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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 0 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 INDEX 1.0 1.0 FOCUS 2 2.0 UPDATE : 3 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 11 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 96 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. 1 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 2.0 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 2 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 3 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 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. 4 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 5 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 6 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 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 7 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 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 8 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 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? 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 9 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 4.0 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 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 : 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 The details of schemes are given as ANNEXURE-II. 10 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 11 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 12 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 13 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 14 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 15 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 16 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 17 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 18 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 19 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 20 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 21 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 22 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 --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. 23 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 24 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 25 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 26 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 27 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 28 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 29 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] 30 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 31 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 32 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 33 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] 34 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] 35 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 36 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 37 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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- 38 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 39 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 40 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 41 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 42 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 43 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 44 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 45 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 -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] 46 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 47 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 48 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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’ 49 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 (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. 50 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 51 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 52 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 53 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 54 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 55 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 56 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 57 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 58 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 59 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 60 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 61 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 62 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 63 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 64 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 65 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 66 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 67 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 68 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 69 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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). 70 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 71 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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] 72 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 73 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 “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. 74 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 6.0 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: 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. 75 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 76 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 7.0 WORLD DEVELOPEMNT NEWS 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. 77 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 78 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 79 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 80 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 81 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 82 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 83 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 84 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 85 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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). 86 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 87 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 88 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 89 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 90 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 91 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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.” 92 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 93 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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.” 94 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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.” 95 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 96 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 97 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 98 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 99 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 100 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 101 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 102 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 103 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 8.0 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. 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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 108 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 109 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 110 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 111 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 112 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 113 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 114 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 115 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 116 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 117 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 118 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 119 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 120 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 121 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 Annex - II 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 122 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 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 123 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 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, 124 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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) 125 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 126 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. **** 127 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 10.0 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 128 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 129 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 "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 130 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 131 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 132 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 11.0 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. 133 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 134 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 135 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 136 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 137 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 13.0 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 5 138 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 139 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 140 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 141 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 142 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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. 143 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 144 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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: 145 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 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 146 Global Project Opportunities: July 2013 14.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION You would be pleased to know that the information that reaches your desk from PROJECT EPC including “Global Project Opportunities” is 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:- a) c) e) g) i) k) m) ENR UN Development Business Print Edition ADB Business Opportunities Print Edition Economic & Political Weekly Gulf News Eximius: Export Advantage Civil Engineering & Construction Review, iii) We also subscribe to websites like UN Development Business Web edition and take inputs from various other web-sites which include: a) c) e) g) h) j) l) m) n) p) r) t) u) v) w) x) y) z) 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* 147