre skyscraper, a wildlife sanctuary, a new airport, a duty-free shopping zone and media and conference facilities.

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FAIRS/EXHIBITIONS OVERSEAS

5th Annual Saudi Arabia Transport & Infrastructure 20182nd Annual Transport Infrastructure, Vietnam21-22 May 2018Park Hyatt Saigon2 Công trường Lam Sơn,District 1, Hồ Chí Minh,Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamViet Nam, the nominally communist Southeast Asian country, has shown tremendous growth in recent years in regards to Infrastructure Development. Registered foreign direct investment increased 44% year-on-year through Dec. 20 to $29.68 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

The Hanoi People's Committee has developed a Master Transport Plan for 2030, with a vision to 2050. The plan needs total capital of up to VND1,235,380 billion (nearly $55.4 billion). The capital is ex-pected to come from the state budget, ODA loans, and from private investors through transport projects in the forms of BT (build-transfer), BOT (build-operate-transfer), PPP (public private partner-ship), and BOO (build-own-operate).

A recent report showed, there were 70 BOT projects formulated under the management of the Min-istry of Transportation (MOT) in the road, highway, airport, canal and railway sectors. The up-coming project pipeline amounts to US$176 billion, with rail projects dominating the portfolio, followed by the power sector and the process industries.

2nd Annual Transport Infrastructure – Vietnam 2018 shall focus on the current and proposed develop-ments happening in the region and cater to the policy and regulatory affairs, funding requirements and technological advancements in the sector. It would provide a glimpse into the industry from global and local perspective and would be a platform to be used for networking and knowledge shar-ing perspective and broaden your reach in the industry.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE

Vietnam's Sustainable Development Goals towards Sustainable Development 2030 Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) – Prospects in current premises The city’s domestic waterways master plan – emerging trend of transportation EPC opportunities in Transport Infrastructure sector in Vietnam An overview of “Phnom-Penh- Ho Chi Minh City Expressway Plan”

Contact:BRICSA CONSULTING PVT. LTD.DR. R. G. RAO VILLA, 1ST FLOOR, CEASER ROAD, AMBOLI, ANDHERI (W),MUMBAI – 400058, INDIA+91 22 6242 2900

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5.0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS



6th Annual Malaysia Rail25-26 June 2018Pullman-KLCC4, Jalan Conlay,50450 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

ABOUT EVENT / Overview

Malaysia is one of the most developed rail markets in the South East Asian region which is ever ex-panding and refurbishing the existing infrastructure to meet with demands and technological ad-vancements.

The current rail network comprises of 1,833 kilometres of railways of which 767 km is Double Track and electrified, Klang Valley MRT and a 350 km HSR connecting KL – Singapore is on the anvil.

Along with National Railway KTMB there are several other operators including KTM Komuter, Express Rail Link, Sabah State Railway and RapidKL. There is extensive network of Mass Rapid Transit and Light Rail Transit in the region and additional HSR shall pave way for further development opportuni-ties. Besides these there’s cable car rail system in Penang and Langkawi in funicular format.

The 6th Annual Malaysia Rail shall focus on opportunities in the existing and expanding rail infrastruc-ture sector in the region in the field of technological advancement, operational maintenance and com-petency development through capacity building.

We look forward to welcome you in KL to be a part of an excellent networking platform and to learn about the existing possibilities of business growth.

Know more about 6th Annual Malaysia Rail..

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE

The upcoming MRT Line 3 – Circle Line (KVMRT) LRT 3: First rail project with green technology in Malaysia Opportunities and challenges in implementing KL – Singapore HSR East Coast Rail Link Development Projects-led introduction of urban transport signalling systems

Contact:BRICSA CONSULTING PVT. LTD.DR. R. G. RAO VILLA, 1ST FLOOR, CEASER ROAD, AMBOLI, ANDHERI (W),MUMBAI – 400058, INDIA+91 22 6242 2900

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Interbuild AfricaInt'l Building & Construction Exhibition

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August 15-18, 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa

Industry sectors: Building Technology, Machinery, Materials, Interior Construction

Interbuild Africa (Int'l Building & Construction Exhibition) takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 15.08 to 18.08.18. For more information on Interbuild Africaplease visit the fair's information site:

www.interbuild.co.za

Stone & Surface Saudi 2018 | THE KINGDOM'S PREMIER EVENT DEDICATED TO THESTONE AND SURFACE DESIGN INDUSTRY

Dates & Venue : 10-12th April 2018 | Jeddah Centre for Forum and Events -Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Stone & Surface Saudi offers a premier B2B platform to connect with 5,000+ buyers such as architects, interior designers, developers, contractors, stone specialists and other procurement professionals in the GCC's most lucrative construction market from 10-12 April 2018 at Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events.

