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Global Project Opportunities: March’ 2017

March: 2017March: 2017

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Satpreet Kaur

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INDEX

1.0 PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

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

2.1 CONSTRUCTION / TURNKEY Water 4 Social Infrastructure 20

Energy 28 Consultancy 39 3.0 PROJECT REPORTS 42

4.0 WORLD DEVELOPMENT NEWS: 44I News Clippings

II Market/Country news A. World Region / markets

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

B. India news

5.0 ARTICLES OF INTEREST 72

6.0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS : 75

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

7.0 POLICY & PROCEDURES 81

7.0 PEPC: WORKING COMMITTEE 84

8.0 Update 86 - Screening Committee Guidelines 899.0 EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEME 64

10.0 Financial Assistance 91 (MDA & MAI Schemes)

ANNEXURES: i. MDA Scheme ii. MAI Scheme iii. Screening Committee- Guidelines

11.0 Sources of Information 97

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

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1.0 PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES(Construciton/Turnkey/Consultancy)

S.No.

Project Country Last date of submission of bids

Page No.

WATERAfrica

Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation Project – Phase II: Replacement of Water and Sewer Pipelines and Associated Works in Harare, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe 27.04.2017 4

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (UWSSP) New Georgia And Soul Clinic (Paynesville) Gorundwater Supply Schemes, Liberia

Liberia 07.04.2017 5

AsiaConstruction of 5 (Five) nos RCC drain totaling 3.549 km at Patuakhali Pourashava, Bangladesh

Bangladesh 30.03.2017 7

Construction of 2 (Two) nos Bridge (10m each) and 1 no 2 vent Box culvert at Bhola Pourashava


Construction of 9 nos RCC drain, (3693 m) at Mathbaria Pourashava, Bangladesh


Darkhan Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Stations including O&M support

Mongolia 11.04.2017 11

Design, Build and Operate (DBO) of Nankad Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities, Myanmar

Myanmar 28.04.2017 13

Construction and Completion of Sewerage, Drainage, Road, Footpath and Road Furniture Works

Nepal 04.04.2017 14

Construction and Reconstruction of 28.86 Km of Urban Sewerage Collectors and 2 Pumping Stations

Tashkent 03.04.2017 15

Djizzak Sanitation System Development Project Uzbekistan 03.04.2017 17

Upgrading, modernizing and extending the secondary and tertiary canals of Prek Chik (PC) Irrigation System in Battambang Province – Package 2

Cambodia 03.04.2017 18

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

AsiaProcurement of 15(Fifteen) Nos. Vibratory Road Roller (8 - 10 Ton)


Construction of Siddharthanagar Drainage Roads, Footpath, and Road Furniture works

Nepal 07.04.2017 22

Construction of Proposed Training Centre, Hostel Building and Canteen at Thelawala, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka 04.04.2017 24

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Reconstruction of A-380 “Guzar-Buharo-Nukus-Beyneu” highway on section of km 228 – km 315 (87 km) - 4 lanes

Tashkent 06.04.2017 25

ENERGY

AfricaProcurement of Plant, Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 220/20 kV Substation in Bamyan and Expansion of 220/20 kV Doshi Substation

Afghanistan 10.04.2017 28

Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply, and Installation of 220kV Transmission Line from Doshi to Bamyan


Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply and Installation of Distribution Network in Bamyan


Construction of 132/11 kV Colombo B Grid Substation Single In and Out Connection from Colombo C and Kolonnawa 132kV 800mm2 Cable, Augmentation at Colombo C and Kolonnawa Grid Substations [Package 3 – Lot A1]

Colombo 19.04.2017 35

Modernization of Kargalinskoe Boiler StationKhakhastan 18.04.2017 37

CONSULTANCY

Central Water Supply And Sanitation Programme IIUganda 24.03.2017 39

Request For Expressions Of Interest (Consulting Services - Firms) - Central Water Supply And Sanitation Programme II

Uganda 24.03.2017 40

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2.0 PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES(Construciton/Turnkey/Consultancy)

2.1 ENGINEERING /TURNKEY

WATER

Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation Project – Phase II: Replacement of Water and Sewer Pipelines and Associated Works in Harare, Zimbabwe

Project ID No.

UWSSRPII/004BProject Name: Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation Project – Phase II:

Replacement of Water and Sewer Pipelines and Associated Works in Harare

Country: Zimbabwe

Funding agency: Zimbabwe Multi-Donor Trust Fund (Zim-Fund) administered by the African Development Bank

Last date of bid submission: 27 April 2017Address for further information:

Crown Agents Limited, Tender Box, St Nicholas House, St Nicholas Road Sutton Surrey, SM1 1EL UK

1. This invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business online (UNDB online) No. AfDB496-07/14 of 24th July 2014 and on the African Development Bank’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) on 30th July 2014.

2. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe has received a grant from the Zimbabwe Multi-Donor Trust Fund (Zim-Fund) administered by the African Development Bank (the Bank) to finance the Urgent Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation Project Phase II (UWSSRPII). It is intended that part of the proceeds will be applied to eligible payments under: Contract Ref. UWSSRPII/004B, Replacement of Water and Sewer Pipelines and Associated Works in Harare.

3. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has appointed Crown Agents Limited (Crown Agents) to act as its Procurement Agent. Crown Agents now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the execution of the work:

The Works will include the supply and installation of water and sewer pipes, associated valves and manhole covers and related works in Harare in 3 lots:

Lot 1: Rehabilitation of Harare Sewerage System; Lot 2: Rehabilitation of Harare Water Distribution Network; and Lot 3: Rehabilitation of Harare Water Pumping Mains.

Bidders may bid for all or any lot.

4. A site visit and pre-bid meeting will be held on27th, 28th and 29th March 2017. Prior registration to attend is essential. Details are in the bidding documents.

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

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

7. Bids must be delivered to the address at 9 below by 13:00 hours (BST) on 27th April 2017, and must be accompanied by a security for each lot as follows: Lot 1: Thirty-nine thousand United States Dollars (USD 39,000). Lot 2: Sixty-five thousand United States Dollars (USD 65,000). Lot 3: Forty-six thousand United States Dollars (USD 46,000)

8. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 14:00 hours (BST) on 27th April 2017 at the address at 9 below. The bid opening will be transmitted live to the offices of the Zim-Fund at the following address:

AfDB Zimbabwe Multi-Donor Trust Fund 5 th Floor, Joina City Cnr. Jason Moyo Avenue/ J Nyerere Way Harare Zimbabwe

Bidders may attend either location for the public opening. Note that 14:00 hours BST is 15:00 hours in Zimbabwe.

9. Bids must be delivered to: Crown Agents Limited, Tender Box, St Nicholas House, St Nicholas Road Sutton Surrey, SM1 1EL UK

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (UWSSP) New Georgia And Soul Clinic (Paynesville) Gorundwater Supply Schemes, Liberia

Project ID No.

LWSC/AfDB/WORK/200/N001AProject Name: Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (UWSSP) New Georgia

And Soul Clinic (Paynesville) Gorundwater Supply Schemes

Country: Liberia

Funding agency: African Development Fund (AfDB)Last date of bid submission: 07 April 2017

Address for further information:

The Office of the Project Manager Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) PO Box 1079 King Sao Boso (Front) Street Monrovia- Liberia Attn: Attn: Mr Gabriel S. Flaboe Sr. Telephone: +231-886-513-239 Email Address: [email protected]

1. The Government of the Republic of Liberia has received a Grant from the African Development Fund (AfDB) towards the cost of the Construction of ground water schemes in New Georgia and Soul Clinic/Paynesville and Sanitation Facilities in Monrovia and intends to apply part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Contract for New Georgia and Soul Clinic/Paynesville Groundwater Supply Schemes.

2. Bidding is open to all bidders from AfDB eligible source countries as defined in the Guidelines: Bank’s Rules and Procedures for Procurement of Goods and Works, and as listed in Section V, Eligible Countries.

3. The Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) now invites sealed bids from International eligible bidders for the construction of the water supply and sanitation facilities.

