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Global Project Opportunities: July 2013
July: 2013
Compiled by
Satpreet Kaur
PROJECT EXPORTS PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA
(Set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India)
1112 Arunachal Building, 19 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001
Tel.:+91-11-41514673
E-mail : [email protected] Web-site : www.projectexports.com
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INDEX
1.0
1.0
FOCUS
2
2.0
UPDATE :
3
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PROJECT EPC
Members
Institutions
3.0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS :
7
(i) Fairs/Exhibitions
(ii) Business Delegations
(iii) Symposia/ Conferences/Training
Programmes
4.0 EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEME
4.1
10
Financial Assistance
8. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ITEMS :
(PROJECT GOODS)OVERSEAS ENQUIRIES
104
9.0
POLICY & PROCEDURES
119
10.0
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
128
11.0
COUNTRY PROFILE: Lebanon
133
12.0 PEPC: WORKING COMMITTEE
136
13.0 ANNEXURES:
138
(MDA & MAI Schemes)
5.0
PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES
i. MDA Scheme
ii. MAI Scheme
iii. Screening Committee- Guidelenes
(Construction/Turnkey/Consultancy)
5.1
CONSTRUCTION / TURNKEY
5.2
Water
Social Infrastructure
Energy
CONSULTANCY
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33
62
69
6.0
PROJECT REPORTS
75
7.0
WORLD DEVELOPMENT NEWS:
77
I
News Clippings
II
Market/Country news
14.0
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
147
A. World Region / markets
(a) Asia
(b) Africa
(c) Middle East
(d) Others
B. India news
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PROJECT EXPORTS PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA
1112 Arunachal Building, 19 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001
Tel.:+91-11-41514673
E-mail : [email protected] Web-site : www.projectexports.com
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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Africa is the next emerging continent,
economic output. We have an historical
inclusive and resilient growth in Africa,
trade facilitation, the elimination of trade
FOCUS
with a growing share of the world’s trade, investment and
opportunity to work with our African partners to help promote
through greater transparency, improved infrastructure, better
barriers and the management of natural resources
Recognizing the key role of good infrastructure in economic growth, as well as the gap in that area on the
continent, the G8 countries committed to providing increased support for project preparation facilities for
regional projects. Furthermore, they committed to explore further ways to facilitate institutional
investment flows into bankable trade-related infrastructure projects in developing countries.
World powers are rushing to the next frontier of global growth, seeking access to its vast natural resource
reserves and bigger slices in the booming markets for goods, services and infrastructure.
Japan has unveiled a five-year commitment of public and private assistance worth 3.2 trillion yen (US$32
billion) in a meeting with some 50 African leaders. The package includes $14 billion in official
development assistance and $6.5 billion in support for infrastructure improvement.
Beijing has pledged $20 billion in loans over the next two years and 600 million yuan ($98 million) in
ODA over the next three years. It also paid for and built the $200 million headquarters of the African
Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which opened last year.
Washington has funneled more than $100 billion in aid, with around 11,000 Americans from the state aid
agency and other organisations working across the continent.
Fueled by robust foreign investment and mineral exports, six African nations ― Angola, Nigeria, Ethiopia,
Chad, Mozambique and Rwanda ― were among the world’s 10 fastest-expanding economies over the last
decade. The World Bank forecasts more than 5 percent growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2013-2015.
Africa is indeed on the path to claiming the 21st century.
FROM “GPO” DESK
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2.0
UPDATE
Me
A meeting of PEPC’s representatives with Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs was
held on 15 May 2013 to discuss the issues in respect of Export Promotion Activities under the Market
Expansion Budget of Ministry of External Affairs
The key issues raised by Chairman, Project EPC during the meeting were as follows:
a) Diplomatic Support: Since long term strategic and economic advantages are associated with
project exports, therefore, missions of respective countries lend intensive diplomatic support to
their project exporters.
Shri Rajan Malhotra, Larsen and Toubro cited example of Abu Dhabi Airport Project which was
recently awarded to them. Hon. Ambassador of India, Shri M K Lokesh had extended necessary
diplomatic support to L & T for the project. Shri Malhotra thanked MEA for the support extended.
In this background, Chairman Project EPC, requested similar support from Indian Missions to
protect and further the interests of Indian Project Exporters.
The Secretary assured the companies of necessary diplomatic support and also advised them to
contact the respective missions at the initial stage itself to ensure necessary support.
b) Pre-qualification criteria for Lines of Credit (LOC): Chairman, Project EPC was of a view that
the MEA should play a proactive role in finalization of prequalification terms in line with Indian
norms to ensure participation by all technically and financially capable Indian companies.
The Secretary advised the industry to approach Shri P S Raghavan, Special Secretary (DPA)
concerning the matter.
c)
Visa Issues: Chairman Project EPC, informed the Chair that very high & discriminatory work
permit visa fees (USD 1500) are being charged from Indian companies in Tanzania whereas it is
USD 300 for China. He also suggested that the difference in work permit fees may be due to
additional arrangement between Tanzanian and Chinese Governments and requested MEA to
explore possibilities of a similar arrangement.
The Chairman, Project EPC also apprised the Chair about issue of single entry visa in Uganda due
to which regular business visits to Uganda are being hampered. Uganda’s single entry policy was
reciprocatory, in line with India’s policy and it was requested that options to resolve the issue
could be explored by MEA.
d) Adding countries to Focus Market Schemes(FMS): The Chairman, Project EPC requested
that Kenya, Tanzania and Bangladesh may please be added to FMS.
e) Rationalisation of Project Exports Credit Terms & ECGC costs: The Chairman, Project EPC
requested MEA to rationalize the credit terms and ECGC costs for project exports in line with
international norms considering their capital intensive nature.
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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 EXPORTS
Project 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:
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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.
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Turnkey projects
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.
The Reserve Bank of India has simplified the procedures for project and service exports, such as
deployment of temporary cash surpluses and inter-project transfer of machinery and funds. These
measures, first announced in the Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for 2006-07, will provide
more flexibility to exporters. The RBI said that the measures were subject to monitoring by banks.
Exporters will now be allowed to use the machinery or equipment used for a turnkey or construction
abroad, for executing a contract in another country. Currently, exporters are required to dispose of the
equipment, machinery, vehicles purchased abroad or arrange their import into India after completion of
the contracts. If it has to be used for another overseas project, the market value should be recovered
from the second project. Under the modified procedures, the RBI has permitted exporters to deploy their
temporary cash surpluses, generated outside India, in instruments such as deposits with overseas
branches or subsidiaries of a bank in India, a triple `A' rate short term paper abroad, including treasury
bills and other monetary instruments with a maturity or remaining maturity of one year or less. Now,
exporters are required to approach the RBI for overseas deployment of their temporary cash surpluses.
The apex bank has also permitted exporters to open, maintain and operate one or more foreign currency
account in a currency of their choice with inter-project transferability of funds in any currency or country.
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SCREENING COMMITTEE
In accordance with the guidelines of Memorandum PEM (Project Export Manual) of the Reserve Bank of
India, the Working Group considers proposals pertaining to civil construction contracts only from the
Indian contractors who are on the approved list of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry(Govt. of India)
on the basis of meeting the requisite criteria set by the screening committee as under:
Minimum
acceptance
criteria
Screening Committee clearance
for
Prime Contractor
Sub-contractor
Contractor
to
Foreign
Prime
Sub-contractor to Indian Prime Contractor
Turnover
Networth
Experience
required
Rs. 10 Crores
Rs. 1 Crores
10 Years
Rs. 10 Crores
Rs. 25 Lakhs
7 Years
Rs.10 Crores
Rs. 10 Lakhs
3 Years
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3.0
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
FAIRS/EXHIBITIONS
A – OVERSEAS
Oman Projects Forum 2013
Date:
28 - 30 October 2013
Venue:
Grand Hyatt, Muscat, Oman
Reviewing Oman’s Project Market and upcoming Opportunities
Oman Projects Forum 2013 is the must-attend event for generating new businesses in the Sultanate.
Held on the back of two successful events in 2012 & 2011, Oman Projects Forum 2013 will once again
gather the Sultanate’s leading projects owners, clients, contractors, consultants, financiers and legal
firms to discuss the major project opportunities in Oman, the critical challenges for procurement and
delivery, as well as the strategies to add in-country value across its major sectors.
Highlights for 2013 Conference:
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Three days of strategic insights into the latest project opportunities Oman has to offer in
2014 and insider information on timelines, challenges and business opportunities
Exclusive access to 150 dignitaries, delegates, sponsors and guests
40 exceptional speakers from both the Oman’s private and public sectors to provide invaluable
insights into upcoming opportunities
A breakfast briefing led by an expert from MEED Insight to provide essential facts and
figures for the region’s projects markets
More than 20 interactive conference content sessions comprising of panel debates, insight
case studies and presentations to offer in-depth detail into all aspects of key industries
Over 12 hours of dedicated networking sessions to encourage generate new businesses and
actual deals - Interactive “Ask The Audience” provided insights into key industries
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Saudi Mega Transport & Infrastructure Projects
Date:
15 - 17 September 2013
Venue:
Riyadh Mariott Hote, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The focus will be on the core sectors that are driving the massive growth in construction activity
MEED’s Saudi Mega Transport & Infrastructure Projects 2013 will be the definitive event in Saudi
Arabia for all those seeking opportunities in the Kingdom’s transportation, construction, housing and
social infrastructure projects markets. With mega project growth forecasted at nearly US$80bn in 2013,
the Saudi Mega Transport & Infrastructure Projects conference is a unique opportunity to gain
unprecedented insight and access into the biggest projects market in the Middle East – both by the value
of contracts awarded in 2012 and in terms of the pipeline of future projects.
Apart from its size, what makes the Saudi Arabian market just as attractive is that it is driven the twin
fundamentals of oil prices and demographic growth, which together ensure the market’s relative stability
and underpins its growth potential. What’s more is the fact that Saudi Arabia’s capita, projects
programme covers all major sectors and industries, meaning there is work available for everyone.
New Features for 2013:
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The following NEW features will be incorporated into the 2013 event to make it even more
relevant and useful Saudi Mega Transport & Infrastructure Focus Day – one full day dedicated to
providing even more information, case studies, plenary sessions and interactive debates on the
hottest and most promising infrastructure sector
Enhanced Transport Infrastructure Content – 2 full days of conference activity covering all major
transport infrastructure sectors including, roads, rail, ports and airports and the underpinning
developments issues around procurement, operations and planning. For the first time, the event
will include tailored stream sessions
Additional Content on Housing & Social Infrastructure – reflecting the increased opportunities
associated with the Kingdom’s focus on improving the quality of life for its citizens through major
housing and social infrastructure projects
New tailored networking opportunities – the opportunity to connect with clients, contractors and
key stakeholders at a series of networking events including: breakfast briefings, speed
networking sessions, interactive round-table sessions, site-visit, conference lunches and MEED’s
exclusive on-line networking
New interactive formats: plenary presentations, debates, streamed sessions, panel discussions,
round-table
Q&A
sessions
and
group
project
showcases
Exclusive VIP Breakfast Briefing: Tap into MEED’s intelligence until and get first-hand information
on the potential of Saudi Arabia’s project market and its impact and critical role within the GCC
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Iraq Infrastructure 2013
Date:
15 - 17 September 2013
Venue:
Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Dubai, UAE
Detailing project project opportunties and trends across the housing and real estate, social infrastructure,
transport, aviation, water and wastewater sectors
Key speakers include
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H.E Mohammed Al Daraji, Minister of Construction & Housing, Republic of Iraq Ministry of
Construction & Housing
H.E Adel Radhi Mhoder Minister of Ministry of Municipalities & Public Works, Republic of Iraq
Ministry of Ministry of Municipalities & Public Works
Fouad Khudair Waheed, Director General Sewerage Systems, Ministry of Municipalities &
Public Works
Why should you attend Iraq Infrastructure 2013?
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Unrivalled for the number of Iraqi decision makers driving infrastructure projects in one place meet and network directly with both central government and regional figures
Brings together key players in supply chains for Transport, Public works, Housing & Urban
planning, Social infrastructure, Airports and Water - build new contacts serious about Iraq
Gain real clarity on project opportunities and budget, understand what is immediate and longterm and the process for prequalification
Learn from successful case studies in real partnerships between Investor and Government teams
Benefit from candid discussions and take aways to overcome, security, legal and logistic
challenges, corruption, and real policy for the advancement of economic development and pulling
foreign investment in Iraq
Plans to secure a regulatory and legal framework that supports the involvement of private sector
Unveiling finance unknowns - meet with finance facilitators and learn what they can provide and
what the government needs
To register or download the brochure, visit:
To register for this event please call MEED Events customer service on +971 (0)4 390 0699 or register
online at www.IraqInfrastructureProjects.com
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EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEMES
(FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)
MARKET DEVEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Under this scheme assistance is given to individual exporters for participation in following export
promotion activities abroad
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Trade Delegations
BSMs
Trade Fairs/Exhibitions
The details of scheme is given as ANNEXURE-I.
MARKET ACCESS INITIATIVE (MAI)
The scheme is formulated on focus product- focus country approach to evolve specific strategy for
specific market and specific product through market studies/survey. Assistance would be provide to
Export Promotion Organizations/ Trade Promotion Organizations / Exporters etc. for enhancement of
export through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets. Under the
Scheme the level of assistance for each eligible activities has been fixed.
The following activities will be eligible for financial assistance under the Scheme :
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Research studies consistent with the priorities;
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WTO Studies for evolving WTO compatible strategy;
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To support EPCs/Trade Promotion Organistions in undertaking market studies/survey for evolving
proper strategies.
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To support marketing projects abroad based on focus product - focus country approach. Under
marketing projects, the following activities will be funded:
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Opening of Showrooms
Opening of Warehouses
Display in international departmental stores
Publicity Campaign and Brand Promotion
Participation in Trade Fairs, etc., abroad
Research and Product Development
Reverse visits of the prominent buyers etc. from the project focus countries
Export Potential Survey of the States;
Registration charges for product registration abroad for pharmaceuticals, bio-technology
and agro-chemicals;
Testing charges for engineering products abroad;
To support Cottage and handicrafts units;
To support Recognized associations in industrial clusters for marketing abroad
The details of schemes are given as ANNEXURE-II.
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5.0
PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES
(Construciton/Turnkey/Consultancy)
5.1
ENGINEERING /TURNKEY
WATER
Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management Project (CReW)
Design and Build of 3 Wastewater Treatment Plants (Pond Systems)
This request for proposal follows the General Procurement notice for this project that appeared in UN
Development Business Reference No: IDB104-04/12
The Government of Jamaica through its agency the National Water Commission has received a nonreimbursable technical cooperation grant, GRT/FM-12726-RG from the Inter-American Development Bank
(acting in its capacity as a Global Environmental Facility Fund agency), to implement the Caribbean
Regional Fund for Wastewater Management Project (CReW), and hereby intends to contract works and
services related to this project.
In this instance, the National Water Commission (NWC), as executing agency for the CReW in Jamaica
now invites sealed proposals from eligible bidders for the supply of “Design, Build and Operate” services
to design, construct, rehabilitate and operate the existing NWC sewage treatment facilities namely;
Blackwood Gardens (in the parish of St. Catherine), De La Vega City (in the parish of St. Catherine) and
Lionel Town (in the parish of Clarendon) wastewater treatment plants. The Works to be performed
include (but are not limited to) the complete design, construction, supply, delivery, offloading, erection,
site installation, testing and commissioning, and putting into reliable service of Civil Works, Mechanical
and Electrical Plant, Automatic Control Systems and Instrumentation (SCADA) where appropriate, and
operate to meet the design and performance requirements, along with the training and documentation to
be provided. On completion the facilities must meet relevant performance requirements, including
applicable effluent standards of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the
Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Works and Goods financed by the
Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2349-9) and in accordance with the Government of Jamaica
Procurement Guidelines and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the
Policies.
Interested eligible applicants may obtain the documents as of Wednesday June 26, 2013 between 9:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each weekday at the National Water Commission, 18 Oxford Road, Kingston 5,
Jamaica W.I. (E-mail: [email protected], Tel: (876) 926-5825-7, Fax: 929-1480).
Documents will be available at a non-refundable cost of J$ 5,000.00 (or US$ 50.00) each. Payments will
be accepted in cash or manager’s cheque, and should be paid at the address stated. Interested applicants
who wish to have documents forwarded to them via courier services (FEDEX, DHL, etc.) will be required
to make the necessary arrangements to pay for all other charges.
A Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1:30pm at the NWC’s
Engineering Department Meeting Room at 4 Marescaux Road, Kingston 5. A site visit conducted by the
Procuring Entity will not be organized; prospective bidders may make their independent arrangement
with NWC.
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Bidders are also asked to complete the Bid Confirmation Form located in the Instructions to Bidders and
return same by email by Friday, July 12, 2013 as indicated
The deadline for the submission of responses is 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2013 and must be
deposited at:
“The Tender Box”
Ground Floor Receptionist Area
National Water Commission
18 Oxford Road
Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.
Tel: (876) 926-5825-7
Fax: (876) 929-1480
Proposals must be returned in a plain package/envelope (as outlined in the Request for Proposal), which
is sealed and appropriately marked on the outside of the envelope/package:
“Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW) – Design and Build of 3 Wastewater
Treatment Plants (Pond Systems): Blackwood Gardens, Dela Vega City and Lionel Town.
The overall evaluation process will be conducted using the two (2) envelope bidding system by reviewing
the technical and financial aspects of the bids received in separate, sealed and clearly marked bid
envelopes with the bid name and Bidder’s name
All Technical Proposals submitted will then be publicly opened on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at NWC
1st Floor Conference Room, 18 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 commencing at 3:15 pm in the presence of
bidders/representatives who may choose to attend. The separately sealed Financial Proposals will remain
sealed and opened at a later date subsequent to the evaluation of the Technical Proposals.
Please note that locally registered firms are expected to have a valid National Contracts Commission
(NCC) Certification at Grade 1 minimum, in the categories of Civil Engineering and Grade 2 minimum, in
the categories of Electrical Works and/or Mechanical Works and shall have a valid Tax Compliance
Certificate (TCC) at the time of bid submission whilst overseas based firms if successful are required to
have both certification before the Contract can be awarded.
The National Water Commission is not obliged to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to
terminate the bid process at any point to the award of Contract without incurring liability to any of the
participants.
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Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management Project (CReW)
Design and Build of 5 Wastewater Treatment Plants (Mechanical Systems)
This request for proposal follows the General Procurement notice for this project that appeared in UN
Development Business Reference No: IDB104-04/12
The Government of Jamaica through its agency the National Water Commission has received a nonreimbursable technical cooperation grant, GRT/FM-12726-RG from the Inter-American Development Bank
(acting in its capacity as a Global Environmental Facility Fund agency), to implement the Caribbean
Regional Fund for Wastewater Management Project (CReW), and hereby intends to contract works and
services related to this project.
In this instance, the National Water Commission (NWC), as executing agency for the CReW in Jamaica
now invites sealed proposals from eligible bidders for the supply of “Design, Build and Operate” services
to design, construct, rehabilitate and operate five (5) existing NWC sewage treatment facilities namely;
Ensom City (in the parish of St. Catherine), Paisley Pen (in the parish of Clarendon), Longville Park (in
the parish of Clarendon), Red Hills Pen (in the parish of St. Thomas),and Shrewsbury (in the parish of
Westmoreland) wastewater treatment plants. The Works to be performed include (but are not limited to)
the complete design, construction, supply, delivery, offloading, erection, site installation, testing and
commissioning, and putting into reliable service of Civil Works, Mechanical and Electrical Plant, Automatic
Control Systems and Instrumentation (SCADA) where appropriate, and operate to meet the design and
performance requirements, along with the training and documentation to be provided. On completion the
facilities must meet relevant performance requirements, including applicable effluent standards of the
National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the
Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Works and Goods financed by the
Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2349-9) and in accordance with the Government of Jamaica
Procurement Guidelines and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the
Policies.
Interested eligible applicants may obtain the documents as of Wednesday June 26, 2013 between 9:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each weekday at the National Water Commission, 18 Oxford Road, Kingston 5,
Jamaica W.I. (E-mail: [email protected], Tel: (876) 926-5825-7, Fax: 929-1480).
Documents will be available at a non-refundable cost of J$ 5,000.00 (or US$ 50.00) each. Payments will
be accepted in cash or manager’s cheque, and should be paid at the address stated. Interested applicants
who wish to have documents forwarded to them via courier services (FEDEX, DHL, etc.) will be required
to make the necessary arrangements to pay for all other charges.
A Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1:30pm at the NWC’s
Engineering Department Meeting Room at 4 Marescaux Road, Kingston 5. A site visit conducted by the
Procuring Entity will not be organized; prospective bidders may make their independent arrangement
with NWC.
Bidders are also asked to complete the Bid Confirmation Form located in the Instructions to Bidders and
return same by email by Friday, July 12, 2013 as indicated
The deadline for the submission of responses is 11:00 am on Friday, September 13, 2013 and must be
deposited at:
“The Tender Box”
Ground Floor Receptionist Area
National Water Commission
18 Oxford Road
Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.
Tel: (876) 926-5825-7
Fax: (876) 929-1480
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Proposals must be returned in a plain package/envelope (as outlined in the Request for Proposal), which
is sealed and appropriately marked on the outside of the envelope/package:
“Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW) – Design and Build of 5 Wastewater
Treatment Plants (Mechanical Systems): Ensom City, Longville Park, Paisley Pen, Red Hills Pen and
Shrewsbury.”
The overall evaluation process will be conducted using the two (2) envelope bidding system by reviewing
the technical and financial aspects of the bids received in separate, sealed and clearly marked bid
envelopes with the bid name and Bidder’s name
All Technical Proposals submitted will then be publicly opened on Friday, September 13, 2013 at NWC 1st
Floor Conference Room, 18 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 commencing at 11:15 am in the presence of
bidders/representatives who may choose to attend. The separately sealed Financial Proposals will remain
sealed and opened at a later date subsequent to the evaluation of the Technical Proposals.
Please note that locally registered firms are expected to have a valid National Contracts Commission
(NCC) Certification at Grade 1 minimum, in the categories of Civil Engineering and Grade 2 minimum, in
the categories of Electrical Works and/or Mechanical Works and shall have a valid Tax Compliance
Certificate (TCC) at the time of bid submission whilst overseas based firms if successful are required to
have both certification before the Contract can be awarded.
The National Water Commission is not obliged to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to
terminate the bid process at any point to the award of Contract without incurring liability to any of the
participants.
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Mekong Delta Transport Infrastructure Development Project, Vietnam
Improvement To National Waterway Corridor No.2
Project ID: P083588
Borrower/Bid No: NW15-18
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA)
toward the cost of the Mekong Delta Transport Infrastructure Development Project (MDTIDP), and it intends
to apply part of the proceeds of this Credit to payments under the contracts for Improvements to National
Waterway Corridor 2 (Phase 1).
The Project Management Unit of Southern Inland Waterways (PMU-SIW) now invites sealed bids from
eligible and qualified bidders for the construction of four (4) bridges crossing Corridor 2 ("the Works")
The Works involves the construction of four (4) bridges crossing Coridor 2 so that Class 3 ships can easily
pass the bridges. The upgrading of the bridges and dismantle the old bridges will have to meet strict
environmental requirements. The Works will be divided into four separate contacts, bid on slice and
package basis:
*Contract NW-15:
*Contract NW-16:
Hoa bridge
*Contract NW-17:
*Contract NW-18:
Construction of Phat Da Bridge (km 73+650)
Construction of An Hoa Bridge (km 44+700) including 3 km of road connecting to An
Construction of An Thanh Bridge (km 32+050)
Construction of Cho Dem Bridge (km 18+000)
Details of the Works as follow:
Contract Name
Total length bridge
/ max span
Number
of lanes
Acces road
The
delivery/
construction period
NW-15
121 m / 40 m
2
-
450 days (15 months)
NW-16
281 m / 40 m
2
3,000 m
450 days (15 months)
NW-17
200 m / 40 m
2
-
450 days (15 months)
NW-18
210 m / 40 m
4
-
600 days (20 months)
Bidding will be conducted through the international competitive bidding procedures as specified in the
World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, (edition May 2004 revised
October 1, 2006 & May 1, 2010), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the guidelines.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the
office of PMU-SIW at the address below from 09:00 on June 18th, 2013 (from Monday to Friday, except
public holidays).
A complete set of bidding documents in English for each contract may be purchased by interested bidders
on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee
of VND 4,200,000 or USD 200. The method of payment will be cash or direct deposit to specified account
number:
Vietnam Bank for Industry and Trade – Main Transaction Office II
Address: 79A Ham Nghi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Tel: (84- 8) 3914 1626 / 3821 2242
Swift: ICBVVNVX900
Fax: (84-8) 3829 5342
Name of Account: The Project Management Unit of Southern Inland Waterways
Account No. 10.202.00000.80142 (USD)
Account No. 10.201.00000.98740 (VND)
Bids must be delivered to the below office on or before 09:00 AM on August 02nd, 2013 and must be
accompanied by a security of a Bid Security specified for each contract as follows:
*For
*For
*For
*For
*For
Contract NW-15: 1,300,000,000 VND
Contract NW-16: 2,100,000,000 VND
Contract NW-17: 1,800,000,000 VND
Contract NW-18: 3,900,000,000 VND
multiple contracts the cumulative value for each of the individual contracts
They will be opened immediately thereafter, in the presence of bidders' representatives, who choose to
attend, at the address below. Late bids will be rejected.
Project Management Unit of Southern Inland Waterways (PMU-SIW)
Attn: Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Thach, Director General
1041/80 Tran Xuan Soan Street, Tan Hung Ward, District 7,
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Tel: (84-8) 3 775 1014
Fax: (84-8) 3 775 1013;
E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]
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Canal dredging from Km0+000 to Km4+353,8, Vietnam
Project ID: P070197
Borrower/Bid No: XL4.TP4
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has received a credit from the International Development Association
(IDA) toward the cost of Vietnam Urban Upgrading Project, HCMC Sub-Project, and it intends to apply part
of the proceeds of this loan to payments on the Contract for which this Invitation for Bids is issued.
Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee (HCMC PC) through its Investment Management Unit (IMU), herein
referred to as the "Employer" now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for XL4.TP4: DREDGING CANAL
FROM KM 0+000 TO KM 4+353,8 (referred Drawings).
The works include dredging approximately 314.000 m3 of Tan Hoa Lo Gom canal, transporting sludge to
mud ground .v.v. Time of construction is 14 months added 12 months for defect liability period. Refer to
Drawings and Technical Specification Section 01010 "Summary of Work" of the bidding documents for
further details.
Bidding will be conducted through the international competitive bidding procedures specified in the World
Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, May 2004 revised in October 2006 and
May 2010, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries, as defined in the guidelines.
To be awarded the contract, bidders shall meet the qualification criteria stated in the bidding documents.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect and acquire the bidding
documents at our offices at 5 Phung Khac Khoan, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,
Tel.: (84-8) 3824-6498 or 3824-6502, Fax: (84-8) 3824-6499, E-mail: [email protected].
A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by you at the above office, beginning at 9h00
am on July 01, 2013, and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of USD 200 (two hundred United States
dollars even) or an equivalent amount in Vietnam Dong. The method of payment will be by cash at the
above office, or check or transferring/depositing the above amount into the IMU's bank account at:
Head Office-Branch II – Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam
The account number is: 130.10.37.0047488
Intermediary bank: CitiBank, New York, USA.
Account: 36110826; Swift code: CITIUS33.
The bidding documents may be received directly at the address below or sent by a courier service on the
bidder's specific request. Domestic delivery within Vietnam will be free of charge and overseas delivery
will be subject to an additional fee of $100 USD. The Employer will not be responsible for loss or late
delivery of the bidding documents.
All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of VND 2,000,000,000 or an equivalent amount in
another freely convertible currency, and must be delivered to the above-mentioned address, at or before
9h00 am on August 13, 2013. Bids will be opened at the above-mentioned address, at 9h00 am on
August 13, 2013, in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend.
Employer's Address and Contact Information
Director: Mr. Le Thanh Liem
IMU of Ho Chi Minh City Urban Upgrading Project
5 Phung Khac Khoan, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel.: (84-8) 3824-6498 or 3824-6502;
Fax: (84-8) 3824-6499E-mail: [email protected]
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Emergency Assistance for Recovery and Reconstruction
EARR- 2668/CW/01, EARR- 2668/CW/02, and EARR- 2668/CW/03
Borrower/Bid
No:
EARR2668/CW/01,
EARR2668/CW/02,
Invitation for Prequalification
and
EARR-
2668/CW/03
1. This Invitation for Prequalification follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that
appeared in ADB's Business Opportunities in 2010. The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern
the prequalification and the bidding process.
2. The Kyrgyz Republic has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of
the Emergency Assistance for Recovery and Reconstruction.
3. The State Agency for Architecture, Construction and Communal Services (hereinafter referred to as the
“Employer”) intends to prequalify firms for the:
Rehabilitation and Improvement of the Water Supply and Sewerage System for Bazar Korgon (Contract
No. EARR 2668/CW/01)
Improvement of the Water Supply and Sewerage System for Jalal-Abad (Contract No. EARR
2668/CW/02)
Improvement of the Water Supply and Sewerage System for Osh (Contract No. EARR 2668/CW/03)
An Applicant shall be allowed to bid for any lot, more than one lot or all lots within his bidding capacity;
however, he may only be awarded a maximum number of contracts for which he meets the aggregated
requirements of such contract combination (award capacity). A Bidder’s award capacity will be
determined during bid evaluation when additional information such as (i) financial resources and current
contract commitments, (ii) equipment to be allocated, and (iii ) personnel to be fielded will be assessed.
4.
It
is
expected
that
the
Invitation
for
Bids
will
be
made
in
September
2013.
5. Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from the State Agency for Architecture,
Construction and Communal Services and inspect the Prequalification Document at the address given
below,
from
9:00
hours
to
17:00
hours
on
official
working
days.
6. The Prequalification Document, in the English language, may be purchased by interested Applicants on
the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee
of US Dollars 50.0 or of KGS 2,500. The method of payment will be direct deposit to the following bank
accounts:
For US Dollars:
Name of Intermediary Bank
Raiffeizen Zentralbank Osterreich AG.
Vienna. A1030. Am Stadtpark 9
Correspondent Account No.
070-55.081.913
Swift Code
RZBAATWW
Beneficiary Bank
OJSC Commercial Bank Kyrgyzstan, Osh Branch
Beneficiary Account No.
1032120800000156
Swift Code
KYRSKG22
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Beneficiary Account Name
ADB Project “Emergency
Reconstruction”
Assistance
for
Recovery
and
Recovery
and
For Kyrgyz Soms:
Name of Bank
OJSC Commercial Bank Kyrgyzstan, Osh Branch
Account Name
ADB Project “Emergency
Reconstruction”
Account No.
1032120800000156
BIC No.
103021
Swift Code
KYRSKG22
Assistance
for
The document will be sent by air mail to foreign bidders, or by regular mail to domestic bidders. If the
Applicant desires to have the Bidding Document sent to them by special courier, the Applicant shall pay
the actual cost that will be charged by the special courier service provider. No liability will be accepted for
loss or late delivery.
7. Applications must be delivered to the address below at or before 17:00 hours (Local Time), 29 July
2013. The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject late Applications
8. The Employer will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Applicants in connection
with the preparation or delivery of their Applications.
9. The Employer will notify all Applicants in writing of the names of those Applicants who have been
prequalified.
State Agency for Architecture, Construction and Communal Services under the Government of the Kyrgyz
Republic
Attention: Director
Number and Street: 28, Manasa Street.
Floor/Room Number: 320
City: Bishkek
ZIP Code: 720001
Country: Kyrgyz Republic
Tel No.: (996 312) 313200, (03222) 24356,
Fax No.: (996 312) 312992, (03222) 24356
e-mail: [email protected]
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Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation And Restoration Program: Sewerage
Improvement Project,Kenya
Construction of Dandora, Kangundo Road, Kibera, Upper Hill and, Kirichwa
Dogo Trunk Sewers
Borrower/Bid No: ICB No. AWSB/NaRSIP/W03/2013
Invitation For Bids, International Competitive Bidding
1. The Government of Kenya on behalf of Athi Water Services Board has received loan financing from the
African Development Bank (ADF) in various currencies towards the cost of Nairobi Rivers Basin
Rehabilitation and Restoration Program: Sewerage Improvement Project. It is intended that part of the
proceeds of this loan financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Construction of
Dandora, Kangundo Road, Kibera, Upperhill and Kirichwa Dogo Trunk Sewers
2. The Project involves construction of Trunk and Reticulation sewers within the Ngong and Nairobi Rivers
basins to be supervised by a Consultant. The construction of the Trunk and Reticulation Sewers is expected
to take 18 Months with a one year defects liability period.
3. The Athi Water Services Board now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of
Dandora, Kangundo Road, Kibera, Upperhill and Kirichwa Dogo Trunk Sewers (hereinafter called “the
Works”). International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Bank's Rules and
Procedures for Procurement of Works.
4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the office
of
Chief Executive Officer
Athi Water Services Board
Africa Re-Centre 3rd Floor, Hospital Road Nairobi
P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: 254 20 2724292/3
Fax: 254 20 2724295
Email: [email protected]
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested bidders upon the submission of a
written application to the said Executing Agency, and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya
shillings Five Thousands only (Kshs 5,000.00).
6. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions are those of the Bank’s
Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Works.
7. Bids must be delivered to the above office on or before 12.00 hrs (local time) on 26 July, 2013 and must
be accompanied by a security of KShs Nine Million only (KShs 9, 000,000.00) in the form of Bank
Guarantee.
8. Bids shall remain valid for 120 days after the deadline for bid submission prescribed above.
9. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 12.05hrs on
26 July, 2013 at the offices of
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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Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project
Kaliti Wastewater Treatment Plant-Civil and Electromechanical Works- Design and
Build
Project ID: P101473
Borrower/Bid No: IDAC5115
The Government of the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received a credit from the International
Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, and it
intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for Kaliti Wastewater
Treatment Plant-Civil and Electromechanical Works- Design and Build, PQ/ICB/WB/W0014/2013. The
AAWSA-Water and Sanitation Development and Rehabilitation Project Office intends to prequalify
contractors and/or firms for Kaliti Wastewater Treatment Plant-Civil and Electromechanical Works- Design
and Build. It is expected that invitations for bid will be made in October, 2013.
Prequalification will be conducted through prequalification procedures specified in the World Bank's
Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, January 2011, and is open to all bidders
from eligible source countries, as defined in the guidelines.
Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the prequalification
document at the AAWSA-Water and Sanitation Development and Rehabilitation Project Office (address
below) from Monday to Friday, during office hours (08:30 -12:30 hours and 13:30-17:30) local time. A
complete set of the prequalification document in English may be purchased by interested Applicants on
the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee
of Birr 400 (Birr Four Hundred) or in US$ 30 (USD Thirty) starting from June 20, 2013. The method of
payment for local prospective bidders will be in cash. The document will be sent to local prospective
bidders by courier for local delivery. For foreign prospective bidders who would like to have the
Prequalification document sent to them by Special post, an additional payment of US$ 28 (USD TwentyEight) will have to be made for postage. However, the project office will not take any responsibility for a
late/non-delivery of the bidding documents sent by mail. No extension in prequalification submission date
is permitted on this account.
Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address below
at or before 2:00 pm local time on August 05, 2013 and be clearly marked "Application to Prequalify for
Kaliti Wastewater Treatment Plant-Civil and Electromechanical Works- Design and Build No.
PQ/ICB/WB/W0014/2013"
A.A.W.S.A Water and Sanitation Development & Rehabilitation Project Office
Street Address: Megenagna-CMC Road, 300m far from megenagna square, In front of Woreda 6 office
(Bole Kifle ketema), AAWSA Project office Building, Third floor
Tel. +251 11 895 14 77/ +251 11 895 14 73/ +251 11 895 19 98
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
P.O. Box: 1436 Code 1110
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Greater Maputo Water Supply Expansion Project
Construction Supervision Consulting Services for the Water Treatment Plant,
Mozambique
Project ID: P125120
This request for expressions of interest follows the general procurement notice for this Project that
appeared in Development Business of 30th January 2013.
The Government of Mozambique (GoM) has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of
development of the water production and expansion of distribution facilities for the Greater Maputo Area,
and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") are for supervision of the construction of the water treatment
plant and pumping stations, described in outline as follows.