Stone & Surface Saudi is the only event in the Kingdom dedicated to connecting interior and exterior surface material and machinery suppliers with the decision makers responsible for specifying and procuring them. The event provides an exclusive platform to showcase the finest natural stone, marble, and ceramics products, technologies and installation and maintenancesolutions for the Kingdom's contract flooring and fit-out market.

ACCESS SAUDI ARABIA'S MULTIBILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT BUSINESS -

The demand for natural stone, marble, granite, ceramics and surface design materials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is driven by the construction industry which is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.05% from 2016 to 2020.

A surge in construction activities is underway as the Kingdom continues to implement initiatives aligned with its Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 plan. Billions of dollars are invested to develop the Kingdom's urban and commercial sectors in the short term. Stone & Surface Saudi offers anopportunity to take part in these large scale construction projects in the Kingdom.

Key Urban Infrastructure Projects in the Kingdom driving the stone and surface materials market-

JEDDAH

Heart of Jeddah - Jeddah City Centre : Estimated project value: US$4.2 billion

Kingdom Tower - Kingdom City : Estimated project value: US$1.2 billion

Lamar Towers - Jeddah Corniche : Estimated project value: US$460 million

Fairmont Jeddah Hotel & Resort - North Corniche : Estimated project value: US$399 million

RIYADH

Dahiyat Al Fursan : Estimated project value: US$20 billion

Mall of Saudi : Estimated project value: US$3.2 billion

Riyadh Walk - Al Nakheel Neighbourhood : Estimated project value: US$320 million

MAKKAH

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Holy Haram Mosque Expansion (Holy Mosque) : Estimated project value: US$17.24 billion

Abraj Kudai Development : Estimated project value: US$3.5 billion

KAAR - Mixed Use Development : Estimated project value: US$1 billion

MEDINA

Expansion of Prophet's Mosque : Estimated project value: US$6.73 billion

Exhibitors Profile :

* Natural and artificial stone, marble and ceramics * Wall covering and wood flooring * Architectural exterior & interior surface materials * Textile covering (wall to wall) section * Abrasives, adhesives and coatings * Machinery, tools and equipment * Composite/resilient flooring * Machinery, plant and tools for the stone industry

Special offer for first 5 Companies : 4 Night stay for 1 person per 9 sqm stall

Participation Cost: Shell Scheme : USD 490 per sqm ( Min 9 sqm ) | Raw Space : USD 395 per sqm ( Min 18 sqm )

Additional : 5 % VAT+ USD 300 ( Mandatory charges )

Contact:S K Singh | CEO Mobile: +91 98860 50823, +91 94805 19980EXPO CONSULT LLP - Team Surface & StoneMumbai: 6, Monalisa Apartments, 1st Road, T P S IVBandra (W), Mumbai- 400 050Bangalore: Old Airport Road, Bangalore-560017email: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected],<mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] : <http://www.stoneandsurfacesaudi.com> www.stoneandsurfacesaudi.com

Future Landscape & Public Realm Ksa Conference, April 2018, Riyadh, KSA

Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Program (NTP) and vision 2030 demonstrate an intention to engage with the private sector and to invite investment in real estate, mixed use developments and tourism. The Kingdom seeks to position itself as a premium regional hub for business partnerships. To enable them to compete with other international cities it is essential for landscape and public realm investment to be prioritised.