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4. Approximate quantities of the Works, and required Bid Security and minimum turnover for any of the last five years are described in the table below: \

Principal Information

Beneficiary Towns

New Georgia Soul Clinic/Paynesville

Description Drilling of 5Nos 6inches diameter boreholes (and complete to 8inch if yield is high) Mechanization of 5Nos New boreholes Construction of a new double compartment 400m3 , 20m high Elevated Steel Water Tank on reinforced ground foundation Supply and install 5Nos Submersible pump for Boreholes. Construction of chlorination system at the Elevated Steel Water Tank site Supply and installation of 5Nos 45KVA 280/415VAC Diesel Generators for the borehole pumping scheme Construction of Transmission main of approx. total length of 4.5 km in uPVC, PN10 Construction of Distribution Pipelines of total length of 13km in uPVC, PN10 Supply and install 1/2Nos Iron removal plant with capacity as specified in the BOQ Erection of 10Nos water kiosk Construction of 50 private connection chambers and supply of 250 domestic water flowmeters Supply and install 1/2Nos Iron removal plant with capacity as specified in the BOQ Erection of 10Nos water kiosk Construction of 50 private connection chambers and supply of 250 domestic water flow meters

Drilling of 5Nos 6inches diameter boreholes (and complete to 8inch if yield is high) Mechanization of 5Nos New boreholes Construction of a new double compartment 400m3 , 15m high Elevated Steel Water Tank on reinforced ground foundation Supply and install 5Nos Submersible pump for Boreholes. Construction of chlorination system at the Elevated Steel Water Tank site Supply and installation of 5Nos 45KVA 280/415VAC Diesel Generators for the borehole pumping scheme Construction of Transmission main of approx. total length of 2.8 km in uPVC, PN10 Construction of Distribution Pipelines of approx. total length of 12km in uPVC, PN10 1-2 approx. Supply and install 1/2Nos Iron removal plant with capacity as specified in the BOQ Erection of 10Nos water kiosk Construction of 50 private connection chambers and supply of 250 domestic water flowmeters Supply and install 1/2Nos Iron removal plant with capacity as specified in the BOQ Erection of 10Nos water kiosk Construction of 50 private connection chambers and supply of 250 domestic water flow meters

Lot Lot 1

Bid Security USD 180,000

Bid Validity 120 days

Minimum Annual Turnover

USD 8,000,000.00

5. Bidding documents (and additional copies) may be purchased at:

The Office of the Project Manager Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) PO Box 1079 King Sao Boso (Front) Street Monrovia- Liberia

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Attn: Attn: Mr Gabriel S. Flaboe Sr. Telephone: +231-886-513-239 Email Address: [email protected]

for a nonrefundable fee of USD300.00, or its equivalent in a freely-convertible currency. Bidding documents will be available for purchase as from 21ST February 2017 between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays. Interested bidders may obtain further information at the same address.

6. Bids shall be valid for a period of One Hundred and Twenty (120) days after Bid opening and shall be delivered to:

The Office of the Project Manager Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) PO Box 1079 King Sao Boso (Front) Street Monrovia- Liberia Attn: Attn: Mr Gabriel S. Flaboe Sr. Telephone: +231-886-513-239 Email Address: [email protected]

on or before 11.00 a.m. on 7 th April 2017 at which time they will be opened in the conference room of LWSC in the presence of the Bidder’s representatives who wish to attend.

7. The bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security value as shown above or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency and shall be valid for a period of 120days after bid opening and addressed to The Managing Director of Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation.

Construction of 5 (Five) nos RCC drain totaling 3.549 km at Patuakhali Pourashava, Bangladesh

Project ID No.

e-GP/CTEIP/2016-17/PAT/DR-01Project Name: Construction of 5 (Five) nos RCC drain totaling 3.549 km at

Patuakhali PourashavaCountry: Bangladesh

Funding agency: Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 30 March 2017, 13:00 hours Bangladesh Standard Time


Attention: Executive Engineer Patuakhali Pourashava, Patuakhali Telephone: +880 044165101 Fax: +880-44162012 Email: [email protected]

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

2. Patuakhali Pourashava, District: Patuakhali, ("the Employer") invites bids/tenders from eligible Bidders for Construction of 5 (Five) nos RCC drain totaling 3.549 km at Patuakhali Pourashava, District: Patuakhali, ("the Works"). 3. National competitive bidding will be conducted in compliance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines through electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Documents.

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

Specific Similar Experience: at least one contract within the last 5 (five) years where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds BDT 58.00 million.

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Average Annual Construction Turnover: minimum BDT 54.40 million over the last 5 (five) years Liquid Assets or Credit Facilities: minimum BDT 7.50 million More details of qualification requirements are mentioned in the biding documents.

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

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

7. The deadline for submission of e-Tenders (bids) is 30 March 2017 at 13:00 hours Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), and on-line opening will be done on the same date at 14:00 hours BST.

8. Further information and guidelines are available in the e-GP portal and from e-GP help desk ([email protected]).

To obtain further information, please contact the official inviting the tender as follows:

Attention: Executive Engineer Patuakhali Pourashava, Patuakhali Telephone: +880 044165101 Fax: +880-44162012 Email: [email protected]

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Construction of 2 (Two) nos Bridge (10m each) and 1 no 2 vent Box culvert at Bhola Pourashava

Project ID No.

e-GP/CTEIP/2016-17/BHO/BR-01Project Name: Construction of 2 (Two) nos Bridge (10m each) and 1 no 2 vent Box

culvert at Bhola Pourashava

Country: Bangladesh

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 30 March 2017, 13:00 hours Bangladesh Standard Time


Attention: Md. Zasim Uddin Arzu Executive Engineer Bhola Pourashava, Bhola Telephone: +880 49162737 Fax: +880 49162155 Email: [email protected]

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

2. The Bhola Pourashava, District: Bhola, ("the Employer") invites bids/tenders from eligible Bidders for Construction of 2 (Two) nos Bridge (10m each) and 1 no 2 vent Box culvert at Bhola Pourashava ("the Works").

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


Specific Similar Experience: at least one contract within the last 5 (five) years where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds BDT 18.00 million. Average Annual Construction Turnover: minimum BDT 22.50 million over the last 5 (five) years Liquid Assets or Credit Facilities: minimum BDT 3.085 million More details of qualification requirements are mentioned in the biding documents.




8. Further information and guidelines are available in the e-GP portal and from e-GP help desk ([email protected]).

To obtain further information, please contact the official inviting the tender as follows:

Attention: Md. Zasim Uddin Arzu Executive Engineer Bhola Pourashava, Bhola

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Telephone: +880 49162737 Fax: +880 49162155 Email: [email protected]

Construction of 9 nos RCC drain, (3693 m) at Mathbaria Pourashava, Bangladesh

Project ID No.

e-GP/CTEIP/2015-16/MAT/DR-01 (Re – Bid)Project Name: Construction of 9 nos RCC drain, (3693 m) at Mathbaria Pourashava

Country: Bangladesh

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 30 March 2017, 13:00 hours Bangladesh Standard Time


Attention: Executive Engineer Mathbaria Pourashava, Pirojpur Telephone: +880-462575096 Fax: +880-462575101 Email: [email protected]

Invitation for Bids – Rebidding

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

2. The Mathbaria Pourashava, District: Pirojpur, ("the Employer") invites bids/tenders from eligible Bidders for the Construction of 9 nos RCC drain, (3693 m) at Mathbaria Pourashava ("the Works").

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


Specific Similar Experience: at least one contract within the last 5 (five) years where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds BDT 46.00 million. Average Annual Construction Turnover: minimum BDT 57.50 million over the last 5 (five) years Liquid Assets or Credit Facilities: minimum BDT 8.00 million More details of qualification requirements are mentioned in the biding documents.




8. Further information and guidelines are available in the e-GP portal and from e-GP help desk ([email protected]). To obtain further information, please contact the official inviting the tender as follows:

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Attention: Executive Engineer Mathbaria Pourashava, Pirojpur Telephone: +880-462575096 Fax: +880-462575101 Email: [email protected]

Darkhan Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Stations including O&M support

Project ID No.

A1Project Name: Darkhan Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Stations including

O&M support

Country: Mongolia

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 11 April 2017; 10:00 AM (Ulaanbaatar time)


Ministry of Construction and Urban Development Attention: Mr. B. Baasan, Project Coordinator Address:Room #601, 4th Khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Telephone: (+976) 11 326 789 Fax: (+976) 11 319 712 E-mail: [email protected]

1. The Government of Mongolia has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Darkhan Wastewater Management Project. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. The Ministry of Construction and Urban Development (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the Design, Supply and Installation of the Darkhan Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Stations including O&M support for 12 months (“the Facilities”). Treatment Plant with advanced technology shall comply with international standard requirements and have a capacity of approx. 24,000m3 /d. 3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s SingleStage: Two-Envelope procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.


i) Net worth for the last three (3) years calculated as the difference between total assets and total liabilities should be positive;

ii) Minimum average annual turnover of 10,000,000.00 USD calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years;

iii) The Bidder must demonstrate that its financial resources defined in FIN - 3, less its financial obligations for its current contract commitments defined in FIN - 4, meet or exceed the total requirement for the Subject Contract of 1,750,000 USD;

iv) Participation in at least two (2) contracts that have been successfully or substantially completed within the last ten (10) years and that are similar to the proposed contract, where the value of the Bidder’s participation in each contract exceeds 10,000,000.00 USD.