The Project
FIPAG intends to implement a project for a new water supply to the capital city, Maputo; the project
includes the construction of new pumping and treatment facilities, which will comprise:a. Pumping station PS1 (at Corumana Dam)
*Variable speed drives, 60,000 m3/d
*Civil works and some other parts prepared for 120,000m3/d
*Main pump house (electrical equipment, office and control rooms), guardhouse and standby-power
generator
*Associated site works (roads, drainage, access, fences)
b. Water Treatment Plant (11 km from Corumana Dam)
*60,000 m3/d treatment process units including:
--Ozone/CO2 contact tanks and lime mixing chamber
--Rapid mix-chamber and flocculation basin
--2 lamellar sedimentation tanks
--6 rapid sand filters
--Treated water storage reservoir (5,000m3)
--Equalization tank
--Backwash water clarifier
--Equalization sludge tank
--Gravity thickener
--Sludge drying beds
*Associated works and buildings, including:
--Administrative and control buildings
--Chemical and maintenance buildings
--Weighbridge
--Stand-by power generators
--Surge tanks
--Process piping and main pipeline segments inside plot area
--Overflow pipe, 3 km
--Sludge storage area, and
*Treated water pumping station, PS2:
--Variable speed drives, 60 000 m3/d
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--Similar conception to PS1
The area required for the treatment plant is 10 ha, including 4 ha is for sludge storage.
c. Control tank (69 km from Corumana Dam)
--Reinforced concrete tank of capacity 5,000 m3, split into 2 cells
--Guard house and fencing
d. Centralized technical management system
--Installation of remote terminal units at the major components (Corumana Dam, PS1, WTP, CTA,
Machava DC) and at pipeline in-line structures (flowmeters, off-takes, sectioning valves and surge tanks)
and in the control centre at AdeM headquarters in central Maputo
--Acquisition and implementation of a SCADA system
--Implementation of a transmission data system
The present invitation concerns the supervision services for the above works in line with the activities
described in the ToRs which will be issued to the shortlisted consulting firms.
Duration
The services will cover the construction period (approximately 24 months) and the defects notification
period (12 months). This contract is expected to be started in early 2014.
The GoM through its asset management institution, Fundo de Investimento e Património do
Abastecimento de Água (FIPAG), now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their
interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that
they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Expression of Interest and Shortlisting
The invitation for Expression of Interest is open to experienced consulting firms that have wide
experience in similar assignments, experience in similar conditions and in the implementation of projects
in accordance with environmental and social safeguard's framework. The Consultant must be a civil
engineering consultancy firm with more than 20 years experience in water supply engineering, large
water treatment plant and SCADA system supervision. In particular, the Consultants shall be fully
conversant with World Bank procedures, FIDIC Conditions of Contract and construction projects in
developing countries.
In order to determine the capability and experience of the consulting firms and thus compile the shortlist,
the information submitted is to include the following.
*Statement of intention to participate in the selection process
*Company information: name, status, address, tel/fax number, email address, web site, year of
establishment, contact person, turnover for the previous 5 years, number of permanent staff, number of
part-timers and fields of expertise;
*Details of experience in similar assignments in the previous 10 years, including; value of work by the
consultant, type of services provided, location, number and type of staff employed, name and contact of
the Client, name of any JV/consortium partners, source of financing, start and finish dates, brief
description of the contract;
*A list of ongoing assignments including the start and end date and value.
*Experience in developing countries.
*Form of association for the execution of the contract, if the case may be, and the leading company. The
same information as for the leading company shall be presented for the associated company/companies.
Association with local engineering companies is encouraged.
The criteria to be used in the evaluation of expressions of interest will consider: (i) the company's
experience and successful outcome on similar assignments; (ii) the similar conditions experience; (iii)
company's information and general capabilities.
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Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance
their qualifications.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection
and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers
(January 2011) setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
The Tender and Contract languages will be English.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 08.00 –13.00 and 14.00
– 15.30 hours during weekdays.
Expressions of interest must be delivered, in English, to the address below by 1500 hours, 15 July 2013.
The Director General
Fundo de Investimento e Património do Abastecimento de Água
AV. Filipe Samuel Magaia nº 1297
Maputo, Mozambique
Tel: 258 21 30 88 40 / 21 31 55 29 / 21 31 88 15
Facsimile: 258 21 30 88 81
E-mail: [email protected]
Rehabilitation of water supply system in Isfana, Kyrgyzstan
Project ID: P104994
Borrower/Bid No: IDA-BO-CW-2013-8
1. The Kyrgyz Republic has received a financing from the International Development Association toward the
cost of Bishkek and Osh Urban Infrastructure Project (Additional Financing), and it intends to apply part of
the proceeds of this financing to payments under the Contract for Rehabilitation of water supply system in
Isfana IDA-BO-CW-2013-8.
2. The Community Development and Investment Agency (ARIS) on behalf of the Isfana Mayor's Office
now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the following lots:
LOT No. 1:
*Construction and rehabilitation of water intake and water main in Isfana.
LOT No. 2:
*Construction and rehabilitation of water main, reservoir and distribution network in Bozogul novostroika.
The bidders may bid for any or more lots under this bidding process. Bids will be evaluated on a lot-bylot- basis, considering proposed discounts, if any, for the combined lots.
3. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the
World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from
Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents.
4. Interested Bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office:
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The Community Development and Investment Agency, 102 Bokonbaeva street, Bishkek, 720001, Kyrgyz
Republic, tel.: +996(312) 62-07-52, 30-18-05, fax: +996(312) 62-47-48, e-mail: [email protected],
[email protected],[email protected]
web: www.aris.kg; www.tenders.kg
5. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by any interested bidder on the submission of a
written application to the office location specified above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of 4,800
Kyrgyz soms.
5 Pre-bidding conference with bidders will take place at 10:00 p.m (local time) July 19, 2013 at the above
indicated address.
6. Bids shall be delivered to the specified office not later than August 2, 2013 by 2 p.m. local time and
shall remain valid for 120 days after opening. Bid Security is required. All bids received after submission
date shall be rejected and returned unsealed.
7. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders who wish to attend, at August 2, 2013 at 14:00 (local
time) at the offices of 102 Bokonbaeva street, Bishkek, 720001, Kyrgyz Republic.
The Community Development and Investment Agency, 102 Bokonbaeva street, Bishkek, 720001, Kyrgyz
Republic
Tel.: +996(312) 62-07-52, 30-18-05
Fax: +996(312) 62-47-48
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected],[email protected]
Web site: www.aris.kg; www.tenders.kg
Hydraulic and Electromechanical Refurbishment of Existing Wellfield at
Lubango (N.S. DO MONTE), Angola
Project ID: P096360
Borrower/Bid No: PO 31W3/DAS/13
This notice was originally published on 5 June 2013 and has been updated on 20 June 2013. Please note
that
the
deadline
has
changed
from
29
July
to
15
August
2013.
The Government of the Republic of Angola has received financing from the International Development
Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Water Sector Institutional Development Project (WSIDP), and it
intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract PO 31W3/DAS/13 for the
HYDRAULIC AND ELECTROMECHANICAL REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING WELLFIELD AT LUBANGO (N.S.
DO MONTE ).
The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU) of the National Water Directorate (DNA) of the
Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for
Design and construction works for rehabilitation of 5 Boreholes in operation and 3 non-operational
Boreholes, with productions between about 30 m3/h and 250 m3/h, in such a way that this set of 8
boreholes shall be an independent production unit. The contract includes detailed design and execution of
civil works, as well as the supply, installation and commissioning of mechanical, electro-mechanical,
electrical, automation and instrumentation equipment for the water production system.
Qualifications requirements include:
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Technical Experience Requirements
The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that he meets the following experience
requirement(s):
A) Experience under contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor, or management contractor for at
least the last five (5) years prior to the applications submission deadline, and with activity in at least nine
(9) months in each year.
B) Participation as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor, in at least two (2) contracts
within the last five (5) years , each with a value of US$ 0.8 million that have been successfully or are
substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed works. The similarity shall be based on the
physical size, complexity, methods, technology or other characteristics as described in the Bidding
Documents, Section VI, Employer's Requirements.
Financial Requirements
A) The Bidder must submit audited balance sheets or if not required by the law of the bidder's
country, other financial statements acceptable to the Employer, for the last five ( 5) years to
demonstrate the current soundness of the bidders financial position and its prospective long term
profitability. Bidders' total current assets shall at least be greater than the current liabilities.
B) The Bidder must furnish documentary evidence of having a Minimum average annual turnover
of USD 1.8 million, calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or
completed, within the last five (5) years.
C) The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid
assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any
contractual advance payments to meet: (i) the following cash-flow requirement: USD 0.3 million,
net of other concurrent commitments.
A margin of preference shall be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures
specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, May
2004, revised October 2006 and May 2010 edition, ("Procurement Guidelines"), and is open to all
eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Financial and Contract
Management Unit (FCMU) of the National Water Directorate (DNA) and inspect the Bidding
Documents at the address given below from 09.00 am to 03.00 pm.
A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders
on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of five hundred US ($500) or fifty thousand Angolan Kwanzas (50,000.00 KZ). The
method of payment will be by direct deposit to following WSIDP project bank account:
ACCOUNT IN KWANZAS
Name of Bank: Banco Caixa Geral Totta de Angola
Nr of Bank Account: 1773486.10.001
IBAN: AO06000400000177348610182
ACCOUNT IN KWANZAS
Name of Bank: Banco Caixa Geral Totta de Angola
Nr of Bank Account: 1773486.15.001
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IBAN: AO06000400000177348615129
SWIFT: BCGTAOLU
Bank address: Avenida 4 de Fevereiro, 99
Luanda – Angola
Name of account Beneficiary: SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DAS ÁGUAS/FISC.OBRAS
The Bidding Documents can be obtained directly from the Financial and Contract Management
Unit (FCMU) of the National Water Directorate (DNA) office at the address given below or be sent
by express air mail for overseas delivery at Bidder´s cost.
Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before August 15, 2013 at 10:00 am.
Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the
presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at
August 15, 2013 at 10:00 am.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security 180,000.00 USD or the equivalent amount in
local currency or another freely convertible currency.
The address referred to above is:
Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA)
National Water Directorate (DNA)
Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU)
Attn: Mr. Lucrecio Costa
Rua Marien Ngouabi, 142 - Terraço
Predio da Tecniauto
Maianga, Luanda, Angola
Tel: +244 222354097
E-mail: [email protected]
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Design and Construction of a Well Field in Lubango (N.S. do Monte), Angola
Project ID: P096360
Borrower/Bid No: PO 25W3/DAS/13
Invitation for Bids
The Government of the Republic of Angola has received financing from the International Development
Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Water Sector Institutional Development Project (WSIDP), and it
intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract PO 25W3/DAS/13 for the
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WELL FIELD IN LUBANGO (N.S. DO MONTE ).
The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU) of the National Water Directorate (DNA) of the
Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for
Design and construction of five (5) boreholes and connections for two (2) existing boreholes in such a
way that this set of 7 boreholes shall be an independent production unit. Each borehole has an estimated
flow between 200 and 300m3/h. The contract includes detailed design, surveying, testing, construction
and commissioning of boreholes, including all related civil works, mechanical, electro-mechanical,
electrical, automation and instrumentation equipments for the water production system.
Qualifications requirements include:
Technical Experience Requirements
The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that he meets the following
experience requirement(s):
A)
Experience under contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor, or management
contractor for at least the last five (5) years prior to the applications submission deadline, and
with activity in at least nine (9) months in each year.
B)
Participation as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor, in at least two (2)
contracts within the last five (5) years , each with a value of US$ 1.2 million that have been
successfully or are substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed works. The
similarity shall be based on the physical size, complexity, methods, technology or other
characteristics as described in the Bidding Documents, Section VI, Employer's Requirements.
Financial Requirements
A) The Bidder must submit audited balance sheets or if not required by the law of the bidder's
country, other financial statements acceptable to the Employer, for the last five ( 5) years to
demonstrate the current soundness of the bidders financial position and its prospective long term
profitability. Bidders' total current assets shall at least be greater than the current liabilities.
B) The Bidder must furnish documentary evidence of having a Minimum average annual turnover
of USD 3.0 million, calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or
completed, within the last five (5) years.
C) The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid
assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any
contractual advance payments to meet: (i) the following cash-flow requirement: USD 0.5 million,
net of other concurrent commitments.
A margin of preference shall be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
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Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the
World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, May 2004, revised October
2006 and May 2010 edition, ("Procurement Guidelines"), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in
the Procurement Guidelines.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Financial and Contract Management
Unit (FCMU) of the National Water Directorate (DNA) and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address
given below from 09.00 am to 03.00 pm.
A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders on the
submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of
five hundred US ($500) or fifty thousand Angolan Kwanzas (50,000.00 KZ). The method of payment will
be by direct deposit to following WSIDP project bank account:
ACCOUNT IN KWANZAS
ACCOUNT IN USD
Name of Bank: Banco Caixa Geral Totta de
Angola
Name of Bank: Banco Caixa Geral Totta de
Angola
Nr of Bank Account: 1773486.10.001
Nr of Bank Account: 1773486.15.001
IBAN: AO06000400000177348610182
IBAN: AO06000400000177348615129
SWIFT: BCGTAOLU
Bank address: Avenida 4 de Fevereiro, 99
Luanda - Angola
Name of account Beneficiary: SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DAS ÁGUAS/FISC.OBRAS
The Bidding Documents can be obtained directly from the Financial and Contract Management Unit
(FCMU) of the National Water Directorate (DNA) office at the address given below or be sent by express
air mail for overseas delivery at Bidder´s cost.
Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before August 29, 2013 at 10:00 am. Electronic
bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the
bidders' representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at August 29, 2013 at
10:00 am.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security 30,000.00 USD or the equivalent amount in local
currency or another freely convertible currency.
The addresses referred to above are:
For inspection and collection of bidding
documents (only):
Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA)
National Water Directorate (DNA)
Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU)
Attn: Mr. Lucrecio Costa
Rua Marien Ngouabi, 142 - Terraço
Predio da Tecniauto
Maianga, Luanda
Angola
Tel: +244 222354097E-mail:
[email protected]
For delivery and opening of bids :
Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA)
National Water Directorate (DNA)
Financial and Contract Management Unit
(FCMU)
Attn: Mr. Lucrecio Costa
Rua 21 de Janeiro, Sector A, Quarteirão 2,
Casa 12
(Ex-escritórios do COCAN) Bairro Morro
Bento, Luanda
Angola
Tel: +244 222354097
E-mail: [email protected]
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Global Project Opportunities: July 2013
Design and Build of 20MLD Muntinlupa Sewage Treatment Plant, Philippines
Project ID: P113844
Borrower/Bid No: MWMP-13-01
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has applied for a loan from the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to fund
the contract for the "MWMP-13-01 Design & Build of 20MLD Muntinlupa Sewage Treatment Plant" under
the Manila Wastewater Management Project. Maynilad aims to prequalify contractors and/or firms for the
above-mentioned project. It is expected that invitations for bid will be made in September 2013.
Prequalification will be conducted through prequalification procedures specified in the World Bank's
Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, January 2011, and is open to all bidders
from eligible source countries, as defined in the guidelines.
Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from, and inspect the prequalification
documents at, the Contracts Management-Program Management Office of Maynilad from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday). A complete set of the prequalification documents in English may be
purchased by interested Applicants upon the submission of a written application to the address specified
below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (Php1,000.00) or TWENTY
THREE
US
DOLLARS
(US$23),
payable
to
Maynilad
Water
Services,
Inc.
Applications for prequalification should be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked "Application to
Prequalify for Manila Wastewater Management Project – Design and Build 20MLD Muntinlupa Sewage
Treatment Plant PQ-MWMP-13-01", and delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 noon of 16
August 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to attend the prequalification meeting/orientation that will be conducted on 17
July 2013, 10:00 a.m., at the Maynilad office located at MWSS Compound, Katipunan Road, Balara,
Quezon City, Philippines.
Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Attn: Ms. Yolanda C. Lucas, Head, Program Management
2nd Floor, PMD - Maynilad Office MWSS Compound, Katipunan Road, Balara
Quezon City 1105, Philippines
Tel: (63-2) 981-341
[email protected]
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Global Project Opportunities: July 2013
Lebanon: Sewerage system - Tender Details
Description
Provision of a sewerage system comprising about 148,000 metres of pipeline as part
of the Greater Beirut Northern scheme for wastewater collection sewer lines and the
pre-treatment headworks at Doura, and sea outfall rehabilitation sewer systems, as
part of a wastewater collection project. The phase 1 sewer system consists of about
148,000 metres of pipelines serving mainly part of North Metn villages and part of
South Metn
Bid closing date
25 July, 2013
Source
financing
European Investment Bank
of
Miscellaneous
Open to contractors with an average annual turnover of at least $10m over the last 10
years and with a minimum unused cash and a letter of credit totaling $3m
Details Available
€5,000
on Payment of
Client
Council for Development & Reconstruction
Address
Legal Affairs Division, Tenders Department, Tallet el-Serail, PO Box 11/3170, Beirut
Central District
Phone
(9611) 981431/2
Fax
(9611) 981255
Website
www.cdr.gov.lb
Qatar: Water storage tanks - Tender Details
Description
Engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning of two 2 million-gallon
water storage tanks at the Dukhan support and services area within the Dukhan oil
fields. The scope also includes construction of related pump station, chemical store
and chlorination building and modification of existing facilities
Bid closing date
28 July, 2013
Bid Bond
QR1.2m
Tender no.
GT13106600
Details Available
QR500
on Payment of
Client
Qatar Petroleum
Department
Contracts
Address
Operations Division, Room G-13, Fourth Floor, Block G, Royal Plaza, Al-Sadd Street,
PO Box 3212, Doha
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Kuwait: Water lines - Tender Details
Description
Construction, completion and maintenance of a 1,000-millimetre fresh water line for
feeding the Jaber al-Ahmed tower and an 8,000-millimetre fresh water line for
feeding the northwest Sulaibikhat area for the Ministry of Electricity & Water
Bid closing date
23 July, 2013
Bid Bond
KD46,000
Tender no.
MEW/78/2011/2012
Miscellaneous
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 23 June. The client is the Ministry of Electricity &
Water. Tender documents must be collected from the Central Tenders Committee.
Open to prequalified contractors only
Details Available
KD600
on Payment of
Documents
availiable from
Central Tenders Committee
Client
Ministry of Electricity & Water
Address
PO Box 1070, Safat 13011
Phone
(965) 2401200
Fax
(965) 2416574
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ctc.gov.kw
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Multinational: Arusha – Holili/Taveta – Voi Road Corridor Development
Project Phase I: Upgading of Mwatate – Taveta Road (A23) Road Section
The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received a loan from the African Development Fund to
finance the Multinational: Arusha – Holili/Taveta – Voi Road Corridor Development Project Phase I:
Upgading of Mwatate – Taveta Road (A23).
The principal objective of the project is:To develop road transport infrastructure between Tanzania and Kenya through the development of the
priority road corridor in the sub-region and promote regional integration, enhance tourism, improve
accessibility for the communities in the zone of influence to markets and social services and in so doing,
contribute to the reduction of poverty.
The project includes the following components;
A) Civil Works
This Component will involve upgrading the existing gravel road (approx. 102km, including the Taveta
bypass) to bitumen road including earthworks, pavement construction, construction of new bridges, box
culverts and other drainage structures, provision of roadside amenities, station and truck parking areas ,
road furniture, climbing lanes, lay-bys and environmental and social impact mitigation measures.
Procurement of the works under Advance Contracting is currently on-going and is being carried out under
International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures, without prequalification of Contractors.
B) Consulting Services
This component will include:i. Construction Supervision Services for the civil works described in “A” above. The procurement of the
services is currently ongoing and is being carried out through International shortlist using Quality and
Cost Based Selection Method.
ii. Technical Audit Services. These services shall be procured through International Shortlist using Least
Cost Selection Method.
iii. Road Safety Audit Services. These services shall be procured through National Shortlist using Least
Cost Selection Method
iv. HIV/AIDS, STI, TB & Gender awareness & Training Services. These services shall be procured through
National Shortlist using Least Cost Selection Method
v. Baseline data collection/ESMP Implementation. These services shall be procured through International
Shortlist using Least Cost Selection Method
The Procurement of the services of Consultants will follow the Bank's Rules and Procedure for the Use of
Consultants-May 2008 as Revised in July 2012. Request for Proposals are expected to be available in
July, 2013.
Interested bidders may obtain further information, and should confirm their interest, by contacting:
Contact name
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)
9th Floor Blue Shield Towers,
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 49712-00100
Tel: 020 – 8013842, Email: [email protected], Nairobi, Kenya
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Global Project Opportunities: July 2013
Road Sector Project, The Lao People's Democratic Republic
Road Safety (LRSP-RSC-G-Package 2-13N)
Project ID: P102398
1. The Lao People's Democratic Republic has received a credit from the International
Development Association toward the cost of the Road Sector Project, and it intends to apply
part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for the installation of the
Traffic
Signs
and
Signals
under
the
contract
number
LRSP-RSC-G-Package
2-13N.
2. The Department of Transport now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified
bidders for the installation of the Traffic Signs and Signals along the National Road 13 North,
(AH12),
starting
from
Boten-Nateuy-Oudomxai-Pakmong-Louang
PhraBang-VientianeThanaleng with the total length of approx. 700 km to minimize the traffic accidents. The
implementation need to be completed within 9 month, starting from the date of the contract
signing.
3.
Bidding
will
be
conducted
through
the
International
Competitive
Bidding
(ICB)
procedures specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA
Credits, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.5
4.Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Mr. Somnuk MEKTAKUL,
Traffic Management and Driving License Division, Department of Transport, Tel/Fax: +856
21
412300,
e-mail:
[email protected]
(optional
[email protected])
and
inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday
to Friday.
5. Qualifications requirements include: (1) certified by ISO9001:2008 in road safety
equipment, (2) be an authorize distributor from manufacturing that certified by ISO
9001:2008 in road safety equipment, (3) be an authorized distributor for the reflective
sheeting and the ASTM D4956 certification, (4) prove the line of credit from the reputable
Bank and (5) provide evidence of completion of the previous project with a similar nature. A
margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall not be applied.
Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
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 below and upon payment of a
non refundable fee of US$ 200. The method of payment will be in cashier's check. The Bidding
Documents will be sent by registered airmail for oversea and register surface mail or courier
for local delivery.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 9:00 am on Monday, 19 th August 2013.
Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of
the bidders' representatives who choose to attend in person or on-line at the address below at 9:15 am
on Monday, 19th August 2013. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 15,000 USD or an
equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
8. The address(es) referred to above is(are):
Att.: Viengsavath SIPHANDONE, Director General
Department of Transport
1st Floor, MPWT Compound, Room No. 7
Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Tel. + 856 21 452393, Fax. +856 21 415563
E-mail: [email protected] (optional [email protected]).
c/c: Somnuk MEKTAKUL, Director,
Traffic Management and Driving License Division, Department of Transport,
4th Floor, MPWT Compound, Room No 14.
Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Tel/Fax: +856 21 412300.
E-mail: [email protected] (optional [email protected]
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Global Project Opportunities: July 2013
Second Rural Access Project
Construction of Maghrb Ans - Manar A'ans Rural Road Project (35.974 km) in
Dhamar Governorate, Yemen
Project ID: P085231
Borrower/Bid No: 40CW/IDA/12
Invitation for Bids
1.
The Government of Yemen has received additional financing in the form of a grant from the
International Development Association (IDA) in various currencies towards the cost of the Second
Rural Access Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under
the Contract for the Construction of Maghrb Ans - Manar A'ans Rural Road Project (35.974 km) in
Dhamar Governorate. This contract will be jointly financed by IDA and the Government of Yemen.
L
1
Bid NO /Project name/
Location
IFB#40CW/IDA/12
for
Construction of Maghrb
Ans - Manar A'ans Rural
Road
Project
(35.974km)
Site
Date
Visit
Saturday,
July
06,
2013
in Dhamar Governorate
Prebid
Meeting
Date
Time
Bid
Submission
&
Wednesday,
July
10,
2013
1:00 PM
Date & Time
Sunday,
August
2013
11:00 AM
Bid Opening Date
&
Time
Sunday,
18,
August 18, 2013
11:00 AM
2. The Ministry of Public Works and Highways Rural Access Project Central Management Office
now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the construction of Maghrb Ans Manar A'ans Rural Road Project (35.974km) in Dhamar Governorate. The construction period is
25 months including mobilization period.
3.
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified
in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all
bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents.
4.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from:
Ministry of Public Works and Highways (MPWH)
Rural Access Program, Central Management Office (RAPCMO)
Attention: The Program Director
Mr. Hakim Al Aghbari
Address: Hadah St, Hadah Complex, Building No 4,4th floor
P.O.Box: 16472, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen
Phone: 00(967-1)- 264143 / 246473
Fax: 00(967-1)- 246516
Email:
[email protected]
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and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given above from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
5.
Qualifications requirements include:

Average Annual Construction Turnover of YR 2 Billion for the best 5 (Five) years out of the last 7
years.
Substantial completion of 2 similar nature projects within the last 7 year
Availability of liquid assets and/or credit facilities YR 250,000,000
Availability of the construction equipment,



A margin of preference for eligible national contractors/joint ventures shall Not be applied.
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 non refundable fee
US$150 or the equivalent in any freely convertible currency, plus the cost of courier for overseas
delivery of US$100. The method of payment will be cashier's check, or direct deposit. The Bidding
Documents will be sent by courier for overseas delivery.
7.
Bids must be delivered to the address above at or before 11:00 AM, Sunday, August 18, 2013.
Electronic bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened physically
11:00 AM, Sunday, August 18, 2013 in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to
attend in person.
8.
All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of YR 47,000,000 or an equivalent amount in a
freely convertible currency bid security must be valid for 150 day from date of opening.
Ministry of Public Works and Highways (MPWH)
Rural Access Program, Central Management Office (RAPCMO)
Attention: The Program Director
Mr. Hakim Al Aghbari
Address: Hadah St, Hadah Complex, Building No 4,4th floor
P.O.Box: 16472, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen
Phone: 00(967-1)- 264143 / 246473
Fax: 00(967-1)- 246516
Email:
[email protected]
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Xi’an Urban Road Network Improvement Project, China
1) Road-C04: Interchange Connecting Zhuhong Road and North 2 Road Ring Road, 2) RoadC05: Interchange over Fengcheng 4th Road, 3) Road-C06: Hongmiaopo Interchange, 4) RoadC07: Xinghuo Road Interchange
Borrower/Bid No: 0701-132000060008
Invitation for Bids
1. The People’s Republic of China has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (hereinafter
referred to as ADB) towards the cost of Xi’an Urban Road Network Improvement Project, and it is
intended that part of this loan will be used for payments under following contracts from Road-C04 to
Road-C07. Bidding is open to interested bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.
Contract No.
Name of Contract
Road-C04
Interchange Connecting Zhuhong Road and North 2 Road
Ring Road
Road-C05
Interchange over Fengcheng 4th Road
Road-C06
Hongmiaopo Interchange
Road-C07
Xinghuo Road Interchange
The Scope of Works for each contract section is detailed in Section 6 - Employer’s Requirements of this
Bidding Document. Bids shall be separately prepared for each contract section by the bidder who bids for
more than one contract section.
2. China International Tendering Company (hereinafter referred to as “ITC”), authorized by Xi’an
Infrastructure Investment Group (hereinafter referred to as “Employer”), now invites sealed bids from
interested eligible bidders for construction and completion of the Civil Works for the above contracts.
3. Bidder may obtain further information from China International Tendering Company (ITC), inspect and
acquire the bidding documents, at the address given below, between 8:30–11:30 and 14:00–17:00
(Beijing time) (working days only).
4. A complete set of Bidding Documents, in the English language, may be purchased by interested
bidders on the submission of a written application at the office of China International Tendering Company
(ITC), between 8:30–11:30 and 14:00–17:00 (Beijing time) (working days only) at the address below
and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of RMB3000 or US$500 for one contract. The method of
payment will be cash, check or directly deposit to our account (Account Name: China International
Tendering Company, Account Bank: Bank of China, Head Office, Account No.: 778350010653). If mail
service is required, the ITC will promptly dispatch the documents by registered airmail. No liability will be
accepted for loss or late delivery. The domestic bidders and the domestic bidders who associate with
foreign bidders as Joint Ventures should have the Grade A Certificate of Municipal Engineering or above.
5. Deliver your bid:
To this address: Meeting room, Xi'an Construction Project Transaction Administration Center,
Yanta south road,
Qujiang new district, Xi’an
On or before the deadline: 06 August 2013, 9:30 am (Beijing time)
Together with a Bid Security in the amount as described in the Bid Data Sheet
Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of bidders' representatives who
choose to attend.
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6. When comparing Bids, ADB’s Domestic Preference Scheme will not be applied in accordance with the
provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.
Procurement Agent:
China International Tendering Company
Address: Room 907, 9th Floor, Genertec Plaza, No.90, Xisanhuan Zhonglu, Beijing, China
Post Code: 100055
Attention: Mr. Zhang Tianran, Mr. Chai Xiaopeng,
Tel: 86-10-63348538, 63348572
Fax: 86-10-63348691
E-mail: [email protected]
Works Construction of Sub-project on Upgrading Infrastructure of Safe
Vegetable Production Zones at Hoa Phong and Hoa Tien Communes, Hoa
Vang District, Danang City, Vietnam
Borrower/Bid No: 01/HP&HT-DN
Invitation for Bids
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Plan for this Project, which is made available
in the "Project Information Document" for 39421: Quality and Safety Enhancement of Agriculture
Products - details of which may be accessed through http://www.adb.org/projects/39421-013/businessopportunities.
2. The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward
the cost of Quality and Safety Enhancement of Agricultural Products and Biogas Development Project
(QSEAP) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for
Works construction of Sub-project on Upgrading Infrastructure of safe vegetable production zones at Hoa
Phong and Hoa Tien Communes, Hoa Vang District, Danang City (Bidding No. 01/HP&HT-DN).
3. The Danang Provincial Project Management Unit of QSEAP Project (Danang PPMU) under Danang
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible
bidders for the construction and completion of: “Works construction of sub-project on Upgrading
Infrastructure of safe vegetable production zones at Hoa Phong and Hoa Tien Communes, Hoa Vang
District, Danang City” ("the Works"), that includes following main items:
I. Hoa Phong Model
- Transporatation Roads.
- Irrigation System and Reserve Tank.
- Power System (low-voltage power supply).
- Primary Processing and Packing House
- Bins for collecting waste and pesticide containers.
- Net House for vegetable production (Category 1: No. 1,2,3,4,5 and Category II: No.6).
- Showroom
II. Hoa Tien Model
- Transportation Road
- Irrigation System
+ Discharge canal
+ Reserve tank
+ Pumping station
+ Irrigation canals
+Power Supply for pumping station
- Power System (250KV substation, mid-voltage electric line)
- Primary Processing House (No.1,2,3,4)
- Bins for collecting waste and pesticide containers.
- Net house for safe vegetable production
4. National Competitive Bidding (NCB) is to be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: One-
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Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Danang PPMU and inspect the
Bidding Document at the address given below, from 8:00 a.m. to 16:30 p.m. during working days.
6. The Bidding Document, in English or Vietnamese language, may be purchased by interested bidders on
the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee
of VND 1,000,000 (One million Vietnamese Dong). The method of payment will be cash or bank transfer.
The document will be sent by mail, the incountry mailing cost will be paid by the Bidders at 200,000 VND
(Two hundred thousand
Vietnamese Dong). No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.
Name of Account Holder: Danang Provincial Project Management Unit of QSEAP Project
Account No: 17701 00000 10294
Name of Bank: Joint Stock Commercial Bank for In dustry and Trade,
Danang Branch, 172 Nguyen Van Linh, Danang City
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 8:20 a.m. on 22 July 2013with clear labels to
state that "The package is not to be opened before 8:30 a.m. on 22 July 2013". All Bids must be
accompanied by a Bid Security as specified in the bidding document. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will
be opened in the presence of the Bidders' representatives who choose to attend at the address below at
8.30 a.m. on 22 July 2013.
8. The Danang PPMU will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection
with the preparation or delivery of Bids.
Mr. Le Cong Ho,
Director of Danang PPMU of QSEAP Project
Danang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
18 Yen Bai, Hai Chau District, Danang City
Tel: 0511. 3817435
Fax: 0511. 3837146
Construction of Nakuru Town Settlement’s Infrastructure Improvement
Works (Roads/Foot Paths, & Drainage, Flood Lighting, and Sanitation) in
Three (3) Lots, Kenya
Project ID: P113542
Borrower/Bid No: MH/KISIP/WKS/001/2012-2013
1. The Government of Kenya has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA)
for the implementation of the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP) and intends to
apply part of the proceeds of the funding to payments under this contract No: MH/KISIP/WKS/001/20122013 for Construction of Nakuru Town Settlement's Infrastructure Improvement Works (Roads/Foot Paths &
Drainage, Flood Lighting, and Sanitation) in Three (3) Lots. Bidding will be governed by the World Bank's
eligibility rules and procedures
2. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Developmentthrough the Kenya Informal Settlement
Improvement Project now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Construction of Nakuru
Town Settlement's Infrastructure Improvement Works (Roads/Foot Paths & Drainage, Flood Lighting, and
Sanitation) in Three (3) Lots as follows:
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LOT
NO.
ITEM NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1
MH/KISIP/WKS/001A/20122013
Construction
of
Nakuru
Infrastructure Improvement
Paths & Drainage Works)
2
MH/KISIP/WKS/001B/20122013
Construction
of
Nakuru
Town
Settlement's
Infrastructure Improvement Works (Flood Lighting
Works)
3
MH/KISIP/WKS/001C/20122013
Construction
Infrastructure
Works)
Town
Works
Settlement's
(Roads/Foot
of
Nakuru
Town
Settlement's
Improvement Works (Sanitation
More details are contained in the bidding documents.
3. The Scope of Works will comprise but not limited to construction of the following major Components:
Lot 1: Roads /Foot Paths & Drainage Works
*Construction of 19569 m of urban roads following the existing urban road alignment;
*Construction of 861 m of footpaths following the existing footpath alignments
*Construction of 8171 m of main urban drainage canals
Lot 2: Flood Lighting Works
*Construction of 6 high mast lights at 30m above the ground.
Lot 3: Sanitation Works
*Replacement of 2100 m of existing sewerage lines with DN 200 u'PVC pipes from 150 dia size pcc and
allow for 1,200 new household connections.
5. The Construction Period in Months is; Lot 1 (18Months), Lot 2 (6Months) and Lot 3 (12Months).
A margin of preference shall not be applied.
6. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the
World Bank's "Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits" published by the Bank in May
2004 and revised in October 2006 and May 2010., and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries
as defined in the Guidelines.
7. Bidders have the option to bid for one or more Lots but must bid for all items in a Lot. Bids quoting for
incomplete items in a Lot will be considered non-responsive and rejected. Bids shall be evaluated on a Lotby-Lot basis and the lowest evaluated bidder for each Lot will be awarded the contract for the Lot.
8. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban
Development; Procurement Specialist; e-mail: [email protected] and inspect the Bidding Documents at
the address given below from 0900 to 1600 hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to
1400Hrs) and public holidays.
9. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the
submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee Kenya
Shillings 5,000 or in any other freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be Bankers Cheque
in favor of Principal Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development or cash paid at cash
office located at the address given below. The Bidding Documents will be collected from the address below
upon production of a purchase receipt.
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10. Bids must be delivered or submitted to the address below at or before 2nd August, 2013. The packages
should be clearly marked: Construction of Nakuru Town Settlement's Infrastructure Improvement Works
(Roads/Foot Paths & Drainage, Flood Lighting, and Sanitation) in Three (3) Lots (Lot 1, 2, or 3): Contract
No. MH/KISIP/WKS/001/2012-2013" and placed in the Tender Box located at Ardhi House, 6th FloorReception,1st Ngong Avenue, Ngong Road, Nairobi. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will
be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend in
person at the address below at 1100 hours EAT on 2nd August, 2013.
11. All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security as follows:
(a) Lot 1: Kenya Shillings 8,090,000
(b) Lot 2: Kenya Shillings 510,000
(c) Lot 3: Kenya Shillings 615,000
or equivalent amount in freely convertible currency.
12. The address referred to above is:
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Ardhi House, 6th Floor-Reception
1st Ngong Avenue, off Ngong Road
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: [email protected]
Second Secondary and Local Road Project (SLRP II), Georgia
Execution of Preliminary and Soil Works and Rehabilitation of Pavement, Structures,
Junctions, Intersections and Road Facilities
Project ID: P122204
Borrower/Bid No: SLRP II/CW/ICB-08
Georgia has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Second Secondary and Local
Road Project (SLRP II) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to eligible payments for contract for
rehabilitation works of local road Qveda Sakara-Sazano km1-km14 section.
The project implementing agency, the Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and
Infrastructure of Georgia now invites eligible bidders to submit their bids in sealed envelopes for execution
of preliminary and soil works and rehabilitation of pavement, structures, junctions, intersections and road
facilities.
Implementation
period
for
execution
of
construction
works
is
17
months.
The estimated cost of proposed works is GEL 6,982,003.64, including all taxes, duties and other
governmental levies as elaborated under clause ITB - 14.7. However, it is the responsibility of the bidder to
submit a bid price, which could be below or above the estimated cost, based on the current market prices
and
any
other
factors
which
may
influence
the
pricing
of
the
proposed
works.
Procurement of works will be conducted through the procedures of International Competitive Bidding as
specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services under
IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January, 2011) and is open to all eligible
bidders as defined in the guidelines.
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Interested eligible bidders who wish to receive any additional information and inspect the bidding
documentation should contact Mr. Ilia Meskhishvili, Head of Procurement Organization Unit of the Roads
Department
of
Georgia
at
the
address
below
during
10:00
A.M
till
17:00
P.M.