Landscape project investment is being made in Riyadh and Jeddah with a combination of streetscaping, hardscaping, softscaping, irrigation and drainage initiatives. The Riyadh Metro ($22.5 billion), King Abdullah Economic City ($27 billion), Jeddah Tower (US$1.23 billion), Jeddah Economic City (US$20 billion), Mayasem, all require landscaping and public realm investment. Future Landscape

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& Public Realm KSA include landscape experts from Cracknell, Saudi Diyar Consultants, ARUP, Khatib & Alami who support development of landscape projects for these key projects.

Future Landscape & Public Realm KSA 2017 will provide a platform for government project owners, planners and policy makers to interact with developers, landscape designers, urban planners, contractors and solution providers to address challenges and identify opportunities for improvement in KSA’s public realm. Project insight and planned investment will be presented to highlight opportunities for cooperation, innovation, technology and best practice.

Project figures and industry spend The Riyadh Metro: The project includes 6 main metro lines and 85 stations. US$ 22.5 bil-

lion will be invested to complete this project. It is scheduled to start operation in 2018. This project requires landscaping and public realm investment in and around the stations.

King Abdullah Economic City: The project is located in Rabigh near the red sea. This mega project will span 168 million sqm and US$ 27 billion will be invested by Emaar - The Eco-nomic City. This project is under construction with a completion date of 2020 This mega project requires street-scaping, landscaping, hardscaping and water feature investment.

Jeddah Tower: This skyscraper has a budget of US$1.23 billion (SR4.6 billion), the first phase of US$ 20 billion (SR75 billion) is currently under construction. This project will form a part of the Jeddah Economic City. Kingdom Holding Company is the project owner and devel-oper. This project has requirements for street-scaping, landscaping and water features around its public areas.

Mayasem - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: This project is located in Obhur Creek and cov-ers 160-hectares. This project is developed by Shamayel and is a mixed use development combining excellence in urban planning and architectural design. Landscaping investment is an essential part of this project achieving its lifestyle and high quality standards.

THE BIG SHOW OMAN 2018

15th International Exhibition of Building Materials, Construction Equipment,Ceramics & Bathroom Fittings, Wood Machinery and Interior Products

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is participating for the 3rd time in The Big Show Oman 2018 as per the following details:

Dates: March 12-14, 2018 (Monday - Wednesday)

Time: 11.00 AM to 9.00 PM

Venue: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman

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About Oman and its Construction Industry:

investment partner in the region with exports of USD 2.72 Billion in the year 2016-17 with registered a growth of 24.53% over previous year.

sectors outside of oil and gas and has been seen as an Industry that can sustain the growth it has experienced over the last several years.

* Oman is now a US $ 6 Billion Industry, It is recording a CAGR of 7% since 2013. The total value of projects, planned and underway, is approximately US$ 150 Billion.

Event Profile:

The BIG Show Oman is the largest building, construction, Ceramics, bathroom fittings, Home furnishing, Furniture, Electronic equipment and interior design event. The BIG (Builders International Gathering) Show is an international event that caters to the requirements of the building and construction industry in Oman and the wider region. It was launched as Interiors and Buildex in 2002 and rebranded as The BIG Show in 2010.The show registered more than 18,000 visitors, a record breaking result for an Omani event in 2 017 edition. Ithas also achieved more than a 6% increase in exhibitor participation, both local and international.

The 2017 edition of show featured 375 exhibitors with 5 International Pavilion from Germany, Turkey, India, Iran and China. From India, 31 Indian Companies had participated in 2017 Edition.

Exhibit Profile:

Air-Conditioning Systems, Bathroom Fittings, Building Materials, Ceramics and Tiles, Cleaning Equipment and Waste, Management Solutions, Concrete and Cement Products, Construction Vehicles, Curtains and Beddings, Decorative Panels, Doors and Windows, Electrical Products, Electronic Equipment, Fiberglass Products, Flooring Materials, Hardware Products, Heat Control Equipments, Lighting Fixtures, Marble and Stone Products, Maintenance Supplies, Paint Products, Pipes and Plumbing Fixtures, PVC Building Material, Refrigeration Equipment, Rock Drilling Tools, Sanitary Wares, Security Systems, Sofas and furniture, Steel and Metal Products, Wall Panelsand Partitions, Wood Products, Wood Machinery etc.