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v) Experience in Key Activities related to:(i) Construction in the past ten (10) years of at least two (2) WWTP with advanced technology including sludge treatment complying with international standard requirements with a minimum value for each contract of USD 10,000,000. Rehabilitation and/or extension works shall not be accepted as similar works; (ii) Design in the past ten (10) years of at least two (2) WWTP with advanced technology complying including sludge treatment complying with international standard requirements with a minimum value for each contract of USD 10,000,000.; and

vi) For complete eligibility and qualification requirements refer to the bidding documents.

5. To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents, Bidders should contact:

Ministry of Construction and Urban Development Attention: Mr. B. Baasan, Project Coordinator Address:Room #601, 4th Khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Telephone: (+976) 11 326 789 Fax: (+976) 11 319 712 E-mail: [email protected]

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

write to the address above requesting the Bidding Documents of A1: Darkhan Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pump Stations including O&M support for 12 months

pay a non-refundable fee of US$ 300.00 paid by direct deposit.

Courier costs to be paid by bidders at actual costs for delivery of hard copy of the bidding documents. Contact Project Coordinator for details of courier costs. Account name Darkhan Wastewater Management Project Account No. 104900072502 Beneficiary’s bank State bank of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia SWIFT code STBMMNUB Correspondent bank China Construction Bank, New York branch Address 1095 Avenue of the Americas 33RD floor, New York, NY 10036 SWIFT code PCBCUS33 Account No. 675201295560

Upon payment for the required sum the bidder should contact the Project Coordinator with proof of payment upon which the bidding documents shall be issued.

No liability will be accepted for lose or late delivery

7. Deliver your bid:

to the address above in para 5.

on or before the deadline: 11 April 2017 10:00 AM. (Ulaanbaatar Time)

together with a Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document. Bids will be opened at 11 April 2017 10:00 AM (Ulaanbaatar time) in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

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Design, Build and Operate (DBO) of Nankad Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities, Myanmar

Project Name: Design, Build and Operate (DBO) of Nankad Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities

Country: Myanmar

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 28 April 2017Address for further information:

Attention : Project Manager Project Management Office, 26th street between 71st and 72nd street Mandalay City Development Committee The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Telephone : +95 261631 E mail : [email protected]

1. The Government of Myanmar has received financing from the Asian Development Bank toward the cost of Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project. Part of the financing will be used for payments under the contract named above.

2. Mandalay City Development Committee now invites applicants to submit sealed prequalification documents for Design, Build and Operate (DBO) of Nankad Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities to be constructed in calendar year 2018, 2019 and 2020 with an Operation of Maintenance Period of 3 years.

3. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures as specified in the ADB’s Guidelines for procurement of goods and works; the bidding documents shall be addressed only to the prequalified eligible firms following the evaluation result of the prequalification.

4. Interested firms may obtain the prequalification documents (PQD) from Project Manager, Project Management Office (MUSIP), Mandalay City Development Committee, [email protected] and acquire the prequalification documents during office hours 10:00 to 16:00 hours at the address given below.

5. Application for prequalification must be delivered to the address below on or before local time 16:00, 28th April 2017. Electronic application of prequalification will not be permitted. Late application will be rejected.

6. A site visit (Nankad Lake and Keat Kyaw Pumping Station) and Pre-Qualification meeting will be held tentatively from 0900h until 1200h on 13th March, 2017, at 26th street between 71st and 72nd street, Mandalay City Development Committee. A data room shall be opened on the same day and location from 1200h until 1600h.

7. The address referred to above para 4 and 5 are:

Attention : Project Manager Project Management Office, 26th street between 71st and 72nd street Mandalay City Development Committee The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Telephone : +95 261631 E mail : [email protected]

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Construction and Completion of Sewerage, Drainage, Road, Footpath and Road Furniture Works

Project ID No.

RUDP/ICB/BRT/2Project Name: Construction and Completion of Sewerage, Drainage, Road,

Footpath and Road Furniture WorksCountry: Nepal

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 4 April 2017, 12:00 hours (Nepal Standard Time)


Project Manager, Regional Urban Development Project, Project Implementation Unit Biratnagar Sub metropolitan City, Sanihat Chowk, Biratnagar, Nepal. Telephone: +977 21 524816 Fax: +977-21- 524816 E-mail address: [email protected]

1. The Government of Nepal has applied for financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Regional Urban Development Project (RUDP). Part of this financing will be used for payments under the Contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. The Biratnagar Sub-metropolitan City (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction and Completion of Sewerage, Drainage, Road, Footpath and Road Furniture Works: (“the Works”).

3. Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding: Minimum Average Annual Turnover of US$23 million within the last 3 years Have completed at least one similar project with contract value of US$15 million or more within the last 5 years

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

5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders should contact below in office hours.

Project Manager, Regional Urban Development Project, Project Implementation Unit Biratnagar Sub metropolitan City, Sanihat Chowk, Biratnagar, Nepal. Telephone: +977 21 524816 Fax: +977-21- 524816 E-mail address: [email protected]

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

Write to address above requesting the Bidding Documents for RUDP/ICB/BRT/2: Construction and Completion of Sewerage, Drainage, Road, Footpath and Road Furniture Works.

Pay a non-refundable fee of NRS 20,000 in Nepalese currency or equivalent in USD. The method of payment will be in cash or bank deposit to the following account: Himalayan Bank Ltd, Biratnagar Branch Current Account NPR 01304071520013 BRT SUB METROPOLITAN STIUEIP, PIU

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The Bidding Document may be sent through a courier services for an additional fee of USD 350 for overseas and NRs. 25000 for Domestic Delivery. No liability will be accepted for the loss or late delivery.

7. Deliver your bid

to the address above in para. 5.

on or before the deadline: 4 April 2017,12:00 hours (Nepal Standard Time)

together with a Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline of bid submission in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address above.

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

Construction and Reconstruction of 28.86 Km of Urban Sewerage Collectors and 2 Pumping Stations

Project ID No.

DS-WW-02 Zone AProject Name: Construction and Reconstruction of 28.86 Km of Urban Sewerage

Collectors and 2 Pumping Stations

Country: Tashkent

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 3 April 2017, 16:00 (Tashkent time)


ADB Program Coordination Unit “Uzkommunkhizmat” Agency Attention: Mr. Bakhrom Mavlyanov Address: No. 1, Niyozbek yuli street, 7th floor, room 716 City: Tashkent city ZIP Code: 100035 Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Telephone: +998 71 235 26 78 Facsimile number: +998 71 234 05 59 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

1. The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Djizzak Sanitation System Development Project. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the Contract named above. Bidding are open to Bidders from eligible countries of the ADB.

2. The Uzbekistan Agency “Uzkommunkhizmat” (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from the eligible bidders for the Construction and Reconstruction of 28.86 km of Urban Sewerage Collectors and 2 Pumping Stations. It is estimated that the construction works will be completed within 18 months.

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

4. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidder should contact:

ADB Program Coordination Unit “Uzkommunkhizmat” Agency Attention: Mr. Bakhrom Mavlyanov

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Address: No. 1, Niyozbek yuli street, 7th floor, room 716 City: Tashkent city ZIP Code: 100035 Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Telephone: +998 71 235 26 78 Facsimile number: +998 71 234 05 59 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

5. To purchase the bidding documents in English, eligible bidders should:

Write to address above requesting the bidding documents for Contract DS-WW-02 Rehabilitation and Construction of Municipal Sewers, Networks and Pump Stations

Pay a non-refundable fee of either (a) 200 USD or (b) an equivalent amount of Uzbek Soum using the exchange rate published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the date of payment of non-refundable fee to the Employer’s bank account indicated below;

For remittance in US dollars: Settlement account 2021 0840 9048 5173 8008 SWIFT INIPUZ22

For remittance in Uzbek Soums: Settlement account No.: 2021 0000 4048 5173 8005 MFO: 00444 Open Joint Stock Innovation Commercial Bank “Ipak Yuli” 2, A.Kodiriy str., Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, 100017 Phone: + (998 71) 140 78 03 fax: +(998 71) 140 78 03 Telex: 116607 YULIUZ

For delivery outside of Uzbekistan, the Bidding Document will be sent by airmail or surface mail after additional payment by the bidder of US$ 150 USD or an equivalent at the exchange rate published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the date of payment to the Employer’s bank account indicated below. The Employer does not bear the responsibility for loss of or late delivery of the Bidding Document.


to the address above;

on or before the deadline: 3 April 2017, 16.00. (Tashkent time);

together with Bid Security in the amount as described in the Bidding Document. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

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Djizzak Sanitation System Development Project Project ID No. Project Name: Djizzak Sanitation System Development Project

Country: Uzbekistan

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 03 April 2017, 16.00. (Tashkent time);



1. The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Djizzak Sanitation System Development Project. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the Contract named above. Bidding are open to Bidders from eligible countries of the ADB.