Bidders shall meet the following minimum qualifying criteria to qualify for award of the contract:
a. Average annual construction turnover of at least 9,850,000 (Nine Million Eight Hundred and Fifty
Thousand
Georgian
Laris)
GEL
or
equivalent
over
the
last
5
(five)
years;
b. experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least one work of a nature and complexity
equivalent to the works over the last 5 (five) years (at least 80 % of works should be complete) with a value
of
at
least
5,
600,000
GEL
(Five
Million
Six
Hundred
Thousand
Georgian
Laris);
c. At least 30,000 m2 of pavement rehabilitation performed at least in 1 contract in the last 5 years;
d. The evidence that the bidder is not involved in any litigation with regard to its bankruptcy, reorganization
or liquidation;
e. Liquid assets and/or credit facilities, net of other contractual commitments and exclusive
of any
advance payments which may be made under the Contract, of no less than 1,200,000 GEL (One Million Two
Hundred Thousand Georgian Laris) or equivalent.
f. Additional Qualification Criterion as defined in Section III – Evaluation and Qualification Criteria of Bidding
Documents.
7. A complete set of bidding documentation in English language may be purchased by interested applicants
on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee
of 200 Georgian Lari or equivalent in USD. The method of payment will be by the direct deposit to the
following account:
For GEL transfer:
Name of the recipient: Treasury Account
Treasury account No. 200 122 900
Recipient Bank: State Treasury
Bank Code: TRESGE22
Old Code of the Bank (220 101 222)
Budget Income Treasure Code: 302 007 800
International Currency: No 001 189 362
For USD transfer Intermediary:
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK, USA
SWIFT CODE: FRNYUS33
Receiving agent:
ACC.NO: 0D
BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS (BIS), BASLE (USD)
SWIFT CODE: BISBCHBB
Beneficiary's bank: NATIONAL BANK OF GEORGIA, TBILISI
SWIFT CODE: BNLNGE22
Beneficiary: Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development of Georgia
IBAN: GE65NB0331100001150207
Payment Designation: Tender fee for the Roads Department (Insert road section name)
If requested, the documents will be sent by courier service at the applicant's expense.
The Bids should be delivered at the address below not later than July 24, 2013, 17:00 Hours local time.
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Electronic versions of the bids are not acceptable. Late bids will not be accepted. The bids will be opened in
the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend bid opening on July 24, 2013, 17:00
Hours local time.
All bids should be submitted together with the Bid Security Declaration. Bid Security Declaration shall be
valid for 28 days beyond the validity of the Bid (i.e., 91 days+28 days = 119 days). For bids submitted by a
JV bidder shall carefully read ITB 19.8 as failure to comply with this ITB may be grounds for bid rejection.
Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure
Al. Kazbegi Avenue 12, Tbilisi, 0160 Georgia
Tel: + (995 322) 37-05-08 ext.305
Fax: + (995 322) 31-30-34
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.georoad.ge
Reconstruction And Rehabilitation Of The Road Section Veles – Kadrifakovo
Project ID: 39311
Borrower/Bid No: 7111-IFT-39311
Invitation for tenders
This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project, which was published
Procurement Notice for this project which was published on the EBRD website, Procurement Notices
(www.ebrd.com) on 6 October, 2008, 12 July, 2010 and 5 June 2013.
Public enterprise for State Roads, 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 above cited project.
The Employer now invites sealed tenders from contractors for the following contract to be funded from
part of the proceeds of the loan:
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the road section Veles – Kadrifakovo,
Phase I: Interchange Veles – end of third line (Veles landfill), Lozovo, Saramzalino
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:
General experience: (i) time period in the construction works min. seven (7) years, (ii) average annual
turnover in the construction works over last three (3) years (2010-2011-2012) equivalent to minimum
5.0 milEUR per year ;
Particular Construction Experience: (i) Required number of similar contracts completed: Successful
experience in at least two (2) road projects of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed
contract within last seven (7) years, each with a value of at least 1.0 milEUR; (ii) Minimum key
production rates for each road project: earthworks 10,000 m3, asphalt works 10,000 tons.
Personnel Capabilities: Project Manager, Assistant for earth, asphalt and concrete works, which must
have at least 7 years of total experience with at least 5 years in similar works.
Short term Environmental Expert, Surveyor, which must have at least 5 years of total experience with at
least 3 years in similar works.
Equipment Capabilities: the Tenderer should own or have assured access to the following key equipment:
(i) equipment for application of earth works, (ii) equipment for application of asphalt works, (iii) asphalt
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plant with minimal capacity of 80 t/h, (iv) concrete plant 20 m3/h, (v) scrapping equipment (vi)
laboratory fully equipped for the complete quality control;
Financial Capabilities: the Tenderer must demonstrate financial capabilities to meet minimum required
Cash flow of 1 mil.EUR equivalent,
Joint Ventures: the Partners in JV must meet together all required criteria. Number of Partners in JV is
limited to two.
Subcontracting: is limited to max. 25% of all works.
More detailed qualification requirements are presented in the Tender documents.
Tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below upon payment of a
nonrefundable fee of 300 Euro or 18,000 MKD (Macedonian Denars). If requested, the documents will be
promptly dispatched by currier, but no liability can be accepted for loss or late delivery.
Address of the Employer:
Public Enterprise for State Roads, Macedonia
Str. Dame Gruev no.14,
1000 Skopje
Republic of Macedonia
Tel: +389 2 118 044, Fax: +389 2 220 535
Issuing of Tender documents: Room no. 9, floor 3
For Payment in denars (MKD):
Name of the beneficiary: Public Enterprise for State Roads - Skopje
Bank deponent: Stopanska banka AD - Skopje
Account number 200002541821457
Registry number 4080013533677
Unique identification number: 6839673
For Payment in (EUR):
IBAN: 07200002555574214
Stopanska Banka A.D. Skopje
11 Oktomvri 75
SWIFT-STOBMK 2X
All tenders must be accompanied by a tender security of 3,100,000 MKD or 50,000 EUR or equivalent
amount in a freely convertible currency.
Tenders must be delivered at the address below on or before 12:00 (local time) on July 22, 2013, at
which time they will be opened in presence of those tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend.
Prospective tenderers may obtain further information from, and inspect and acquire the tender
documents, at the following office:
CONTACTS
Public Enterprise for State Roads
Str. Dame Gruev no.14, 1000 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Receipt of the Tenders: Room no. 2, floor 6 (Archive)
Public Opening of the Tenders: Conference hall, floor 6
Contact person: Zlate Manev
Tel: +389 2 3118-044; Fax: +389 2 3220-535
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Reconstruction of Dual Tramway Track in Vojvode Stepe Street, Serbia
Project ID: 42809
Borrower/Bid No: 7121-IFT-42809
Invitation for tenders
RECONSTRUCTION
OF
DUAL
TRAMWAY
TRACK
IN
VOJVODE
STEPE
STREET
City of Belgrade, City Administration of Belgrade, Investment and Housing Agency (the Employer),
intends to use part of the proceeds of the Loan from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(Bank) and parts of the proceeds of administered through European Investment Bank (EIB) grant of the
European Union towards the cost of Belgrade Public Transport and Traffic Infrastructure Improvement
Project.
The Employer now invites sealed tenders from contractors for the contract „reconstruction of dual
tramway track, OCL, road carriageway and utilities in Vojvode Stepe Street, from Autokomanda to the
turntable in Banjica”.
The scope of works shall include:
Reconstruction of tram track, road carriageways and walkways in Vojvode Stepe Street, from
Autokomanda to the turntable in
Banjica,
Drainage of tramway belt, road carriageway and walkways,
OCL,
Traffic equipment and signalization,
Public lightning,
Power supply infrastructure,
Displacement and protection of the existing utilities (waterworks, sewerage, pipe - heating,
telecom).
To be qualified for the award of a contract, tenderers must satisfy the following minimum criteria:
Average annual turnover:
The tenderer shall have an average annual turnover as prime contractor (defined as billed works in
progress and completed) in the last 3 (three) years, not less than EURO 18 (eighteen) million equivalent.
Financial capacity:
The Tenderer shall demonstrate that it has access to, or has available, liquid assets, unencumbered real
estate, lines of credit and other financial assets sufficient to meet the construction cash flow for the
contract for a period of 4 (four) months, estimated at not less than the equivalent amount of EURO 8
(eight million), taking into account the applicant's commitments for other contracts.
Experience
The Tenderer shall demonstrate that it has successful experience as management contractor in the
execution of at least three projects of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract
within the last 5 (five) years; in addition, the following specific experience: Participation as contractor or
management contractor in at least 2 (two) contracts within the last five (5 ) years , each with a value of
at least EURO 10,000,000 (ten million), that have been successfully and substantially completed and that
are similar to the proposed Works. The similarity shall be based on the physical size, complexity,
methods/technology or other characteristics as described in Section VI, Employer’s Requirements.
Tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below upon payment of a non
refundable fee of 8,000 dinars or equivalent in a convertible currency.
The amount in RSD shall be paid to the account of the city administration 840-742341843-24, 97 per
payment method, payment code 253 and by calling 025012410.
The amount in EUR shall be paid to the account RS35908500100000030069, (EBAN code), Belgrade City
Administration, with the purpose of payment - fee for tender documents and bank charges.
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-Inermediary
bank
DEUTCHE
BANK
AG,
F/M,
TAUNUSANLAGE
12,
GERMANY
-- ACC WITH BANK DE20500700100935930800, NATIONAL BANK OF SERBIA – NBS, BEOGRAD,
NEMANJINA 17, SERBIA
All costs shall be borne by the Tenderer.
Upon receipt of an appropriate evidence of payment of non-refundable fee, the documents will be
promptly dispatched by a courier, however, without bearing the responsibility for loss or late delivery. In
addition, if it is a requirement, the documents can be sent electronically upon submission of an
appropriate evidence of payment of non-refundable amount of a prospective Tenderer. In case of
discrepancies between the electronic version and the printed document, a hard copy shall prevail.
All tenders must be accompanied by a tender security of RSD 57,000,000.00 or its equivalent in a
convertible currency.
The pre-tender meeting shall be held on 15 July 2013 at 12:00 hours at the address:
City Administration of Belgrade
Investment and Housing Agency, Department for Execution Works on Civil Engineering and HydroEngineering Structures
6 Nikole Pasica Square /III Floor, Office 314, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tenders must be delivered to the office at the address: Grad Beograd, Gradska uprava grada Beograda,
PISARNICA, Trg Nikole Pašica br. 6, 11000 Beograd, Republika Srbija, not later than 10,00 hours on 19
August 2013 after which time they will be opened in the presence of the representatives of those
tenderers who choose to attend.
Prospective tenders may obtain further information, inspect and take over tender documents at the
address below:
CONTACTS
City of Belgrade
City Administration of Belgrade
Investment and Housing Agency
Department for Execution Works on Civil Engineering and
Hydro-engineering Structures
6 Nikole Pasica Square, III Floor, Room 316
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Contact name: Dragan Ivanovic
Telephone: +381 11 321-6036
Fax: + 381 11 321-6374
Email: [email protected]
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Renovation works of Employment Department of Baku city, Vocational
Training Center in Goychay and pilot Regional Vocational Training Center in
Ganja., Azerbaijan
Project ID: P105116
Borrower/Bid No: 4-D 1.2.4-CW
1. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan has
received a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development towards the cost
of Social Protection Development Project and intends to apply part of the funds to cover eligible
payments under the Contract # 4-D 1.2.4-CW for Renovation works of Employment Department
of Baku city, Vocational Training Center in Goychay and pilot Regional Vocational Training Center
in
Ganja.
2. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population invites sealed bids for the
Renovation works of Employment Department of Baku city, Vocational Training Center in Goychay
and pilot Regional Vocational Training Center in Ganja.
*LOT 1: Renovation works in Vocational Training Center in Goychay and pilot Regional Vocational
Training Center in Ganja
*LOT 2: Renovation works in Employment Department of Baku city
Evaluation shall be done on a lot-by-lot basis and each Bidder may submit bid for any one of the
lots or for two lots together.
3. Bidding documents (and additional copies) may be purchased at:
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Azerbaijan Republic
Social Protection Development Project Implementation Unit
85 S. Asgarova str, Baku, AZ1009, Azerbaijan
Tel/Fax: +994-12-596-0923; 596-0936
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Name of authority: Zaur Jafarli and Leyla Mammadova, Procurement Specialists
for a nonrefundable fee of 200 AZN for the set. Interested bidders may obtain further information
at the same address.
4. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 days after Bid opening and must be accompanied by the
Bid Security in the amount of:
*LOT 1: 54,000 AZN (fifty four thousand manats) or equivalent amount in freely convertible
currency
*LOT 2: 23 000 AZN (twenty three thousand manats) or equivalent amount in freely convertible
currency.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 77 000 AZN (seventy seven thousand manats) or
equivalent amount in freely convertible currency for two lots if bidder submits bids for both lots.
5. Bids shall be delivered to The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of
Azerbaijan Republic Social Protection Development Project Implementation Unit 85 S. Asgarova
str, Baku, AZ1009, Azerbaijan, Tel/Fax: +994-12-596-0923; 596-0936 E-mail:
[email protected]; [email protected]. Name of authority: Zaur Jafarli and Leyla Mammadova,
Procurement Specialists, on or before July 29, 2013 at 15.00 p.m. Electronic bidding shall not be
permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened publicly in the presence of the bidders'
representatives who choose to attend.
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6. Late bids will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidders.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Azerbaijan Republic
Social Protection Development Project Implementation Unit
85 S. Asgarova str, Baku, AZ1009, Azerbaijan
Tel/Fax: +994-12-596-0923; 596-0936
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Name of authority: Zaur Jafarli and Leyla Mammadova, Procurement Specialists
East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project (EATTFP), Tanzania
Design, Supply, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of Integrated Security System
for TPA's Dar es Salaam Port and the Headquarters Building
Project ID: P079734
Borrower/Bid No: IFB Number: CTB/G/43 of WB/2012-13
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
1.
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received a Credit from the International
Development Association toward the cost of East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project, and it
intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Credit for payments under the Contract resulting from this
bidding process.
2.
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Design,
Supply, Configuration, Installation and Commissioning of Integrated Security System for Dar es
Salaam Port. Installation of the security system shall be carried out at Dar es Salaam port and the
Headquarters Building.
3.
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in
the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, May 2004 Edition
Revised in October 2006, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the
Guidelines. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Director of Procurement
& Supply ([email protected]) and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below
from 09:00 hours to 15:00 hours, Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except public holidays.
4.
Bidder must demonstrate a record of successful Design, Supply, Configuration, Installation and
Commissioning of similar systems over the past 5 years. Evidence of such records should be in the
form of a schedule of the names and fax or telephone numbers of customers who have similar
systems supplied, configured, installed and commissioned successfully along with a brief description
of the systems and evidence of Client's Acceptance Certificates. A margin of preference shall not be
applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
5.
A complete set of Bidding Documents in English, (including a soft copy of the documents) may be
purchased by interested bidders on submission of written application to the address below and upon
payment of a non-refundable fee of TShs.150, 000.00 or USD 100.00. The method of payment will be
either by cash, Banker's Draft, Banker's Cheque or Telegraphic Transfer payable to the Director
General, Tanzania Ports Authority. Bidding Documents will be issued at the address given below.
6.
Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box located in Room No. 48 on the 2 nd Floor of TPA
Headquarters Building (Block B), One Bandari Road, at or before 10:00 hours local time on 25th July
2013. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the
presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at
10:00 hours local time on 25th July 2013. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least
2% of the value of Tender either in the currency of the tender or an equivalent amount in a freely
convertible currency. The Bid Security shall be valid Twenty Eight (28) days beyond the Bid Validity
Period, i.e. 148 days after the Bids Submission Deadline.
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7.
The address referred to above is:
The Secretary
Central Tender Board
Tanzania Ports Authority
One Bandari Road, Kurasini
DAR ES SALAAM - TANZANIA.
Tel No:
+255-22-2111 315
Fax No:
+255-22-2112 678
E-mail:
[email protected]
Construction works for the rehabilitation of centralized irrigation systems
along Nistru River: Lot #1 – CIS ‘Jora De Jos’, Lot #2 – CIS ‘Cosnita’, Lot #3
– CIS ‘Puhaceni’ & CIS ‘Roscani’
Borrower/Bid No: IFB: PP6/THVAP/W/CB/03
1. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”) and the Government of Moldova (the “Government” or
“GoM”) have entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact for Millennium Challenge Account assistance
to help facilitate poverty reduction through economic growth in Republic of Moldova (the “Compact”) in
the amount of approximately 262,000,000 USD (“MCC Funding”). The Government, acting through the
Millennium Challenge Account – Moldova (“MCA-Moldova” or “Employer”), intends to apply a portion of
the MCC Funding to eligible payments under a contract associated with this Invitation for Bids (“IFB”).
Payments by the Employer will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions, including
restrictions on the use of MCC Funding, of the Compact. No party other than the Government and the
Employer shall derive any rights from the Compact or have any claim to the proceeds of MCC Funding.
2. The goal of a Compact would be to reduce poverty through economic growth. The Compact contains
the following components:
* Road Rehabilitation Project (RRP). The project would improve profitability and marketability of goods
carried on the roads, improve access to social services among communities serviced by the roads, and
improve road safety. The proposed project comprises the rehabilitation of existing paved four-lane roads.
* Transition to High Value-added Agriculture (THVA) Project. The project objective is to increase incomes
in rural agricultural communities through transition to higher value-added production through
rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure, radical changes to its management, and increased access to
finance, training, and market information, beneficiaries will transition to more intensive and varied crop
production and better marketing of the production.
3. This IFB follows the General Procurement Notice that appeared in UNDB Online and dgMarket on
October 15, 2012, the local newspapers Monitorul Oficiel and Economicheskoe Obozrenie on October 19,
2012, and was posted on the MCA-Moldova website http://www.mca.gov.md/en/General-procurementsnotice.html on October 15, 2012.
4. The Employer now invites sealed bids (“Bids”) from eligible Bidders for the execution and completion of
the Construction Works for the Rehabilitation of Centralized Irrigation Systems (CISs) along Nistru River
as follows (“Works”):
Lot #1 – Construction Works for the Rehabilitation of CIS ‘Jora de Jos’
(ID #PP6/THVAP/W/CB/03-1)
Lot #2 – Construction Works for the Rehabilitation of CIS ‘Cosnita’
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(ID #PP6/THVAP/ W/CB/03-2)
Lot #3 – Construction Works for the Rehabilitation of CIS ‘Puhaceni’ and CIS ‘Roscani’
(ID #PP6/THVAP/W/CB/03-3),
which are being offered as unit price contracts based on Bill of Quantities (“Works Contract”). For each
CIS along Nistru River (‘Jora De Jos’, ‘Cosnita’, ‘Puhaceni’ and ‘Roscani’), the resulting Contract includes a
twenty (20)-months construction period followed by a twelve (12)-months Defect Notification Period.
Bidders are allowed, at their option, to submit a Bid for one or more individual Lots under this IFB. To
qualify for award of multiple contracts the Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence that it meets the
aggregate requirements specified in the Bidding Documents. Bidders wishing to offer discount for the
award of more than one contract shall specify in their Bid the price reduction applicable to each individual
Lot they are bidding. Bids for each Lot shall be evaluated separately; however the Employer will select
the optimum combination of awards on the basis of least overall cost of the three Contracts named above
consistent with the qualification criteria.
The Works for the rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure include (i) new constructions, repairs and
reconstruction of the existing facilities of pumping stations, including replacement of electro-mechanical
equipment; (ii) installation of new suction pipes and fish protection structures; (iii) total and partial
replacement of existing steel, reinforced-concrete, steel core and asbestos cement pipes with new steel
and HDPE pipes; (iv) installation of new network fittings, manholes and appurtenant structures; (v)
rehabilitation of water hammer protection systems; and (vi) installation of new electrical, control and
automation systems and SCADA. The rehabilitation area, number of pump stations, and approximate
total length of pipes for each CIS are as follows:
• CIS ‘Jora de Jos’ (Lot #1):
- rehabilitation area: about one thousand two and three hundred (1,300) ha,
- total length of pipes: about fifty-eight thousand and one hundred (58,100) m,
- pump stations: four (4) pump stations with seventeen (17) main pumps.
• CIS ‘Cosnita’ (Lot #2):
- rehabilitation area: about two thousand and five hundred (2,500) ha,
- total length of pipes: about eighty-five thousand (85,000) m,
- pump stations: four (4) pump station with ten (10) main pumps.
• CIS ‘Puhaceni’ (Lot #3):
- rehabilitation area: about eight hundred and ninety (890) ha,
- total length of pipes: about thirty-three thousand nine hundred and fifty (33,950) m,
- pump stations: two (2) pump stations with six (6) main pumps;
• CIS ‘Roscani’ (Lot #3):
- rehabilitation area: about seven hundred (700) ha,
- total length of pipes: about twenty-five thousand and one hundred (25,100) m,
- pump stations: two (2) pump station with nine (9) main pumps.
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As a result of the THVA Project and the Irrigation Activities, up to eleven (11) CISs will be fully
rehabilitated and their management (operations and maintenance) will be legally transferred to Water
User Associations (WUAs) operating in those eleven (11) systems. More information about the THVA
Project and description of the CISs covering a command area of up to approximately fifteen thousand and
five
hundred
(15,500)
ha
may
be
found
on
MCA-Moldova
web
site
at
http://www.mca.gov.md/file/THVAP.pdf.
Rehabilitation Works may be bundled with 1-3 CISs per contract which could result in up to five (5)
different Works Contracts to rehabilitate up to eleven (11) CISs.
The Works Contract for the rehabilitation of the first two CISs (‘Criuleni’ and ‘Lopatna’) has already been
awarded. The Bidder to be awarded the Works Contract(s) for which this IFB is issued will be eligible for
contract award for the next Works Contract(s) – #PP6/THVAP/W/CB/04 “Rehabilitation Works for Upper
Prut CISs (‘Blindesti’, ‘Grozesti’ and ‘Leova’)” and #PP6/THVAP/W/CB/05 “Rehabilitation Works for Lower
Prut CISs (‘Cahul’ and ‘Chircani-Zirnesti’)”, to be procured as single Works Contracts in the following
months.
5. Bidding will only be open to registered Bidders. Bidders may register by completing a Registration
Form available on the Employer’s web site at IFB #W/CB/03 – Construction Works for the Rehabilitation
of CISs along Nistru River – Registration, and sending it in PDF format to the Procurement Agent’s e-mail
address indicated below with the following in the subject line: “IFB #W/CB/03 – Construction Works for
the Rehabilitation of CISs along Nistru River – Registration”. Bidders must inform with the same form for
which Lot(s) they will submit a Bid, alone or in association.
The purpose of the registration is to facilitate uniform and timely distribution of relevant information such
as responses to requests for clarification and any amendments. Registration will be completed when a
potential Bidder receives a registration number from the Procurement Agent. Bids submitted by Bidders
that have not registered will not be entertained and will be returned unopened to the Bidders.
The title and address of the Employer’s Procurement Agent is as follows:
Booz Allen Hamilton
Procurement Agent for MCA-Moldova
Attention: Roumen Tarkalanov, Procurement Agent Manager
Cc: Giorgi Tvalavadze, Senior Procurement Expert
Levan Kalandarishvili, Procurement Expert
International Business Center “Skytower”
10th floor, Office D
63, Vlaicu Parcalab Str.
Chisinau MD-2012, Moldova
Facsimile: +373 22 815-850
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
6. A firm will be selected under the Competitive Bidding procedures described in this IFB. Bidders are
advised that these procedures are governed by the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, which are
provided on the MCC website at http://www.mcc.gov/pages/business/guidelines. Although these
procedures are similar to those set out in the World Bank Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and
IDA Credits, there are several significant differences and firms are advised to review these instructions
carefully.
7. The complete set of Bidding Documents (excluding Section V, ‘General Conditions of Contract’) is
available for download free of charge on the website of the Employer as follows:
All Lots:
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IFB #PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-Works-on-Nistru-River-CISs-Section-I-to-Section-VII
IFB #PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-Works-on-Nistru-River-CISs-Section-VIII-BOQs-Preamble
IFB #PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-Works-on-Nistru-River-CISs-Section-IX-General-TS
Lot 1:
IFB
IFB
IFB
IFB
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-1-Lot-1-Works-on-CIS-‘Jora-de-Jos’-Section-VIII-BOQ
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-1-Lot-1-Works-on-CIS-‘Jora-de-Jos’-Section-IX-Particular-TS
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-1-Lot-1-Works-on-CIS-‘Jora-de-Jos’-Section-X-ESMP
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-1-Lot-1-Works-on-CIS-‘Jora-de-Jos’-Section-XI-Drawings
Lot 2:
IFB
IFB
IFB
IFB
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-2-Lot-2-Works-on-CIS-‘Cosnita’-Section-VIII-BOQ
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-2-Lot-2-Works-on-CIS-‘Cosnita’-Section-IX-Particular-TS
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-2-Lot-2-Works-on-CIS-‘Cosnita’-Section-X-ESMP
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-2-Lot-2-Works-on-CIS-‘Cosnita’-Section-XI-Drawings
Lot 3:
IFB #PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Puhaceni’-Section-VIII-BOQ
IFB #PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Roscani’-Section-VIII-BOQ
IFB #PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Puhaceni’-Section-IX-Particular-TS
IFB #PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Roscani’-Section-IX-Particular-TS
IFB
IFB
IFB
IFB
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Puhaceni’-Section-X-ESMP
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Roscani’-Section-X-ESMP
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Puhaceni’-Section-XI-Drawings
#PP6-THVAP-W-CB-03-3-Lot-3-Works-on-CIS-‘Roscani’-Section-XI-Drawings
from the issuance date of this Invitation for Bids, allowing prospective Bidders to review the documents
before taking a decision to register and submit a bid. Only Bidders registered for participation in the
bidding in accordance with the procedure specified in paragraph 5 above shall be provided by the
Procurement Agent with Section V, consisting of FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
8. A joint site visit for the three Lots will be organized. Bidders who choose to attend the site visit are
requested to notify the Employer not later than COB Moldova time on June 11, 2013 about the number of
their representatives. The muster for the site visit is at 07:45 a.m. Moldova time on June 13, 2013 at the
following address:
Hotel “Codru”
127, 31st August 1989 Str.
Chisinau, Moldova
A joint pre-bid meeting for the three Lots will be held at 10:00 a.m. Moldova time on June 14, 2013 at
the following address:
Millenium Challenge Account - Moldova
Conference Hall / 1st floor
21, Nicolae Iorga Str.
Chisinau, Moldova
Attendance is strongly advised for all prospective Bidders or their representatives but is not mandatory.
9. All Bids must be accompanied by a security in the form and amount specified in the Bidding
Documents. If a registered Bidder is bidding on more than one individual Lot, a separate Bid security is
required for each individual Lot.
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10. Bids for all three Lots must be delivered to the address given below no later than 2:00 p.m. Moldova
time on July 29, 2013.
International Business Center “Skytower”
10th floor, Office D
63, Vlaicu Parcalab Str.
Chisinau MD-2012, Moldova
Bidders should be aware that distance and customs formalities may require longer than expected delivery
time. Late Bids will be rejected and returned unopened.
Bids for all three Lots will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of representatives of
registered Bidders who submitted Bids and who choose to attend at the following address:
International Business Center “Skytower”
Conference Hall / 11th floor
63, Vlaicu Parcalab Str.
Chisinau, Moldova
Kuwait: Ministry complex building
Construction, completion, maintenance, rehabilitation and renovation of a
ministry’s complex building
Kuwait: Ministry complex building - Tender Details
Description
Construction, completion, maintenance, rehabilitation and renovation of the
Finance Ministry’s complex building
Bid closing date
6 August, 2013
Bid Bond
KD800,000
Tender no.
2/2013/2014
Miscellaneous
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 7 July. The client is the Finance Ministry. Tender
documents must be collected from the Central Tenders Committee. Open to
prequalified contractors only
Details Available on
KD2,500
Payment of
Documents
availiable from
Central Tenders Committee
Client
Finance Ministry
Address
PO Box 1070, Safat 13011
Phone
(965) 2401200
Fax
(965) 2416574
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ctc.gov.kw
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Oman: Design and construction works
Design and construction of the upgrading of the Seih al-Qattan Roud Jebel alAkhdar roa
Oman: Design and construction works - Tender Details
Description
d Design and construction of the upgrading of the Seih al-Qattan Roud Jebel alAkhdar road for the Transport & Communication Ministry
Bid closing date
29 July, 2013
Tender no.
57/2013
Miscellaneous
The client is the Transport & Communication Ministry. Tender documents must
be collected from the Tender Board
Details Available From
16 June, 2013
Details Available Until
11 July, 2013
Details Available
Payment of
RO2,250
Documents
from
on
availiable
Tender Board
Client
Transport & Communication Ministry
Address
PO Box 787, Al-Khuwair 133
Phone
(96824) 602073/ 602556
Fax
(96824) 602063
Website
www.tenderboard.gov.om
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Oman: Highway junction (2)
Construction of a grade-separated junction along a highway, part 2
Oman: Highway junction (2) - Tender Details
Description
Construction of a grade-separated junction along the Batinah highway, stage 3,
part 2, for the Transport & Communication Ministry
Bid closing date
29 July, 2013
Tender no.
60/2013
Miscellaneous
The client is the Transport & Communication Ministry. Tender documents must
be collected from the Tender Board
Details Available From
16 June, 2013
Details Available Until
11 July, 2013
Details Available
Payment of
RO3,000
Documents
from
on
availiable
Tender Board
Client
Transport & Communication Ministry
Address
PO Box 787, Al-Khuwair 133
Phone
(96824) 602073/ 602556
Fax
(96824) 602063
Website
www.tenderboard.gov.om
Saudi Arabia: Residential buildings
Construction of residential buildings including pump rooms and parking
Saudi Arabia: Residential buildings - Tender Details
Description
Construction of three bachelors’ residential buildings in Hajj al-Semari. The project
includes pump room, refuse enclosures and parking shades. Works will be
completed within 730 days
Bid closing date
28 July, 2013
Tender no.
PIC-F-8130
Miscellaneous
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 24 June
Details Available on
SR7,500
Payment of
Client
Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu
Address
Directorate-General for Royal Commission in Yanbu, Purchasing & Contracting
Department, PO Box 30031, Madinat al-Yanbu al-Sinaiyah
Phone
(9664) 3210222
Fax
(9664) 3216092
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Kuwait: Buildings (2)
Construction and completion of a building complex in Mubarak al-Kabeer area
(second area)
Kuwait: Buildings (2) - Tender Details
Description
Design, licensing, implementation, construction and completion of a building
complex and various installations including classrooms and annexes, as well as
maintenance works, at the Mubarak al-Kabeer area (first area) for the Education
Ministry
Bid closing date
23 July, 2013
Bid Bond
KD60,000
Tender no.
ME/14/2013-2014
Miscellaneous
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 23 June. The client is the Education Ministry.
Tender documents must be collected from the Central Tenders Committee
Details
Available
KD600
on Payment of
Documents
availiable from
Central Tenders Committee
Client
Education Ministry
Address
PO Box 1070, Safat 13011
Phone
(965) 2401200
Fax
(965) 2416574
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ctc.gov.kw
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Kuwait: Buildings (1)
Construction and completion of a building complex in Mubarak al-Kabeer area
(first area)
Kuwait: Buildings (1) - Tender Details
Description
Design, licensing, implementation, construction and completion of a building
complex and various installations including classrooms and annexes, as well as
maintenance works, at the Mubarak al-Kabeer area (first area) for the Education
Ministry
Bid closing date
23 July, 2013
Bid Bond
KD60,000
Tender no.
ME/13/2013-2014
Miscellaneous
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 23 June. The client is the Education Ministry.
Tender documents must be collected from the Central Tenders Committee
Details
Available
KD600
on Payment of
Documents
availiable from
Central Tenders Committee
Client
Education Ministry
Address
PO Box 1070, Safat 13011
Phone
(965) 2401200
Fax
(965) 2416574
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ctc.gov.kw
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Oman: Highway junction (1)
Construction of a grade-separated junction along a highway, part 1
Oman: Highway junction (1) - Tender Details
Description
Construction of a grade-separated junction along the Batinah highway, stage 3,
part 1, for the Transport & Communication Ministry
Bid closing date
29 July, 2013
Tender no.
59/2013
Miscellaneous
The client is the Transport & Communication Ministry. Tender documents must
be collected from the Tender Board
Details Available From
16 June, 2013
Details Available Until
11 July, 2013
Details Available
Payment of
RO3,000
Documents
from
on
availiable
Tender Board
Client
Transport & Communication Ministry
Address
PO Box 787, Al-Khuwair 133
Phone
(96824) 602073/ 602556
Fax
(96824) 602063
Website
www.tenderboard.gov.om
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Oman: Highway junction (2)
Construction of a grade-separated junction along a highway, part 2
Oman: Highway junction (2) - Tender Details
Description
Construction of a grade-separated junction along the Batinah highway, stage 3,
part 2, for the Transport & Communication Ministry
Bid closing date
29 July, 2013
Tender no.
60/2013
Miscellaneous
The client is the Transport & Communication Ministry. Tender documents must
be collected from the Tender Board
Details Available From
16 June, 2013
Details Available Until
11 July, 2013
Details Available
Payment of
RO3,000
Documents
from
on
availiable
Tender Board
Client
Transport & Communication Ministry
Address
PO Box 787, Al-Khuwair 133
Phone
(96824) 602073/ 602556
Fax
(96824) 602063
Website
www.tenderboard.gov.om
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Oman: Railway project management consultancy
Provision of consultancy services comprising the project management of a
national railway project
Oman: Railway project management consultancy - Tender Details
Description
Provision of consultancy services comprising the project management of a
national railway project for the Transport & Communication Ministry
Bid closing date
29 July, 2013
Tender no.
58/2013
Miscellaneous
The client is the Transport & Communication Ministry. Tender documents must be
collected from the Tender Board
Details Available From 16 June, 2013
Details Available Until
11 July, 2013
Details Available
Payment of
RO1,500
on
Documents availiable
Tender Board
from
Client
Transport & Communication Ministry
Address
PO Box 787, Al-Khuwair 133
Phone
(96824) 602073/ 602556
Fax
(96824) 602063
Website
www.tenderboard.gov.om
Saudi Arabia: Airport construction
Construction of a new airport at Abha
Saudi Arabia: Airport construction - Tender Details
Description
Construction of a new airport at Abha, in the Asir province, which will have a capacity for 5
million passengers, a total area of 80,000 square metres and 21 passenger gates. As well
as the terminal building, the project involves other airport infrastructure, including a
control tower, car parks and mosques
Bid closing
19 August, 2013
date
Client
General Authority for Civil Aviation (Gaca)
Address
Bin Malek Street, Old Airport Area, PO Box 887, Jeddah 21421
Phone
(9662) 6405000
Fax
(9662) 6401477
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.gaca.gov.sa
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Egypt: Housing construction
Construction of buildings comprising housing units
Egypt: Housing construction - Tender Details
Description
Construction of 51 buildings comprising 1,020 housing units
Bid closing date
31 July, 2013
Bid Bond
£E1m
Performance bond
5 per cent of contract price
Miscellaneous
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 19 June. Open to companies classified by the
Contractors’ Federation in not less than grade 1 for integrated works
Details Available
Payment of
on
£E1,000
Client
General Authority for New Urban Societies
Address
10 Ramadan City Development Agency, 10 Ramadan City
Phone
(015) 410435
Fax
(015) 410438
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ENERGY
Plant Design, Supply, and Installation of Low Voltage and Medium Voltagelv
Lines and Service Connections in the Ruhango, Kamonyi and Muhanga
District, Southern Province of Rwanda
Project ID: P111567
Borrower/Bid No: 33/EPC/2012-ICB/EARP-EASSDP
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
1.
The Government of Rwanda has received for a credit from the International Development
Association (IDA) towards the cost of Electricity Access Scale-up and Sector Wide Approach Development
Project (EASSDP), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the Contract
for PLANT DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND INSTALLATION OF LOW VOLTAGE AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE LINES AND
SERVICE CONNECTIONS IN THE RUHANGO, KAMONYI AND MUHANGA DISTRICT, SOUTHERN PROVINCE
OF RWANDA as follows:
LOT
1:
Byimana,
Mbuye,
Ruhango,
Shyogwe
LOT 2: Kinihira, Mwendo, Nyarusange and Mushishiro Sectors.
and
Nyarubaka
Sectors.
2.
Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified
bidders for the tender for PLANT DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND INSTALLATION OF LOW VOLTAGE AND MEDIUM
VOLTAGELV LINES AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS IN THE RUHANGO, KAMONYI AND MUHANGA DISTRICT,
SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF RWANDA.
3.
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified
in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders
from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.
4.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Energy, Water and Sanitation
Authority (EWSA) and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below from 08 00 to 17 00 hours
local time.
5.
A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the
submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non refundable fee of
One Hundred US Dollars (USD 100) or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency deposited
to the account called RECO/EARP n° 1230070 opened at BNR (National Bank of Rwanda).