Participation Charges:

6 Sqm booth (Shell Scheme) =INR 1,60,000/-

Rs. 10000/- Extra for Corner subject to availability

Participation Fees includes Standard built up stall of 6 Square Meters, having 1 Table, 2 Chairs, 2 Spotlights, Carpeting, Fascia, 1 Power Socket

Please note that, this fee does not include airfare, hotel expenditure, sending display material and other related expenditure which are to be borne by the companies

Additional Benefit:

Refund Policy

The participation charges are non-refundable in any case.

Interested members are requested to kindly send us their confirmation as per the Registration Form<http://www.fieo.org/uploads/files/file/Registration%20Form-Oman%202018(2).doc> enclosed along with the participation fee (Non-Refundable). The payment may be made only by Demand Draft/Cheque/RTGS in the name of Federation of Indian Export Organisations payable at New Delhi latest by 31st January, 2018. It may be informed that preference will be given on the basis of first-cum-first- served basis and on receipt of participation fee . FIEO reserves the right to select the participants. Interested companies can also remit the participation fee online by clicking on the following link:<http://www.fieo.org/> www.fieo.org

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In case of any further details/queries, you may contact FIEO at011-46042118/44 or by e-mail at <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] ; <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected].

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POLICY & PROCEDURES

RBI/2017-18/149A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.21

April 5, 2018

All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks

Madam/Sir

Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 4.50 billion to the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated October 04, 2017 with the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (the borrower) for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 4.50 billion (USD Four Billion and Five Hundred Million only) for financing various social and infrastructure developmental projects in the borrower’s country and consultancy services to be exported from India to the borrower’s country. Under the arrangement, financing export of eligible goods and services from India would be allowed which are eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India and whose purchase may be agreed to be financed by the Exim Bank under this agreement. The goods include plant, machinery and equipment and services include consultancy services. Out of the total credit by Exim Bank under this agreement, goods and services of the value of at least 75 per cent of the contract price shall be supplied by the seller from India and the remaining 25 per cent of goods and services may be procured by the seller for the purpose of the eligible contract from outside India; Provided that in case of projects involving civil construction, the eligible goods upto the contract price to be supplied by the seller from Indian may be further reduced from 75 percent to 65 percent and further reduction can be considered on a case to case basis by EXIM Bank, provided the sourcing is not from a third country.

2. The Agreement under the LoC is effective from February 26, 2018. Under the LoC, the terminal utilization period is 60 months after the scheduled completion date of the respective project.

3. Shipments under the LoC will have to be declared on Export Declaration Form as per instructions issued by Reserve Bank from time to time.

4. No agency commission is payable for export under the above LoC. However, if required, the exporter may use its own resources or utilize balances in its Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency Account for payment of commission in free foreign exchange. Authorised Dealer Category- I (AD Category- I) banks may allow such remittance after realization of full eligible value of export subject to compliance with the extant instructions for payment of agency commission.

5. AD Category – I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their exporter constituents and advise them to obtain full details of the LoC from the Exim Bank’s office at Centre One, Floor 21, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005 or from their website www.eximbankindia.in

6. The directions contained in this circular have been issued under section 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 (42 of 1999) and are without prejudice to permissions/ approvals, if any, required under any other law.

Yours faithfully

R K MoolchandaniChief General Manager

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PEPC : WORKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHAIRMANShri Sandip Baran Das

Sr. Vice PresidentSimplex Infrastructures Limited

27, Shakespeare SaraniKolkatta

VICE CHAIRMANShri Alok Garg,

Executive Director (Building & Airports),RITES Limited

RITES Office Complex,Plot No. 1 Sector -29, Gurgaon - 122001

MEMBERS : WORKING COMMITTEE Shri Rajan MalhotraAdvisorLarsen & Toubro Ltd.IFCI Towers, 14th Floor61, Nehru PlaceNew Delhi: 110019

Shri V.C. VermaDirector Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. LtdOSE Commerical Block, Asset 5B AerocityHospitality District, IGI AirportNew Delhi – 110 037

Shri Ashutosh JaggaHead- Business DevelopmentTechnofab Engineering Ltd.Plot No.5 Sector 27 CMathura RoadFaridabad: 121003