2. The Uzbekistan Agency “Uzkommunkhizmat” (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from the eligible bidders for the Construction and Reconstruction of 14.21 km of Urban Sewerage Collectors. It is estimated that the construction works will be completed within 15 months.

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

4. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidder should contact:



Write to address above requesting the bidding documents for Contract DS-WW-03 Construction and Reconstruction of 14.21 km of Urban Sewerage Collectors

Pay a non-refundable fee of either (a) 200 USD or (b) an equivalent amount of Uzbek Soum using the exchange rate published by the Central Bank of the Republic of on the date of payment of non-refundable fee to the Employer’s bank account indicated below; For remittance in US dollars:

Settlement account 2021 0840 9048 5173 8008 SWIFT INIPUZ22 For remittance in Uzbek Soums: Settlement account No.: 2021 0000 4048 5173 8005

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MFO: 00444 Open Joint Stock Innovation Commercial Bank “Ipak Yuli” 2, A.Kodiriy str., Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, 100017 Phone: + (998 71) 140 78 03 fax: +(998 71) 140 78 03 Telex: 116607 YULIUZ

For delivery outside of Uzbekistan, the Bidding Document will be sent by airmail or surface mail after additional payment by the bidder of US$ 150 USD or an equivalent at the exchange rate published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the date of payment to the Employer’s bank account indicated below. The Employer does not bear the responsibility for loss of or late delivery of the Bidding Document.


to the address above;

on or before the deadline: 3 April 2017, 16.00. (Tashkent time);

together with Bid Security in the amount as described in the Bidding Document. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.


Project ID No.

MOWRAM/ICB-CW08Project Name: Upgrading, modernizing and extending the secondary and tertiary

canals of Prek Chik (PC) Irrigation System in Battambang Province – Package 2

Country: Cambodia

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 03 April 2017, 10:00 AM (local time)


Mr. Chann Sinath, Deputy Director General for Technical Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Project Director, Project Management Unit, Uplands Irrigation and Water Resources Management Sector Project 2 nd Floor of FWUC Department, (PMU Office) #364, Preah Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Phsar Daerm Thkov, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Phone No: (855) 23 210 280 Email: [email protected]

1. The Kingdom of Cambodia has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Uplands Irrigation and Water Resources Management Sector Project. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the contracts named hereunder. Bidding is open to Bidders, who can prove their eligibility and qualification as mentioned hereunder and in the Bidding Documents, from eligible source countries of the ADB.

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Contract No

Description of Package Description of PackageThe bidder should have participated as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor in at least one contract within the last 7 years that has been successfully or substantially completed and that is similar to the proposed works, where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds cost given below. The similarity of the Bidder’s participation shall be based on the physical size, nature of works, complexity, methods, technology or other characteristics as described in Section 6, Employer’s Requirements

The bidder should have an average annual construction turnover of US$ as mentioned below, calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (03) years.

MOWRAM /ICBCW08


US$ 4.78 Million or equivalent US$ 7.97 Million or equivalent

2. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) of the Kingdom of Cambodia (“the Employer”) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the package as mentioned above (“the Works”).

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: Two Envelope bidding procedure in accordance with ADB’s Procurement Guidelines (April 2015, as amended from time to time) and Procedures. 4. To purchase the bidding documents, in English, eligible bidders should: Write to address mentioned below requesting the bidding document for any of the project / package separately as mentioned above.

Pay a non-refundable fee of US$ 100 (US Dollars One Hundred only) by Pay Order / Demand Draft in favour of MOWRAM. 5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidders should contact to the address mentioned below.

6. A pre-bid meeting of all the projects / packages shall take place on 10 March 2017 at 2:30 PM at the address mentioned below.

7. Deliver your bid(s):

to the address below

on or before the deadline: 03 April 2017, 10:00 AM. (local time)

together with a Bid Security as specified in the Bidding Document

Mr. Chann Sinath, Deputy Director General for Technical Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Project Director, Project Management Unit, Uplands Irrigation and Water Resources Management Sector Project 2 nd Floor of FWUC Department, (PMU Office) #364, Preah Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Phsar Daerm Thkov, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Phone No: (855) 23 210 280 Email: [email protected]

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8. Technical Bids will be opened on 03 April 2017, 10:30 AM (local time) in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend, whereas the Financial Bids shall remain sealed and unopened and shall be placed locked. The Financial Bids of only Technically Responsive and Qualified Bidders shall be opened after technical bids evaluation, whereas, the financial bids of those bidders whose technical bids are not responsive and qualified shall be returned unopened after the contract is awarded.

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Procurement of 15(Fifteen) Nos. Vibratory Road Roller (8 - 10 Ton)

Project ID No.

UGIIP-III/LGED/ICB/G-13Project Name: Procurement of 15(Fifteen) Nos. Vibratory Road Roller (8 - 10 Ton)Country: Bangladesh

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 5 April 2017, 14:00 PM (local time)


Project Director, Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIP-III), Local Government Engineering Department, and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below: Level-12, LGED Bhaban, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Telephone + (88)-02-8181208/9143993 Facsimile: + (88)-02-8156451 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

1. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) toward the cost of Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIPIII), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. The Project Director, Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIP-III), Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of 15 (Fifteen) Nos. Vibratory Road Roller (8-10 Ton): Brief Description of Goods: (Detailed Technical Specification provided in the bidding documents)

The equipment shall be self-propelled, tandem type with drum vibration (individual & simultaneous drum vibration), water spray system on drums suitable for compaction of hot asphalt/bituminous carpeting, seal coat and other similar works of flexible pavements to reduce air and water filled voids aiming to increase density and in general, bearing capacity of road pavement.

The offered specifications must be supported by authentic catalogue/brochure. Bidders are requested to mention all inbuilt features of the equipment offered. Any other distinctive functional features of the offered model that are not mentioned in the required technical specifications, the bidder is requested to elaborate in their offer with supportive original catalogue.

All the parts, components, accessories, fittings of the equipment shall be brand new and of current production and shall be factory in built. The manufacturing year of the equipment shall not before 2016. Operating Weight: The operating weight of the road roller shall be within the range of 8000-10000 kg

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Engine Power: Minimum 65 KW at rated rpm Steering: Steering should have oscillating and articulating properties with hydrostatic drive Fuel Tank: Minimum 80 Ltr. Hydraulic Tank: Shall be specified by the bidder Drum width: 1600-1700 mm Drum diameter: To be mentioned Working width : Maximum 1850 mm Overall height : Maximum 2900mm Overall length : 4300-4800mm Wheel base : 3200-3400mm Ground clearance: Minimum 250mm Location of Supply: 15 (Fifteen) Pourashava of Bangladesh. Delivery/ Completion Period: 18 weeks from the signing of contract. 3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single– Stage: One–Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the bidding document.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Project Director, Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIP-III), Local Government Engineering Department, and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below: Level-12, LGED Bhaban, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Telephone + (88)-02-8181208/9143993 Facsimile: + (88)-02-8156451 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days (Sunday to Thursday) except holidays.

5. The Bidding Document, in the English language, may be purchased directly by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the address above and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee BDT 7,000.00 (Local delivery) or US$ 90.00 (Overseas delivery). The method of payment will be either in pay order or demand draft from any schedule bank of Bangladesh in favor of the Project Director, Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIP-III), Local Government Engineering Department, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

6. The bidding document may also be sent by air mail for overseas delivery and surface mail or courier for an additional fee of BDT 100.00 (Local delivery) or US$ 100.00 (Overseas delivery). No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address above at or before at 14:00 PM on 5 April 2017. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount as described in the Bidding Document. Bid submission within specified date and time is sole responsibility of the bidder. Authority will not bear any responsibility in this regard. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend at the address mentioned above at 14:15 PM on 5 April 2017.

8. Pre Bid Meeting will be held on 13 March 2017 at 11.00 AM in the office of the Project Director.

9. The Project Director, Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIP-III), Local Government Engineering Department, will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

10. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be available at the Web Sites: http://www.lged.gov.bd, www.cptu.gov.bd, www.adb.org.