6.
Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10 00 hours local time on day 17th
October 2013. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in
the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at 10: 30
hours local time on the same day 17th October 2013.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of US$ 100,000 for lot 1 and US$ 60,000 for lot 2 or an
equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
7.
A Pre-Bid meeting will take place at the following date, time and place:
Date: 30th July 2013
Time: 10.00 Hours local time (08.00 Hours GMT)
Place: EWSA (EARP headquarters), Birembo substation, Kigali, Rwanda
A site visit conducted by the Employer shall be organized and will coincide with the pre-bid meeting.
Bidders or their designated representative are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting and
site visit.
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9.
The address referred to above is:
Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA)
EWSA(EARP Headquarters), Birembo substation
Gasabo District, Kinyinya Sector
Near Deutche Welle Station
Room Number 3
Edward KASUMBA, EARP Coordinator
Electricity Access Rollout Project
Avenue du lac Ihema, PO Box 537 Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: + (250) (0)252573666, Fax + (250) (0)252573802
Email: [email protected], Website: www.ewsa.rw
MFF Power Transmission Investment Program, Tranche 2
Construction and Erection Works for the 220kV Cau Bong – Duc Hoa
Transmission Line and 220kV Cau Bong – Hoc Mon – Binh Tan Transmission
Line (Package 3)
Borrower/Bid No: ADB/MFF/SPMB/220CBTLs/W3
Invitation for Bids
1. The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
towards the cost of MFF Power Transmission Investment Program, Tranche 2. Part of this loan will be
used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to bidders from eligible source
countries of ADB.
2. The EVN/NPT/Southern Vietnam Power Project Management Board (SPMB) (the Employer) invites
sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction and completion of the220kV Cau Bong – Duc Hoa
Transmission Line and 220kV Cau Bong – Hoc Mon – Binh Tan Transmission Line, divided in two (2) lots;
namely:
(a)
Lot 1 – Construction and Erection of the 220kV Cau Bong – Duc Hoa Transmission Line
With the following major works:
(i)
Construction of tower foundations - 43 positions
(ii)
Erection of steel towers - 43 positions
(iii)
Stringing of ACSR/AACSR conductors - 125.80km
(iv)
Stringing of OPGW - 15.10km
(b) Lot 2 – Construction and Erection of the 220kV Cau Bong – Hoc Mon – Binh Tan Transmission Line
and extension bays
With the following major works:
(i)
Construction of tower foundations - 59 positions
(ii)
Erection of steel towers - 59 positions
(iii)
Stringing of ACSR/AACSR conductors - 558.46km
(iv)
Stringing of OPGW- 15.86km
Note: A Bidder may bid in one or both lots provided it meets the qualification requirements of this
bidding. In case a Bidder opted to submit bids in both lots, the bid for each lot must be submitted
separately, in a separate envelope, with its own complete set of documentary requirements.
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3.
Only
eligible
bidders
meeting
the
following
criteria
may
participate
in
this
bidding:
(i) Experience
(a)
For Lot 1 – participated as contractor, management contractor or subcontractor in at least two
(2) similar contracts (transmission lines with voltage rating of 220kV or above), within the last five (5)
years, each with a value of at least US$3.8 million and that have been successfully or substantially
completed.
(b)
For Lot 2 - participated as contractor, management contractor or subcontractor in at least two (2)
similar contracts (transmission lines which include extension bays, with voltage rating of 220kV or
above), within the last five (5) years, each with a value of at least US$11.8 million and that have been
successfully or substantially completed.
(ii) Financial Capacity
(a)
Bidders should have a minimum average annual construction turn-over, calculated as total
certified payments received for
contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years, of at least:
For Lot 1 - US$7.3 million monthly
For Lot 2 – US$22.6 million monthly
(b)
Also, Bidders must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid
assets, unencumbered real
assets, lines of credit, and any other financial means, other than any contractual advance
payments to meet the project’s
quarterly cash flow requirements of:
For Lot 1 - US$1.3 million
For Lot 2 - US$3.8 million
(c)
On both (a) and (b) above, for Joint Venture, all partners combined must meet the required
amount of annual turnover and
quarterly cash flow, with one partner meeting at least 40% and each member meeting at least
25%.
4. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: OneEnvelope Bidding Procedure and is open to all bidders from eligible countries.
5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidders should contact the address
below from 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours, Vietnamese time, from 21 June 2013(except weekends and
holidays):
Attention: Mr. Nguyen Tien Hai – Director
Street Address: The Southern Vietnam Power Projects Management Board
(SPMB),
610 Vo Van Kiet Boulevard, District 1,
City: Ho Chi Minh City,
Country: The Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Telephone: (84-8) 2 210 0719
Facsimile number: (84-8) 3 836 1096
6. To purchase the Bidding Document in English, eligible bidders should:
Pay a non-refundable fee of USD200 US Dollar or VND 4.200.000 by cash, bank draft or check
to Account No. 31010370009091 (in USD), Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam,
Branch in Ho Chi Minh City or
Account No 31010000001321 (in VND), Bank for Investment and Development of
Vietnam, Branch in Ho Chi Minh City,
The Southern Vietnam Power Projects Management Board.
The Bidding Document may also be sent through courier for an additional fee of US$50. No
liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.
7. Deliver your bid:
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to the address above
on or before 9:00 a.m. (Vietnamese time) on 06 August 2013. Late bids will be rejected.
A Bid Security shall be required. The amount and currency of the Bid Security shall be as follows:
(i) For Lot 1 – One Hundred Thousand US Dollars (US$100,000.00) or an equivalent amount in a freely
convertible currency including Vietnam Dong; and
(ii) For Lot 2 – Three Hundred Thousand US Dollars (US$300,000.00) or an equivalent amount in a
freely convertible currency including Vietnam Dong. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline
for the submission of Bids, in the address stated above and in the presence of Bidders’ representatives
who choose to attend. For the purpose of determining the equivalent amount of the required Bid Security
in a freely convertible currency, the exchange rates published by Bank for Foreign Trade of
Vietnam (Vietcombank) prevailing on the date 28 days prior to the deadline for bid submission shall
be applied.
8. When comparing Bids, ADB's Domestic Preference Scheme will not be applied.
Energy Efficiency Project
Modernization of heating system from boiler-house at 1a Molodezhnaya st.
using pre-insulated pipe lines
Project ID: P108023
Borrower/Bid No: EEP/ICB/13/01
The Republic of Belarus has received a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development toward the cost of the Belarus Energy Efficiency Project, and it intends to apply part of the
proceeds of this loan to payments under the Contract for "Modernization of heating system from boilerhouse
at
1a
Molodezhnaya
st.
using
pre-insulated
pipelines",
EEP/ICB/13/01.
The RUE "Belinvestenergosberezhenie" now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for
"Modernization of heating system from boiler-house at 1a Molodezhnaya st. using pre-insulated
pipelines", EEP/ICB/13/01.
The assignment includes: design, deliver, install, complete and commission certain Facilities and
fulfillment of Guarantee obligations.
Completion Date under the contact including signing of the acceptance certificate is 12 months from the
Effective Date as described in the Contract Agreement.
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the
World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, published in May 2004 and
lately revised in October 2010, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the
Bidding Documents.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from RUE"Belinvestenergosberezhenie" and
examine the Bidding Document at the address given below from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
RUE"Belinvestenergosberezhenie", 11 Revoliutsionnaya str., 220030 Minsk, Belarus, e-mail –
[email protected]
A complete set of Bidding Documents in English or Russian may be obtained by interested bidders on the
submission of a written Application to the address below.
The Bidding Documents will be sent by courier mail or (at the bidder's option) may be received by a
bidder's representative at the office of RUE "Belinvestenergosberezhenie"at the address specified below.
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Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 11.00 noon local time, July 30, 2013. Electronic
bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened physically in the presence of
the bidders' representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at 11.00 noon local time,
July 30, 2013.
All
bids
must
be
accompanied
by
an
original
Bid-Securing
Declaration
.
The address referred to above is:
RUE"Belinvestenergosberezhenie", Room 1
11 Revoliutsionnaya str
220030 Minsk, Belarus
Tel/Fax: +375 17 306 46 83
Tel/Fax: +375 17 227 20 78
E-mail: [email protected]
Power System Expansion and Efficiency Improvement Investment Program (Tranche 1)
Lot-1: Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 132kV Transmission Lines on Turnkey Basis
Lot-2: Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 132kV Substations on Turnkey Basis
Borrower/Bid No: PSEEIP/ADB/PGCB/TL, PSEEIP/ADB/PGCB/SS
Invitation for Bids
1. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has applied for a loan under Power System Expansion and
Efficiency Improvement Program (Tranche-1) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and it is intended
that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the Contract Nos.
PSEEIP/ADB/PGCB/TL (Lot-1: Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 132kV Transmission
Lines on Turnkey Basis) and PSEEIP/ADB/PGCB/SS (Lot-2: Design, Supply, Erection, Testing &
Commissioning of 132kV Substations on Turnkey Basis).
2. The Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB) (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from
eligible bidders for Package-1: Design, supply, delivery, installation, testing & commissioning of 132kV
Transmission Lines and Substations on Turnkey Basis as defined in the bidding document (hereinafter
referred to as “the Works”). The Works include:
Design, supply, delivery, installation, testing & commissioning of approx. 300km 132kV transmission lines
and four (04) nos. new 132/33kV substations and extension of six (06) nos. existing 132/33kV
substations on turnkey basis.
Details of the scope of work are specified in the bidding document.
3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: TwoEnvelope bidding procedure and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries.
4. Bidders shall meet the following minimum requirements along with other requirements as mentioned
in the bidding documents:
(a) For Lot-1: Contract No. PSEEIP/ADB/PGCB/TL
(i)
Except the bidders from the borrower's country, all other bidders must have experience at least
one (1) construction contract (of any nature)with a value of at least USD 25 million (as prime contractor)
outside
of their
home
countries
within
the
last
10
(ten)
years.
(ii)
Completion of at least three 110kV or higher voltage rating double/single circuit overhead
transmission line (on steel lattice towers) Contracts each having min. 50 (fifty) km route length. Scope of
the Contract must include
design, supply, delivery, foundation, erection, stringing, testing
& commissioning.
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Note: 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) or PGCB Head
Office for further details
(b) For Lot-2: Contract No. PSEEIP/ADB/PGCB/SS
(i)
Except the bidders from the borrower's country, all other bidders must have experience at least
one (1) construction contract (of any nature) with a value of at least USD 17 million (as prime contractor)
outside
of their
home
countries
within
the
last
10
(ten)
years.
(ii)
Completion of at least three (3) substation contracts as Contractor for Design, supply, delivery,
installation, testing & commissioning of extension/renovation/new AIS/GIS substations of minimum two
bays including one transformer bay with 132/33 kV or higher voltage Power Transformer on turnkey basis
within the last ten (10) years as on the date of opening of technical proposals. Among the above three
turnkey substation contracts at least one turnkey substation contract shall be AIS (Air Insulated
Switchgear)
type.
Note: 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) or PGCB Head
Office for further details.
5. The Works under these turnkey contracts shall be completed within 30 (thirty) months from the
effective date for Lot-1 and 30 (thirty) months from the effective date for Lot-2.
6. Bidders may obtain further information from and inspect and acquire the bidding documents at the
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd. (PGCB), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh Bhaban (3rd
Floor), IEB Ramna, Dhaka-1000.
7. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested eligible bidders on submission of
a written application to the Company Secretary, PGCB at the above address and upon payment of a
nonrefundable fee of USD 250.00 (United States Dollar two hundred fifty only) or Tk. 20,000.00 (Taka
twenty 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 BD Tk.
500.00 (local delivery) or USD 50.00 (International delivery) in the form of Pay Order/ Demand Draft in
favour
of
Power
Grid
Company
of
Bangladesh
Limited.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before the deadline for submission of bids together
with a bid security indicated in the bidding document:
Company Secretary
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited
The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB)
Bhaban (4th Floor), 8/A Ramna, Dhaka-1000
9. The technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of bidders’
representatives who choose to attend.
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 visits to the sites of installation of
the Works.
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Kuwait: Overhead power lines
Supply and installation of 132kV overhead power lines
Kuwait: Overhead power lines - Tender Details
Description
Supply and installation of 132kV overhead power lines in the Shagaya area for the
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Bid closing date
10 September, 2013
Bid Bond
2 per cent of tender price
Tender no.
8/2013-2014
Miscellaneous
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 7 July. The client is the Kuwait Institute for
Scientific Research. Tender documents must be collected from the Central Tenders
Committee
Details Available on
KD2,500
Payment of
Documents availiable
Central Tenders Committee
from
Client
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Address
PO Box 1070, Safat 13011
Phone
(965) 2401200
Fax
(965) 2416574
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ctc.gov.kw
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CONSULTANCY
Telecommunication and ICT Technical Assistance Project
Consulting Assignments: (1) Telecommunication sector reform (legislation,
international connectivity advice and capacity building) and (2) Corporate
restructuring and open access arrangements.
Project ID: P132686
The Federated States of Micronesia has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the
proposed Telecommunication and ICT Technical Assistance Project, and intends to apply part of the
proceeds for consultant services. The services include the two consulting assignments: (1)
telecommunication sector reform (legislation, international connectivity advice and capacity building) and
(2) corporate restructuring and open access arrangements.
The Department of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure (DTCI) as implementing agency
now invites eligible consultants (firms) to indicate their interest in providing the above mentioned
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 associate in the form of a joint venture or subconsultancy to enhance their qualifications. . In case of a Joint Venture (JV), all members of the JV will be
evaluated jointly for the purpose of short listing and shall be jointly and severally liable for the
assignment and shall sign the contract jointly in case of award is made to that JV group. Interested
consultants should clearly indicate the structure of their "association" and the duties of their partners and
sub consultants in their application. Unclear expressions of interests in terms of "in association with" and
/ or "in affiliation with" and etc. without indicating the status of the partnership and designation of the
lead partner may not be considered for short listing.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures of Selection Based on the Consultants'
Qualifications (CQS) set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by
World Bank Borrowers of January 2011.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 to
17:00 hours [Monday-Friday].
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by July 15, 2013.
Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Department of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure
P.O. Box PS-2
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941
Attn: Jolden J. Johnnyboy, Assistant Secretary for Communication
Tel: + (691) 320-2381/2865
Fax: + (691) 320-5853
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype Address: jolden.johnnyboy
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Consulting Services under the Water Supply System Development Project in
Santiago Island
Project ID: P115464
Borrower/Bid No: WSSDSI/01/2013
Request For Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services – Firms Selection)
The Government of Cape Verde has requested a financing from the Government of Japan through Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA), under the terms and conditions of Special Term for Economic
Partnership (STEP), toward the cost of the Water Supply System Development Project ("the Project") in
Santiago Island, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Project shall be
prepared and implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Development, technically
through the Management Unit for Special Projects ("the UGPE"), Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy
(the "MTIE").
Water is a very limited natural resource in Cape Verde. This imposes the need to enhance the resources
available and resorting to desalination technologies of the seawater as alternative sources. The main
sources of water used for consumption in the country are the exploration holes, springs and wells and
desalination of seawater. Cape Verde is approaching the limit of exploitation of underground drinking water.
Under these circumstances, the Government of Cape Verde has performed several studies and is willing to
implement some of the initiatives to sharply improve this situation.
The Project can be divided into two parts, one package (20,000 m3/day) in the north part of Santiago
Island and the another one (20,000 m3/day) in the south part of the island, including sea water intake
facility, desalination plant using reverse osmosis membrane technology, water reservoirs and water
transmission pipelines respectively.
The objective of the consulting services is to achieve the efficient and proper preparation and
implementation of the Project through the following works:
(a) Detailed design
(b) Tender Assistance
(c) Construction supervision
(d) Facilitation of implementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP), and Environmental
Monitoring Plan (EMoP)
(e) Capacity Development for UGPE.
(f) Guidance for Public Awareness Campaign
The UGPE, now invites eligible Japanese consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in
providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the
required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and the UGPE, will subsequently
establish a short list of consulting firms. The shortlisting criteria are: (i) General experience in the field
associated to the project, (ii) Specific experience in tasks similar to the ones required in the project, (iii)
Specific experience in water utilities, financial and technical performance auditing, (iv) The firm structure,
i.e. human resources, adequacy of the staff to perform the technical tasks the components.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to chapter 1 of the Guidelines for procurement under
Japanese ODA Loans, edition of April 2012, which is available on the Agency's website at www.jica.go.jp.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a subconsultancy to enhance
their qualifications.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Base Selection method (QCBS) set
out in the Guidelines for procurement under Japanese ODA Loan.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8 am to 16 pm (local time).
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, by
August 2, 2013
Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Energy
Management Unit for Special Projects
Attn: Pedro Alcântara Silva
P.O. Box 145
Rua Cidade do Funchal, nº 2, 4th Floor
Praia, Cape Verde
Tel: + 238 - 261 7584/5939
Fax: + 238 – 261 5904
Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]; [email protected]
Millennium Challenge Account – Cabo Verde II
General Procurement Notice: Procurements for July 01, 2013 to December
31, 2013
The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) signed a five-year, $66.2 million
compact with the Government of Cape Verde in February 2012 to reduce poverty through economic
growth. The $41.1 million Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Project is designed to establish a
financially sound, transparent and accountable institutional basis for the delivery of water and sanitation
services to Cape Verdean households and businesses. The $17.3 million Land Management for
Investment Project (LMI) is expected to improve Cape Verde’s investment climate by refining the legal,
institutional and procedural environment to create conditions for increased reliability of land information,
greater efficiency in land administration transactions, and strengthened protection of land rights;
developing and implementing a new land information management system; and clarifying parcel rights
and boundaries on targeted islands with high investment potential and it intends to apply most of the
proceeds of the funds to payments for contracts for Goods and Services to further project design for both
Land Management for Investment Project and Water Sanitation and Hygiene Project.
The procurement program for the July 01, 2013 to December 31, 2013 time period will include the
following:
Procurements for July 01, 2013 to December 31, 2013
Total estimated value – 4,442.461 USD
Procurement of Consulting Services include:
Water Sanitation and Hygiene Project: MMU Technical Assistance: i) TA Stage I - Setting Up; ii)
Technical Assistance Implementation - stage 2 e iii) TA Phase out/transition
Land Management for Investment Project : Data Access Protocols
Land Management for Investment Project: Expert Panel Peer Review of Business Requirement of the
LMTS (4 experts)
Land Management for Investment Project: Geographic Naming Framework
Land Management for Investment Project: Training on cartographic and geodesic techniques; Quality
control of cartographic production; Cadastre management and data editing and Geo-referencing and
spatial adjustment
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Land Management for Investment Project: Fieldwork in Targeted Island
Land Management for Investment Project: Quality Control in Targeted Island
Land Management for Investment Project: Scanning Property Record –Digitizing
Land Management for Investment Project : Environmental, Social & Gender Screening Tools and
Resettlement Policy Framework
Monitoring and Evaluation: Data Quality Oversight
Monitoring and Evaluation: Land Market Value Survey on Islands of High Tourism Investment Potential
Monitoring and Evaluation: Property Investment Survey
Contracts for goods and services financed under the program will be implemented according to the
principles, rules and procedures set out in the Millennium Challenge Corporation Program Procurement
Guidelines, dated October 23, 2009 as amended by Material Interim Amendment Notice 2010-001 dated
September 27, Notice 2011-001 dated May 2, 2011, and Notice 2013-001 dated April 03, 2013.
Procurements are open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the guidelines, which
can be downloaded at http://www.mcc.gov/pages/business/guidelines
Specific procurement notices for contracts will be announced, as they become available, on the MCC
website (http://www.mcc.gov/), Development Business Online (http://www.devbusiness.com/),
Development
Gateway
Market
(DgMarket:
http://www.dgmarket.com/
and
http://mcc.dgmarket.com/index), MCA-CV II website (www.mca.cv), ARAP website (www.arap.cv) and in
local newspapers, and other media outlets as appropriate.
Interested, eligible suppliers and consultants, who wish to have additional information, should contact:
Millennium Challenge Account – Cabo Verde II
Achada Santo António C.P. 330-A
Praia, Santiago, Republic of Cape Verde
Telephone: (238) 2621425
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management Project (CReW)
Design and Build of 3 Wastewater Conveyance Systems
This request for proposal follows the General Procurement notice for this project that appeared in UN
Development Business Reference No: IDB104-04/12
The Government of Jamaica through its agency the National Water Commission has received a nonreimbursable technical cooperation grant, GRT/FM-12726-RG from the Inter-American Development Bank
(acting in its capacity as a Global Environmental Facility Fund agency), to implement the Caribbean
Regional Fund for Wastewater Management Project (CReW), and hereby intends to contract works and
services related to this project.
In this instance, the National Water Commission (NWC), as executing agency for the CReW in Jamaica
now invites sealed proposals from eligible bidders for the supply of “Design, Build and Operate” services
for the decommissioning of three (3) existing NWC sewage treatment facilities by designing and
constructing three (3) conveyance system: Hughenden, Arcadia and Bay Farm Villa. The Works to be
performed include (but are not limited to) the complete design, construction, supply, delivery, offloading,
erection, site installation, testing and commissioning, and putting into reliable service of Civil Works,
Mechanical and Electrical Plant, Automatic Control Systems and Instrumentation (SCADA) where
appropriate, and operate to meet the design and performance requirements, along with the training and
documentation to be provided. On completion the facilities must meet relevant performance
requirements, including applicable effluent standards of the National Environment and Planning Agency
(NEPA).
Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the
Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Works and Goods financed by the
Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2349-9) and in accordance with the Government of Jamaica
Procurement Guidelines and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the
Policies.
Interested eligible applicants may obtain the documents as of Wednesday June 26, 2013 between 9:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each weekday at the National Water Commission, 18 Oxford Road, Kingston 5,
Jamaica W.I. (E-mail: [email protected], Tel: (876) 926-5825-7, Fax: 929-1480).
Documents will be available at a non-refundable cost of J$ 5,000.00 (or US$ 50.00) each. Payments will
be accepted in cash or manager’s cheque, and should be paid at the address stated. Interested applicants
who wish to have documents forwarded to them via courier services (FEDEX, DHL, etc.) will be required
to make the necessary arrangements to pay for all other charges.
A Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1:30pm at the NWC’s
Engineering Department Meeting Room at 4 Marescaux Road, Kingston 5. A site visit conducted by the
Procuring Entity will not be organized; prospective bidders may make their independent arrangement
with NWC.
Bidders are also asked to complete the Bid Confirmation Form located in the Instructions to Bidders and
return same by email by Friday, July 12, 2013 as indicated
The deadline for the submission of responses is 11:00 am on Thursday, September 12, 2013 and must be
deposited at:
“The Tender Box”
Ground Floor Receptionist Area
National Water Commission
18 Oxford Road
Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.
Tel: (876) 926-5825-7
Fax: (876) 929-1480
Proposals must be returned in a plain package/envelope (as outlined in the Request for Proposal), which
is sealed and appropriately marked on the outside of the envelope/package:
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“Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW) – Design and Build of 3 Wastewater
Conveyance Systems: Hughenden, Arcadia and Bay Farm Villa
The overall evaluation process will be conducted using the two (2) envelope bidding system by reviewing
the technical and financial aspects of the bids received in separate, sealed and clearly marked bid
envelopes with the bid name and Bidder’s name
All Technical Proposals submitted will then be publicly opened on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at NWC
1st Floor Conference Room, 18 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 commencing at 11:15 am in the presence of
bidders/representatives who may choose to attend. The separately sealed Financial Proposals will remain
sealed and opened at a later date subsequent to the evaluation of the Technical Proposals.
Please note that locally registered firms are expected to have a valid National Contracts Commission
(NCC) Certification at Grade 1 minimum, in the categories of Civil Engineering and/or Pipe Laying and
Grade 2 minimum, in the categories of Electrical Works and/or Mechanical Works and shall have a valid
Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) at the time of bid submission whilst overseas based firms if successful
are required to have both certification before the Contract can be awarded.
The National Water Commission is not obliged to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to
terminate the bid process at any point to the award of Contract without incurring liability to any of the
participants.
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PROJECT REPORTS
PROJECT REPORTS
Qatar awards $2bn of new road projects
27 June 2013, By Jeff Florian
Work involves building 24 new roads
Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has awarded new contracts worth QR7.2bn ($2bn) to build 24
roads across Doha.
Two of the contracts were construction packages for the East-West Corridor. Package one, worth $458m,
was awarded to Greece’s J&P Avax, while China Harbour Engineering Design & Construction won the
second package valued at $612.5m.
The following design and construction supervision awards were also awarded:
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Group 1 – The UK’s Halcrow won a $131m contract for the East-West Corridor, Al-Wakrah Bypass
and Al-Wakrah main road projects.
Group 3 – US-based Parsons Brinckerhoff secured an $87.9m contract for the Wholesale Market
Street, Mesaimeer Road, and E Ring Road projects.
Group 4 – US-based CDM Smith landed a $78.5m contract for the Al-Sadd/Rashida/Mohammed
bin Ahmed/Al Khufoos Street project and the Furosiya Street project.
Group 5 – Hyder Consulting Middle East secured a contract worth $112m for work at Al-Khor
Bypass (Ras Laffan road and Route 77), Doha – Al-Khor link road and Al-Khor – Umm Birkah link
road, Lusail (phase 1) and Lusail (phase 2).
Group 6 – France-based Egis International landed a $118.8m contract for work on Al Zubara
Road, Mekeines to UmmBab Link Road, Al Shihaniyah to Al Jemailiya Link Road and Jemailiya to
Bu Sidra and Al Busayyir Link Roads.
Group 7 – Aecom Middle East secured a $148.4m contract for the Orbital Highway and Truck
Route project.
Group 8 – Egis International won a $95.539m contract for Al-Rayyan road and Bu Irein and AlBustan Street (North).
Group 9 – Parsons International landed a $132m contract for major roads between Al-Asiri and
Al-Matar areas, Salwa road phase 3, and major roads in the centre of Doha.
Ashghal said that under its seven-year Expressway Programme it plans to launch 30 major road projects
delivering over 900km of new roads, including new and upgraded freeways, expressways and arterial
roads, a new orbital highway and truck route as well as substantial upgrades to existing roads.
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Carillion wins Oman convention centre contract
19 June 2013, By Jeff Florian
Firm to build exhibition halls and car parks
Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has awarded a $202m contract to the local/UK Carillion
Alawi for the second construction package on its convention and exhibition centre development near
Muscat International airport.
The contract forms part of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre project, which has an overall
estimated construction value of around $1.57bn.
Under the 18-month contract, which is scheduled to begin in July, Carillion Alawi will be responsible for
the construction of 13 buildings, including exhibition halls with a gross floor area of 45,000 square
metres, an energy centre, ancillary buildings for security, taxi services, maintenance, waste management
facilities and electrical substations and car parks for 4,200 vehicles. The project is being developed by
Omran.
In April 2010, UK-based RMJM was awarded the main consultancy contract, which involves design and
engineering work for the project. Canada’s Hanscomb & Company is the quantity surveyor. US-based
WATG is masterplanning the development.
The convention centre will include a 3,200-seat theatre set over three levels, with advanced projection
and acoustic systems to hold concerts and performances. The exhibition centre will contain more than
22,000 sq m of space for exhibitors. The facility will also contain 14 meeting rooms with capacities
ranging from 70-360 delegates. The development will contain four hotels in total.
Further contracts for subsequent packages on the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre Precinct are
expected to come to market between now and the end of 2014
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ASIA
ADB Aims to Accelerate Demand-side Energy Efficiency Investments
26 June 2013
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will boost investment in end-user energy
efficiency to help Asia and the Pacific tackle surging power demand and growing environmental threats
from greenhouse gas emissions.
“There is huge potential for saving energy by making buildings, vehicles, machinery, and water pumps
more energy efficient to the benefit of consumers and the environment, and the time is right for ADB to
do more in this area,” said Bindu N. Lohani, ADB’s Vice-President for Knowledge Management and
Sustainable Development, at the opening of the 8th Asia Clean Energy Forum in Manila today. "We want
to promote demand-side energy efficiency through public and private sector partnership, with ADB taking
a lead role in providing customized policy advisory services, technical assistance, and innovative
financing support in developing member countries.”
A new ADB study, “Same Energy, More Power: Accelerating Energy Efficiency in Asia”, highlights the
booming demand for power in developing Asia. The region’s share of primary global energy consumption
is set to rise from 34% in 2010 to as much as 56% in 2035. By then, most Asian countries will produce
less than half of the energy they need, forcing substantial fuel imports.
Using energy more efficiently reduces the need to build power plants and lowers imported fuel bills,
potentially freeing up government funds for spending elsewhere. This spending could include provision of
electricity to the estimated 628 million people in the region who currently have no supply.
Implementing energy efficiency measures is more cost effective than expanding energy generation. The
report notes that energy efficiency investments equivalent to 1% - 4% of energy sector spending could
meet as much as 25% of the projected increase in primary energy consumption in developing Asia by
2030.
ADB has been expanding investment in clean energy, including in renewable energy and energy
efficiency, providing $2.3 billion in financing in 2012. Last year, ADB invested more than $970 million in
energy efficiency projects, with the majority of projects focused on demand-side energy efficiency,
including households and manufacturing plants.
Increased investment in energy efficiency will help make Asia’s energy sector more sustainable,
affordable, and reliable. A growing number of countries such as the People’s Republic of China, India, and
Thailand are already implementing energy efficiency initiatives as a least-cost solution to meeting rising
power demand, and ADB is keen to support such efforts.
Potential new investment by ADB could include support for energy-efficient public building upgrades,
street lighting improvements, and upgrades of electricity metering devices. ADB may also look to
promote energy-efficiency programs in utility companies and in state-owned industrial facilities, as well
as provide financing mechanisms to help manufacturers phase out inefficient products more quickly.
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Myanmar to benefit from China gas pipeline
Business Desk
Eleven Media Group
Publication Date : 27-06-2013
The Myanmar-China gas pipeline joint project will be financially provitable for the two
countries, according to officials from the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
“The project is expected to deliver 22 million tons of crude oil and 12 billion cubic metres of
natural gas each year. We are constructing five process stations and a harbour which can
deliver 300,000 tons of crude oil annually. Initially we will deliver 5.2 billion cubic metres of
natural gas per year and construct six process stations. We will give 2 million tons of crude oil
and 2 billion cubic metres of natural gas to Myanmar every year,” said Zhang, deputy director
of the South East Asia Oil Pipeline and South East Asia Gas Pipeline.
The gas pipeline’s distribution points are Kyauk Phyu, Yay Nan Chaung, Taung Thar and Mandalay. Saku
Township is for crude oil pipeline’s offloading point.
The twin pipeline will be put to a test in July and the construction of pipeline will be expected to complete
in September.
According to the estimate of Ministry of Energy, Myanmar needs 590 million mmfcd (cubic feet per day)
of natural gas and 60,000 barrels of crude oil daily. At present, Myanmar only produces 240 million
mmfcd of natural gas and 20,000 barrels daily.
Myanmar has difficulty in producing electricity for 75 per cent of entire population and the industrial
zones usually have electricity 4 or 5 hours per daily.
Htin Aung, Deputy Minister for Energy, said in World Economic Forum on East Asia that Myanmar needs
to
reform
energy
sector
in
pointing
out
the
factors
mentioned
in
above.
China will pay Myanmar US$22 million annually for the use of pipeline as transit fee.
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S. Korea aims to export airport infrastructure
Incheon International Airport (IIAC)
Seo Jee-yeon
The Korea Herald
Publication Date : 18-06-2013
Hope that a Korean consortium, led by the Incheon International Airport Corp., could win the first deal to
build an international airport overseas this month is rising as the government is developing a package of
programmes to support the deal.
Backed up by its global brand power, the IIAC partially exported its know-how to Russia, the Philippines,
Nepal, Cambodia and Indonesia, but has not yet exported a full package deal, which includes
construction
of
an
airport,
terminals
and
operational
system.
The consortium is bidding for a project to build the new Hanthawaddy International Airport in Yangon, the
former capital city of Myanmar, with a group of international bidders. The announcement of the final
winner is expected to come by the end of this month.
As part of last-minute efforts to win the project, a high-level Korean delegation led by Deputy Prime
Minister and Finance Minister Hyun Oh-seok will visit Naypyitaw, the capital city of the resource-rich
Southeast Asian country, on Wednesday and discuss bilateral economic cooperation on a comprehensive
level.
Government sources confirmed one of the key agenda of the talks would be cooperation for developing
the air transport infrastructure of Myanmar, which could handle 10 million passengers a year.
The state-run Export-Import Bank of Korea has hinted that it would finance the project if the Korean
consortium wins the deal.
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M'sian infrastructure company to seek compensation from Libyan govt
Leong Hung Yee
The Star
Publication Date : 17-06-2013
Undeterred by previous losses, Protasco Berhad, a mid-sized integrated infrastructure
company in Malaysia, is returning to Libya after halting operations there due to a revolution.
Group managing director Chong Ket Pen said the company was restarting business in Libya at
end-June after exiting the country two years ago.
“We have written off 20 million ringgit (US$6.41 million) in provision in the past two years for our halted
operations in Libya.
“Our machines are still there. We've been asked to start work by the government and our team has gone
back a few times,” Chong told StarBiz.
He said Protasco's operations in Libya had been profitable until the revolution interrupted its business.
Libya is currently undergoing political reconstruction.
“We tend to gain than lose, given that we have written off all our provisions in the past two years. There
will be no more losses,” Chong said, adding that it was also seeking compensation from the Libyan
government.
He said the firm still had some 60 million ringgit (US$19.2 million) worth of jobs from two contracts in
Libya to be done.
“It will be good if we can get some compensation. We are seeking compensation for loss of income and
depreciation of machines,” Chong said.
In the past, analysts have pointed out that Libya was a promising market for Protasco. Libya was once
touted as the next gold mine for Protasco to strengthen its order-book before the revolution happened.
On Protasco's overseas projects, Chong said the group would continue to seek opportunities in other
countries to sustain growth.
“We will focus on countries within a four-hour flight zone. It is easier for us to manage,” he said.
Chong also said Protasco was working on the second phase of its property development, De Centrum
City, bidding for some infrastructure projects as well as conducting due diligence to venture into the oil
and gas business in Indonesia.
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Vietnamese investor finances new airport in Laos
Business Desk
Vientiane Times
Publication Date : 17-06-2013
A leading Vietnamese investor in Laos, the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company (HAGL),
has provided an interest-free loan to build an airport in Laos northern province of Huaphan.
The contract, worth more than 569 billion kip (US$74 million), was signed in Vientiane on
Saturday by HAGL and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
Director General of the ministry's Department of Civil and Aviation, Yakua Lopangkao, and Deputy
General Director of HAGL, Nguyen Van Minh, signed the agreement, witnessed by officials from both
sides.
Construction of the Nongkhang airport and its related facilities is expected to be complete by 2015,
Nguyen Van Minh said at the signing ceremony.
Work on the airport has already begun following a groundbreaking ceremony that took place three
months ago, attended by Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen
Tan Dung.
HAGL
has
not
set
any
time
limit
for
the
loan
repayment,
Nguyen
Van
Minh
added.
The airport will be able to accommodate larger aircraft of 70 to 100 seats, such as the ATR72 and
Fokker70, or similar-sized planes.
The new facility will replace the existing airport, which is located about 40km away and can
accommodate only 12-seat planes.
Lopangkao said it has become necessary to build a larger airport in Huaphan to meet the growing need
for air transport in the northern province. In particular, better facilities are needed for the growing
number of tourist arrivals.
In recent years, the government has built and upgraded several provincial airports to handle the growing
number
of
passengers,
notably
foreign
tourists
and
businesspeople.
In 2010, the national carrier Lao Airlines recorded only about 500,000 passengers, but the figure jumped
to about 900,000 customers in 2012 and is expected to exceed 1 million people this year.
In 2012 the number of tourist arrivals in Laos reached 3.3 million, up 22 per cent compared to the
previous year.
Lao Airlines operates flights to many Asean nations, including Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.
The airline has also begun regular flights to Seoul in a bid to attract more tourists from the Republic of
Korea. China is another thriving market and Lao Airlines flies from Vientiane to Kunming and Guangzhou,
and from Luang Prabang to Xieng Houng.
In October this year, Lao Airlines will begin direct flights to Myanmar as part of provisions for increased
air connectivity within the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy countries.
Officials said recently Lao Airlines is also considering starting flights to Phnom Penh in Cambodia later this
year in another move aimed at business growth amid surging air travel in the region.
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89 Chinese workers face deportation from Indonesia
Apriadi Gunawan
The Jakarta Post
Publication Date : 12-06-2013
As many as 89 Chinese workers employed at a 400-megawatt steam power plant (PLTU) construction site
in Pangkalan Susu district in Langkat regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia are facing deportation due to
their lacking work permits.
Head of the enforcement and immigration information system at the North Sumatra Law and Human
Rights Ministry, Sabarita Ginting, said the 89 workers had no permits to work in Indonesia, adding that
they had entered the country on business visas.
They would be deported to their home country, she continued, if they were found to have violated the
Immigration Law.