Shri Pankaj Goyal Chief Financial Officer Angelique International Limited 104-107, 1st Floor Hemkunt Tower 98 Nehru Place New Delhi-110019

Shri Vijay Tyagi, Sr. General ManagerGannon Dunkerley & Co. ltd.B-228, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-INew Delhi

S Shri Arun KarambelkarPresident & Whole Time DirectorHindustan Construction Co. Ltd.Hincon HouseLal Bhadur Shastri MargVikhroli (West),

Mumbai-400 083Shri Ambuj Chaturvedi, Executive DirectorOverseas Infrastructure Alliance (India) Pvt. Ltd.1205, Surya Kiran19 Kasturba Gandhi MargNew Delhi-110001

Shri Jacob GeorgeHead- Exim CommercialThermax Ltd.D-13, MIDC Industrial AreaR.D. AGA RoadChinchwadPune-411019

Shri T. Shivaraman, Managing Director & CEOShriram EPC LimitedIst Floor, Rajah Annamalai Building18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathi SalaiEgmoreChennai-600008

Shri Pankaj Kalani, Sr. Vice President- Finance & CommercialKEC International Ltd.RPG House, 1st Floor463, Dr. Annie Besant Road, WorliMumbai-400030

Shri M.D. Saini CEO Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. LimitedSP Centre, 41/44,Minoo Desai Marg Colaba,Mumbai – 400005

Shri Srikumar Mukhopadhyaya, PresidentSharma Fabricators & Erectors (P) LimitedTF-418-423Palam Corporation PlazaRezangla MargPalam ViharGurgaon – 122 017

INSTITUTIONSDirector

Department of CommerceMinistry of Commerce & Industry,Govt. Of India

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New Delhi- 110 011

Shri K. Nagaraj NaiduJoint Secretary

Ministry of External AffairsJawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan, Janpath

New Delhi - 110003

Shri Sunil JoshiDGM & BM,

ECGC of India Ltd.,Project Export Branch

The Metropolitan (7th Floor),Plot No. C26/27, Bandra Kurla Complex

Mumbai-400051

Shri Sriram SubramaniamDy. General ManagerExim Bank Of India

Ground Floor, Statesman House148 Barakhamba Road

New Delhi 11000123326625, 23326254, 233221622, 23321742, 23721393Extn.211

Fax: 23321719, 23322758E-Mail: [email protected]

EX-OFFICIO MEMBER SECRETARY

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UPDATE

P. E.P.C.

PROJECT EXPORTS PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA (PEPC)India is a country with large and diverse infrastructure sector. The Government of India recognized the imperative need for the infrastructure sector and takes several initiatives like Committee of Infrastructure, National Highway Development Project (NHDP), National Maritime Development Programme (NMDP), Tax Holidays etc for the development and promotion of the sector. In the recent years, there has been several improvements in sectors like roads & highways, ports, railways and airports, the policy and regulatory framework is already in place and investment in infrastructure has risen considerably however there are still significant gaps that need to be bridged. With a view to create a platform for all the stakeholders and for the conclusive growth & development of the Infrastructure sector, PEPC works with the Central and Foreign Governments, National & International development organizations like World Bank, Asian Development Bank etc, Government Agencies, and various other stakeholders to promote the Project exports. PEPC discusses policy, regulatory and procedural issues with its members, industry experts etc. and advice appropriate reforms to the government for the development of the project exports. For making conducive business environment PEPC highlights encumbrances being faced by the industry players in the process of development of the sector and interacts with various national / international agencies for making feasible measures to overcome those encumbrances. PEPC supports the Government in its efforts towards projecting the project exports. It act as a reference point for investors (Domestic & International) interested in the sector and provide information related to government guidelines, investment opportunities, government & development agencies (which are involved in the development process of the sector).For promotion of the sector PEPC works proactively and suggests necessary procedures during the process of policy formation, budgetary allocation, forming legal framework etc. by the government. To maintain smooth progress PEPC also insist government to make essential provision for timely upgradation of the policies on the basis of regular feedback from its members and industry players.