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Construction of Siddharthanagar Drainage Roads, Footpath, and Road Furniture works

Project ID No.

RUDP/ICB/SN/4Project Name: Construction of Siddharthanagar Drainage Roads, Footpath, and

Road Furniture works

Country: Nepal

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 7 April 2017, 12:00 hours (Nepal Standard Time)


Project Manager, Siddharthanagar Municipality Regional Urban Development Project, Project Implementation Unit Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi, Nepal Telephone: 00977-71-520209 Facsimile number: 00977-71-520209 Electronic mail address:[email protected]

Invitation for Bids 1. The Government of Nepal has applied for financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Regional Urban Development Project (RUDP) Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. The Siddharthanagar Municipality (''the Employer'') invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Construction of Siddharthanagar Drainage Roads, Footpath, and Road Furniture works ("the Works’’).


Minimum Average Annual Construction Turnover of US$14.33 million within the last 5 years.

Have completed at least one similar project with contract value of US$14.33 million or more within the last 10 years.

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

5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders should contact below in office hours. Project Manager, Siddharthanagar Municipality Regional Urban Development Project, Project Implementation Unit Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi, Nepal Telephone: 00977-71-520209 Facsimile number: 00977-71-520209 Electronic mail address:[email protected]


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write to address above requesting the bidding documents for RUDP/ICB/SN/4: Construction of Siddharthanagar Drainage Roads, Footpath, and Road Furniture works.

pay a non-refundable fee of NRs. 20,000 in Nepalese currency or equivalent in US$. The method of payment will be in cash or bank deposit to the following account: Agricultural Development Bank Ltd., Siddharthanagar Branch Current Account NPR (Ga-4-3) 04-146-01015079-02-4 Siddharthanagar Municipality

The Bidding Document may be sent through a courier services for an additional fee of US$ 350 for overseas and NRs. 25000 for Domestic Delivery. No liability will be accepted for the loss or late delivery.


to the address above in para 5.

On or before the deadline: 12:00 hrs. of 7 April 2017 (Nepal Standard Time)

together with a Bid Security as described in ITB 19.1 Bid Data Sheet

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address above.

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

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Construction of Proposed Training Centre, Hostel Building and Canteen at Thelawala, Sri Lanka

Project ID No.

GCWWMIIP/ADB/BUILD/TRAINING CENTER/NCB/08Project Name: Construction of Proposed Training Centre, Hostel Building and

Canteen at Thelawala, Sri Lanka

Country: Sri Lanka

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 4 April 2017, 10:00 hours (local time)


Office of the Assistant General Manager (Tenders and Contracts), National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB), Galle Road, Ratmalana Telephone, number +94 11-2635885 or +94 11-2638999 Ext. 1750 or facsimile number +94 11-2635885 (Email: [email protected]).

1. The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Program – Tranche 2. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

2. The Chairman, Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee (SCAPC), on behalf of the Ministry of City Planning & Water Supply now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the subject contract.

3. The works covered under this Contract are Construction of a four storied Training Centre, five storied Hostel Building and Canteen with total floor area of approximately 9,800m2, including Pile foundation, RCC structure, masonry work, finishes, doors and windows, Zn/Al curved roof & flat roofs with steel frame work together with MEP installations. Contract Period is 18 months.

4. National Competitive Bidding (NCB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: Two Envelope bidding procedure (NCB/1S2E) and is open to all eligible Bidders from eligible source countries as described in the Bidding Document.

5. Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this Bidding:

The Bidder shall have a minimum average annual construction turnover of LKR 1300Million, calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within last three (03) years.

Participation in at least two contracts that have been successfully or substantially completed within the last 08 years and that are similar to minimum five (5) storied buildings with minimum floor area of 5,900m2, where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds LKR. 675 Million. The similarity of the Bidder’s participation shall be based on the physical size, nature of works, complexity, methods, technology or other characteristics as described in Section 6 (Employer’s Requirements and Specifications).

The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, liquid assets, lines of credit, or other financial resources (other than any contractual advance payments) to meet the Bidder’s monthly financial resources requirement of LKR 180 Million.

6. Interested bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents free of charge from the office of the Assistant General Manager (Tenders and Contracts), National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB), Galle Road, Ratmalana over the telephone, number +94 11-

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2635885 or +94 11-2638999 Ext. 1750 or facsimile number +94 11-2635885 (Email: [email protected]).

7. A complete set of bidding documents, in English language, may be purchased by interested bidders upon submission of a written application on a business Letter Head to the Assistant General Manager (Tenders and Contracts), NWSDB, Galle Road, Ratmalana, from 15 February 2017 until 3 April 2017 during 9:00 hours to 15:00 hours on normal working days and upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee of LKR. 25,000.00 Plus VAT in cash or Bank Draft in favor of National Water Supply and Drainage Board.

8. Bids shall be delivered to the office of The Director (Procurement), Ministry of City Planning & Water Supply, “Lakdiya Medura”, No.35, Sunil Mawatha, Pelawatta, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka to receive on or before 10.00 hrs. on 4 April 2017 together with a Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document (Data Sheet). Late bids shall be rejected. Technical Bids will be opened immediately in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address above. The Price Bids will remain unopened and will be held in custody of the Director (Procurement), Ministry of City Planning and Water Supply until the specified time of their opening.

9. A Pre-Bid meeting shall take place followed by a Site Visit conducted by the Employer on 9 March 2017, 10.00 Hrs at NWSDB Training Center at Telawala. 10. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by bidders in connection with the preparation, attending pre-bid meeting and delivery of bids.

Reconstruction of A-380 “Guzar-Buharo-Nukus-Beyneu” highway on section of km 228 – km 315 (87 km) - 4 lanes cement concrete pavement, Tashkent

Project ID No.

MFF2/CWP3Project Name: Reconstruction of A-380 “Guzar-Buharo-Nukus-Beyneu” highway

on section of km 228 – km 315 (87 km) - 4 lanes cement concrete pavement

Country: Tashkent

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 6 April 2017, 3:00 p.m. (Tashkent time)


Republican Road Fund Attn.: Mr. Murodbek Allabergenov 29, Istiklol Street Deputy Director Tashkent 100017 Tel.: 998 (71) 239-4908/ 239-4911 Uzbekistan Fax: 998 (71) 239-4679 Email: [email protected]

1. The Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Second Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Corridor 2 Road Investment Program (Tranche 3). Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

2. The Republican Road Fund ("the Employer") invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the reconstruction and improvement of a road in Namangan Region as shown in Table below. Construction duration is scheduled within 30 months.

Description of Civil Works Contract Package

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Contract No. Description Length LocationMFF2/CWP3 Reconstruction of A-380 “Guzar-

BuharoNukus-Beyneu” highway on section of km 228 – km 315 (87 km) - 4 lanes cement concrete pavement

Reconstruction of A-380 “Guzar-BuharoNukus-Beyneu” highway on section of km 228 – km 315 (87 km) - 4 lanes cement concrete pavement

Bukhara region

The reconstruction and improvement activities (the Works) include: Preparatory works and site clearance Construction of road bed and subbase; Cement concrete pavement construction; Construction of ramps and junctions; Reconstruction/construction of bridges, passways, and other structures; Reinstallation of gas pipelines, water pipelines, electricity transmission lines, communications and fiber optic cable lines; Shoulder filling and strengthening; Guardrails installation on the median area; Road furniture (road markings and signs etc.); and Construction of bus stops and rest areas.


(a) Financial:

i. The bidder shall have (i) a minimum average annual construction turnover of US$ 130,000,000 within the last three (3) years; and (ii) as a minimum, the bidder’s net worth should be positive;

ii. The bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial sources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments to meet a cash-flow requirement of US$ 21,700,000 plus bidder’s cumulative financial resources for current contract commitments for two months.

(b) Experience:

i. The bidder must have specific construction experience by participating as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor, in at least one (1) contract within the last five (5) years, with a value of at least US$ 140 Million that has been successfully or is substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed works.

ii. Within the last five (5) years, the bidder must have a minimum quantity of construction experience for public roads in any 1 year:

(i) 1,000,000 m3 of earthworks,

(ii) Cement concrete pavement placed – 200,000 m3 (M400/B30 or higher class) in any one year,

(iii) 450,000 m3 of aggregate base course works, and

(iv) construction of concrete bridges for public roads of at least 25 m length and a minimum of 8 bridges per year.

(c) Pending Litigation: i. All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in total not represent more than 50% of the Bidder’s net worth.