Sabarita said the workers had been taken to the Medan Immigration Office for questioning on Tuesday.
The alleged illegal workers were netted during a raid conducted by the Langkat Manpower Agency on the
construction site of the PLTU.
Langkat Manpower Agency head Saipul Abdi said on Tuesday that the raid was based on reports from
residents, who claimed that there were undocumented immigrants working at the PLTU.
Saipul said the 89 Chinese workers had started work at the PLTU in April, adding that the Chinese
company that hired the workers had not reported the total number of its employees working at the PLTU
in the last three months.
“The company only reported that there were 1,000 local workers and 126 foreigners [the number did not
include the 89 Chinese workers],” Saipul said, adding that the 126 foreigners had obtained legal working
permits in Indonesia.
The local workers, Saipul went on, received a monthly salary of 1.46 million rupiah (US$148), while the
foreign
workers
earned
3
million
rupiah
per
month.
The project, which is worth 4 trillion rupiah, is a joint venture between state-owned electricity company
PT PLN and a Chinese investor. The construction is being carried out by the Guangdong Power
Engineering Corp. (GPEC) and operations are expected to begin by December this year.
Separately, through translator Tenar Salim, GPEC project assistant manager Zhang Zheng Yi said his
company employed the additional 89 Chinese workers to meet the power plant’s operational target.
He said the construction was hampered when another Chinese company, PT Nincek, which is part of the
consortium, was declared bankrupt in 2010. Apart from this case, Zheng Yi expressed his optimism that
the project would be finished on time.
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MIDDLE EAST
Ooredoo to start operations in Myanmar
30 June 2013, By Melissa Song Loong
Qatar telecoms company’s surprise win has led to concerns among locals
Telecoms firm Ooredoo, formerly known as Qatar Telecom, has won a licence to start operations in
Myanmar, the company announced on 27 June.
“Ooredoo will now enter into further negotiations with the government to agree upon the details of the
licence. As soon as these discussions are concluded satisfactorily, Ooredoo will implement its network
roll-out strategy,” it said in a statement.
Myanmar currently has limited access to telecoms services, with around 10 per cent of the population
using mobile phones. Coverage by Ooredoo could help increase numbers.
However, the company’s bid win – one of two foreign licences the government awarded – has been met
with criticism by locals who on social media networks criticised the decision of giving the licence to an
Arab company. Violence against Myanmar’s Muslim minority is still an issue in the country, and so far has
led to more than 250 people being killed across the country and boycotts of Muslim businesses.
Ooredoo has been expanding its network in Southeast Asia over the past few years. It is a majority
shareholder of Indosat, the Indonesian fixed and mobile communications services provider and an
investor in Starhub, an integrated communications provider in Singapore. It is also invested in fixed and
mobile network provider LTC in Laos and operates a broadband network provider with operations in
Pakistan and the Philippines.
Libya’s Waha Oil opens prequalification for airport
30 June 2013, By Rebecca Spong
Contract covers construction of airport building
Libya’s Waha Oil has invited companies to pre-qualify for contracts covering the construction of an airport
building and related infrastructure at Samah oil field.
The scope of work covers the construction of a 343 square metre airport building, as well as a waiting
lounge, office and electrical and generator rooms.
The contract will also cover the design and supply of materials for the installation of an airfield lighting
system and jet fuel system as well as the implementation of a 3-km communication link between Samah
Camp and the airport.
The deadline for the submission of prequalification documents has been set for 28 July.
Samah oil field is more than 900km south-east of Tripoli. Waha Oil is owned by the state-run National Oil
Corporation in a joint venture with American firms ConocoPhillips, Marathon and Amerada Hess.
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Three compete for Jeddah Kempinski
24 June 2013, By Colin Foreman
The 65-storey tower will be built on Jeddah corniche
The local Amias Real Estate Company has shortlisted three companies for the estimated SR1.1bn
($297m) contract to build the new Kempinski hotel in Jeddah.
The shortlisted companies are Lebanon’s Saudi Arabian Construction Company (ACC), UAE-based Drake
& Scull International, and the local Saudi Freyssinet.
The developer received bids from seven contracting groups for the main construction package for hotel
that will be built on Jeddah corniche in March.
The construction package involves building a 240-metre, 65-storey high five-star hotel tower that will
contain 242 hotel rooms and 104 serviced apartments. The tower has a total built up area of 79,624
square metres and the site area is about 9,710 sq m.
Amias Real Estate Company is also tendering the project management contract for the scheme. The hotel
tower was designed by the US-based Perkins and Will, and the local Mohamad Harasani Architects
Three compete for Jeddah Kempinski
24 June 2013, By Colin Foreman
The 65-storey tower will be built on Jeddah corniche
The local Amias Real Estate Company has shortlisted three companies for the estimated SR1.1bn
($297m) contract to build the new Kempinski hotel in Jeddah.
The shortlisted companies are Lebanon’s Saudi Arabian Construction Company (ACC), UAE-based Drake
& Scull International, and the local Saudi Freyssinet.
The developer received bids from seven contracting groups for the main construction package for hotel
that will be built on Jeddah corniche in March.
The construction package involves building a 240-metre, 65-storey high five-star hotel tower that will
contain 242 hotel rooms and 104 serviced apartments. The tower has a total built up area of 79,624
square metres and the site area is about 9,710 sq m.
Amias Real Estate Company is also tendering the project management contract for the scheme. The hotel
tower was designed by the US-based Perkins and Will, and the local Mohamad Harasani Architects
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Daelim Industrial approved for Kuwait refinery deal
25 June 2013, By Adal Mirza
Second contract imminent for South Korean firm
Kuwait’s Central Tenders Committee (CTC) has approved a KD50.6m ($177.5m) contract with South
Korea’s Daelim Industrial for the construction of new refinery units ahead of the planned $16bn-plus
Clean Fuels Project (CFP).
Daelim Industrial submitted the lowest price in early May, beating rival proposals from India’s Larsen &
Toubro and fellow South Koreans, SK Engineering & Construction.
The CTC, which monitors Kuwait’s public tenders approved the deal on 17 June. A contract is expected to
be signed within a month.
The deal covers the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) of new units for
state refiner Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC). These include a fluid catalytic convertor and
sour water treatment unit at the Mina al-Ahmadi refinery. It comes under the same umbrella as the giant
CFP, but is separate from the main packages.
On 30 May, Daelim Industrial signed a $516m contract with KNPC to build new sulphur-handling and
ship-loading facilities at the Mina al-Ahmadi refinery. Due to be completed in 2015, the project will raise
Kuwait’s sulphur production to 2 million tonnes a year (t/y) from around 850,000 t/y currently
China’s biggest contractor invests in Palm Jumeirah project
25 June 2013, By Jeff Florian
China State Construction Engineering Corporation forms special purpose vehicle
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has announced it will invest in the Viceroy
hotel resort that it is building for Skai Holdings on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.
Earlier this month, Skai Holdings awarded CSCEC the estimated AED1bn ($272m) contract to build the
Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah, which is scheduled to be completed in 2016.
CSCEC said it has now formed a special purpose vehicle, ASSAS, together with Skai to invest in the
development of the project.
The Beijing-based firm is the world’s largest construction company, with turnover last year reaching
AED341.6bn. The deal marks the first Middle East investment in the firm’s 61-year history.
CSCEC was one of the first contractors to work on the Palm Jumeirah. In 2004, it was appointed by local
developer Nakheel to build villas on the man-made island off the UAE emirate’s coast.
The Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah is the first hotel in Dubai to offer deed ownership on hotel rooms.
Buyers can purchase individual rooms, which are then leased back in exchange for 40 per cent of the
room revenue. Skai said the project has secured AED2.1bn-worth of sales to date
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China State wins Palm hotel contract
9 June 2013, By Colin Foreman
Viceroy resort will be built on the Palm Jumeirah
Dubai-based Skai Holdings has awarded Beijing-based China State Construction Engineering Corporation
the estimated AED1bn ($272m) contract to build the Viceroy resort on the Palm Jumeirah.
The Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah will have 481 hotel rooms and 221 residences. The resort will also
include 10 restaurants, an 800-square-metre spa, a 350-sq m gym, a 106-metre swimming pool, and a
beach club. Foundations work has already started and completion is expected in late 2016.
The consultant working on the project is Hong Kong-based P&T Architects & Engineers.
China State was one of the first contractors to work on the Palm Jumeirah. In 2004, it was appointed by
local developer Nakheel to build villas on the man-made island.
Algeria awards $1.2bn-worth of power deals
26 June 2013, By Andrew Roscoe
Work will involve building gas turbine plants ranging in size from 17-600MW
Algeria’s Compagnie de l’Engineering de l’Electricite du Gaz (Ceeg) has awarded seven contracts worth a
total of $1.2bn for major power projects.
The biggest contract was awarded to South Korea’s Daewoo E&C. The South Korean firm won a $361.4m
deal to build three gas turbine power plants with a capacity of 400MW. The project is expected to take 40
months to complete.
The South Korean consortium of Hyundai E&C, Hyundai Engineering and Daewoo International was also
awarded a contract to build three 400MW gas turbine power plants. The contract value is $315m and the
work is scheduled to take 39 months to complete.
In the largest single project, Spain’s Ansaldo was awarded a $326.2m contract to build a 500-600MW gas
turbine plant.
The US’ General Electric (GE) was successful in three of the seven tenders, winning one project
independently and two as part of joint ventures.
For the first contract, GE was awarded a $45m contract to supply a variety of equipment for a gas turbine
power plant. For the second contract, GE, in joint venture with Greece’s Metka, was awarded a $144m
deal to build a 300MW gas turbine power plant. The project will take an estimated 30 months to
complete.
GE, in partnership with France’s Cegelec, was also awarded a $125m contract to build a power plant
utilising two 200MW gas turbines. The contract duration is 29 months.
The US’ Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $104.3m contract to build four gas turbine power plants, each
with a capacity of 17MW. The project is expected to take 13 months to complete.
Ceeg is a subsidiary of local energy firm Algeria’s Engineering Company of Electricity and Gas (Sonelgaz).
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The projects are part of Algeria’s planned generation programme to meet rapidly rising local power
consumption. The country suffered widespread blackouts in July 2012, when demand reached a record
9,463MW. Peak demand is expected to reach up to 15,000MW by 2017
Muscat Grand Mall plans $129m expansion
24 June 2013, 10:47 GMT | By Jeff Florian
Mall will become the largest in Oman
Local developer Tilal Development Company says it is planning a OR50m ($129m) expansion of Muscat
Grand Mall, just one year after the mall’s completion.
The expansion will add 30,000 square metres of additional space and 100 new retail outlets to the mall,
increasing the total number of stores to 250.
The growth plans also include doubling the area of parking space, expanding the cinema and creating a
compelling new retail and lifestyle destination in the Sultanate.
Set to be complete before the last quarter of 2015, the expansion will make Muscat Grand Mall the
largest retail destination in Oman.
Despite being one of the GCC’s smaller retail markets, Oman has seen steady growth in recent years.
Last year, Lulu Hypermarket opened its 12th outlet in the Sultanate, while France’s Carrefour launched
its fourth hypermarket in the country. French hypermarket Geant also plans to enter the market as part
of a wider Gulf expansion spree.
Consultancy AT Kearney placed Oman eighth in its 2012 Global Retail Development Index, which ranks
emerging nations by their attractiveness to western retailers. The sultanate is, it said, “on the radar” of
many global players, in part because its foreign ownership rules compare favourably to those in other
GCC states.
Yemen tenders road project
27 June 2013, 14:13 GMT | By Jeff Florian
Work will involve building a 36-kilometre road
Yemen’s Public Works and Highways Ministry has invited companies to submit bids for a contract to build
a 36-kilometre road in Dhamar Governorate.
Contractors have until 18 August to submit bids for the contract, which will involve the construction of a
rural road between Maghrb Ans and Manar A’ans. The construction period is 25 months.
The contract, which will be jointly financed by the International Development Association (IDA) and the
Yemen government, is part of the Second Rural Access Project.
The invitation is open to all bidders from eligible source countries. Qualification requirements include
average annual construction turnover of YR2bn ($9m) for five out of the last seven years, substantial
completion of two similar projects within the past seven years, and availability of liquid assets or credit
facilities of YR250m.
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Majid al-Futtaim plans $816m expansion in Dubai
30 June 2013, 10:22 GMT | By Jeff Florian
Developer to build new hotels and expand shopping malls
Majid al-Futtaim Holding (MAF) has announced plans to invest AED3bn ($816m) to expand its businesses
in Dubai over the next five years.
MAF, which acquired the regional franchise of the French supermarket chain Carrefour in May, said the
investment was aimed at tapping Dubai’s economic resurgence and helping the emirate achieve its goal
of attracting 20 million tourists a year by 2020.
The retail giant said it plans to build two new hotels; upgrade two existing hotels; enhance its Mall of the
Emirates and Deira City Centre shopping malls; open four new Carrefour supermarkets and two new
hypermarkets; and build a new 14-screen cinema complex.
MAF is also looking at developing a new 50-store community mall in a residential area of Dubai.
Under the investment programme, the Mall of The Emirates is to undergo an AED930m extension, the
first phase of which will be a new AED100m fashion district.
MAF is also planning to develop a new ultra-luxury branded hotel within Mall of The Emirates precinct,
and is currently upgrading the Kempinski Mall of The Emirates.
The developer also plans to build a luxury hotel in Deira City Centre, while the Pullman Deira City Centre
hotel is undergoing a rebranding and refurbishment programme.
The firm also said that its subsidiary Majid al-Futtaim Ventures, which opened a new 7-screen cinema
earlier this year, plans to invest a further AED307m to enhance existing properties, as well as build a new
14-screen cinema complex in one of Dubai’s shopping malls.
MAF, which operates 50 hypermarkets and 44 supermarkets under the Carrefour brand in several
countries in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, is also in talks with Egypt’s Al-Mansour Group
to acquire the Metro supermarket chain and discount grocery store Kheir Zaman.
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AFRICA
S. Korea eyes bigger presence in Africa
Shin Hyon-hee
The Korea Herald
Publication Date : 10-06-2013
Africa beckons the world with its huge energy resources and fast-expanding markets. But its vast
potential has been a mirage for Korea, which lags behind its rivals in aid, influence and strategy.
After years of failed efforts, the nation is reviving its drive to bolster partnership with pledges of
increased assistance and investment.
In the past week, Seoul hosted the leaders of Uganda and Mozambique and the top diplomat of Gabon,
with
energy,
trade
and
development
aid
topping
the
agenda.
“We have been saying that we would invest more in political and economic ties with African countries but
at this point Korea’s presence is close to none,” a Foreign Ministry official told The Korea Herald.
“Our diplomatic infrastructure and budget for Africa are simply insufficient. The mid- and long-term
resource diplomacy has already been billed a failure. We’re actually in a seed-planting stage,” he said on
condition of anonymity.
World powers are rushing to the next frontier of global growth, seeking access to its vast natural resource
reserves and bigger slices in the booming markets for goods, services and infrastructure.
Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled a five-year commitment of public and private
assistance worth 3.2 trillion yen (US$32 billion) in a meeting with some 50 African leaders. The package
includes $14 billion in official development assistance and $6.5 billion in support for infrastructure
improvement.
Beijing has pledged $20 billion in loans over the next two years and 600 million yuan ($98 million) in
ODA over the next three years. It also paid for and built the $200 million headquarters of the African
Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which opened last year.
Washington has funneled more than $100 billion in aid, with around 11,000 Americans from the state aid
agency and other organisations working across the continent. US President Barack Obama traveled there
twice in his first year as president.
However, Korea’s presence remains meager, deterred by geographical distance, the poor business
climate and political instability.
Since 2007, Seoul has given Africa about $5.9 million, less than 20 per cent of its total ODA. Korea runs
22 diplomatic missions across the continent, 16 of them in sub-Saharan Africa, whereas the U.S.
operates 52, China 43 and Japan 25.
Former President Lee Myung-bak’s ambitious resources diplomacy was dealt a blow last year by a graft
scandal
connected
to
a
much-hyped
diamond-mining
project
in
Cameroon.
Despite its late entry and relatively small aid volume, Seoul is pinning hopes on its advanced information
technology, construction know-how and, more importantly, its development experience that could help
the
countries
fight
poverty
and
build
industries.
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Korea’s renewed passion was underscored last week when President Park Geun-hye held separate
summits with her counterparts Yoweri Museveni from Uganda and Armando Guebuza from Mozambique.
Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se also met his Gabonese counterpart Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet on Friday.
While pledging to boost cooperation in trade, investment, energy and infrastructure during the talks, Park
was also keen to pass on the experience from the Saemaul Movement, an agricultural and rural reform
initiative in the 1970s.
“I believe that Uganda will become the breadbasket of East Africa if it succeeds in achieving systematic
rural development through the Saemaul Movement with its prosperous climate, rich soil and the national
character
of
diligence,”
Park
told
Guebuza
last
Tuesday.
She expressed confidence that the movement will help Mozambique and Uganda realise their national
development visions, for 2025 and 2040, respectively.
The initiative launched by her father, strongman Park Chung-hee, called for diligence, self-help and
cooperation among villagers. It was deemed vital in modernizing the rural economy and boosting up
community income until the 1980s.
But skeptics have questioned the feasibility of the programme in other countries, citing cultural
differences and past failures of similar campaigns.
Park Young-ho, chief of Africa research at the state-run Korea Institute for International Economic Policy,
stressed the need of tailored approaches, local residents’ participation and synergy with other
development projects, which are key to its success.
“It will be desirable to start with strategic pilot projects and then spread successful cases to other places,
rather than to carry out small-scale programs in numerous countries at the same time,” Park said in a
research paper.
Seoul’s renewed push coincides with Africa’s ongoing transformation as one of the fastest-growing parts
of the world.
Fueled by robust foreign investment and mineral exports, six African nations ― Angola, Nigeria, Ethiopia,
Chad, Mozambique and Rwanda ― were among the world’s 10 fastest-expanding economies over the last
decade. The World Bank forecasts more than 5 percent growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2013-2015.
“This growth is not just due to rising commodity prices but is also driven by a more vibrant private sector
supported by an improved business climate. There have also been dramatic improvements in governance
and economic management,” the Washington-based Brookings Institution said in a recent report.
“As a result of these developments, Africa’s middle class is now growing rapidly, and the continent has
become a major market for consumer goods. … Africa is indeed on the path to claiming the 21st
century.”
The region’s enormous resources deposits have been the main driving force behind the massive influx of
foreign capital. Africa accounts for about 10 percent of world crude reserves and holds major mines of
diamonds,
white
gold,
manganese,
cobalt
and
other
metals.
Korea’s presence in the continent has largely been led by private businesses, which are now diversifying
their mining-focused portfolios and expanding production bases, cashing in on cheap land and labor and
low tariffs.
POSCO is developing an iron ore mine in Cameroon, a copper field in the Democratic Republic of Congo
and a coal reserve in Mozambique. In Zimbabwe, it agreed with local firm Anchor Holdings to launch a
mining venture.
The state-run Korea Gas Corp. has a 10 per cent stake in an international consortium that has so far
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discovered
7.5
trillion
cubic
meters
of
natural
gas
reserves
off
the
Mozambican
shore.
Other explorers in the region include Daewoo International, SK Innovation and the state-owned Korea
Resources Corp.
Africa is also emerging as a future hotspot for the telecom and personal device industry, for which local
electronics giants Samsung and LG lead the pack.
Samsung is promoting regionally crafted air conditioners and flat-screen TVs with safeguards against
sudden power cuts and humidity, and laptops powered by solar-rechargeable batteries.
In late 2011, the world’s largest smartphone and memory chip maker unveiled a goal of earning $10
billion in revenue by 2015 in sub-Saharan Africa with its consumer electronics and mobile gadgets.
LG, meanwhile, has also been developing localised products, providing rare customer service, opening
new offices and boosting corporate social responsibility programs across the continent.
It teamed up with Emirates Telecommunications Corp., a top telecom operator better known as Etisalat,
to
enter
the
Middle
Eastern
and
African
markets
in
2011.
“Despite increasing opportunities associated with ample resources, expanding infrastructure and the
growing consumer market, doing business in Africa entails many risks such as political unrest, rampant
corruption and slow administrative processes,” Suh Sang-hyun, an Africa specialist at the private POSCO
Research Institute, said in a recent analysis.
“But even with such risks, there will be a consistently increasing need to branch out into Africa especially
in the aspect of securing preemptive dominance in the market.”
AfDB Supports Energy Access Project in Rwanda
27/06/2013
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a combined loan and
grant amounting to US$ 41 million in support of an energy project in Rwanda. The Scaling up Energy
Access Project approved on 26 June in Tunis is designed to support the Government’s strategic vision and
its
2013-2018
Economic
Development
and
Poverty
Reduction
Strategy
(EDPRS-2).
The project will help improve access to electricity for households and priority public institutions in the
Northern and Western provinces of Rwanda, ensure reliable electricity supply, and support scaling up
“inclusive and green” connections through the use of Compact Florence Lamps in future connections and
free distribution and installation of “ready-boards.”. These connections come with two sockets and one
lamp
holder,
targeting
the
most
vulnerable
households.
The project involves upgrading and rehabilitation of two substations in the Northern Province, the Gifurwe
substation to 10MVA capacity and the Rulindo substation to 20MVA capacity; building about 464 km of
medium voltage (MV) and 710 km of low-voltage (LV) distribution networks in both provinces; and
connecting 25,438 households and priority institutions (179 schools, 29 health centers and 25 sector
administration offices)
to the
grid
along both in
Northern and
Western provinces.
An estimated 25,438 rural households in both Northern Province (Rulindo and Gicumbi districts) and
Western Province (Ngororero, Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Nyabihu and Karongi districts), are expected to
directly benefit from the project. The project will also provide access to modern, reliable energy to 179
schools, 29 health centers, and 25 sector administration offices. Small-scale businesses and the few
large commercial and industrial clients located in the area will benefit from the program.
The total cost of the project is US$ 45 million, of which the Bank approved US$ 41 million through an
African Development Fund (ADF) loan of US$ 23.24 million and ADF grant of US$ 17.81 million. The rest
of
the
financing
will
be
covered
by
the
Government
of
Rwanda.
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At the end of January 2013, the Bank’s portfolio comprised 20 operations. These included 16 sovereign
loans and grants and four private-sector operations, amounting to a total commitment of US$ 420.70
million. The Bank’s portfolio distribution by sector shows that infrastructure (energy, transport, and
water) accounts for 62% of the total commitments, followed by agriculture, 18%; private sector, 12%;
human development, 5%, and multi-sector, 2%.
G8 Countries Commit to Boosting Development Efforts of African Partners
19/06/2013
In a statement released on June 18 at the closing of the Group of Eight 2013 summit in London, the G8
countries of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Canada and Russia
praised the development efforts made by Africans citizens, governments and institutions, including the
African Development Bank Group, and committed further support.
“Africa is the next emerging continent, with a growing share of the world’s trade, investment and
economic output. We have an historical opportunity to work with our African partners to help promote
inclusive and resilient growth in Africa, through greater transparency, improved infrastructure, better
trade facilitation, the elimination of trade barriers and the management of natural resources,” the G8
leaders said.
The world’s largest economies praised Africa’s development efforts, notably in the area of regional
integration. It welcomed the continent’s policy agenda that aims to reduce barriers, so as to unlock
development potentials through free movement of goods and services.
The G8 also supported the African Union’s (AU) Action Plan on Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) that
will cut transit times and boost African trade, not only within the continent, but also with global markets.
According to the declaration, “the G8 will work with African countries and regional economic communities
to meet the AU’s target of doubling intra-Africa trade and reducing crossing times at key border posts by
50% by 2022.”
Recognizing the key role of good infrastructure in economic growth, as well as the gap in that area on the
continent, the G8 countries committed to providing increased support for project preparation facilities for
regional projects. Furthermore, they committed to explore further ways to facilitate institutional
investment flows into bankable trade-related infrastructure projects in developing countries.
Natural resources management was also an area of interest during the discussions. In that regard, the
meeting underlined their potential to be a key driver of sustainable growth if well managed. “These
resources offer a long term route out of poverty for many developing countries and an opportunity to
reduce dependence on external assistance,” the statement said.
As a way of helping African countries, the G8 promised to “take action to raise global standards for
extractives transparency and make progress towards common global reporting standards, both for
countries with significant domestic extractive industries and the home countries of large multinational
extractive corporations.”
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World Bank Approves Funds to Support the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC)’s Efforts to Rehabilitate Railroads and Develop its Agribusiness Sector
June 11, 2013
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved $US 290 million
IDA* funds for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s plans to upgrade and rehabilitate its rail
transport infrastructure and to increase productivity and employment in selected agriculture value chains
as part of a Growth Poles Program.
“DRC is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with huge potential for feeding its own people
and, the rest of the continent,” said Eustache Ouayoro, World Bank Country Director for the DRC.
“We welcome the opportunity to support the Government’s plans to rebuild its railroad system and build
up its agriculture sector. These projects will help boost income, food security and overall livelihoods for
the country’s poorest people.”
The US$180 million IDA grant will fund the ongoing Multimodal Transport Project designed to improve
transport connectivity to support national economic integration, restore the National Railway Company of
DRC - SNCC’s financial and operational viability and strengthen the operations of other transport stateowned enterprises. The funds will help support the rehabilitation and upgrade of rail track, buildings,
workshops, and other facilities, to connect the poorest land-locked provinces of DRC with the main
centers of economic activity and to reduce the cost of imports and mineral exports. The funds will also
support the development of air and river transport in DRC.
“With these funds the Government will be able to pursue its plans to upgrade railroad transport, and in
so doing, improve the access of poor rural farmers to agricultural markets and promote greater use of
the country’s rich mineral resources,” said Jamal Saghir, World Bank Director for Sustainable
Development with the Africa Region.
The US$110 Million IDA credit will help fund the Western Growth Poles project designed to support the
development of the agribusiness sector and the improvement of the business environment in the DRC.
The funds will promote the development of agriculture value chains targeting palm oil, cassava, and rice
farmers in the country’s Bas Congo and Kinshasa areas. The funds will also strengthen producers’
organizations, increase their agricultural supply capabilities, develop partnerships between strategic agroindustrials and farmers’ associations, and provide basic rural infrastructure.
“By supporting palm oil, cassava and rice farmers in DRC, these funds will bring income, food and
improved livelihoods to the DRC’s rural communities,” said Gaiv Tata, World Bank Director for
Finance and Private Sector Development in the Africa Region.
World Bank Approves Funds to Boost Water and Sanitation Services to Urban
Residents and Improve Natural Resource Management in Ghana
June 6, 2013
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2013 - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved a
US$155 million IDA* grant to support the Government of Ghana’s efforts to increase access to sanitation
and water supply services and to improve the capacity of government agencies to plan and manage
natural resources more sustainably.
The funds will support two of the Government of Ghana’s priorities: manage natural resources in a
sustainable manner and bring improved sanitation and water supply to over 3.6 million people living in
and around the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA).
The US$5 million IDA grant supports the Natural Resources and Environmental Governance project
with Technical Assistance. The project is designed to provide technical assistance to help improve the
capacity of government agencies to plan, manage and use natural resources in selected sectors more
effectively and sustainably. The project will support the analytical work, policy dialogue, consultations
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and capacity building to address critical sector challenges identified in the first phase of the NREG
Program (2008-2012).
“The high rate of environmental resource degradation exacts a heavy toll on Ghana, an annual cost of
about ten percent of GDP,” said Jamal Saghir, World Bank Director of Sustainable Development,
Africa Region. “These funds will help the Government better manage its natural resources, particularly
its forests, and bring more jobs and improved livelihood opportunities to people living in the country’s
rural and forest areas.”
The second IDA grant of $US150 million will support the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA)
Sanitation and Water Project, a five year program designed to bring sanitation facilities and water
supply to residents in the GAMA with emphasis on low income communities and to strengthen
management of environmental sanitation.
The services will be identified by each community through a participatory process, with a goal of selecting
options that best suit residents’ needs, especially women, who have the responsibility to get water in
most households. The project selection will take into account the specific physical conditions of each
community, such as soil characteristics and space availability.
“Ghana’s economic growth has been accompanied by rapid urbanization. But the provision of basic
services has not kept up, and it is particularly affecting people living in low-income areas,” said Ventura
Bengoechea World Bank Task Team Leader for the project. “I look forward to helping to effective
implementation of this project and to bringing improved sanitation and water services benefiting many
low-income GAMA residents.”
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World Bank Approves Funds to Support Togo’s Efforts to Rehabilitate Roads
and Drainage Systems Damaged by Flooding
June 4, 2013
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$14
million IDA* grant to support the Government of Togo’s efforts to rehabilitate roads, drains and other
infrastructure, to scale-up urban services, and strengthen the capacity of institutions.
“Togo, together with most countries in West Africa, suffered from heavy precipitation and flooding during
the fall of 2010 rainy season,” said Madani M. Tall, World Bank Country Director for Togo. “The
proposed rehabilitation works will improve access to basic services and contribute to creating jobs and
supporting the Government in its efforts to build resiliency to future flooding impacts.”
The funds will support the on-going Emergency Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Energy Project
(EIREP). The project has two components: the first, rehabilitating infrastructure such as drains, canals
and gutters, is aimed at reducing the number of people affected by periodic flooding in low-lying poor
neighborhoods of the capital city, Lomé. The second component is designed to strengthen the capacity of
the institutions involved in the management and implementation of the project and those responsible for
delivering urban services.
“Over 86,000 people were affected throughout the country, many of whom lived mainly in low-lying
pockets of Lomé,” said Jamal Saghir the World Bank's Director of Sustainable Development for
the Africa Region. “This funding will enable the government of Togo to further expand the rehabilitation
of the drainage system and roads while reducing the disruption of urban services.”
These funds will support the rebuilding some 10 kms of drainage infrastructure in Lome and of about five
kilometers of secondary roads. The drainage works are expected to benefit some 48,000 people while the
road upgrades will benefit as many as 27,500 people with all-season transport access.
“The labor-intensive methods for drain rehabilitation to be used under the project will clearly contribute
to the livelihoods of local residents in the project neighborhoods. Moreover, the road rehabilitation efforts
supported by these funds will improve and lower the cost of transportation in low-income neighborhoods
located far from job opportunities,” said Kwabena Amankwah-Ayeh, World Bank Task Team Leader
for the project. “I am pleased to continue supporting this project and the jobs and benefits it brings to
the people living in and near Togo’s capital city.”
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INDIA NEWS
Essar Projects secures US$80 million contract in Abu Dhabi
May 23, 2013
Mumbai: Essar Projects (EPL), a global Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor has
bagged three new orders totalling US$80m in Abu Dhabi underpinning its presence in the Middle East
market.
TAKREER has awarded a direct contract to EPL for EPC works, commissioning and start-up for a spent
caustic treatment plant of capacity 3.6 cubic meter per hour at Abu Dhabi refinery. Merichem Process
Technologies, Houston is the technology partner for the project.
Samsung Engineering, Korea has awarded a contract to EPL for civil works for the Carbon Black &
Delayed Coker (CBDC) project for the Ruwais refinery.
G. S. Engineering, Korea has awarded construction of twin Inter Refinery Pipelines (IRP); one being a 28
inches x 94.6 km, Jet A1 pipeline and the other being a 28 inches x 94.6 km, gas oil pipeline.
Mr Alwyn Bowden, President & CEO, Essar Projects, said, “The Middle East is a key market for Essar
Projects. These wins are strategically important steps in reinforcing our global footprint, and build on our
existing presence, executing projects in South East Asia, India, Africa, and the USA.”
Commenting on the development, Mr Amit Gupta, CEO - Hydrocarbons, said, “There is a huge potential in
the hydrocarbons space in the Middle East. Essar Projects is committed to growth in the region, and has
already set up local offices in United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia in order to actively win and execute mega projects in the region."
Mobilization activities for all of these contracts are underway. The EPC for the spent caustic plant is
scheduled for completion in 27 months; the civil contract for CBDC is to be completed in 22 months, and
the time frame for the IRP twin pipeline is eight months.
Takreer is considered to be a prominent oil refining company regionally and internationally, contributing
strongly to the rapid growth of UAE economy. Since inception, Takreer has maintained its position as a
leading refining company, thanks to high standards and efficient refining operations, consistent with
sound health, safety and environment practices, as well as world standard performance of both
operations and employees.
About Essar Projects
Essar Projects is a global Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company offering a unique
collaborative end to end project development and delivery model for major (mega) projects, back
integrated into the supply chain and forward integrated into the operator’s mind set through its sister
company links.
EPL offers its expertise to the following industries: oil and gas (upstream, mid-stream and downstream)
including cross country pipelines and terminals - offshore and onshore, infrastructure (ports and marine,
civil and building), power (including hydroelectric) and minerals and metals and has presence in over 20
countries spread across five continents. The company has over four decades of experience in delivering
mega projects and has recently added a concessions business to its product offerings. EPL is
headquartered in Dubai and operates across regions through wholly owned subsidiaries.
EPL has ‘in house’ a large Engineering and Procurement division as well as operating extensive fabrication
facilities and a large construction equipment bank operated from a low cost Indian base.
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About Hydrocarbon Business
EPL has proven capabilities in delivering world-class facilities to the hydrocarbon industry. The company
has successfully executed various contracts for 'Blue Chip' clients such as Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(IOCL), GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) and Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL). EPL has delivered one of
the most advanced and mega-scale refineries of the world at a single location in Gujarat, India by
completing the 20 MMTPA integrated refinery for Essar Energy Plc. with a Nelson Complexity Index of
11.8. It has been built with state-of-the-art technology and gives our client Essar Energy the capability to
produce petrol and diesel suitable for use in India as well as advanced international markets. The facility
is capable of processing heavier crudes, resulting in increased gross margin revenue for the client.
EPL is currently executing US$400 million OSBL works at Jurong Aromatics Complex in Singapore for
Jurong Aromatics Corporation (JAC). EPL is currently executing nine process units on a LSTK basis for the
15 MMTPA refinery at Paradeep in Odisha (India) for IOCL. EPL is also executing on an EPC basis a
fertiliser plant at Durgapur, West Bengal (India) for Matix Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited of ammonia
capacity 2,200 TPD and urea capacity 3,850 TPD, which is the biggest urea fertilizer plant in India.
For media queries, please contact:
Mr Jatin Aggarwal, DGM - Corporate Communications, Essar Group
Tel: +91 9930136303, Email: [email protected]
India's prime minister to open new rail link in Kashmir
Nirmala Ganapathy
The Straits Times
Publication Date : 26-06-2013
On A two-day visit to Kashmir, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will open a rail line that
includes a tunnel cutting through the inhospitable Pir Panjal mountain range in the northern
state of Jammu and Kashmir, giving an important transport link in the troubled region.
Singh, accompanied by congress party president Sonia Gandhi, will flag off the first train from Banihal
station in Jammu today that will go through the 11km tunnel - India's longest - and connect on the other
side to the railway line in the Kashmir Valley.
The railway is part of India's emphasis on development instead of looking for a political solution to the
problem of Kashmir, which is divided between India and Pakistan but which both claim in its entirety.
The rail line is a step towards ultimately linking Kashmir to the mainland by the Indian railways, which is
seen as a big move towards integrating the people of Kashmir, who often feel cut off from the rest of
India.
In a place where the only major trunk road is often blocked for weeks by snow, officials are calling the
tunnel, which cost 13 billion rupees (US$217 million), Kashmir's first "all weather surface link". "At any
time in winter also people can move from Srinagar (the capital city of Kashmir) to other parts of India,"
said Sharanappa Yalal, project manager with Hindustan Construction Company, which constructed the
tunnel.
The railway link still needs to be extended further, some 100km into Jammu, to be connected to India's
vast railway network, an ambitious project that is expected to be done by 2017. Work is expected to start
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in the coming months to extend the rail link from Banihal to Udhampur in Jammu. For now, railway
officials are planning to operate buses out of Banihal station to the rest of Jammu.
Singh's visit comes a day after armed militants killed eight soldiers near Hyderpora on the outskirts of
Srinagar in one of the region's worst attacks in five years.
While Kashmir has shown a continuing decline in violence since 2005, the peace is fragile. In Kashmir
yesterday, Singh said there was a need to keep a constant vigil to prevent more attacks.
Locals said the full impact on the economy will be felt only when the railway is complete. For now, "it is a
hanging railway", said Shakeel Qalander, a social activist and former president of the Federation
Chamber of Industries Kashmir.
Bringing the railways to Kashmir has been a long process. It was first proposed by Maharajah of Jammu
Pratap Singh in 1898 and then by the British in the early 1900s, but never took off.
In the 1980s, former prime minister Indira Gandhi gave the green light for a railway line in Jammu,
which was completed only decades later in 2005.
In the last five years, local railway lines have connected parts of the Kashmir Valley. The challenge now is
to connect it to the rest of the railway network.
But despite the economic significance of the rail link, it is unlikely to solve the political problems of the
state of Kashmir where militant groups have been fighting Indian forces for independence from India.
India accuses Pakistan of sending militants into its territory.
"The railway is relevant... But the fundamental problem is political and that won't be resolved through
development," said Srinath Raghavan of the Centre for Policy Research, a think-tank.