PEPC organizes several investment promotion programmes, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc on regular basis for facilitating interaction between various government agencies, international bodies, industry players and its members that provide prospects to raises issues pertaining to the sector and exchange ideas. These networking events provide a platform to share thoughts, explore business opportunities among the varied stakeholders of the project sector. These measures help to analyse the present developments and identifies the ways to overcome the constraint of the sector.PROJECT EXPORTSProject Exports from India commenced with a modest beginning in the late 1970s. Since then, project exports have evolved over the years, with Indian companies demonstrating capabilities and expertise spanning a wide range of sectors. The nature of Project Exports being undertaken reflects the technological maturity and industrial capabilities in the country. Project exports are broadly divided into four categories:

Civil construction Turnkey modules Consultancy services Supplies, primarily of capital goods and industrial manufactures

Each of the above are explained here:

Civil construction projects Construction projects involve civil works, steel structural work, erection of utility equipment and include projects for building dams, bridges, airports, railway lines, roads and bridges, apartments, office complexes, hospitals, hotels, and desalination plants.

Turnkey projects

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Turnkey projects involve supply of equipment along with related services and cover activities from the conception stage to the commissioning of a project. Typical examples of turnkey projects are: supply, erection and commissioning of boilers, power plants, transmission lines, sub-stations, plants for manufacture of cement, sugar, textiles and chemicals.

Consultancy services Services contracts, involving provision of know-how, skills, personnel and training are categorised as consultancy projects. Typical examples of services contracts are: project implementation services, management contracts for industrial plants, hospitals, hotels, oil exploration, charter hire of rigs and locomotives, supervision of erection of plants, CAD/ CAM solutions in software exports, finance and accounting systems.

Supply contracts Supply contracts involve primarily export of capital goods and industrial manufactures. Typical examples of supply contracts are: supply of stainless steel slabs and ferro-chrome manufacturing equipments, diesel generators, pumps and compressors.

Project export contracts are generally of high value and exporters undertaking them are required to offer competitive credit terms to be able to secure orders from foreign buyers in the face of stiff international competition. Exim Bank plays a pivotal role in promoting and financing Indian companies in the execution of projects. It has been closely associated with the growth of project exports from India by way of providing finance, information and business advisory services. The bank supports Indian companies at all stages of the project cycle from advance tender information, guidance in preparation of competitive bids to providing financial facilities, including loans and guarantees. It extends funded and non-funded facilities for overseas industrial turnkey projects, civil construction contracts, as well as technical and consultancy service contracts. Exim Bank has in place a specialised cell to provide advance information to Indian companies on projects being funded by multilateral funding agencies in various countries. Over the past two decades, increasing number of projects have been executed by Indian companies in North Africa, West Asia, South & South East Asia, CIS and Latin America.

Project Exports as defined in para 252-260 of Foreign Trade Policy Statement 2015-2020

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“Project Exports

252. Project exports are broadly defined as exports of such goods and services where the export receipts are allowed to be staggered (in conformity with RBI guidelines) over a period of more than twelve months. This is largely to reflect that the export transaction is not a one-off single transaction but represents certain goods, construction and service activities, where the payment receipts are staggered in line with the project components / execution.

253. The full value of project exports is not captured under any single aggregate classification. However, as per data maintained by the Project Export Promotion Council, its members’ project exports orders have increased from USD 1.7 billion in 2012-13 to USD 4.4 billion in 2013-14. This increase of 162 percent is indicative of the strong potential which exists for India to aggressively increase its world trade market share in project exports.

254. Since project export contract earnings range over one year to five years, such export orders also impart stability to the export earnings of the country. India’s current project export contracts are estimated at around USD 5 billion. It is estimated that project exports from India can be boosted to at least USD 25 billion 56 per annum within a time frame of five to seven years. The main markets for India’s project exports are expected to be in Africa, Middle-East countries, SAARC and ASEAN countries, Central Asian Republics in CIS. These are the emerging markets which have high infrastructure needs.