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

5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders should contact: Republican Road Fund Attn.: Mr. Murodbek Allabergenov 29, Istiklol Street Deputy Director Tashkent 100017 Tel.: 998 (71) 239-4908/ 239-4911 Uzbekistan Fax: 998 (71) 239-4679 Email: [email protected]

6. A Pre-Bid meeting will take place. Date: 24 March 2017, Time: 11.00 am (Tashkent time) Place: Republican Road Fund 29, Istiklol Street, Tashkent 100017 Uzbekistan A site visit will not be organized by the Employer but it is recommended to be undertaken by the bidder at its own cost.

7. To purchase the bidding documents in English including softcopy in a CD (pdf and AutoCad files), eligible bidders should:

Write to address above requesting for MFF2/CWP3: Reconstruction of about 87 Km of A380 Highway.

Pay a nonrefundable fee of US$500 or its equivalent in Uzbek Soums (UZS) by the exchange rate of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan on the date of payment to the following accounts:

UZS US$Acct No: 20210000704823862002 Bank Name: Main Operational Department of JSCB Kapitalbank Bank Code (MFO): 00974 HUDUDIY AVTOMOBIL YO’LLARINI RIVOJLANTIRISH DASTURINI BOSHQARISH GURUHI Identification Tax No.(INN): 301438655

Acct No: 20210840804823862002 Bank Name: Main Operational Department of JSCB Kapitalbank Bank Code (MFO): 00974 HUDUDIY AVTOMOBIL YO’LLARINI RIVOJLANTIRISH DASTURINI BOSHQARISH GURUHI Identification Tax No.(INN): 301438655 SWIFT: KACHUZ22

The bidding documents will be issued during normal working days from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm at the address under above, from 22 February 2017 till 5 April 2017. In the event of discrepancy between electronic and hard copies of the Bidding Documents, the hard copy shall prevail.

8. Deliver bids:

To the above-mentioned address on or before 3:00 p.m. (Tashkent Time) on 6 April 2017. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend.

Together with a Bid Security in the amount and standard form specified in the Bidding Documents.

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ENERGY

Procurement of Plant, Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 220/20 kV Substation in Bamyan and Expansion of 220/20 kV Doshi Substation

Project ID No.

NPA/DABS/95/ICB/W-1464: Package 10Project Name: Procurement of Plant, Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and

Commissioning of 220/20 kV Substation in Bamyan and Expansion of 220/20 kV Doshi Substation

Country: Afghanistan

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 10 April 2017, 10:00 hours (Kabul local time)


Administrative Office of the President of Afghanistan Geodesy & Cartography Building (Adjacent to Ministry of Mines and Petroleum) First Floor Conference Room of National Procurement Authority Kabul, Afghanistan. Telephone: +93 0202147557

Invitation for Bids

1. The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has applied for a grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Energy Supply Improvement Investment Program – Tranche 2 and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to payments under the contract for the scope described below under item 2.

2. The National Procurement Authority on behalf of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) (“the Employer”) now invites sealed Bids for a turnkey contract: Procurement of Plant, Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 220/20 kV Substation in Bamyan and Expansion of 220/20 kV Doshi Substation. The upstream 220-kV transmission line and the downstream power distribution network system to this substation will be financed and procured as separate packages under the ADB grant. Name of Goods and Related Services The Project comprising execution of all contract works on an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) basis, complete in every respect and at turnkey basis for the following:

New 220/20 kV Bamyan Substation including two three-phase 16 MVA, 220/20 kV stepdown transformer, 220 kV AIS (Air Insulated Switchgear) switchgear and other equipment.

Extension of 220 kV Doshi Substation The related 220 kV Overhead transmission line (Package 11) as well as 20 kV and 0.4 kV distribution Bamyan (Package 12), although not tendered as part of this package, will have interfaces with this project. The Scope of Works includes the following deliveries and services: Design, manufacture, testing, supply, insurance, packing for export, shipment, delivery to site, unloading, provision of access roads, civil works and erection and installation of equipment, testing on completion, commissioning, setting to work and documentation.

The project will be implemented on a turn-key contract basis and will include generally but is not limited to the following:

supply and install gantries and bus conductors for the High Voltage and Medium Voltage equipment along with its circuit breakers, disconnect switches & earthing switches, surge arresters, capacitor voltage transformers and current transformers

supply and install power transformers along with associated OLTC (On Load Tap Changer), RTCC (Remote Tap Changer Control) and accessories

supply and install earthing and lightning protection system in the switchyard area and the control and switchgear building

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all civil works including construction of the control and switchgear building, diesel generator building, guardhouse & security platforms, roads, sewage system, cable trenches, equipment foundations

control and protection equipment for high and medium voltage equipment

supply and install telecommunication and protection signaling equipment and VHF communication system and security surveillance system

supply and install required equipment and components for a complete Substation Control and

Monitoring System all necessary fire protection system, HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning), AC (Alternating Current) & DC (Direct Current) supply, cabling/wiring/lighting and auxiliary equipment to complete the works extension of existing 220 kV Doshi substation with two (2) line bays including all necessary equipment, functions, lattice steel structures, busbars, insulators, clamps, foundations etc

3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's SingleStage, One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders without nationality restrictions as described in the Bidding Document. For this procedure, bidders will submit bids in one envelope containing both the Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal. The envelopes will be opened in public at the date and time advised above and in the bidding document. The Bids will be evaluated, and following approval by ADB, the Contract will be awarded to the Bidder whose Bid has been determined to be the lowest evaluated substantially responsive Bid.

4. Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications, summarized from the bidding document, should participate in the bidding. Bidders are requested to refer to Section 3 of the bidding documents for a full range of criteria prior to submitting a bid. In case of any discrepancies between this invitation for bid and the bidding documents, the bidding documents shall prevail.

Minimum average annual turnover of US$ 20,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Twenty Million only) calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years.

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:

a) the following cash-flow requirement, US$ 3,500,000.00 (United States Dollars Three Million and Five Hundred Thousand only) and

b) the overall cash flow requirements for this contract and its current works commitment

Participation as contractor or subcontractor, in at least 2 turnkey contracts for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of an air insulated 220 kV substation or above voltage levels at an elevation of 1,000 meters a.s.l (similar to the subject package) within the last eight (8) years, each with a contract value of at least US$ 16,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Sixteen Million only) that have been successfully and are similar to the proposed plant and services. At least 1 contract should be similar to the proposed plant, and have been commissioned and in successful operation for minimum 2 years as on the date of Bid Opening.

All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in total not represent more than fifty percent (50%) of the Bidder’s or any Joint Venture Partner net worth. 5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the National Procurement Authority (NPA) of the Government of Afghanistan and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below, from 08:00 to 16:00 hours (local Kabul time), Saturday to Thursday. 6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be obtained by interested bidders free of cost by downloading from the NPA website www.npa.gov.af or DABS website www.dabs.af. Bidding documents may also be obtained in a CD/flash memory from the NPA office (at address given below). In case of any difficulty in downloading from website, interested bidders may contact at e-

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mail address [email protected] and Tel: No. (+93) 202- 147557 cc: [email protected], [email protected].

7. Deliver bids:

To the address below: Administrative Office of the President of Afghanistan Geodesy & Cartography Building (Adjacent to Ministry of Mines and Petroleum) First Floor Conference Room of National Procurement Authority Kabul, Afghanistan. Telephone: +93 0202147557

On or before the deadline 10 April 2017, 10:00 hours (Kabul local time)

Together with a Bid Security as described in the bidding document All Bids must be delivered at the place and time indicated above together with a Bid Security as specified in the Bidding Documents, ITB 21.1.

Late bids shall be rejected.

8. NPA will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply, and Installation of 220kV Transmission Line from Doshi to Bamyan

Project ID No.