L&T bags Rs 1,000 crore hydrocarbon project
Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon has secured an order of over Rs 1,000 crore to construct a paraxylene
plant for a leading refinery in India.
The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to execute composite construction works,
including
civil,
mechanical
and
erection
and
installation,
for
the
project.
L&T will mobilise about 25,000 workmen and 600 staff for the project which will be executed over a
period of 30 months, the company announced today.
Ban on construction of new buildings on and around all river beds
The Uttarakhand government announced a series of major decisions on Monday for recovery and
rehabilitation in the flood-hit state.
The state cabinet decided on a Uttarakhand Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (URRA), chaired
by the chief minister (CM). It announced a ban on construction of new buildings on and around all river
beds,
besides
a
compensation
plan
for
affected
citizens.
The URRA is to have a panel for reconstruction, with a "100-year plan" in mind, said CM Vijay Bahuguna.
He added relief committees involving district magistrates, MPs and MLAs had also been set up, to assist
the Authority.
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As for the construction ban around river beds, the CM said the exact area to be covered would be decided
later. Most of the structures which had collapsed had been built alongside the Mandakini, Alaknanda and
Bhagirathi rivers.
A compensation package of Rs 50,000-100,000 was announced for damaged dhabas. For fully damaged
small hotels, the compensation will be Rs 2 lakh. For bigger hotels where losses are Rs 2-10 lakh, the
government will compensate 30 per cent. Where losses are Rs 10-20 lakh, the compensation will be 20
per
cent.
Above
Rs
20
lakh,
the
compensation
will
be
only
10
per
cent.
All electricity and water bills in the affected areas will be waived from June 1 to March 31, 2014. Payment
on loans taken by disaster-affected families from state cooperative banks will be suspended for the
financial year 2013-14.
The government will request the central government to suspend such payment on loans from nationalised
banks for a similar period.
Affected citizens are to each get 15 kg of wheat flour, 15 kg of rice, five kg of pulses, three kg sugar and
some other things free of cost. The state is to take full reposibility for the upbringing, including schooling,
of orphaned children. For the areas in the plains, there will be 50 per cent more compensation for
damage to the sugarcane crop.
L&T Construction wins Rs 3,057-cr orders in June
Press Trust of India | Mumbai July 1, 2013
L & T had bagged a major order from the water resource department of Jharkhand for
constructing the Kharkai barrage
Construction major Larsen & Toubro today said its June order book touched Rs 3,057 crore across various
business segments.
The building and factories business secured orders worth Rs 1,808 crore during the month, while the
water and renewable energy business bagged orders worth Rs 628 crore, said SN Subrahmanyan, wholetime director and senior executive vice-president at L&T's infrastructure & construction vertical.
A major order came from the water resource department of Jharkhand for constructing the Kharkai
barrage. Another turn- key order came from West Bengal Power Development Corporation to supply
equipment, material, erection and services for plant water systems of the Sagardighi thermal power
extension project units 3 & 4 (2x500mw).
The company also received orders for various utility development work in Gurgaon from a private
developer, including an additional order on operating projects, he said in a statement.
In the power transmission and distribution business, it got orders worth Rs 442 crore from the Delhi
Metro for design verification, detailed engineering, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of electrical and mechanical system including fire and hydraulic system for its
underground stations under the phase-3 of the project.
The company also got orders worth Rs 179 crore from heavy civil infrastructure and metallurgical &
material handling businesses.
HCC to bid for Arpinchala-Dharam railway project in J&K
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Press Trust of India | Banihal (J&K) June 23, 2013
The Mumbai-based firm has recently executed 11-km long Pir Panjal railway tunnel, third
longest in the world
Undeterred by challenges it faced while executing two big-ticket infra projects here, Hindustan
Construction Company will bid for such upcoming works in this region like the 13-km Arpinchala-Dharam
underground railway project.
The Mumbai-based firm has recently executed the 11-km long Pir Panjal railway tunnel, the third longest
in the world, and also the Uri-II hydro power project in Jammu and Kashmir.
The company is set to bid for the 13-km long Arpinchala- Dharam project as well, the official said.
"The Banihal-Qazigund railway tunnel, the longest in the country, was awarded to us in 2005. The track
is now ready for the Railways. The amount of challenges we had to face was mind-boggling.
"However, that does not deter us from bidding for more projects and we are, in fact, working on the
same route that will connect between Dharam-Sumbar. We will bid for more projects on the same track
in
the
coming
days,"
said
tunnel's
project
manager
Sharanappa
Yalal.
Sources said that government has already come out with a tender inviting developers to bid for the
Arpinchala
to
Dharam
project
and
HCC
is
making
preparations
to
bid
for
it.
HCC had bagged the Pir Panjal tunnel project from IRCON, a construction subsidiary of the Railways, in
2005. Though the initial cost of the project was Rs 400 crore, it went up to Rs 800 crore as the scope of
the project widened.
The tunnel, which connects the Bichelri valley of Banhial in Jammu with Qazigund in Kashmir, will reduce
the
distance
between
the
two
places
to
18
km
from
35
km
by
road.
"It will also help the economy of the two places. The tunnel will facilitate transportation during winter.
During the most part of the year, the inclement weather forces closure of the road tunnel and the
highway," Yalal said.
"However, it was not easy to execute the project. Initially,
Germany for boring the tunnel. But, as we started working, we
mountain range is not fit for traditional way of tunneling. We
method
for
the
first
time
we had brought two road headers from
found the geologically young and unstable
then brought the New Austrian Tunneling
in
India,"
he
said.
The official said the Uri-II 240 MW hydro power project is also ready for commissioning though it has
been taken out of the PM's inauguration agenda during his two-day proposed visit here as NHPC said it
had developed some technical snag.
"We have done the civil construction part of the project and the project hand over is likely to happen
soon. It is up to NHPC to decide on the date of commissioning of the project," he said.
NHPC
is
building
the
Rs
1,724
crore
project
at
Baramulla
on
the
river
of
Jhelum.
Talking about the Pir Panjal project, Yayal said: "The company faced weather problems as well. During
November to June period of the year, the area remains almost inaccessible due to snow, which envelopes
the arterial road causing huge problems for transporting required materials. Getting manpower, even
those who are unskilled, was difficult."
The tunnel is a part of the 345-km long Jammu Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link, aimed at
connecting
Jammu
to
Baramulla
on
the
northwestern
part
of
the
valley.
Trains now ply from Baramulla to Quazigund and Jammu to Udhampur on this stretch. Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh is likely to inaugurate the tunnel, thereby connecting Qazigund to Banihal.
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Around 90-km long stretch, between Udhampur to Banihal is to be completed to get the stretch
connected by the Railways.
Meanwhile, sources said Railways is likely to tie up with state transport authority to help passengers
reach out to the unlinked passage by bus at no extra cost. Passengers would be able to book tickets up to
Baramulla. An announcement in this regard is likely during the tunnel's inauguration by the Prime
Minister.
HCC has executed a majority of India's landmark infrastructure projects. Its landmark works include the
Bandra Worli Sea Link, Mumbai - India's first and longest open sea cable-stayed bridge; the Kolkata
Metro, Farakka Barrage and India's largest nuclear power plant at Kudankulam - Tamil Nadu.
Maharashtra has ongoing PPP port projects worth Rs 12,000 cr: Assocham
BS Reporter | Mumbai June 20, 2013
While there are 21 PPP projects in the port sector with a share of 52% worth over Rs 43,000
cre under construction Maharashtra ranks second in under-construction and under-bidding port
projects under public-private partnership (PPP), with a share of 15 per cent and 37 per cent, respectively,
in
value
terms,
according
to
a
report
by
Assocham
released
here
today.
“In Maharashtra, total of five completed port projects worth over Rs 3,700 crore have been put to service
delivery under the PPP model, while three projects each worth over Rs 6,700 crore and Rs 5,100 crore
are under construction and under bidding respectively in the state,” the study, titled Port Developments
in
India,
noted.
The
figures
are
as
of
April
30.
“Out of the total 881 PPP projects worth over Rs 5.4 lakh crore taken up under the PPP model, 62
projects in the port sector worth over Rs 82,000 crore are in the different stages of implementation,” said
D S Rawat, national secretary-general of Assocham, while releasing the chamber’s study.
While there are 21 PPP projects in the port sector with a share of 52 per cent worth over Rs 43,000 crore
under construction, eight projects worth Rs 14,000 crore with a share of 17 per cent are under bidding,
said Rawat. “Of the remaining, one project is in the expression of interest stage (EOI) and one has been
cancelled.”
With three port projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore under construction, Andhra Pradesh has the
maximum share of over 46 per cent in this category, highlights the Assocham study. With two projects
worth over Rs 5,500 crore, Kerala has the maximum share of about 40 per cent in the PPP ports projects
under bidding. Gujarat tops the completed projects’ list, with 12 PPP projects worth over Rs 12,400 crore.
Odisha ranks second with two port projects worth over Rs 4,100 crore completed and put to operation in
the PPP mode, followed by Maharashtra with five projects worth over Rs 3,700 crore under operation.
With a share of over 53 per cent, Gujarat tops the nine maritime states as it could create almost double
the capacity at the minor ports than was envisaged in the 11th Plan, highlights the Assocham study. “The
capacity of India’s nine maritime states — Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala,
Maharashtra, Odisha, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu — as on March 31, 2007, was about 228.3 million
tonnes, which was expected to add about 337.4 million tonnes during 2007-12 and the capacity realised
as
on
March
31,
2011,
was
418.3
million
tonnes,”
said
Rawat.
He added that Odisha is the only state other than Gujarat to realise capacity addition of about 23 million
tonnes from zero capacity during the first four years of the 11th Plan.
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L&T bags Rs 528-cr office construction orders from Ahmedabad, Bangalore
Vinay Umarji | Ahmedabad June 6, 2013
The company's water and renewable energy business has secured orders worth Rs 806 crore
of which Rs 700 crore is for turnkey EPC of a solar photovoltaic power plant in TN
The building and factories business of engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services
conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged a office building construction order at Ahmedabad and
Bangalore.
According to the company, the building and factories business of L&T has bagged order worth Rs 528
crore for construction of office buildings at Ahmedabad and Bangalore "from esteemed customers".
Further, the company's water and renewable energy business has secured orders worth Rs 806 crore of
which Rs 700 crore is for the turnkey EPC of a solar photovoltaic power plant in Tamil Nadu.
As per an official communique of the company, in the transportation infrastructure business, the
company bagged orders worth Rs 451 crore. Order secured are for design, detail engineering, testing and
commissioning of 25kV AC traction, 33 kV auxiliary sub stations, associated cabling and SCADA systems
for underground corridor of line-8 of the Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) project - Phase 3 for
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited.
In all, L&T Construction has won new orders worth Rs 2,002 crore across various business segments in
May and June 2013.
This also includes new orders in its power transmission and distribution business worth Rs 217 crore. The
orders are from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of
E&M fire detection and fire suppression system of elevated stations of Delhi MRTS project - Phase 3.
Meanwhile, another order was from the West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited for
supply and erection of two 132 kV D/C transmission line and substation at West Bengal.
Press Trust Of India | Kolkata/ Bhubaneswar June 2, 2013
Odisha opposes construction of Polavaram dam
Strongly opposing construction of Polavaram dam in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, Odisha government,
on Saturday, asked the Planning Commission of India not to grant revised investment clearance to the
controversial multi-purpose project.
"As the matter is sub judice in the Apex Court, it will be prudent to wait till the judgement is given as the
project parameter and estimates may change," Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to Planning
Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia.
Stating that the Odisha government has filed a suit in the Supreme Court challenging the Ministry of
Environment and Forest's environmental clearance, Patnaik pointed out that the state administration also
opposed to the R&R (rehabilitation and resettlement) clearance accorded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(MOTA).
"The state government has prayed the apex court to declare both the clearance null and void," the chief
minister said.
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Patnaik also said that no public hearing was conducted in the affected Malkangiri district of Odisha.
"Instead, the public hearing was conducted in Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh," he said adding that
the environmental clearance granted by the MoEF in favour of Polavaram project was set aside by the
National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA).
The NEAA also directed to conduct public hearing in the affected areas of Odisha and Chhattishgarh, the
Chief Minister said in the letter to to Planning Commission.
However, the orders of NEAA were challenged by the government of Andhra Pradesh in the Andhra
Pradesh High Court. The AP High Court has issued an interim order on December 31, 2007 suspending
the orders of the NEAA until further order.
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PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ITEMS : OVERSEAS INQUIRIES
Bathroom Fittings & Accessories
Unique International, Dhaka
Vision Accomplished Ventures Limited
Buyers of bathroom fittings.
Address: 4, Ogunlana drive, Surulere - 34562, Paraguay
Phone: +(234)-(1)-8033048516
Haider Limited
Buyers of bathroom fittings.
Address: 15 Hollinbank Lane, Lee - WF16 9NF, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(7979)-920555
Bellagio, Sarl
Buyers of bathroom fitting.
Address: Tabaris Square, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
Phone: +(961)-(1)-204042
Enter-American
Importers of bathroom accessory.
Address: Rruga Don Bosco, Tirana - 121 212, Albania
Phone: +(355)-(43)-57057 Fax: +(355)-(43)-57057
Pinnacle Exclusives, Inc.
Importers of bathroom accessories.
Address: 4655, Bonavista Avenue Suite 208, Montreal - H3W 2C6, Canada
Phone: +(1)-(514)-4824166 Fax: +(1)-(514)-4824166
Multitrade International Ltd.
deals in bathroom fittings
Address: Data General Building, 666 Gt South Rd., Ellerslie, P O Box : 62503, Central Park, Auckland,
New Zealand
Phone: +(64)-(9)-5259721 Fax: +(64)-(9)-5250471
Jash Technical Services Co. Limited
Importers of bath accessories.
Address: P. O. Box 173, Riyadh - 11411, Saudi Arabia
Phone: +(966)-(1)-4767780 Fax: +(966)-(1)-4776662
Plumb Crazy
Buyers of all plumbing, bathroom, hardware products.
Address: 100 Voortrekker Road, Salt River, Cape Town - 7925, South Africa
Phone: +(27)-(21)-5117818 Fax: +(27)-(21)-5117873
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(27)-834634649
Importers of all kinds of bathroom fittings.
Address: 20/25, North South Road, Siddique Bazar, Habib Market, 3rd Floor, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Phone: +(880)-(2)-9566254 Fax: +(880)-(2)-9566254
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-171536146
Plasztikform Kft
Importers of stainless steel bathroom units.
Address: Baross Utca 167, Budavrs - 2040, Hungary
Phone: +(36)-(23)-423001 Fax: +(36)-(23)-423003
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Otari Ghana Limited
Buyers of all types of bathroom fittings.
Address: No.:10, Dadeban Loop, North Industrial Area, Accra, Ghana
Phone: +(233)-(21)-237796 Fax: +(233)-(21)-237796
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(233)-24670780
Microdata Associates Limited
Buyers of bathroom accessories such as shower curtain, toothbrush holders etc.
Address: 79, Roseville Road, Hayes, London - UB34QY, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(208)-5731391 Fax: +(44)-(790)-2098281
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(44)-7812339669
M. G. Systems
Importer of sinks.
Address: Arti 328, Rue Paul Claudel Strret, Evry - 91000, France
Phone: +(33)-(1)-60775460 Fax: +(33)-(1)-60776410
Swadesh Bidesh
Buyers of bathroom accessories.
Address: 64, Aziz Super Market, 1st Floor, Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh
Phone: +(880)-(2)-861025 Fax: +(880)-(2)-8613958
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-11875686
Kudos Shower Products Limited
Buyers of cotton bath and shower mats.
Address: Elmsfield Park Holme Cumbria, Manchester - LA61RJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1539)-564040 Fax: +(44)-(1539)-564141
Newise International Limited
Importer of bathroom sinks.
Address: 1/F, Kai Kwong Commercial Bldg Lockhart Road Wanchai, Wan Chai - 332334, China (Hong
Kong S.A.R.)
Phone: +(852)-(852)-25117008 Fax: +(852)-(852)-28917187
Aqua Tec
Importers of spare parts for sink.
Address: 25 Moaz Aldawla, Nser City Mkram Abeed, Cairo - 11241, Egypt
Phone: +(2)-(2)-6708075 Fax: +(2)-(2)-2729651
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(2)-0020124595870
Curtiss AS.
Importers of products related to bathroom.
Address: Keramikkveien 32, Stavanger - 4032, Norway
Phone: +(47)-(51)-800805
Roca Sanitario SA
Importers of bathroom fittings and products.
Address: Avda. Diagonal, 513, Barcelona - 08029, Spain
Phone: +(34)-(93)-3661200
Cixi Star Light Sanitary Ware Company Limited
Buyers of shower.
Address: Cang Tian Industrial Area, Changhe, Cixi, Ningbo - 315 326, China
Phone: +(86)-(574)-63406416 / 63415898 Fax: +(86)-(574)-63409125 / 63415786
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T. K. Interior Design & Decoration S/b
Importers of bathroom accessories.
Address: 750/D, Taman Ecorich Jalan Tanjung Batu, Bintulu - 97000, Malaysia
Phone: +(6)-(86)-332729 Fax: +(6)-(86)-332729
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(6)-0138338430
Comfort Line AS
Buyers of steam shower, bath tub and heatpump.
Address: Rigedalen, 52, Kristiansand - 4626, Norway
Phone: +(47)-(984)-82373
E-buy Radiators Direct Limited
Buyers of bathroom fixture and fittings such as taps, showers, baths sinks etc.
Address: 15, Longfield Avenue, Fareham - PO141DA, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1329)-519465 Fax: +(44)-(1329)-519465
Mebra, Sa
Importers of sanitary brass plumbing fittings, shower sets, bathroom acessories etc.
Address: Lugar Do Barreiro, Apart. N.- 4, Vila De Prado - Braga - 4734908, Portugal
Phone: +(351)-(253)-929600 Fax: +(351)-(253)-929625
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(351)-963931719
Samra Bath Center
Engaged in importing of bathroom accessories, bathroom mirrors and bathroom other
products.
Address: 23, King George Street, Tel Aviv - 63290, Israel
Phone: +(972)-(52)-4669609 Fax: +(972)-(3)-5273506
Construction Machinery
T. Lishman & Sons
Buyers of construction equipments.
Address: The Winnings, Ingleton, Lancaster - LA63DU, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(152)-4241082 Fax: +(44)-(152)-4241935
Yabhana Group
Importers of construction equipments.
Address: 12, Dunchurch Crescent Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - B73 6QN, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(7909)-526410
Alghanim International & General Trading
Buyers of construction equipments.
Address: Shuaikh, Behind Old Pepsi Company, Safat - 2118, Kuwait
Phone: +(965)-(1)-804044 / 9149534 Fax: +(965)-(1)-4822490
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(965)-965789
Birdi Civil Engineers
Importers of construction plants.
Address: P. O. Box 58223, Nairobi - 00010, Kenya
Phone: +(254)-(20)-823620 Fax: +(254)-(20)-891017
Dabaywa Trading & Contracting Co.
Importer of construction equipment, construction materials and construction machineries etc
Address: 2, W2, Mosque Street Ibnauf Suliman Building, Khartoum - 11111, Sudan
Phone: +(249)-(9)-12953816 / 12843934
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Lumbini Trade Centre Nepal Private Limited
Importers of construction equipment
Address: Trispureshore, K. K. M. Building Satdobato, Lalitpur - Na, Nepal
Phone: +(977)-(1)-4260058 / 5524362 Fax: +(977)-(1)-4226711
Induztrial Toyz Corporation
Buyers of road construction equipments.
Address: 169, Forrest Drive, Sherwood Park - T8A6A9, Canada
Phone: +(1)-(780)-9451161 Fax: +(1)-(780)-4493747
Hanmi International Company Limited
Buyers of used construction equipments and spare parts.
Address: #121-246, Dangsandong 6, Ga Youngdeungpogu, Seoul - 150 808, Korea
Phone: +(82)-(2)-26755013 Fax: +(82)-(2)-26327883
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(82)-112815200
Halong Traseco
Buyers of all types of construction machine.
Address: 39 Le Lai Street, NGoquyen Dist Hai phong, Haiphong City - 10000, Vietnam
Phone: +(84)-(31)-768412 Fax: +(84)-(31)-767638
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(84)-0903245444
Wahyu Mandiri
Importers of all types of construction equipments.
Address: Basuki Rahmat 56, Sumatera Selatan - 12430, Indonesia
Phone: +(62)-(711)-421557
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(62)-8127132333
Precise Engineering Services
Importers of construction equipment.
Address: Plot 43, Oboja Road, Kampala - 19780, Uganda
Phone: +(256)-(772)-742053 Fax: +(256)-(38)-400258
Go Industry A. S
Buyers of construction equipments.
Address: Sak R Kesebir Cad. 36/13, Balmumcu Besiktas, Istanbul - 80700, Turkey
Phone: +(90)-(212)-2114348 Fax: +(90)-(212)-2114348
Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd
Buyers of concrete mixer trucks and batching plants.
Address: 76, C. F. Park, Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Bintulu - 97000, Malaysia
Phone: +(60)-(86)-333019 Fax: +(60)-(86)-332700
J. L. International Limited, Partnership
Buyers of machineries and raw material for construction industry.
Address: No. 889, Thai C. C. Tower, Room No. 242, South Sathorn Road, Yanawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Phone: +(66)-(2)-6723444
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(66)-896610896
Haider Bearing & Machinery Centre
Importers of all types of construction machinery.
Address: No. A-87, Jinnah Road, Rawal Pindi - 46000, Pakistan
Phone: +(92)-(51)-5870342 / 5554446 Fax: +(92)-(51)-5776067
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JB System Inc.
Engaged in import of construction equipments such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders,
motor graders, cranes, road rollers, forklifts, dump trucks, concrete mixture trucks, garbage
compactor trucks, generators. Also imports used ship, cargo etc.
Address: No. 4-4-29, Nishi Sakado, Sakado-Shi - 350 0247, Japan
Phone: +(81)-(492)-793455 Fax: +(81)-(492)-793456
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(81)-9034053162
Hire Station Limited
Buyers of general construction machineries.
Address: Fields Farm Road Long Eaton, Nottingham - NG103FZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(845)-6045337 Fax: +(44)-(845)-6688999
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(44)-7711958183
Door Knobs, Handles, Knockers, Stoppers & Other Door
Hardware
Willimco
Buyer of door, door lock, door handles, etc.
Address: 22, Watson Street, Aberdeen - 4850, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(7)-20482314
Fax: +(44)-(7)-23547563
Kin Kei Hardware Industries Limited
Importer of door closers, door handles, door hinges, door knob locks and door viewers.
Address: Room 704, 7/F Eastern Centre, 1065 King's Road,, Tai Koo - .., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)
Phone: +(852)-(852)-25616788 Fax: +(852)-(.)-25639115
Jazco Company
Importers of door knnobs and knobs products.
Address: Banani Road -5, Block F , House No. 88 Third Floor, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh
Phone: +(880)-(12)-8824395
Newise International Limited
Importers of door closers, door handles and door hinges.
Address: 1/F, Kai Kwong Commercial Building, 332-334 Lockhart Road, Wanchai - ., China (Hong Kong
S.A.R.)
Phone: +(852)-(852)-25117008
Fax: +(852)-(852)-28917187
John Phillips Investments Limited
Distributor and supplier of door locks and door closers.
Address: 5, East Hill, London - HA9 9PT, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(20)-89049407
Emmanuella Consult
Importers of door handle.
Address: Plot 22, Victor Hugo Dakar, Dagana - 221, Senegal
Phone: +(221)-(820)-12819 Fax: +(221)-(820)-45221
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Anurasiri Furnitures Private Limited
Importers of door pulls, hingers, cam locks, plywood etc.
Address: 701/A, Peradeniya Road Mulgampola, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Phone: +(94)-(81)-2228173 Fax: +(94)-(81)-2233279
General Building Hardware Traders
Total Rehab BA
Buyers of equipment for building.
Address: Torggata 33, Oslo - N-0183, Norway
Phone: +(47)-(47)-23157418
Fax: +(47)-(47)-23157401
Indenza Limited
Buyers of builders hardware.
Address: 142 Westchester Dr, Wellington - 6004, New Zealand
Phone: +(64)-(4)-477 3555
Mike Gepp Developments
Buyers of building related products.
Address: 8, Point Road Monaco, Nelson - 7001, New Zealand
Phone: +(64)-(3)-5479853
Fax: +(64)-(3)-5479008
The Stanley Works
Buyers of builder hardware.
Address: 3F, 338 Wen Lin Road, Taipei - 111, Taiwan
Phone: +(886)-(2)-81451465
Chifley Exim Australia
Importers and distributors of builder's hardware in brass, steel, iron and few products of
general merchandise.
Address: 2, St.Martins Crt., Wantirna South, Melbourne - 3152, Australia
Phone: +(61)-(3)-98010799 Fax: +(61)-(3)-98005798
Maroc Motif
Buyers of building hardware.
Address: 22, Rue Ennarjisse Benjdia, Casablanca Maroc - 20000, Morocco
Phone: +(212)-(2)-2225702
Fax: +(212)-(2)-2225716
Rajabdeen & Sons Limited
Importers of builders hardware.
Address: 192, Nawala Road, Colombo - 5, Sri Lanka
Phone: +(94)-(11)-2807500/2807500 Fax: +(94)-(11)-2807500
Almacen El Arquitecto
Buyers of builders hardware accessories.
Address: Cra 42, No. 75-83, Local 148, Itagui, Colombia
Phone: +(57)-(4)-3741718
Fax: +(57)-(4)-3741718
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Allu Metal Maghrebin
Buyers of various builder hardwares.
Address: 40-44, Rue Abou, Amrane Al Fassi, Casablanca - 20100, Morocco
Phone: +(212)-(22)-981058 Fax: +(212)-(22)-981055
Vijay Hardware
Buyers of building hardwares.
Address: Algoz Industrial Area No. 3, Dubai - 41396, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +(971)-(4)-3479200
Fax: +(971)-(4)-3479733
Ananta International Trading, Inc.
Importers of all types of builders hardware and hand tools.
Address: 7-1285, Bristol Road West, Mississauga - L5V 2H5, Canada
Phone: +(1)-(905)-2860274 Fax: +(1)-(905)-2860163
Shisham Furnitures
Buyers of building hardware.
Address: 15, Shadman, Jail Road, Lahore - 54000, Pakistan
Phone: +(92)-(42)-7533282
Fax: +(92)-(42)-7587506
J. Hassanali Hardware Store
Buyers of building hardware.
Address: P O Box 1485, Daressalaam - , Tanzania
Phone: +(255)-(22)-2115793 Fax: +(255)-(22)-2130341
Granite, Marble, Sandstone & Slate Stone
Excellence Integrated Solutions
Importers of limestone.
Address: Old Mazda Road, Fabric Care Building, 203, Abu Dhabi - 52596, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +(971)-(2)-6711197 Fax: +(971)-(2)-6711158
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(971)-506421157
Maha Co.
Importers of marble, granite, limestone, onyx etc.
Address: # 34, No.3, Golfam Building, Golfam Street, Africa Ave,, Tehran - 0098, Iran
Phone: +(980)-(21)-22020251 / 22055860 Fax: +(980)-(21)-22055860
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(980)-9121271665
Charcon Specialist Products
Importers of granites.
Address: Marions Way, Coventry Road, Leicester - LE9 3GP, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1455)-288241 Fax: +(44)-(1455)-285284
Be-Modern Group
Buyers of marble sheets, marble fire surrounds etc.
Address: Unit 11 Shaftsbury Avenue, Simonside Industrial Estate, Jarrow, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE323TJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(191)-4563220 Fax: +(44)-(191)-4553376
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(44)-7713315905
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Avner Mart Import Export
Buyers of marble.
Address: 1, HaDror, Kiryat-Ono - 55602, Israel
Phone: +(972)-(50)-590488
Pak Onyx
Importers Of Marble And Granite.
Address: Plot # 20-A, Unit # II, I-9, Islamabad - 44000, Pakistan
Phone: +(92)-(51)-4440322 Fax: +(92)-(51)-4433501
Future Comptech
Importers of marble, granite, stones and slates.
Address: 603, Novo Star Dr., Mississauga - L5W 1C7, Canada
Phone: +(1)-(416)-6295563
Boutique De Net
Buyers of Indian green marble.
Address: 1, Golf Road, G. O. R. - I, Lahore - 54410, Pakistan
Phone: +(92)-(42)-6375707 Fax: +(92)-(42)-6368872
Lionvest Trading Uk Limited
Buyers of stones, marble, granite, limestones, sandstones etc.
Address: Unit 7, Riverside Business Centre Brighton Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, Shoreham-By-Sea BN436RE, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1273)-453500 / 453501 / 453504 Fax: +(44)-(1273)-453900 / 453901
Xiamen Yueyang Stone Company Limited
Importers of importing rough granite blocks.
Address: Unit 7b, Bldg A, Baolong Center, No. 297, Jiahe Road, Xiame, Xiamen - 361 012, China
Phone: +(86)-(592)-5328291
Al-Murad Tiles
Buyers of marbles and granites.
Address: Howley Park Road East Morley Leeds West Yorkshire, Leeds - LS27OBN, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1132)-537766 Fax: +(44)-(1132)-537766
Fujian Nanan Lian Feng Mei Stone Co. Ltd.
Importers of marble.
Address: Pushan Industrial Area, Shuitou Town, Nanan, Fujin - 362342, China
Phone: +(86)-(595)-86989553 Fax: +(86)-(595)-86909553
Copro Group
Importers of all types of marbles.
Address: Kosuyolu Mah. D. Blok, Daire No. 4 Emlakbankas, Istanbul - 34000, Turkey
Phone: +(90)-(532)-2401125
Balography Nig Limited
Engaged in importing of granite.
Address: Omoh 20 Funsho Kinoshi Street , Avenue B Stop, Okota Ago, Palace Way, Lagos - ., Nigeria
Phone: +(234)-(709)-313766
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(234)-8086797706
Taj Trading
Buyers of marble.
Address: 17, Buxton Avenue, Oranjezicht, Cape Town - 8001, South Africa
Phone: +(27)-(21)-4231505 Fax: +(27)-(21)-4231505
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(27)-824549383
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Shirkooh Yazd Tile
Importers of all types of ceramic and tiles.
Address: Apartment 1, 9th Floor, Mellat Tower, Vali Asr Street, Tehran - Na, Iran
Phone: +(98)-(21)-88784678 Fax: +(98)-(21)-88784678
Quang Dieu Co. Limited
Importers of marble, granite, sandstone, slate etc.
Address: 364, Cong Hoa Street, Etown Building, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Phone: +(84)-(88)-8122606 Fax: +(84)-(88)-8122282
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(84)-8918319699
Entity Holdings Private Limited
Importers of gypsum boards.
Address: 410/3, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo - 7000, Sri Lanka
Phone: +(94)-(11)-4737828 Fax: +(94)-(11)-5362588
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(94)-777667657
Pipe Fittings & Tube Fittings
Sag Stahl GmbH
Importers of steel pipes.
Address: Ruetersbarg, 48, Hamburg - 22529, Germany
Phone: +(49)-(40)-6447077 Fax: +(49)-(40)-64428490
Technical Oilfield Supplies Centre
Importers of all types of pipes, tube fittings, flanges, expansion joints etc.
Address: Post Box No. 2647, Abu Dhabi - 2647, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +(971)-(2)-6734042 Fax: +(971)-(2)-6734041
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(971)-507514327
I. B. N. Al Nafees General Trading Establishment
Importers of used steel pipes type F51, ST52, external dia 168 mm, 20mm wallthick, 6 m long,
seamless or welded etc.
Address: P. O. Box 61835, Dubai - 971, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +(971)-(4)-2850500 Fax: +(971)-(4)-2855782
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(971)-504577100
Swecomex S. A. De C. V.
Buyers of flanges, pipes etc.
Address: Calle 5 # 899, Zona Industrial, Guadalajara - 44940, Mexico
Phone: +(52)-(33)-31451767 Fax: +(52)-(33)-31451777
Al Aswar Technology Group Co.
Buyers of ductile pipes.
Address: Farhan Building, Fadala Street Block No.11,Salmiya, P.O. Box 6213, Hawalli - 32037, Kuwait
Phone: +(965)-(2)-5629205 Fax: +(965)-(2)-5628176
Valvulas Worcester
Buyers of forged steel threaded flanges.
Address: Ma?Z #263 Col, Valle De Santiago - 09819, Mexico
Phone: +(52)-(55)-56705155 / 54450276 / 54450120 Fax: +(52)-(55)-55827243
Mahmoud For Trading Pipes & Fittings
Importres of pipes and fittings.
Address: 14 El Sayegh St El Sabteya Ramsis,cairo,egypt, Al Q�Hirah - 11111, Egypt
Phone: +(2)-(2)-5775321
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(2)-102828362
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Egypipe
Buyers of all types of hdpe pipes.
Address: 157 Al Harm St Giza, Cairo - 12556, Egypt
Phone: +(20)-(48)-600098 Fax: +(20)-(48)-600819
Hakan Plastic
Buyers of pvc, pprc, pe pipes and fittings.
Address: Organize Sanayi Bolgesi Gaziosmanpasa Mah. Istiklal Cad, Cerkezkoy - 59500, Turkey
Phone: +(90)-(282)-7266443 Fax: +(90)-(282)-7269467
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(90)-5334738964
G Rgenler AS
Importers of seamless pipes.
Address: No. 1, Organize Sanayi, Bolgesi Avar, CAD. No. 4, Ankara - 06935, Turkey
Phone: +(90)-(312)-2670969 Fax: +(90)-(312)-2670881
Tig Group
Importers of pe pipes.
Address: Botelkamp 38, Hamburg - D-22529, Germany
Phone: +(49)-(40)-790000 / 245117 Fax: +(49)-(40)-790099
Kwan Hing Metal Manufacturing Co. Limited
Buyers of pipes.
Address: Unit 2713A, 27/F., Asia Trade Center, 79 Lei Muk Road, Kwai Chung - Na, China (Hong Kong
S.A.R.)
Phone: +(852)-24211322 Fax: +(852)-24215322
Decor Limited
Importers of stainless steel pipes.
Address: St Riznikovski, 1 A, Kharkov - 61025, Ukraine
Phone: +(380)-(57)-7122037 Fax: +(380)-(57)-7102239
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(380)-506306686
Esmil Trading
Buyers of pipes, solid bar and fittings.
Address: P.O. Box 129, 8500 Ac Joure, Heerenveen - 8500AC, The Netherlands
Phone: +(31)-(513)-528810 Fax: +(31)-(513)-528842
S. K. F. Corporation Limited
Buyers of pipes.
Address: 300/4, Hatirpool, Dhaka - 1215, Bangladesh
Phone: +(880)-(2)-8620274
C. T. E. C. Trading & Construction, Inc.
Buyers of pvc pipes and fittings.
Address: No. 10, Jasmine Street, Ubalde Village, Agdao, Davao City - 8000, Philippines
Phone: +(63)-(82)-2349855 Fax: +(63)-(82)-3008865
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(63)-9177020147
Handal Mandiri
Buyers of steel pipes.
Address: Jl. DI. Panjaitan, Gang Sederhana No. 01, Balikpapan - 76123, Indonesia
Phone: +(62)-(542)-423315 Fax: +(62)-(542)-420537
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(62)-811-547493
Comdo Italia SRL
Buyers of iron pipes for bed mechanisms.
Address: Via Dell Orzo 53/55/57, Z. I., Altamura - 70022, Italy
Phone: +(39)-(80)-3101078 Fax: +(39)-(80)-3103449
Wahab Trading Company
Importers of m.s pipes, m.s fittings and pipe fittings.
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Address: 8, Sindh Madrasah, Shahra- E- Liaquat, Karachi - 74000, Pakistan
Phone: +(92)-(21)-2426804 Fax: +(92)-(21)-6638697
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(92)-3002354045
A Tech Comapny
Importers of titanium plated stainless steel pipes.
Address: A-919, Sam Ho Building, #275-1, YangJae-Dong, SeoCho-Ku, Seoul - 137 941, Korea
Phone: +(82)-(2)-5537555
Viking Johnson
Buyers of pipe couplings.
Address: 46-48 Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertford - SG40UD, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1462)-443322 Fax: +(44)-(1462)-443311
S. S. Trade Link International Private Limtied
Buyers of steel pipe, steel pipe fittings, upvc pipe fittings.
Address: 11, Haji Osman Goni Road, Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh
Phone: +(880)-(2)-9554805 / 7164364 Fax: +(880)-(2)-9554755 / 7164362
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-11846662
Viking Cives Limited
Buyers of steel flange beams.
Address: RR#4 Norpark Drive, Mount Forest - N0H 2k0, Canada
Phone: +(1)-(519)-3234433 Fax: +(1)-(519)-3234608
Raj Arab International
Buyers of pipes and pipe fittings.
Address: Flat No. 3, 79 Hussein Street, Mohandesein, Cairo, Egypt
Phone: +(20)-(2)-7495194 Fax: +(20)-(2)-7495194
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(20)-122388564
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Scaffolding, Scaffolding Fittings & Formwork Accessories
Abdul Kreem Company
Engaged in importing of cuplock sysstm, scaffolding fitings, forklif.