255. Such projects, while helping the recipient countries to bridge their infrastructure gaps also help India’s exports of goods and services. They help to build a long term relationship of the target country with India and its project export entities. India’s entry into high value project exports will also impart high brand visibility in the target countries. Besides the specific brand visibility, India’s general branding is also promoted as a country which can export hi-tech and high value projects. Such branding and visibility facilitates easier acceptance of other products exported by India to such

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markets. Long term business relationships also develop in supplies of replaceable components and spare parts, annual maintenance and servicing contracts, upgradation of project technology, etc. Repeat orders become easier, as the countries gain experience and confidence in Indian project export entities. They also exhibit India’s cost competitiveness while at the same time maintaining internationally comparable quality standards.

256. Project exports can be boosted through opening of special lines of credit and also provision of cheap lines of credit through buyer credit mechanism. Concessional lines of credit are generally extended through the Ministry of External Affairs, where diplomatic considerations also matter for offering such lines of credit. The Buyers’ Credit Scheme being offered by the Department of Commerce through Exim Bank of India aims at enhancing Indian exports to select countries.

257. Many Indian companies in both the private and public sectors have, over the years, developed considerable expertise in executing project export contracts in diverse areas such as railway sector, power sector, roads and bridges, drinking water supply schemes, irrigation projects, construction of oil and gas pipelines, construction of electricity grids, hydro power projects, airport construction etc.

258. For boosting project exports, the Department of Commerce has set up the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA). Essentially, the Account helps to cover project export risks which cannot be fully covered by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC).

259. In tandem with EXIM Bank of India and ECGC, the NEIA is also now being used to selectively offer a Buyers’ Credit Cover for project exports. This enables EXIM Bank to offer co-financing for project exports from India to target countries in South Asia, Africa, CIS and others.

260. While buyers credit cover has brought in major encouragement for project exports, the cost of capital remains very high in India. An effort was made towards setting up an interest equalisation scheme under the Market Access Initiative scheme of the Department of Commerce but it did not materialise due to financial resource constraints. Since project export is recognized as an important element of this policy, renewed efforts will be made to seek allocation of resources for such a scheme.”

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SCREENING COMMITTEE- GUIDELINES (2016)

Objectives

The objective of screening by the Screening Committee is to assess the suitability of an Indian engineering contracting company from all points of view- technical, financial and managerial competence- before it is allowed to participate in tenders for overseas construction engineering contracts (civil/ electro-mechanical etc.).

Screening Committee approval is generally accorded selectively for activities for which applicant companies have established capability in one or more of the following construction engineering/ consultancy activities involving:

i. Dams, canals, irrigation works, tunnels and earthworks.ii. Roads, bridges, flyovers, airports.iii. Water and sewage treatment plants, pipelines.iv. Buildings including commercial and factory complexes, hotels, schools and hospitals.v. Special foundations and structural works, docks and sea water works/ports.vi. Electrification, air-conditioning and utilities.vii. Any other structure, infrastructure, utility or activity to be determined by the Screening

Committee.viii. General contractors with capabilities in combination of two or more areas in the above

range of activities.

Scope

The coverage of Screening Committee includes all companies wishing to undertake

- overseas construction engineering projects involving design, construction, erection and/or commissioning;

- consultancy services - export of project construction items

Types of ClearanceClearance may be accorded to an applicant company for one or more of the following:

i. Civil Construction and/or Turnkey Engineering Projectsii. Consultancy & Engineering Servicesiii. Project Construction Items

The clearance may be given for regular overseas operations, depending on the track record, financial position, management expertise and in-house capability.

Minimum Criteria:

Contractors are normally expected to fulfill following requirements before they can gain approval of the Screening Committee.

i) company should be a member of PEPC

ii) company should be a limited company - either private limited or public limited or a Govern-ment undertaking/department

iii) company should have a minimum turnover/ networth/ operating experience as fol-lows for getting approval by the screening committee.

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Category Minimum Turnover

(last three years)

Networth Experience

Civil Construction and/or Turnkey Engineering Projects

Rs. 10 Crore 10% of the turnover

3 years

Consultancy & Engineering Services

Rs. 1 Crore Not applicable 3 years(As Company or Individual Consultant)

Project Construction Items

Rs. 50 Lacs Not applicable Not Applicable

iv) company should not be blacklisted or debarred from undertaking contracts by In-dian Government or Foreign Government or by a multilateral funding agency at the time of submission of screening committee form

vii) In respect of newly formed firms/companies, joint-ventures or SPV’s created with a view to undertaking and executing overseas projects, the criteria for any one of the Indian or overseas constituents / partners would form the basis for granting approvals

Screening Procedure:

Applications from applicant company should be submitted in 10 copies in the prescribed form. PEPC will scrutinise and supplement data to the extent necessary to make the facts complete and ensure that the applications reach the Committee Members atleast 5 working days before the scheduled date of the meeting.