NPA/DABS/95/ICB/W-1464: Package 11Project Name: Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply, and Installation of 220kV

Transmission Line from Doshi to Bamyan

Country: Afghanistan

Funding agency: Asian Development BankLast date of bid submission: 27 April 2017, 10:00 hours (Kabul local time)




2. The National Procurement Authority on behalf of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) (“the Employer”) now invites sealed Bids for a turnkey contract: Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply and Installation of 220kV Transmission Line from Doshi to Bamyan. The transmission system will be designed and constructed for double circuit transmission arrangement and will be connected to 220/20kV substations at Doshi and Bamyan (not funded under the subject package). Name of Goods and Related Services The Project comprising execution of all contract works on an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) basis, complete in every respect and at turnkey basis for the following:

220 kV double circuit transmission line from Doshi to Bamyan. The related 220/20 kV substations at Doshi and Bamyan (Package 10), although not tendered as part of this package, will have interfaces with this project. The Scope of Works includes the following deliveries and services: Design, manufacture, testing, supply, insurance, packing for export, shipment, delivery to site, unloading, provision of access roads, civil works and erection and installation of equipment, testing on completion, commissioning, setting to work and documentation. The project will be implemented on a turn-key contract basis and will include generally but is not limited to the following:

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Design; Supply; Services; Installation; Commission; All line components and services not explicitly mentioned but necessary for a turnkey type contract for the transmission line. Installation of the complete overhead line 220 kV, double circuit, (towers, foundations, insulators, fittings, conductor, earth-wire and OPGW); Limit of Supply: The works include supply and installation of the 220kV towers, foundations, conductors, tension insulator strings at the gantries at Doshi and Bamyan Substation. Temporary facilities required for the implementation of the Works (site offices, temporary roads, etc.) 3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's SingleStage: One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders without nationality restrictions as described in the Bidding Document. For this procedure, bidders will submit bids in one envelope containing both the Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal. The envelopes will be opened in public at the date and time advised below and in the bidding document. The Bids will be evaluated, and following approval by ADB, the Contract will be awarded to the Bidder whose Bid has been determined to be the lowest evaluated substantially responsive Bid.


Minimum average annual turnover of US$ 60,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Sixty Million only) calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years.

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: a) the following cash-flow requirement, US$ 15,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Fifteen Million only) and b) the overall cash flow requirements for this contract and its current works commitment

Participation as contractor or subcontractor, in at least 2 turnkey contracts for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of transmission lines above 220-kV or above within the last eight (8) years, each with a contract value of at least US$ 50,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Fifty Million only) that have been successfully and are similar to the proposed plant and services. At least 1 contract should be similar to the proposed plant, and have been commissioned and in successful operation for minimum 2 years as on the date of Bid Opening.

All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in total not represent more than fifty percent (50%) of the Bidder’s or any Joint Venture Partner net worth. 5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the National Procurement Authority (NPA) of the Government of Afghanistan and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below, from 08:00 to 16:00 hours (local Kabul time), Saturday to Thursday.

6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be obtained by interested bidders free of cost by downloading from the NPA website www.npa.gov.af or DABS website www.dabs.af. Bidding documents may also be obtained in a CD/flash memory from the NPA office (at address given below). In case of any difficulty in downloading from website, interested bidders may contact at e-mail address [email protected] and Tel: No. (+93) 202- 147557 cc: [email protected], [email protected].

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Administrative Office of the President of Afghanistan Geodesy & Cartography Building (Adjacent to Ministry of Mines and Petroleum) First Floor Conference Room of National Procurement Authority Kabul, Afghanistan. Telephone: +93 0202147557 On or before the deadline 27 April 2017, 10:00 hours (Kabul local time)

Together with a Bid Security as described in the bidding document

All Bids must be delivered at the place and time indicated above together with a Bid Security as specified in the Bidding Documents, ITB 21.1. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall be rejected.

8. NPA will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply and Installation of Distribution Network in Bamyan

Project ID No.

NPA/DABS/95/ICB/W-1464: Package 12Project Name: Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply and Installation of

Distribution Network in BamyanCountry: Afghanistan

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 27 April 2017, 10:00 hours (Kabul local time)



Invitation for Bids


2. The National Procurement Authority on behalf of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) (“the Employer”) now invites sealed Bids for a turnkey contract: Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply and of Distribution Network in Bamyan. This distribution network system will be connected to a new 220/20-kV substation, financed as a separate package under this ADB grant. Name of Goods and Related Services The Project comprising execution of all contract works on an Engineering Procurement and Commissioning (EPC) basis, complete in every respect and at turnkey basis for the following:

20 kV and 0.4 kV Distribution Network in Bamyan The related 220/20 kV substation at Bamyan (Package 10), although not tendered as part of this package, will have interfaces with this project. The Scope of Works includes the following deliveries and services: Design, manufacture, testing, supply, insurance, packing for export, shipment, delivery to site, unloading, provision of access roads, civil works and erection and installation of equipment, testing on completion, commissioning, setting to work and documentation. The project will be implemented on a turn-key contract basis and will include generally but is not limited to the following: surveys design

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supply services installation commission all line components and services not explicitly mentioned but necessary for a turnkey type contract for the distribution system installation of the complete overhead line 20 kV and 0.4 kV (towers, foundations, insulators, fittings, conductor, etc) installation of complete 20/0.4 kV Transformer stations (20 kV isolating switch, transformer, LV Distribution board etc.) complete house connection equipment (meter boards, tariff meters etc.) temporary facilities required for the implementation of the Works (site offices, temporary roads, etc.). 3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's SingleStage: One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders without nationality restrictions as described in the Bidding Document. For this procedure, bidders will submit bids in one envelope containing both the Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal. The envelopes will be opened in public at the date and time advised below and in the bidding document. The Bids will be evaluated, and following approval by ADB, the Contract will be awarded to the Bidder whose Bid has been determined to be the lowest evaluated substantially responsive Bid.


Minimum average annual turnover of US$ 20,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Twenty Million only) calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years. 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:

a) the following cash-flow requirement, US$ 4,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Four Million only) and b) the overall cash flow requirements for this contract and its current works commitment

Participation as contractor or subcontractor, in at least 2 turnkey contracts for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of similar distribution networks within the last Eight (8) years, each with a contract value of at least US$ 20,000,000.00 (United States Dollars Twenty Million only) that have been successfully commissioned and are similar to the proposed plant and services. At least 1 contract should be similar to the proposed plant, and have been commissioned and in successful operation for a minimum 1 year as on the date of Bid Opening.

All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in total not represent more than fifty percent (50%) of the Bidder’s or any Joint Venture Partner net worth.

5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the National Procurement Authority (NPA) of the Government of Afghanistan and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below, from 08:00 to 16:00 hours (local Kabul time), Saturday to Thursday.

6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be obtained by interested bidders free of cost by downloading from the NPA website www.npa.gov.af or DABS website www.dabs.af. Bidding documents may also be obtained in a CD/flash memory from the NPA office (at address given below). In case of any difficulty in downloading from website, interested bidders may contact at e-mail address [email protected] and Tel: No. (+93) 202- 147557 cc: [email protected], [email protected].

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On or before the deadline 27 April 2017, 10:00 hours (Kabul local time)

Together with a Bid Security as described in the bidding document All Bids must be delivered at the place and time indicated above together with a Bid Security as specified in the Bidding Documents, ITB 21.1. Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall be rejected. 8. NPA will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

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Construction of 132/11 kV Colombo B Grid Substation Single In and Out Connection from Colombo C and Kolonnawa 132kV 800mm2 Cable, Augmentation at Colombo C and Kolonnawa Grid Substations [Package 3 – Lot A1]

Project ID No.

CEB/AGM/TR/2016/ICB/GPDEEIIP2-3A1Project Name: Construction of 132/11 kV Colombo B Grid Substation Single In and

Out Connection from Colombo C and Kolonnawa 132kV 800mm2 Cable, Augmentation at Colombo C and Kolonnawa Grid Substations [Package 3 – Lot A1]

Country: Colombo

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)Last date of bid submission: 19 April 2017,10:00 hours (local time)


Project Manager (Package 03) Office of the Project Director (Green Power Development and Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2) Ceylon Electricity Board, No: 16, Rodrigo Avenue,Galpoththa Road,Nawala,Rajagiriya,101000 Sri Lanka. Tel: +94(0)11-2889650 Fax: +94(0)11-2889763 Email:[email protected]

1. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has applied for financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Green Power Development and Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. No nationality restrictions apply, other than any restrictions arising from ITB 4.7.

2. The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), (“the Employer”), now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Procurement of Plant - Design, Supply and Install for Package 3 – Lot A1 consisting of: Construction of 132/11 kV Colombo B Grid Substation, Single In and Out Connection from Colombo C and Kolonnawa 132kV 800mm2 Cable, Augmentation at Colombo C and Kolonnawa Grid Substations Completion period is 730 days.

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

4. Bidders are required to have satisfactory experience as contractor, main subcontractor or management contractor in at least three (03) contracts within the last ten (10) years prior to bid submission deadline, with a value of at least US$ 8.6 million that have been successfully or are substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed plant and services for each contract. The similarity shall be based on the physical size, complexity, methods, technology or other characteristics as described in Section 6 (Employer’s Requirements) of the Bidding Document. Bidder shall have minimum average annual turnover of at least US$11.8 million, calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years. (Note: Only important eligibility criteria are mentioned above briefly. To know the complete eligibility criteria, intending Bidders are advised to inspect the Bidding Document by visiting the website of Ceylon Electricity Board, www.ceb.lk.)