Address: Jabl Al Zhor Road, Amman - Na, Jordan
Phone: +(962)-(6)-4162847 / 4383121 Fax: +(962)-(6)-4166463
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(962)-795452062
Echafauds Plus, Inc.
Dealing into scaffolding, temporary fence on rental.
Address: 2897, Francis, Laval - H7L 3S8, Canada
Phone: +(1)-(450)-6631926 Fax: +(1)-(450)-6636276
Bakht Kabir Company
Buyers of all types of scaffolding couplers.
Address: No. 4, Yazdchi All., Vahdat Eslami Street, Tehran - Na, Iran
Phone: +(98)-(21)-66487632 / 66487633 Fax: +(98)-(21)-66487632
A. A Scaffolding
Importers of all types of galvanised scaffold tubes.
Address: 10, Cots Wold Way Enfeild, Enfeild - Na, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(208)-3633930 Fax: +(44)-(208)-3633930
Wall & Floor Tiles
Associated Industries, UK
Buyers of flooring products etc.
Address: 9, Norfolk Road, Industrial Estate, Gravesend - DA122PS, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1474)-328111 Fax: +(44)-(1474)-328222
Dennis Plink Builder Pty Limited
Importers of building products like tiles and ceramics.
Address: P. O. Box 247, Blackheath - 2785, Australia
Phone: +(61)-(2)-63552003
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(61)-414 825711
Moods Fine Furniture Co.
Buyers of tiles.
Address: Killymitten, Ballinamallard, Enniskillen - BT942FW, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(28)-6638882 Fax: +(44)-(28)-66388881
Steel City Renovation & Engineeering Sdn Bhd
Buyers of tiles.
Address: Plot 41, Elseidale Estate, Mount Erskine - 10470, Malaysia
Phone: +(60)-(4)-8909594
Sofag
Buyers of various types of tiles.
Address: 74, Route De Bethune, Sainte Catherine Les Arras - 62223, France
Phone: +(33)-(3)-21509393 Fax: +(33)-(3)-21509394
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Atabuild
Importers of wall and floor tiles.
Address: 8b adekunle fajuyi crescent,off adeniyi jones av., Ikeja - 10609, Nigeria
Phone: +(234)-(1)-7753073 Fax: +(234)-(1)-4973571
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(234)-08033026009
Rosean Company Limited
Buyers of ceramic tiles.
Address: 15-3 Doida, Matsuyama - 790-0056, Kenya
Phone: +(81)-(89)-9311700 Fax: +(81)-(89)-9311703
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(81)-60-12-3190414
Mohammed Osman Ahmed Al Fattani Estate
Buyers of all kinds of stone tiles, multi colored tiles, white tiles, kitchen wall tiles, decorative
wall tiles etc.
Address: Al Dahab, Behind Atlas Hotel,, Jeddah - 21425, Saudi Arabia
Phone: +(966)-(2)-6458316 / 6420491 Fax: +(966)-(2)-6458308
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(966)-966505506286
Sikder Trading International
Importers of all kinds of tiles.
Address: 1613, Hamzarbag Colony, Muradpur, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Phone: +(880)-(31)-682127 Fax: +(880)-(31)-655711
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-0176328881
Maksoors Shopping Centre
Cisco Tile
Importers of ceramic glazed tile, decorative tiles etc.
Address: Soto 280 Int. 1, Ensenada, B.C. - 22840, Mexico
Phone: +(52)-(646)-1766325 Fax: +(52)-(646)-1766325
Potent Solutions
Buyers of tiles.
Address: 14, Twynyrefail Place, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford - SA181HY, United Kingdom
Phone: +(44)-(1269)-823039 Fax: +(44)-(1269)-823039
Qreitem Trading Company
Buyers of porcelan granite tiles, marbonite tiles, bathroom tiles etc.
Tradenetwork Fountoulakis
Buyers of tiles.
Address: Andrea Miaouli, 116, Keratsini - 18755, Greece
Phone: +(30)-(210)-4009327 Fax: +(30)-(210)-4004374
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(30)-6977427669
Venetto Ceramicas
Importers of tiles.
Address: 145/1, Green Road., Dhaka - 1205, Bangladesh
Phone: +(88)-(2)-9144949 Fax: +(88)-(2)-8314400
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(88)-171037609
Indi - Stone Design
Buyers of dimensioned stone.
Address: 681, Timboon - Colac Road, Scotts Creek - 3267, Australia
Phone: +(61)-(3)-55959206 Fax: +(61)-(3)-55959206
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(61)-4005763758
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Wood Floorings, Timber, Plywood & Laminates
Ferna SA
Buyers of parquet floorings, timber, plywood and laminates.
Address: Barrio La Virgen, N 35, El Barraco, Spain
Phone: +(34)-(920)-281114 Fax: +(34)-(920)-281564
Khalili, Oman
Buyers of wood.
Address: Khuwair, Muscat, Ruwi - NIL, Oman
Phone: +(968)-(7)-699098
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(968)-9371434
Zaki Sons
Buyers of timber products.
Address: Zaibunisa Hospital Timber Market, Karachi - 74700, Pakistan
Phone: +(92)-(300)-8236792 Fax: +(92)-(21)-6672015
Maxlink Far East Intl Cargo Service Chine Ltd
Buyers of timbers.
Address: Room 5b-5c No.2 Xushida Mingyuan Building Xinan 4th Road, Baoan 34 Area, Shenzhen 518100, China
Phone: +(86)-(755)-27852776 / 27852778 / 27852779 Fax: +(86)-(755)-27852990
Phiali Company
Importers of high pressure laminates.
Address: No. 61-3, Houhu Rd., Linkou Shiang, Taipei Hsien, Taipei - 244, Taiwan
Phone: +(886)-(2)-2603493 Fax: +(886)-(2)-26034954
Hobapol Ag
Importers of all kinds of timber products.
Address: Semslach 39, Obervellach - 9821, Austria
Phone: +(43)-(4782)-29848 Fax: +(43)-(4782)-29848
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(43)-664 569 2596
Vivek Industries Limited
Buyers of plywood.
Address: Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +(254)-(20)-531783 Fax: +(254)-(20)-531587
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(254)-733311335
Laidebao Furniture Company Limited
Buyers of woods, logs etc.
Address: Chumen Section, Sci-Tech Industrial, Yuhuan - 317 605, China
Phone: +(86)-(576)-7427356 Fax: +(86)-(576)-7427358
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(86)-8613566859068
Ultident
Importers of dentsply etc.
Address: 4028 Steinberg, St.Laurent - H4R 2G7, Canada
Phone: +(1)-(514)-3353433 Fax: +(1)-(514)-3350992
E Corner
Buyers of sawn timber.
Address: No. 54, Jalan S.P. 1/5 Taman Saujana, Puchong - 47100, Malaysia
Phone: +(60)-(3)-80602095
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(60)-60123815330
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Rimaju (Asia Pacific) Sdn. Bhd.
Importers of unfinished and prefinished t & g timber floorings, laminated timber floorings etc.
Address: Lot 14, 1st Floor, Kolam Centre, Jalan Lintas, Luyang, Kota Kinabalu - 88300, Malaysia
Phone: +(60)-(88)-232551 Fax: +(60)-(88)-211313
Engel Timber
Importers of mahogany plywood.
Address: Babenbergerstrasse No. 9, Vienna - A-1010, Austria
Phone: +(43)-(1)-5876343 Fax: +(43)-(1)-5873936
Al Bahjah
Buyers of plywood.
Address: Karama, Bur Dubai, Dubai - 34633, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +(971)-(50)-6760089
Rudwan Workshop
Buyers of meranti, mahagany and teak wood.
Address: A'amran Street, Sana'A - 326, Yemen
Phone: +(967)-(1)-325224 Fax: +(967)-(1)-325224
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(967)-71124009
Shree Shivshakti Hardware And Sanitary Suppliers
Freight Link International Co. Limited
Importer of commercial dbbcc plywood, mdf radiata pine planks and pine plywood.
Address: SIR VIRGIL NAZ STREET, Port Louis - NIL, Mauritius
Phone: +(230)-(233)-0101 Fax: +(230)-(211)-5410
Ocean Star Shipping & Trading Sdn Bhd.
Buyers of all kinds of timber.
Address: AE7, Jalan Kukuban Satu, Taman Setapak, Kuala Lumpur - 53000, Malaysia
Phone: +(60)-(3)-21665868 Fax: +(60)-(3)-31685886
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(60)-193211582
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9.0
POLICY & PROCEDURES
RBI/2012-13/548
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.118
June 26, 2013
To
All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks
Madam / Sir,
Export of Goods and Services – Project Exports
Attention of Authorized Dealers is invited to Para B.7 (i) and C.5 (i) of Memorandum of Instructions on
Project and Service Exports (PEM), enclosed to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.32 dated October 28, 2003,
in terms of which an exporter undertaking Project Exports and Service contracts abroad should submit
form DPX1, PEX-1 and TCS-1 to the Approving Authority (AA) i.e. AD Bank/ Exim Bank/ Working Group,
within 15 days of entering into contract for grant of post-award approval.
2. On a review, it has been decided to increase the time limit and henceforth the exporter undertaking
Project Exports and Service contracts abroad should submit form DPX1, PEX-1 and TCS-1 to the
Approving Authority (AA) i. e. AD Bank / Exim Bank / Working Group, within 30 days of entering into
contract for grant of post-award approval.
3. All other instructions issued in terms of PEM, notified vide A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 32 dated
October 28, 2003, shall remain unchanged.
4. Authorized Dealers may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their exporter constituents
and customers concerned.
5. The Directions contained in this circular have been issued under sections 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,
(C. D. Srinivasan)
Chief General Manager
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RBI/2012-13/544
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 115
June 25, 2013
To,
All Authorized Dealer Category - I Banks
Madam / Sir
Buyback / prepayment of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs)
Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular
No. 39 dated December 08, 2008, A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 75 dated June 30, 2011 and A.P. (DIR
Series) Circular No. 1 dated July 05, 2012 on the captioned subject.
2. Considering the developments in the global financial markets and on a review of the aforesaid scheme,
it has been decided that the existing scheme of Buyback / Prepayment of FCCBs under the approval route
which expired on March 31, 2013 may be continued till December 31, 2013 and shall stand discontinued
thereafter.
3. AD Category-I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their constituents and
customers.
4. The directions contained in this circular have been issued under Sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and are without prejudice to permissions /
approvals, if any, required under any other law.
Yours faithfully
(Rudra Narayan Kar)
Chief General Manager-in-Charge
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RBI/2012-13/519
UBD.BPD. (AD) Cir.No.4/13.05.000/2012-13
June 4 , 2013
The Chief Executive Officer
Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
(holding AD Category I licence)
Dear Sir/Madam
Interest Rates on Rupee Export Credit -UCBs
Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(AD).Cir.No.2/13.05.000/2012-13 dated January 22, 2013 on the
captioned subject, extending the interest subvention of 2% up to March 31, 2014 on pre and post
shipment rupee export credit to specified export sectors.
2. The Government of India has decided to widen the interest subvention scheme to include the following
sectors for the period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014.
a.
b.
Export of ITC (HS) and textiles goods to 6 tariff lines as per the list given in Annex - I.
Additional 101 tariff lines in engineering goods sector in addition to the existing 134 lines, as per
the list given in Annex- II.
3. A directive No. UBD.BPD.Dir. (Exp) No.10 /13.05.000/2012-13 dated May 31, 2013 issued in this
regard is enclosed.
4. All other terms and conditions mentioned in our circular dated January 22, 2013 remain unchanged.
Yours faithfully
(A.K. Bera)
Principal Chief General Manager
Encl: as above
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Annex - I
ITC(HS)
ITC(HS) Description
6301 Blankets and Travelling Rugs
6302 Bed Linen, Table Linen, Toilet Linen and Kitchen Linen
6303 Curtains (Including Drapes) and Interior Blinds; Curtain or Bed Valances
6305 Sacks and Bags, of a Kind used for the Packing of Goods
6306 Tarpaulins, Awnings and Sunblinds; Tents; Sails for Boats, Sailboards or Landcraft;
Camping Goods
6 6307 Other Made up Articles, Including Dress Patterns
1
2
3
4
5
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Export of Engineering items (4-digit ITCHS wise) for the year 2012-13
1
2
3
4
ITC
(HS)
6601
7216
7217
7218
5
6
7
8
9
10
7219
7221
7223
7225
7226
7228
11
7302
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
7407
7604
7605
7606
7608
7609
7610
19
20
7616
8301
21
8302
22
8303
23
8304
24
8305
25
8306
26
27
8307
8308
28
8309
29
8310
Description of Items
UMBRLS & SUN-UMBRLS (INCL WLKNG-STCK UMBRLS GRDN UMBRLS & SMLR UMBRLS)
ANGLS, SHAPES & SCTNS OF IRON / NON-ALLOY STL
WIRE OF IRON OR NON-ALLOY STEEL
STAINLESS STEEL IN INGOTS OR OTHER PRIMARY FORMS; SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS
OF STAINLESS STEEL
FLT-RLLD PRDCTS OF STAINLESS STL OF WDTH>=600 MM
BARS AND RODS, HOT-ROLLED, IN IRREGULARLY WOUND COILS, OF STAINLESS STEEL
WIRE OF STAINLESS STEEL
FLT-RLLD PRDCTS OF OTHR ALLOY STL OF WDTH 600 MM OR MORE
FLT-RLD PRDCTS OF A WIDTH OF <600 MM
OTHR BARS, RODS, ANGLS, SHPS, SCTNS OF OTHR ALLOY STL, HOLLOW DRILL BARS &
RODS OF ALLOY OR NON-ALLOY STL
RLY & TRMY TRACK CONSTRCTN MATRL OF IRON OR STL, E. G.RALS, RACK RALS ETC
SWTCH BLADS SLEEPRS, TIES & OTHR MATRL FOR FIXNG RAILS
COPPER BARS, RODS AND PROFILES
ALUMINIUM BARS, RODS AND PROFILES
ALUMINIUM WIRE
ALMNM PLTS, SHTS & STRP OF THCKNS>0.2 MM
ALUMINIUM TUBES AND PIPES
ALUMINIUM TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS (FOR EXAMPLE, COUPLINGS, ELBOWS, SLEEVES)
ALMNM STRCTRS & PRTS OF STRCTRS (BRDGS TOWRS,ROOFS ETC.) ALMNM PLATESRODS PROFILES ETC. PRPD FOR USE IN STRCTR
OTHER ARTICLES OF ALUMINIUM
PDLCKS LOCKS (KEY ETC) OF BASE MTL; CLSPS & FRMS WTH CLSPS, INCRPRTNG LCKS,
OF BASE MTL; KEYS FOR FRGNG ARTCLS OF BASE METAL
BASE METAL MOUNTINGS, FITTINGS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR
FURNITURE, DOORS, STAIRCASES, WINDOWS, BLINDS, COACHWORK, SA
ARMORD / REINFRCD SAFES STRONG BOXS & DOORS & SAFE DPOST LCKRS FR STRNG
ROOMS CSH / DEEDBOXS ETC OF BASE METAL
FILING, CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, PAPER TRAYS, PAPER RESTS, PEN TRAYS,
OFFICE-STAMP STANDS AND SIMILAR OFFICE OR
FITNGS FR LOOSE LEAF BINDRS / FILS LETR CLPSLETR CRNRS PAPR CLPS INDXNG TGS
& SMLR OFFCE ARTCLS STPLS IN STRIPS OF BS MTL
BELS GONGS & THE LIKE NON ELCTRC OF BSE METL STATUETTES ETC OF BSE METL
PHOTGRPH PICTR, FRMS, MIRRORS ETC OF BSE METL
FLXBL TUBNG OF BSE METL WTH / WTHOUT FTNGS
CLASPS, FRAMES WITH CLASPS, BUCKLES, BUCKLE-CLASPS, HOOKS, EYES, EYELETS
AND THE LIKE, OF BASE METAL, OF A KIND USED FO
STPPRS, CAPS ETC INCL CROWN CORKS, SCRW CAPSETC CAPSLS FR BOTLS, THRD
BUNGS, BUNG COVRS, SEALS & OTHR PCKNG ACCSSRS, OF BS MTL
SIGN PLTS, NAME PLTS, ADDRS PLTS & SMLR PLTSNUMBRS, LTTRS & SYMBOLS, OF BS
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31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
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MTL EXCLD OF HDG NO.9405
8311 WIRE, RODS, ELCTRDS ETC OF BS MTL / MTL CRBIDSCOATD / CORED WTH FLX MTRL
FR SLDRNG BRAZNG ETC OF MTL / MTL CRBDS WIRE ETC FR MTL SPRNG
8401 NUCLEAR REACTRS; FUEL ELMNTS (CARTRIDGES), NON-IRRADIATED, FR NUCLR
REACTRS; MCHNRY AND APPARATUS FOR ISOTOPIC SEPARATION
8407 SPARK-IGNITION RECIPROCATING OR ROTARY INTERNAL COMBUSTION PISTON
ENGINES
8408 COMPRESSION-IGNITION INTERNAL COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES (DIESEL OR SEMIDIESEL ENGINES)
8413 PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH A
8414 AIR / VACUUM PUMPS, AIR / OTHR GAS COMPRSRS & FANS; VNTLTNG / RCYCLNG
HOODS INCRPRTNG A FAN, W / N FITTED WITH FILTERS
8426 DERRICKS; CRNS,INCL CABLE CRNS; MOBL LFTNG FRMS, STRDL CRRS & WRKS TRCKS
FTD WTH A CRN
8477 MCHNR FR WRKNG RUBBR / PLSTCS / FR THE MNFCTR OF PRDCTS FROM THESE MTRLS,
N.E.S.
8479 MCHNS & MCHNCL APPLNCS HVNG INDVDL FUNCTNS, N.E.S.
8481 TAPS, COCKS, VALVES AND SIMILAR APPLIANCES FOR PIPES, BOILER SHELLS, TANKS,
VATS OR THE LIKE, INCLUDING PRESSURE-REDUCING VALV
8482 BALL OR ROLLER BEARINGS
8483 TRNSMSN SHFTS & CRNKS; GEARS;BALL SCREWS; BEARING HOUSING & OTHR PLAIN
SHFT BEARINGS SPD CHNGRS INCL TORQUE CNVRTRSFFLYWHEELS;
8484 GASKETS & SMLR JOINTS OF MTL SHTNG CMBND WTH OTHR MTRL; SETS / ASSRTMNTS
OF GSKTS & SMLR JOINTS, PUT UP IN POUCHES, ENVLPS ETC
8486 MACHINES AND APPARATUS OF A KIND USED SOLELY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF
SEMICONDUCTOR BOULES OR WAFERS, DEVICES, E
8501 ELCTRC MOTRS & GENRTRS (EXCL GENRTNG SETS)
8502 ELECTRIC GENERATING SETS AND ROTARY CONVERTERS
8506 PRIMARY CELLS AND PRIMARY BATTERIES
8511 ELCTRCL IGNTN / STRTNG EQPMNT FR SPRK-IGNTN ETC GNRTRS ETC & CUT OUTS OF A
KIND USED IN CONJUNCTION WTH SUCH ENGINES
8512 ELECRCL LIGTNG / SIGNALLING EQPMNT (EXCL ARTCLS OF HD NO.8539)WIND SCRN
ETC USED FOR CYCLES / MOTOR VEHICLES
8513 PORTBL ELCTRC LAMPS DESIGNED TO FUNCTION BY THEIR OWN SOURCE OF ENERGY
OTHR THN LIGHTING EQPMNTS OF HDG NO.8512
8544 INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING COAXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUC
8545 CRBN ELCTRDS, CRBN BRSHS, LAMP CRBNS ETC. OTHR ARTCLS OF GRAPHITE / OTHR
CRBN, WTH / WTHOUT MTL OF A KND USED FOR ELCTRCL PURPS
8546 ELECTRICAL INSULATORS OF ANY MATERIAL
8547 INSLTNG FTTNGS FR ELCTRCL MCHNS ETC. ELECTRCL CONDUIT TUBING & JOINTS
THEROF OFBSE MTL LINED WTH INSLTNG MATRL
8548 WAST & SCRAP OF PRIMARY CELLS, BATRS & ELECTRC ACUMULTRS; SPENT PRMRY
CELS, BATRSELCTRC ACUMULTRS, ELCTRCL PRTS OF MACH
8601 RAIL LOCOMOTIVES POWERED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY OR BY
ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS
8603 SELF-PROPELLED RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY COACHES, VANS AND TRUCKS, OTHER THAN
THOSE OF HEADING 8604
8604 RLWAY / TRMWAY MAINTNANC / SRVC VHCLS, W / N SLF PRPLD (E.G.WRKSHOPS,
CRNS, BALAST TMPRS, TRCKLNRS, TSTNG COCHS & TRCK INSPCTN VHCLS)
8606 RALWY / TRMWY GOODS VAN & WAGN,NT SELF-PRPLD
8607 PRTS OF RLWAY / TRMWAY LCMTVS / ROLLNG-STOCK
8608 RLWAY / TRMWAY TRCK FXTRS & FTNGS; MCHNCL & ELCTRO-MCHNCL SGNLNG, TRFC
CNTRL EQPMNT FR ROADS, INLND WTRWAYS ETC, PRTS OF THE ABOVE
8609 CONTAINERS (INCLUDING CONTAINERS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF FLUIDS) SPECIALLY
DESIGNED AND EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE BY ONE OR MORE M
8712 BICYCLES AND OTHER CYCLES (INCLUDING DELIVERY TRICYCLES), NOT MOTORISED
8713 INVALID CARRIAGES, W / N MOTIRISED / OTHERWISE MECHANICALLY PROPELLED
8802 OTHER AIRCRAFT (FOR EXAMPLE, HELICOPTERS, AEROPLANES); SPACECRAFT
(INCLUDING SATELLITES) AND SUBORBITAL AND SPACECRAFT
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8804 PARACHUTES (INCLUDING DIRIGIBLE PARACHUTES AND PARAGLIDERS) AND
ROTOCHUTES; PARTS THEREOF AND ACCESSORIES THERETO
8805 AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING GEAR; DECK-ARRESTOR OR SIMILAR GEAR; GROUND FLYING
TRAINERS; PARTS OF THE FOREGOING ARTICLES
8901 CRUISE SHIPS, EXCURSION BOATS , FERRY- BOATS, CARGO SHIPS, BARGES AND
SIMILAR VESSELS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PERSONS OR GO
9005 BINOCULAR & OTHR OPTCL TLSCOPS & MOUNTINGSTHRFR; OTHR ASTRNMCL
INSTRUMNT & MOUNTNGS THRFR EXCPT THE INSTRMNT FOR RAD
9006 PHTOGRPHC (EXCL CINEMATOGRAPHIC) CAMERAS PHOTOGRAPHIC FLSHLGHT
APPARATUS & FLSHBLBSEXCPT DSCHRG LMPS OF HDG NO.8539
9007 CINEMATOGRAPHIC CAMERAS AND PROJECTORS, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATING
SOUND RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS
9010 APARATS & EQPMNT FR PHOTOGRPHC (INCLD CINEMATOGRAPHC) LABORATORIS
N.E.S.IN THIS CHAPTER; NEGATOSCOPES PROJECTION SCREENS
9011 CMPND OPTCL MICROSCOPES, INCL THOSE FR MCROPHOTOGRPHY, MCROCENMTGRPHY
/ MICROPRJCTN
9013 LIQD CRYSTL DVCS NT CNSTITUNG ARTCLS PRVDDFR MORE SPCFCLY IN OTHR HDNGS;
LSRS, NT LSR DIODS; OTHR OPTCL APLNCS & INSTRMNTS N
9015 SURVEYING, HYDROGRAPHIC, OCEANOGRAPHIC, HYDROLOGICAL, METEOROLOGICAL /
GEOPHYSICAL INSTRMNTS & APPLNCS, EXCL COMPSS; RNGEFNDRS
9016 BLNCS OF A SNSTIVTY OF 5 CG / BTR, W / N WTH WT
9017 DRWNG, MRKNG-OUT / MTHMTCL CLCLTNG INSTRMNTS; INSTRMNTS FOR MSRNG
LNTH, FR USE IN THE HND (E.G.MICROMTRS, CALLIPRS) N.E.S.IN THIS C
9018 INSTRMNTS & APPLNCS USED IN MDCL, SURGCL, DNTL / VTRNRY SCNCS, INCL
SCNTGRPHC APPRTS ELCTRO-MDCL APPRTS & SIGHT-TSTNG INSTRMNT
9019 MCHNO-THRPY APLNCS; MSGE APRTS; PSYCHOLGCL APTTUD-TSTNG APRTS; OZON
THRPY, OXYGN THRPY, AERSL THRPY, ARTFCL RSPRTN APPRTS ETC
9021 ORTHPDC APLNCS, ARTFCL PRTS OF TH BODY; HRNGAIDS & OTHR APLNCS WHCH ARE
WRN / CRRD / IMPLNTD IN THE BODY TO CMPNST DFCT / DSABLTY
9023 INSTRMNTS, APRTS P MODLS DSIGND FOR DEMONSTRATIONAL PRPS, UNSUTBL FR
OTHR USES
9024 MCHNES & APLNCS FR TSTNG THE HRDNSS, STRNGTH, ELSTCTY, COMPRSSBLTY ETC
OF MATRLS
9025 HYDROMETERS & SMLR FLOATING INSTRUMENTS, THERMOMETERS, PYROMETERS ETC,
RCORDNG / NT & ANY CMBNTN OF THESE INSTRMNTS
9026 INSTRMNTS & APRTS FR MSRNG / CHKNG THE FLOW, LEVL,PRSR / OTHR VARIABLES OF
LIQUID / GASES EXCL APPRTS OF HDG 9014, 9015, 9028 / 9032
9027 INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (FOR
EXAMPLE, POLARIMETERS, REFRACTOMETERS, SPECTROMETER
9028 GAS, LQD / ELECTRICITY SUPPLY / PRODUCTION METERS, INCL CALIBRATING METERS
THEREFOR
9029 REVOLUTION COUNTERS, PRODUCTION COUNTERS, TAXIMETERS, MILEOMETERS,
PEDOMETERS AND THE LIKE; SPEED INDICATORS AND TACHOMETERS
9031 MEASURING OR CHECKING INSTRUMENTS, APPLIANCES AND MACHINES, NOT
SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS
9033 PRTS & ACCESSORIES FR MACHINES, APPLIANCES, INSTRUMENTS / APPARATUS OF
CHAPTER 90, NES
9101 WRIST-WATCHES, POCKET-WATCHES AND OTHER WATCHES, INCLUDING STOPWATCHES, WITH CASE OF PRECIOUS METAL OR OF METAL CLAD
9102 WRIST-WATCHES, POCKET-WATCHES AND OTHER WATCHES, INCLUDING STOP
WATCHES, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 9101 WRIST-WATCHES,
9103 CLOCKS WITH WATCH MOVEMENTS, EXCLUDING CLOCKS OF HEADING 9104
9104 INSTRUMENT PANEL CLOCKS AND CLOCKS OF A SIMILAR TYPE FOR VEHICLES,
AIRCRAFT, SPACECRAFT OR VESSELS
9107 TIME SWITCHES WITH CLOCK OR WATCH MOVEMENT OR WITH SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
9108 WATCH MOVEMENTS, COMPLETE AND ASSEMBLED
9109 CLOCK MOVEMENTS, COMPLETE AND ASSEMBLED
9110 CMPLT WTCH / CLOCK MVMNTS, UNASSMBLD / PRTLY ASSMBLD (MVMNT SETS);
INCMPLT WTCH / CLOCK MVMNTS, ASSMBLD; ROUGH WTCH / CLOCK MVMNTS
9111 WATCH CASES AND PARTS THEREOF
9112 CLOCK CASES AND CASES OF A SIMILAR TYPE FOR OTHER GOODS OF THIS CHAPTER,
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AND PARTS THEREOF
99 9113 WATCH STRAPS, WATCH BANDS AND WATCH BRACELETS, AND PARTS THEREOF
100 9402 MEDCL, SURGCL, DENTAL / VETRNRY FURNITR ETC BARBERS' CHAIRS & SMLR CHAIRS;
PRTS OF THE FOREGOING ARTICLES
101 9405 LMPS & LIGHTING FTTNGS INCL SEARCH LIGHTS AND SPOTLIGHTS ETC
N.E.S.ILLUMINATD SIGNS & THE LIKE WTH PRMNANT LGHT SORCE & PRTSNES
UBD.BPD.Dir. (Exp).No.10/13.05.000/2012-13
May 31, 2013
Interest Rates on Rupee Export Credit
In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read
with Section 56, and in partial modification of its Directive UBD.BPD.Dir. (Exp).No.9 /13.05.000/2012-13
dated January 21, 2013, the Reserve Bank of India, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in
the public interest so to do, hereby directs that, the Interest Subvention Scheme on Rupee Export Credit,
valid upto March 31, 2014, has been widened to include (i) export of ITC (HS) and textile goods to 6
tariff lines (as per the list given in the Annex - I) and (ii) additional 101 tariff lines in engineering goods
sector in addition to the existing 134 lines (as per the list given in Annex - II).
(S. Karuppasamy)
(Executive Director)
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RBI/2012-13/527
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 108
June 11, 2013
To,
All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks
Madam / Sir,
Export of Goods and ServicesRealization and Repatriation period for units in Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
Attention of Authorized Dealer banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 91 dated April 1, 2003.
In terms of provisions of Para A of the said circular, time limit for realization and repatriation of export
proceeds, for the exports made by units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), was done away with.
2. It has now been decided that the units located in SEZs shall realize and repatriate, full value of
goods/software/services, to India within a period of twelve months from the date of export. Any
extension of time beyond the above stipulated period may be granted by Reserve Bank of India, on case
to case basis.
3. The above changes will be applicable with immediate effect and shall be valid for one year, subject to
review.
4. Necessary amendments to Notification No.FEMA.23/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000 [Foreign Exchange
Management (Export of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2000] have been issued vide Notification
No.FEMA.273/2013-RB dated April 25, 2013 and notified vide G.S.R.No.342(E) dated May 29, 2013.
5. AD Category - I banks may please bring the contents of this Circular to the notice of their constituents
and customers concerned.
6. The directions contained in this circular, have been issued under Section 10(4) and 11(1) of Foreign
Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any,
required under any other law.
Yours faithfully,
(C. D. Srinivasan)
Chief General Manager
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GOVERNMENT REVISES MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR
AGGRESSIVE EXPORT PROMOTION NOW BIGGER EXPORTERS ELIGIBLE FOR
MDA
Date : 23 May 2013
Location : New Delhi
In a major push to market development in Latin America, Government has removed the upper ceiling of
with regard to eligibility for Market Development Assistance (MDA) for participation in Buyer-seller
Mission BSMs/fairs/exhibitions abroad to explore new markets in focus countries of Latin America for
export of their specific product(s) and commodities from India in the initial phase. The revised guidelines
for MDA have also doubled upper eligibility limit for other regions also. Now exporting companies with an
f.o.b. value of exports of upto Rs. 30 crore in the preceding year will be eligible for MDA assistance.
Earlier this limit was 15 crore. It was felt that penetration in LAC region, key region for Government’s
market diversification scheme in the wake of slowdown in the traditional markets, is costly. Therefore,
the big exporters with more than f.o.b of Rs.30 crores can aggressively venture LAC region after this
relaxation.
The revised guidelines have also substantially enhanced in the financial ceiling for participation in Trade
Fairs & Exhibitions from Rs.1,80,000/- to Rs.2,50,000/- for focus Latin American countries, from
Rs.1,50,000/- to Rs.2,00,000/- for focus African countries, focus CIS countries, focus ASEAN, Australia
and New Zealand and from Rs.80,000/- to Rs.1,50,000/-. This rise is in response to escalation in cost
and appreciation of international currency. Furthermore, international exhibitions where the number of
participants exceed 75, Export Promotions Councils will be eligible for a higher financial support to the
tune of Rs. 40 lakhs. Revised guidelines should motivate exporters in their market development efforts.
Export promotion continues to be a major thrust area for the Government. In view of the prevailing
macro economic situation with emphasis on exports and to facilitate various measures being undertaken
to stimulate and diversify the country’s export trade, Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme
is under operation through the Department of Commerce to assist exporters for export promotion
activities abroad, assist Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) to undertake export promotion activities for
their product(s) and commodities, Assist approved organizations/trade bodies in undertaking exclusive
nonrecurring innovative activities connected with export promotion efforts for their members and assist
Focus export promotion programmes in specific regions abroad like FOCUS (LAC), Focus (Africa), Focus
(CIS) and Focus (ASEAN + 2) programmes.
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Foreign companies eye new 'opening-up' in China
Ding Qingfen and Liu Jie
China Daily
Publication Date : 24-06-2013
Over the past three decades, many foreign companies set up manufacturing facilities in China
because of the country's low labour costs, turning the world's most populous nation into a global
factory.
That is now looking like history.
As China pledges to turn itself into an innovative economy as part of a transformation in its
economic growth model, encouraging foreign companies to invest in high-end industries, the world's
second-largest economy is gearing up for a move into the upper end of the global chain.
For Alain Merieux, founder of the global in vitro diagnosis company BioMerieux, a very recent trip to
China was fruitful.
As a member of the business delegation accompanying French President Francois Holland, who paid
his first ever official visit to China in late April, the 85-year-old witnessed the signing of a
cooperation agreement on biological sample extraction with Shanghai municipal government,
announcing the French company would expand its research and development capability, as well as
its manufacturing facility, in the city by the end of this year.
BioMerieux moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters to Shanghai in 2005 and established two R&D
facilities in 2007 and 2010.
Merieux said in an interview with China Daily that what is motivating the French biomedical company
to add more muscle to its R&D lies in the more innovation-friendly environment that China is
committed to creating.
The innovation environment in China has improved and the nation is "paying much more attention to
innovation and has issued a string of encouraging policies", said the founder. "It also created a
sound environment for Sino-foreign cooperation, which was rare decades ago."
Merieux also cited figures. Because of its shrinking domestic market, "France is to consolidate
diagnosis-related laboratories to 800 to 1,000 from the current 4,000 by 2016 but, in China, it will
build and renovate 11,000.
"You can see the big difference and how China is passionate about innovation," said Merieux.
Because of the debt crisis in the eurozone and increasingly rising labour costs in China, the nation's
foreign direct investment saw an annual drop of 3.7 per cent in 2012, the first since 2009. The drop
has aroused global concerns over whether China can continue to maintain pole position as the most
appealing foreign investment destination among the emerging markets as it did for more than a
decade.
China itself has few such worries. More than that, the nation is striving to go far beyond being a
global manufacturing powerhouse, welcoming foreign businesses to get involved in more of the highend industries to sharpen industrial competitiveness and implement an upgraded version of Chinese
economics, something senior figures have repeatedly vowed to do.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has said on many occasions that China will advance development
through opening-up in terms of R&D, new energy and services to foreign businesses.
Gao Hucheng, the minister of commerce, said recently that China will continue to welcome foreign
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investment, encouraging businesses to go into the sectors of high technology and R&D in the central
and western parts of China in particular.
The new development has already started.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, in 2012, foreign investment flowing into China's high-end
manufacturing industries of general equipment manufacturing and transportation equipment
manufacturing saw fast growth of 31.8 and 17.2 per cent from a year earlier, while the nation's
foreign direct investment dropped by 3.7 per cent year-on-year to US$111.7 billion during the same
period.
During the monthly news briefing in April, Shen Danyang, spokesman for the ministry, said the ups
and downs of FDI figures do not mean much.
"It's the quality of the FDI that China really wants and cares about" and China is glad to see more
foreign investment is flowing into high-end manufacturing and services, he said.
Aggressive companies
BioMerieux is not alone. Over the past year, more multinational high-tech companies and high-end
manufacturers have been betting big on China, expanding their presence in Asia's largest economy.
The multinational high-tech engineering group Sandvik AB is a case in point.
"Currently, our R&D in China is still about application and localisation, so each business has its own
team and focus," said ZZ Zhang, chief executive officer of Sandvik Greater China.
"But we are now considering whether to move some of our basic, early-stage and primary R&D
capability to China."
The Sweden-based group has five units, including mining, machining solutions, materials technology,
construction and venture capital. In China each business has its own R&D organisation.
It's not only about R&D. Foreign businesses also increase their local presence through establishing
high-end manufacturing facilities.
In March, Samsung Electronics announced it will spend US$7 billion building a factory to make
advanced gadgets of NAND flash technology, a type of digital memory widely used in smartphones
and tablet computers. The operation will be the largest FDI measured by value made in China's
western region.
"Many signals show China has realised the importance of enhancing cooperation with foreign
companies through opening-up, especially in high-tech industries — and it is also advancing the
initiatives," said Wang Zhile, president of the Beijing New Century Academy on Transnational
Corporations and also senior researcher on FDI.
"Foreign companies should adjust their China strategy, integrating into the new development of
China."
Abundant talents
Agreeing with Merieux, Zhang from Sandvik said the reason the Swedish company plans to expand
its R&D team and capability in China could be partly attributed to the Chinese government's support
for technology innovation and the strategic importance of the Chinese market to Sandvik.