Screening Committee accords clearance after taking into account the following factors:

i) Constitution of Board of Directors of a company including the qualifications, background and experience of directors;

ii) Track record of a company regarding projects executed in India and overseas, as also the nature of works undertaken. Particular emphasis is placed on record of timely completion; and value of single largest contract executed;

iii) Exposure of a company’s management and personnel in dealing with international organisations, and in executing works to international specifications. This is of particular relevance if the company seeks clearance as Sub-contractor to a foreign company (from a third country);

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iv) Qualifications and experience of key-personnel currently in full - time employment of company.

v) Financial position of a company, including contingent liability and bank loans as a proportion to the net-worth; and paid up capital;

vi) Approach to international marketing and information systems. Ability of the company to furnish information required by institutions, from time to time.

vii) The plant and machinery owned by the company, the nature and size of which would commensurate with the volume of business proposed to be undertaken. Though these equipments may not be of use overseas, considering their unsuitability to the job proposed, this factor will give the Committee an idea of the applicant company’s status in the business and his familiarity in handling equipment, a factor that is very important for the purpose of deciding his suitability for undertaking contracts overseas.

These are broad criteria for approval of companies. However, the Screening Committee in its discretion may approve a particular company to take up jobs abroad or renew the approval.

Validity of Clearance:

Clearance accorded by the Screening Committee is valid for a period of one year after which company must approach Screening Committee afresh.Renewal applications shall have to be submitted in the prescribed format for clearance by the Screening Committee of the Council.

Review of Companies already screened

Review occurs in the following situations:

i) Companies whose guarantees have been invoked, or where recurring disputes have arisen either with clients or with Sub-contractors, leading to litigation etc.

ii) Company whose management/ownership has undergone major change since the date of original approval.

For the above, PEPC works out a procedure for obtaining information from their members on a quarterly basis.

In case of adverse reports about a screened firm reported to the Screening Committee by any of its members, the Screening Committee will be entitled to take such action as it may deem fit including reduction in value limits approved or de-listing from the approved list.

Quorum of the Meeting:

Three members shall be the quorum of the Meeting of the Screening Committee provided the three members shall include one member representing Government Department/Financial Institution and two members from the industry.

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Presence of Company’s representative :

The committee may ask the applicant company to depute its representative at the meeting for clarifications or the company may depute its representative with the permission of the Committee.

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14.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION

You would be pleased to know that the information that reaches your desk from PROJECT EPC including “Global Project Opportunities” is compiled using various inputs both printed and electronic and are listed below:-

i) Tender Notices & Commercial Reports from Indian High Commissions & Embassies abroad

ii) Inputs from various other web-sites which include:

a) Asian Development Bank Website (b) African Development Bankc) Islamic Development Bank (d) EBRDe) www.worldconstructionnetwork.com (f) http://www.ifpinfo.comg) http://www.constructionreviewonline.comh) http://www.arabianbusiness.com (i) http://www.indianembassyorg.npj) http://www.asiannewsnet.net (k) www.indianembassy.org.npl) www.nea.np/tender (m)International Monetary Fund Websiten) www.allafrica.com (o) eee.powercell.gov.bdp) Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (q) www.ConstructionFutures.co.ukr) Reserve Bank of India (http://www.rbi.org.in), (s) Ministry of Finance and many others….

t) http://commerce.nic.inu) http://www.eximbankindia.com/v) http://ficci.com/

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, PROJECT EPC is in no way responsible for any errors : typographic or otherwise. The information produced in this newsletter has been put up after considerable amount of reading & screening from various sources including the internet and as listed in the Sources of Information*

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http://ficci.com/

http://www.eximbankindia.com/

http://www.rbi.org.in/

http://WWW.NEA.NP/TENDER

http://www.asiannewsnet.net/