China is the fourth-largest market for the company, accounting for 7 per cent of the total external
sales of the group. From 2002 to 2011, the average growth in annual sales of Sandvik China was
more than 25 per cent, with the total sales amounting to 7 billion yuan ($1.12 billion) in 2011.
Another consideration is the "rich talent resources, especially engineers", he said.
For Li Zhengqin, vice-president of Merck & Co and general manager of Merck Sharp & Dohme China
R&D centre, China is "better than" other emerging markets for multinationals to enhance their R&D
facilities.
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"It's about government support and a rich talent pool. China's new leaders have decided to invest
800 million yuan in technology research this year and the fund will grow 20 per cent annually in the
coming years," said Li.
For the talent pool, there are "not only locally cultivated engineers but also overseas returnees, who
have an international perspective and have accumulated experiences in other markets," he added.
MSD, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical company, announced at the end of 2011it would
make a cumulative investment of $1.5 billion in R&D in China within five years.
So far, everything is "progressing smoothly", said Li.
Despite the slowdown, China's economy still enjoys fairly good growth worldwide and the new
leadership is committed to delivering reforms and stimulating domestic consumption in the coming
years. This has proved to be greatly attractive to foreign businesses, said experts.
"There are four factors that are important to them — and rapidly growing market consumption in
China is the most important of all. They also look at reasonable labour, mature industrial chains and
an improving business climate when they plan to expand," said Wang.
The government has set a 2013 economic growth target of 7.5 per cent.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in March that China is likely to import as much as $10 trillion in
commodities and services in the next five years to boost domestic consumption.
In an e-mailed statement to China Daily, Japanese multinational industrial conglomerate Omron said
China is a market on which the company will focus most in the coming decade thanks to the fast
growth in consumption. Consequently it will strengthen its R&D efforts to develop more technologies
and products tailored to the increasing local demand.
In addition to consolidating its current R&D strength, Omron plans to encourage its various units to
increase its own R&D capabilities, it said.
"The Chinese market is rather large, with vast land and diversified demands. Even for some of our
mature and key products, the needs are different in different areas so it's difficult for us to choose
where to set up our R&D facilities," said Koji Doi, chairman and president of Omron (China) Co Ltd.
The multinationals are placing high expectations on China. "We expect annual growth in China to
exceed 35 per cent in the coming three years and we will have 100 more (R&D) partners in the next
two years," said Merieux.
In 2012, BioMerieux China sales increased by more than 40 per cent year-on-year to hit 100 million
euros ($133 million).
China is currently the third-largest market for BioMerieux, after the United States and France. It is
expected to be the second-largest within two years.
Merieux said he had previously never thought China would be one of the top three markets
worldwide.
We have reasons to believe it will grow bigger, he said.
Innovative economy
As part of its 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), China pledged to turn itself into an innovative
economy and to expand domestic consumption.
During a meeting with executives from a host of multinationals attending the China Development
Forum in March, Premier Li Keqiang pointed out that China will try to upgrade its economy and
expand domestic consumption by opening up further to foreign businesses.
Li promised further opening-up in services and industries related to new energy, emphasising the
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government will ensure foreign businesses get fair access to the market and a level playing field in
terms of competition.
In late 2011, as part of the transformation of its economic growth model, China launched a new
version of its guidelines for foreign industrial investment, encouraging foreign companies to add
investment in high-end manufacturing, services and the high-tech sector in general.
The multinationals' expansion would turn into new growth engines for China and bring new
technology as well, Wang Zhile said.
Merieux said his company has witnessed the development of the Chinese medical system and will
continue to do so.
"China fell behind in terms of development. It was short of advanced technical methods to support
scientific disease diagnosis and prevention. Now China has achieved cutting-edge technologies of a
global standard," said the executive.
"But safer, more convenient and cheaper public health and basic medical services are still needed.
That is what we can help and offer."
China is becoming the global R&D centre for many foreign companies.
In late 2011, MSD started construction of its Asian R&D centre in Beijing, which is still being
developed. The centre, which includes registration and clinical trials, R&D capability building and
cooperation with local companies, universities and academic institutions, serves not only China but
also global markets.
"We are trying to integrate China's R&D capability into our global network," said Dong Ruiping,
senior vice-president of Merck Research laboratories Emerging Markets.
Merieux said BioMerieux is implementing a "reverse" R&D strategy in China, so the new cooperation
agreement and expansion of the Shanghai facilities are not only for local needs but also for its global
network.
Abu Dhabi creates a blueprint for Gulf infrastructure
20 May 2009, By Edmund O'Sullivan, Edmund O'Sullivan
The apparently endless stretch of desert and sabkha between Abu Dhabi city and the Saudi Arabian
border is the unlikely setting for the most ambitious effort yet to mobilise private capital and
expertise in the cause of modernising Middle East infrastructure.
Later in 2009, bids are due for the contract to finance, build and operate 372 kilometres of new
highway between Mafraq and the Ghweifat border post that will be one of the most vital arteries in
the GCC road transport system.
Nobody in the region has attempted to attract private finance investment into road transport. To use
a highway that will be longer than Britain's 311-km M1 motorway to test the concept looks positively
heroic.
But Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport is confident it can work, as MEED's Middle East Road
Infrastructure Projects 2009 conference was told on 17 May. The planning has been thorough and
exceptional steps have been taken to attract bidders. Five consortiums have been shortlisted and
they will be soon be asked to present full proposals.
The good news for the five contenders is the Department of Transport does not require the bank
loans in bids to be fully underwritten at the time proposals are submitted. With credit in short
supply, up to 30 per cent of the financing will probably be in the form of equity, but 51 per cent of
that is being reserved for Abu Dhabi investors.
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This is in line with the local equity proportion previously provided in Abu Dhabi's privatised power,
water and wastewater projects.
Critically, there will be no need for tolls or other forms of user-based tariffs. The transport
department has decided to pay the concessionaire in instalments based on availability. This means
the road-use risk, the most demanding part of financing a new highway, has been eliminated from
the transaction.
The bid evaluation process is complex but transparent. Bidders will have to quote an annual unitary
charge for the 25 years of concession and this estimate will be conditioned by a technical evaluation
of the proposals.
High expenses
The winner will be paid monthly starting from the day the contract is signed. Bidders have also been
given the option to submit up to three alternatives that reflect variations in the amount of lighting
and landscaping.
The prize is enormous. The construction costs are estimated to be about $2.5bn. But the operation
and maintenance expenses over the life of the contract are likely to be at least twice this figure.
Some estimate that the concession might be worth up to $10bn.
The scale of the project has raised questions about why Abu Dhabi has decided to seek private
finance instead of opting for a conventional procurement option.
The answer is that the emirate is determined to showcase a new approach to project delivery that
could change the face of the Gulf construction industry.
With unprecedented amounts to be spent on Abu Dhabi's major projects in the next 10 years, the
emirate is becoming acutely conscious that previous methods of maintaining infrastructure are no
longer relevant. And by developing a long-term estimate of the expense of building a highway that
takes into account maintenance as well has health and safety factors, Abu Dhabi will gain a proper
measure of the project's true opportunity cost.
If it works for the highway, the model could be applied to other Abu Dhabi public projects. And if it
succeeds in Abu Dhabi, a new blueprint for privately-financed Middle East infrastructure will be
defined for others to emulate.
The ball is now in the private sector's court. Buffeted by the credit crunch and project and payment
delays in some Gulf markets, bidders might be tempted to say no. But for those who like the idea of
changing the face of Middle East infrastructure finance and execution forever, this must be the
ultimate challenge.
The plan is for the contract to be awarded this autumn and work to begin early in 2010. The clock is
running. It is going to be an interesting summer for everyone involved. I wish them all the best of
luck.
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COUNTRY PROFILE : LEBANON
Lebanon at a glance
Full Name:
Lebanese Republic
Capital:
Beirut
Area:
10,400 sq km
Population:
4,259,405 (2011)
Head of State:
Michel Suleiman
Currency:
Lebanese pound (LBP)
Religions:
Muslim 59.7% (Shi’a, Sunni, Druze, Isma’ilite, Alawite or Nusayri), Christian
39% (Maronite Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Melkite Catholic, Armenian
Orthodox, Syrian Catholic, Armenian Catholic, Syrian Orthodox, Roman
Catholic, Chaldean, Assyrian, Copt, Protestant), others 1.3%
Languages:
Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
International
Organisations:
Arab League, UN, WTO (observer), OIC, IMF
Lebanon’s population is a mixture of Shia and Sunni Muslims, various Christian sects and other prominent
religious groups such as the Druze, and it has tended to be a magnet for the region’s minorities. It is also
home to a large number of Palestinian refugees.
In 1975, civil war broke out and dragged on until the 1990s. The war involved several neighbouring
states including Israel, which launched a military occupation of southern Lebanon, and Syria, which still
maintains troops in the east of the country. The 15-year war caused significant damage to the buildings
and infrastructure in Beirut.
In the years following the end of the civil war, then prime minister Rafiq Hariri directed massive
investment into efforts to regenerate the downtown area in order to attract business and tourists back to
the city.
The assassination of Hariri in 2005 plunged the country into a new period of political instability. This was
compounded by a destructive month-long conflict between Hezbullah and Israel in 2006, which caused
major setbacks to the ongoing efforts to rebuild Lebanon’s infrastructure and economy.
The signing of the Doha agreement in 2008 between rival Lebanese factions marked the end of an 18month long political crisis and put an end to armed fighting between supporters of Lebanon’s majority
and minority coalitions. This enabled elections to take place in 2009, with Prime Minister Saad Hariri,
Rafiq’s Son forming a national unity government. This resulted in a period of relative peace and stability
until the government collapsed in early 2011.
Government
In March 2013, Prime Minister Najib Mikati resigned, blaming government infighting during a time of
increasing instability for the decision. Sunni politician Tamam Salam was nominated as Lebanon’s next
prime minister in April 2013 and by early June had still not formed the cabinet, a task which has become
increasingly difficult in recent years due to the fractious relationship between Lebanon’s major political
parties and parliamentary alliances.
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The former prime minister Najib Mikati formed the previous cabinet in June 2011, five months after the
previous government had collapsed. The previous cabinet saw Hezbullah increase its influence in the
government. Hezbullah and its allies controlled 16 of the 30 seats, an increase of six from the previous
cabinet
Economy
The collapse of the government and the unrest in neighbouring Syria resulted in Lebanon’s GDP growth
falling to 1.5 per cent in 2011, a sharp drop from the 7 per cent growth it achieved in 2010. Lebanon’s
nominal GDP in 2011 was $39bn.
Beirut’s principle economic challenge remains managing its enormous debt pile, created by the vast
borrowings required to rebuild the country after the 15-year civil war and month-long conflict with Israel
in 2006, which caused an estimated $3.2bn of infrastructure damage. The country’s debt was 136.2 per
cent of GDP in 2011.
A pressing economic challenge for the government in 2012 is to find a solution to the government’s
extra-budgetary spending. President Michel Suleiman has refused to approve $6bn in extra-budgetary
spending, which has left the March 8 Coalition-controlled government to come up with another plan for
two-thirds of that amount.
The privatisation of state assets, particularly in the power and telecoms sectors, has long been regarded
as crucial if Lebanon is to reduce its substantial debt pile. However, splits in government have repeatedly
prevented efforts to reform the sectors and increase the role of the private sector.
Remittances in Lebanon are among the world’s highest, estimated at 22 per cent of GDP in 2009 by the
Washington-headquartered World Bank.
The unrest in Syria has also had a severe impact on Lebanon’s economy. Direct trade with neighbouring
Syria and capital inflows have been massively disrupted by the civil conflict. Syria is also an important
trade route for Lebanese companies to transport goods into other parts of the region. Tourism revenues
in Lebanon have also been heavily affected, with people unwilling to visit Lebanon in such a time of
instability.
The Beirut bourse has struggled in the current fragile economic climate. Figures from the stock exchange
showed that trading volume was 17.3 million shares in the first four months of 2012, a decrease of 61
per cent from the same period in 2011. Customs receipts were down 1 per cent to $242m in January and
February, suggesting a drop in demand for imports.
Banking
Lebanon’s banks weathered the global financial crisis well, thanks to prudent banking regulation and
supervision and bank’s conservative funding and asset structures. However, the political unrest in Syria
and elsewhere in the region has resulted in bank deposits and capital inflows slowing down.
According to data from the local Byblos Bank, in April 2012, bank assets were $144.7bn and bank
deposits in the private sector were $118.75bn.
Construction
The real estate sector is a major contributor to Lebanon’s economy. According to the Washingtonheadquartered IMF, it accounted for a fifth of the country’s (GDP) growth between 2005 and 2009.
Over the past 35 years, during periods of stability between civil wars and invasions, local
and international developers have undertaken several major real estate and urban regeneration schemes
in Lebanon. One real estate developer involved with the regeneration effort is the Lebanese Company for
the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District (Solidere).
The company was set up in 1994 by former prime minister Rafiq Hariri to redevelop a 472-acre area in
central Beirut. Solidere has completed a number of successful projects in the central area in the past 15
years.
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However, despite leading some of Beirut’s biggest construction projects in recent years, on 23 May 2012,
Solidere’s shares dropped to their lowest level since 2005, as the unrest in neighbouring Syria continues
to impact on Lebanon’s construction sector. The trading performance reflected the current slowdown in
Lebanon’s real estate sector. Beirut’s property market recorded a contraction of about 4.1 per cent in the
first quarter of 2012, according to the local Bank Audi.
As a result of the unrest in Syria, the total value of construction and infrastructure contract awards for
the first quarter went down 62 per cent on the same period in 2011.
While the majority of construction projects in Lebanon are funded by private investors and developers,
the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) is an important client in the reconstruction of
Lebanon’s infrastructure.
The CDR was set up by decree in 1977 to repair the damage wrought by Lebanon’s civil wars. The
organisation receives the majority of funding for its projects bilaterally from other governments or
through multilateral organisations such as the UN and World Bank. The CDR currently has more than
$329m-worth of road projects under construction and is overseeing several power and water schemes.
Tourism
Lebanon’s varied landscape, cultural history and Mediterranean weather makes it appeal to tourists from
all over the world.
Tourism has formed an important part of Lebanon’s economy in recent years. In 2011, it directly and
indirectly contributed 35.2 per cent of gross domestic product, or $14.9bn. The sector also helps sustain
33 per cent of jobs in the country.
Following the period of stability after the 2009 parliamentary elections, Lebanon recorded a 39 per cent
growth in visitor arrivals that year, one of the largest increases of any country in the world that year.
However, the collapse of the government and the Arab uprisings, beginning in early 2011, has had a
significant impact on its tourist sector. In 2010, the average occupancy rates for hotels in the capital city
of Beirut was 64.5 per cent, according to hospitality tracker STR Global. In 2011, it fell to 56.1 per cent.
The pattern has continued into 2012, with the local Byblos Bank reporting that the number of tourists for
the first seven months in 2012 dropped by 12 per cent.
In May 2012, the governments of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait warned their citizens to avoid
travelling to Lebanon after violence in the northern city of Tripoli, which had spilled over from
neighbouring Syria as a result of the uprising.
Electricity
Government transfers to EDL (Electrice du Libon) are a crippling cost on the Lebanese economy.
According to figures from the Ministry of Finance, in 2011, public transfers to EDL were more than
$1.75bn, a 46 per cent increase from 2010 and equivalent to more than 4 per cent of national GDP
(gross domestic product). Transfers for the first five months in 2012 totalled $934.7m, a 49 per cent
increase on the same period in 2011. Subsidies to the EDL are the third largest item of government
expenditure, after civil service wages and debt servicing.
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12.0
PEPC : WORKING COMMITTEE MEMBERSCHAIRMAN
Shri Avinash C Gupta
Vice Chairman Project EPC &
Chairman & Managing Director
Technofab Engineering Ltd.
Plot NO.5 Sector 27 C
Mathura Road
Faridabad: 121003
VICE CHAIRMAN
Shri Gurjeet Singh Johar
Chairman
C&C Constructions Ltd.
70, Institutional Sector 32
Gurgaon-122001
Tel. 95124 4536666
MEMBERS : WORKING COMMITTEE
Shri B. Seenaiah
Managing Director
BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd.
6-2-913/914, 5th Floor
Progressive Towers, Khairatabad
Hyderabad- 500004
Shri V.C. Verma
Executive Director
Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd
21, Commercial Complex
Malcha Marg
New Delhi 110 021.
Shri Mohan Dass Saini
CEO (Construction Division)
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.
SP Centre
41/44 Minoo Desai Marg
Colaba, Mumbai: 400005
Shri Abhijit Rajan
Chairman & Managing Director
Gammon India Ltd
Gammon House
Veersavarkar Marg, Prabhadevi,
Mumbai – 400 020
S
Shri Abhay Sancheti
Managing Director
SMS Infrastructure Ltd.
267, Ganesh Phadnavis Bhavan
Near Triangular Park, Dharampeth
Nagpur-440010
Shri Ajit Gulabchand
Chairman & Managing Director
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
Hincon House
Lal Bhadur Shastri Marg
Vikhroli (West),
Mumbai-400 083
S
Shri R.N. Yadav
Managing Director
U.P. Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd.
Vishweshwariya Bhawan
Gomto Nagar
Lucknow-226010
S
Shri Mohinder Singh Saini
Chairman
Mokul Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
16-D, Basant Lok
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057
Shri S.N. Subrahmanyan
Senior Vice President &
Buildings and Infrastructure
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Engg. Construction Division
Mount Poonamallee Road
Manapakkam
P.O. Box 979
Chennai- 600089.
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INSTITUTIONS
Shri S.K. Sharma
Deputy Secretary, EP(OP)
Department of Commerce
Ministry of Commerce & Industry,Govt. Of India
Udyog Bhawan
New Delhi- 110 011
Shri Prabhat Kumar
Joint Secretary (ES & ITP)
Ministry of External Affairs
Room No. 3057, A Wing, 3rd Floor
Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan, Janpath
New Delhi - 110003
Smt. Vanitha K. Venugopal
General Manager
Reserve Bank Of India
Exchange Control Deptt.
Amar Building, 5th Floor
Mumbai 400 023.
Ms. Tapasi De
Dy. General Manager
(Project Export Branch)
ECGC Ltd. “The Metropolitan”, 7th Floor
Plot No. C-26/27
Bandra Curla Complex
Bandra (E)
Mumbai 400 051
Ph. 9522 26572329
09967541671
Shri Sriram Subramaniam
Dy. General Manager
Exim Bank Of India
Ground Floor, Statesman House
148 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi 110001
23326625, 23326254, 233221622, 23321742, 23721393Extn.211
Fax: 23321719, 23322758
E-Mail: [email protected]
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER SECRETARY
Shri S.K. Sharma
Deputy Secretary, Deptt.of Commerce & Executive Director
Project Exports Promotion Council Of India
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
There is no specific scheme to promote the exporting firms in the country. However, some assistance is
provided to exporters under Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme and Market Access
Initiative (MAI) Scheme. Other schemes for export promotion include Duty Neutralisation Schemes like
DEPB, Advance Licence, duty concession schemes like EPCG and Reward Schemes like Served from India,
Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana, Focus Market Scheme and Focus Product Scheme.
These schemes are reviewed periodically and necessary corrective measures are taken.
ANNEXURE-I
4.1 MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (MDA) SCHEME
EXPORT PROMOTION ASSISTANCE GIVEN BY GOVERNMENT
The Government of India encourages Indian project/product exporters by providing financial assistance
under the following export promotion assistance schemes:
a. Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme
b. Scheme for Export Promotion by Small Scale Manufacturers
c. Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme
MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (MDA) SCHEME
Under this scheme assistance is given to individual exporters for participation in following
export promotion activities abroad



Trade Delegations
BSMs
Trade Fairs/Exhibitions
Eligibility Criteria/Conditions
(i)
Exporting companies with an f.o.b. value of exports of upto Rs. 30 crore in the preceding
year. No such ceiling is applicable for participation in Focus LAC region.
(ii)
The exporter should have complete 12 months membership with concerned EPC etc
(iii)
Assistance would be permissible on travel expenses by air, in economy excursion class
fair and/or charges of the built up furnished stall. This would, however, be subject to an
upper ceiling mentioned in the table per tour.
S No.
(1)
Area/Sector
(2)
No. of visits
(3)
1.
Focus LAC
1
Maximum Financial ceiling
per event
(4)
Rs. 2,50,000
2.
1
Rs. 2,00,000
3.
FOCUS AFRICA
( including WANA Countries)
FOCUS CIS
1
Rs. 2,00,000
4.
FOCUS ASEAN+2
1
Rs. 2,00,000
5.
General Areas
1
Rs. 1,50,000*
TOTAL
5
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AMMENDMENTS
REVISED GUIDE LINE FOR MARKETING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (MDA) SCHEME FOR
EXPORT PROMOTION ACITIVITIES:
The competent authority has now decided that FIEO and ITPO will henceforth be treated as eligible
grantee organizations for reimbursement MDA grants to the exporters who are also the members of other
EPCs etc. and participating in the events organized/sponsored by FIEO and ITPO. However, for this
purpose FIEO and ITPO will obtain a ‘NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE’ as per the Annexure from the
concerned EPCs of which the exporter is the member. The existing Guidelines for MDA stand modified to
that extent, superceding relevant provisions/instructions and will be effective from 1.12.2007.
(Vide MOC&I letter no.2/11/2004 E-MDA (Part) dated 26th November,2007)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ANNEXURE
“_____________________EPC/Commodity Board
Sl.
No.
Name of the
exporters
alongwith
address
Date of
acquiring
membership
of PEC by
the exporter
Turnover
of the
exporter
during
the last
Financial
Year (FY)
Number
of
proposals
of
exporter
already
approved
in the
current
FY
Details of
the
participation
made with
MDA
assistance
in the
current FY
alongwith
name of the
participant
Details of the
participations
made with
MDA
assistance in
the past in
the same
event along
with the
name of the
participant
Focus
Area/
General
Area
NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that “ ___________EPC/Commodity Board” has no objection for the participation of the
firm whose details are mentioned above, in the event namely”________________________________”
organized /sponsored by ITPO/FIEO.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EPC/Commodity Board
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SCHEME FOR EXPORT PROMOTION BY SMALL SCALE MANUFACTURERS
There is a separate scheme designated as Marketing Development Assistance for SSI Exporters meant to
encourage small scale manufacture exporters along the following lines:
(A)
Exporters eligible for assistance:
(i)
Exporting unit must be registered as SSI / SSSBE.
(ii)
Exporting unit must be a member of FIEO / EPC.
(iii)
Exporting units with aggregate exports of Rs. 2 crores and above over the last three financial
years (Rs. 1 crore for ISO 9000 certified exporters) are eligible for assistance from the Ministry of
Commerce & Industry through EPCs/other grantee organisations. SSI units with aggregate exports less
than this limit would now be eligible for direct assistance from the Office of DC(SSI) under this scheme.
SSI units which have not yet commenced exports are not eligible for assistance.
(iv)
An exporting unit would be eligible for assistance under SSI-MDA only once in a financial year.
(B)
Activities eligible for financing
(i)
Individual participation in overseas fairs/exhibitions.
(ii)
Individual overseas study tours/as member of a trade delegation going abroad.
(iii)
Production of material for overseas publicity.
(C)
Permissible binding limits:
90% of cost of return ticket by economy class subject to an upper ceiling of Rs.60,000/- (Rs. 90,000/for Latin American countries). In case excursion fare is cheaper than economy class fare, the excursion
fare will be considered.
(ii)
(D)
25% of the cost of production of publicity material limited to Rs.15,000/- in a financial year.
Other conditions:
(i)
Assistance shall be available for travel by one permanent employee/director/partner/proprietor of
the SSI unit in economy class by Air India. Air travel by airlines other than Air India would be permissible
provided that their economy class airfare is not higher than Air India.
(ii)
Applications must reach the Office of the DC(SSI) at least one month before the start of the
event in question.
(iii)
The SSI unit should not have been charged/prosecuted/debarred/ blacklisted under the export
and import policy or any other law relating to export and import business.
Total MDA assistance under SSI-M[DA scheme shall be inclusive of MDA assistance received from all
Government Bodies/FIEO/EPCs/Commodity Boards/Grantee Organiations etc.
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ANNEXURE-II
MARKET ACCESS INITIATIVE (MAI) SCHEME
The scheme is formulated on focus product- focus country approach to evolve specific strategy for
specific market and specific product through market studies/survey. Assistance would be provide to
Export Promotion Organizations/ Trade Promotion Organizations / Exporters etc. for enhancement of
export through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets. Under the
Scheme the level of assistance for each eligible activities has been fixed.
The following activities will be eligible for financial assistance under the Scheme :

Research studies consistent with the priorities;

WTO Studies for evolving WTO compatible strategy;

To support EPCs/Trade Promotion Organistions in undertaking market studies/survey for evolving
proper strategies.

To support marketing projects abroad based on focus product - focus country approach. Under
marketing projects, the following activities will be funded:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Opening of Showrooms
Opening of Warehouses
Display in international departmental stores
Publicity Campaign and Brand Promotion
Participation in Trade Fairs, etc., abroad
Research and Product Development
Reverse visits of the prominent buyers etc. from the project focus countries
Export Potential Survey of the States;
Registration charges for product registration abroad for pharmaceuticals, bio-technology
and agro-chemicals;
Testing charges for engineering products abroad;
To support Cottage and handicrafts units;
To support Recognized associations in industrial clusters for marketing abroad
Details of approved purposes for the scheme and level of assistance
Activity
Market Study
Opening of
Showrooms and
Warehouses
Display in
International
Departmental
Stores
Publicity
Campaign
Participation in
Trade Fairs, BSMs
etc. abroad
Assistance
75% of the total cost
However, for studies assigned by the
D/Commerce for the cause of export
promotion, 100% assistance would be
provided
75%, 50% and 25% of leasing / rental
charges in the first, second and the third
year, respectively
Maximum Assistance
Rs.75.00 lakh/each study
50% of rental charges of display space
Rs. 50.00 lakh per
annum/each product
50% assistance for two years in a
particulr market
2/3 rd of the actual expenditure. The
expenditure on TA/DA would be met by
each participant.
Rs. 50.00 lakh per annum/
per market
Rs. 50.00 lakh for each fair
Rs. 50.00 lakh for each
market/ product per
annum.
N.B.: More specific details can be obtained on request.
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ANNEXURE-III
SCREENING COMMITTEE- GUIDELINES
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 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. Indian companies
wishing to export project construction items or consultancy services are outside the purview of the
Screening Committee.
Types of Clearance
Clearance may be accorded to an applicant company for one or more of the following:
i.
Prime Contractor
or
ii.
Sub Contractor to a Foreign Contracting Company or
iii.
Sub Contractor to Indian Company
The clearance may be given either on a specific value basis or for regular overseas operations, depending
on the track record within the country, 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 Project EPC.
ii)
company should be a limited company - either private limited or public limited or a
Government undertaking/department
iii)
company should have a minimum turnover of Rs. 10 crores (last three years) for
getting approval by the screening committee.
iv)
company should have minimum tangible net worth and operating experience as under:
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Contractor description
Networth(Rs.)
Minimum experience *
as Prime-Contractor
01 crore
10years
as Sub-Contractor to a foreign Prime-Contractor
25 lakhs
07 years
as Sub-Contractor to an Indian Prime-contractor
10 lakhs
03 years
* An applicant company being considered as Prime-contractor should have a minimum experience of 10
years, in undertaking some comparable type of works in India. Similarly in case of Sub contractor to
Foreign Prime-contractor the minimum experience should be 7 years. In the case of a Sub-contractor to
an Indian Prime-Contractor, the experience in the line of activity in India should be a minimum of 3
years.
iv)
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 12 copies in the prescribed form, allowing
for a 4 weeks time for decision so as to enable receipt of reports from company’s bankers on the standing
credit worthiness and dealings and also to enable suitable appraisal. 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 10 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);
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.
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Validity of Clearance:
Clearance accorded by the Screening Committee is valid for a period of three years 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)
Those seeking change in status (e.g. from Sub-contractor to Prime-contractor or from one-shot to
regular)
ii) Companies whose guarantees have been invoked, or where recurring disputes have arisen either
with clients or with Sub-contractors, leading to litigation etc.
iii) 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 Meeting of the Screening Committee provided the three members
shall include one member representing Government Department, one representing Financial Institution
and one from industry.
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.
PROCEDURES FOR PROJECT EXPORTS – CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Under the procedures prescribed in the Project Export Manual, consultancy projects to be undertaken by
Indian Consultancy Organizations are required to be approved by a Competent Authority, both at pretender and post tender stages. If the consultancy contract is for less than Rs. 5 crore, then these
clearances have to be obtained from the respective Authorized Dealer of foreign exchange and if the
value of the contract is between Rs. 5 crore and Rs.10 crore, then the approval is required from Exim
Bank. If it exceeds Rs. 10 crore, the approval is to be obtained from the Working Group consisting of
members form Exim Bank, RBI, ECGC and the Authorized Dealer/Commercial Bank of the Consultant.
The requirement of getting prior clearance from the concerned authorities for such consultancy contracts
which are on cash basis and are with the Overseas Government Agencies and are also funded by
multilateral funding agencies may be dispensed with by suitable amendments in PEM procedures and
FEMA.
PROCEDURE FOR CLEARANCE OF PROPOSALS OF PROJECT EXPORTS -– Construction/turnkey
Engineering
(i)
All applications to the Working Group are required to be submitted by the exporters through their
bankers (who must be authorised dealers in foreign exchange) in the prescribed form in the required
number of copies sufficiently in advance to enable the Working Group to hold a meeting of its members
for consideration of the proposal. When a proposal is approved by the Working Group, a package
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clearance is granted by Exim Bank, on behalf of all the members of the Working Group and conveyed to
the exporters’ bankers through whom the proposal was received. The Working Group’s clearance will
ordinarily be given within a period of seven days from the date of receipt of the application, provided it is
complete in all respects.
(ii)
Exporters desiring to submit bids for execution of projects abroad including service contracts will
not be required to obtain clearance for submission of bids from the authorised dealer /Exim Bank/
Working Group. However, exporters in such cases are required to ensure that the conditions as laid
down in the Memo PEM are complied with.
(iii)
On the basis of experience gained over the years and in order to enable the exporters
to expeditiously obtain clearance for contracts for supply of engineering goods on deferred payment
terms, turnkey contracts and civil construction contracts, powers have been delegated to authorised
dealers and Exim Bank to grant post-award clearances in cases where the contract value does not exceed
U.S. Dollar 100 Million. Proposals for undertaking such export contracts up to the value of U.S. Dollar
100 Million will, therefore, be cleared by authorised dealers / Exim Bank . Proposals for undertaking such
contracts exceeding U.S. Dollar 100 Million in value will need to be cleared by the Working Group.
“As regards civil construction contracts, the Working Group will consider proposals only from
contractors who are on the approved list of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government
of India in order to ensure that only contractors having the necessary competence and
capability undertake overseas construction contracts”.
(iv)
In the case of contracts for export of services on cash payment terms requiring fund-based
and/or non-fund based facilities, as also those involving deferred payment terms, authorised dealers and
Exim Bank have been empowered to grant clearance upto the value of U.S. Dollar 100 Million. Proposals
for undertaking such export contracts will, therefore, be cleared by authorised dealers/Exim Bank upto
the value of U.S. Dollar 100 Million. Proposals for undertaking such contracts exceeding U.S. Dollar 100
Million in value will need to be cleared by the Working Group.
(v)
Proposals for deferred payment export or turnkey projects against Buyers’ Credits as well as for
export of managerial / technical consultancy services on deferred payment terms as also those on cash
payment terms involving grant of any fund-based and/or non-fund based facilities in excess of the
monetary limits mentioned in sub-paragraph (iv) above will need the prior approval of the Working
Group.
EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEMES - SERVED FROM INDIA SCHEME
Government of India has introduced "Served from India Scheme" to facilitate exporter of various type of
services. The objective of this scheme is to accelerate growth in export of services so as to create a
powerful and unique 'Served From India' brand, instantly recognized and respected world over.
Under this scheme, Service Providers of more than 100 services like Professional Services, Computer
Related services, Hotels, Restaurants, Educational Services, Research and Development services,
Communication Services, Construction and Related Engineering Services, Distribution Service,
Environmental related Services, Tourism and Transport related Services, Health Related Social Service,
Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services etc. (List is at Appendix 10 of Hand Book of Procedure on
DGFT Website- http://www.dgft.gov.in under "Downloads") are entitled for Duty Credit Scrip. Service
providers, who have a total foreign exchange earning of at least Rs.10 Lakhs in preceding or current
financial year shall qualify for Duty Credit Scrip. For Individual Service Providers, the criterion is reduced
to Rs.5 Lakhs of foreign exchange earnings.
However under Para 3.18.1 of Handbook of Procedure~ Vol. I, many types of services and / or
remittances are not eligible for benefits under the scheme. These are:
1. Sources of foreign exchange earnings such as equity or debt participation, donations, receipts of
repayment of loans etc. and any other inflow of foreign exchange, unrelated to rendering of service,
would be ineligible.
2. Foreign Exchange remittances:
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I. related to Financial Services Sector
1. Raising of all types of foreign currency Loans;
2. Export proceeds realization of clients;
3. Issuance of Foreign Equity through ADRs / GDRs or other similar
instruments;
4. Issuance of foreign currency Bonds;
5. Sale of securities and other financial instruments;
6. Other receivables not connected with services rendered by financial
institutions; and
II. earned through contract / regular employment abroad (e.g. labour
remittances);
3. Payments for services received from EEFC Account;
4. Foreign exchange turnover by Healthcare Institutions like equity participation, donations etc.
(However, remittances received on account of medical treatment, surgery, testing, consultancy and
health care provided by the institution shall be eligible);
5. Foreign exchange turnover by Educational Institutions like equity participation, donations etc.
(However remittances received on account of the course fees and consultancy provided by the institution
shall be eligible);
6. Export turnover relating to services of units operating under SEZ / EOU / EHTP /
STPI / BTP Schemes or supplies of services made to such units;
7. Clubbing of turnover of services rendered by SEZ / EOU / EHTP / STPI / BTP units
with turnover of DT A Service Providers; and
8. Export of Goods.
Service Providers (except Hotels, Restaurants and other Service Providers in Tourism Sector) are entitled
to Duty Credit Scrip of 10% of foreign exchange earned during preceding financial year. Hotels of onestar and above (including managed hotels) and heritage hotels approved by Department of Tourism and
other Service providers in tourism sector registered with Department of Tourism shall be entitled to 5%
while Stand-alone restaurants are entitled for 10% of foreign exchange earned by them in preceding
financial year.
"Duty Credit Scrip" may be used for import of any capital goods including spares, office equipment and
professional equipment, office furniture and consumables, provided it is part of their main line of
business. In the case of hotels and stand-alone restaurants, the duty credit entitlement may also be used
for the import of food items and alcoholic beverages. The utilization is with AU Condition and Nontransferable except within a Group Company or Managed Hotel.
This benefit of Duty Credit Scrip is granted from Regional Offices of DGFT, spread all over the country.
Duty Credit Scrip of nearly Rs.1000 Cr is granted annually, based on previous years Foreign Exchange
earned by Service Providers.
Further, details of this Scheme may be seen in Chapter III of Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2007 and
Chapter III of Hand Book of Procedure Vol. -I. These Documents are available at DGFT Websitehttp://www.dgft.gov.in
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT),
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
New Delhi, October 31, 2007
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION
You would be pleased to know that the information that reaches your desk from PROJECT EPC including
“Global Project Opportunities” is complied using various inputs both printed and electronic and are
listed below:i)
Tender Notices & Commercial Reports from Indian High Commissions & Embassies abroad
ii)
Magazines/Journals:-
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ENR
UN Development Business Print Edition
ADB Business Opportunities Print Edition
Economic & Political Weekly
Gulf News
Eximius: Export Advantage
Civil Engineering & Construction Review,
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We also subscribe to websites like UN Development Business Web edition and take inputs
from various other web-sites which include:
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Asian Development Bank Website
(b) World Bank
ENR Web-edition (http://enr.com/)
(d) The Economist Web-edition
www.construction.com
(f) http://www.tradeport.org
http://www.tradezone.com/buyers/tobuyboard.html
http://trade.swissinfo.net/
(i) http://www.buyersguide.com
http://thaipost.com
(k) http://www.itenders.com
http://www.constructionqld.asn.au/tenders.htm
International Monetary Fund Website
OPEC Fund Web site
(o) MEED Web-site
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (q) www.ConstructionFutures.co.uk
Reserve Bank of India (http://www.rbi.org.in), (s) Ministry of Finance and many others….
http://www.new-technologies.org/ECT/Other/arcad.htm
http://www.contractorsunlimited.co.uk/
http://commerce.nic.in
http://www.eximbankindia.com/
http://ficci.com/
http://dir.indiamart.com/foreignimporters/
devbusiness.com
(b)
(d)
(f)
(h)
(j)
(l)
and
MEED
BCI Asia Construction Monitor
Business Today
TIME Magazine
The Economist
Circulars from various Ministries
many others….
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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