5. To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Document, Bidders should contact: Project Manager (Package 03) Office of the Project Director (Green Power Development and Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2) Ceylon Electricity Board, No: 16,

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Rodrigo Avenue,Galpoththa Road,Nawala,Rajagiriya,101000 Sri Lanka. Tel: +94(0)11-2889650 Fax: +94(0)11-2889763 Email:[email protected]

6. To purchase the Bidding Document in English, eligible Bidders should:

Visit the office of the Project Director (Green Power Development and Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2) at the address indicated above between 09:00 and 15:00hours on working days from 23 February 2017 to 18 April 2017 and pay a non-refundable fee of LKR 20,000.00 or US$240 by cash or bank draft written in favour of General Manager, Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka. Or,

Request for delivery by sending a written application to the address above requesting the Bidding Document for Green Power Development and Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program (Tranche 2) Package 3 Lot A1. The application must include a bank draft drawn in favour of General Manager, Ceylon Electricity Board, for the amount of LKR 25,000.00(domestic delivery) or US$ 300.00 (overseas delivery). The document will be sent by courier. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery. 7. The Bidders are advised to deliver their bids to the address below: Ceylon Electricity Board, Office of the Additional General Manager (Projects), No 385, 4th Floor, Landmark Building Colombo 00300 Sri Lanka.

on or before the deadline 10:00 hours on 19 April 2017.

together with a Bid Security in the amount specified in the Bid Data Sheet of the Bidding Document

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of Bidders’ representatives or their authorized representatives who choose to attend at the bid opening at the Office of the Additional General Manager (Projects), No 385, 4th Floor, Landmark Building, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka.

Late Bids shall be rejected.

8. When comparing Bids, ADB Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.

9. CEB will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation, attending pre-bid meeting, site visits and delivery of bids.

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Modernization of Kargalinskoe Boiler StationProject ID No.

8591-IFT-47569Project Name: Modernization of Kargalinskoe Boiler Station

Country: Kazakhastan

Funding agency: EBRDLast date of bid submission: 18 April 2017


Mr. Arystan KabylovDeputy Chief EngineerJoint Stock Company “TRANSENERGO”24G Sankibay Batyr Avenue, Aktobe cityAktobe Oblast, 030012, KazakhstanTel./Fax: + 7 7132 55 28 78/56 25 63E-mail: [email protected]

Modernization of Kargalinskoe Boiler Station

This Invitation for Tenders follows the updated General Procurement Notice No. 8564-GPN-47569 for this project which was published at in Procurement Opportunities on the EBRD website 6 February 2017.

Joint Stock Company “Transenergo”, 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 Aktobe District Heating Project.

The Employer now invites sealed tenders from contractors for the Contract ADHP-1.2 “Modernisation of Kargalinskoe Boiler Station” to be funded from part of the proceeds of the loan:

This contract includes development of detailed design documents, supply and installation of equipment for Kargalinskoe Boiler Station, construction and erection works and related services according to the Technical Specifications

The estimated completion time: 365 days The contract will be implemented on the territory of Aktobe City of the Republic of Kaza-

khstan

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

To be qualified for award of the Contract, tenderers must satisfy the following requirements:

(a) Experience as a prime contractor in execution of at least 2 (two) successfully completed contracts for construction of Boiler Stations of comparable capacity within the last 2 (two) years. (b) Average annual turnover of the Tenderer as prime contractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 (three) years shall be not less than KZT 300,000,000.00 (three hundred million) equivalent. (c) The Tenderer shall demonstrate that it has access to, or has available, liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial sources sufficient to bear costs associated with the execution of the contract for a period of 4 (four) months, estimated as not less than KZT 60,000,000 (sixty million) equivalent, taking into account the Tenderer's commitments to other contracts. (d) The Tenderer shall submit balance sheets audited or supported by relevant documents issued by tax authorities of the tenderer’s country of origin for the last 3

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(three) years to demonstrate the soundness of the Tenderer's financial position, showing long-term profitability.(e) The Tenderer or at least one partner of JVCA or a nominated sub-contractor shall avail of or have obtained prior to the contract commencement date all necessary licenses, certificates and permits required under the applicable legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including:- license for survey activities;- license for design;- license for civil and installation works

(f) The Tenderer shall be registered or will have to be registered in case of award of the contract with the Tax Authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.(g) The Tenderer shall be certified for quality standard ISO 9001 (or equivalent).(h) The Tenderer shall be certified for health protection and professional safety standard OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent).(i) The Tenderer shall be certified for the environmental standard ISO 14001 (or equivalent).

Tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below.

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

All tenders must be accompanied by a tender security in the amount not less than KZT 6,000,000 (six million) or equivalent in a convertible currency.

Tenders must be delivered to the office at the address below on or before or before 14:00 (local time) 18 April 2017, at which time they will be opened in the presence of those tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend.

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

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

Mr. Arystan KabylovDeputy Chief EngineerJoint Stock Company “TRANSENERGO”24G Sankibay Batyr Avenue, Aktobe cityAktobe Oblast, 030012, KazakhstanTel./Fax: + 7 7132 55 28 78/56 25 63E-mail: [email protected]

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CONSULTANCY

Central Water Supply And Sanitation Programme IIProject ID No.

P-UG-E00-012 Project Name: Central Water Supply And Sanitation Programme II

Country: Uganda

Funding agency: African Development Fund (ADF)Last date of bid submission: 24 March2017


The Head, Delegated Procurement and Disposal Unit Water and Sanitation Development Facility – Central Wakiso District Headquarters (WSDF-C Building) P.O. Box 80 WAKISO -UGANDA Tel: +256-312-311600

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS) The Government of Uganda has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) towards the cost of the Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (Phase II), and intends to apply part of the agreed amounts for these funds to payments under the contracts for consultancy assignments for design review and construction supervision of water supply systems indicated in the table below:

IFB No. Name of Service Description of the ServicesMWE/WSDFC/SRVCS/16- 17/00008/2

Consultancy services for design review and construction supervision of Kakunyu-Kiyindi (Lot 12), Kiwoko-Butalangu (Lot 13), Butemba - Nalukonge (Lot 11) Water Supply Systems - Assignment 4

The services under these assignments shall include: Design Review: Assess the feasibility, detailed designs including tender documents for adequacy to meet the current and future demand. Prepare improved design and tender documents, basing on the review. Assess the potential environmental impacts for all the water supply and public sanitation options and propose mitigation measures as per NEMA guidelines in the towns of Kakunyu-Kiyindi (Lot 12), Kiwoko-Butalangu (Lot 13), Butemba - Nalukonge (Lot 11) Construction Supervision: On behalf of the client, supervise construction of the town water supply and sanitation systems and execution of all obligations entrusted to the Engineer in accordance with the contract between the Client and Contractor in the towns of Kakunyu-Kiyindi (Lot 12), Kiwoko-Butalangu (Lot 13), Butemba - Nalukonge (Lot 11) Establishment of O&M structures: Support the client in establishment of appropriate O&M structures for effective operation of the new/improved water supply system in the towns of Kakunyu-Kiyindi (Lot 12), Kiwoko-Butalangu (Lot 13), Butemba - Nalukonge (Lot 11 Duration of Assignment: 30 months

The Ministry of Water and Environment, through the Water and Sanitation Development Facility – Central, now invites eligible consultants (firms) to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments i.e (Name of project and description of the services provided, Cost of the services provided in US dollars, Country and Year

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of completion of the project), experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the Use of Consultants” May 2008 Revised July 2012, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.The borrower is under no obligation to shortlist any consultant who expresses interest. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (0900 to 1700 hours).

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 24 March 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (local time) and mention the Procurement Reference Number and Subject of Procurement indicated in the above table.


Request For Expressions Of Interest (Consulting Services - Firms) - Central Water Supply And Sanitation Programme II

Project ID No.

P-UG-E00-012Project Name: Central Water Supply And Sanitation Programme II

Country: Uganda

Funding agency: African Development Fund (ADF)Last date of bid submission: 24 March 2017



The Government of Uganda has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) towards the cost of the Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (Phase II), and intends to apply part of the agreed amounts for these funds to payments under the contracts for consultancy assignments for detailed design and construction supervision of water supply systems indicated in the table below:

IFB No. Name of Service Description of the ServicesMWE/WSDFC/SRVCS/16- 17/00008/1

Consultancy services for detailed design and construction supervision of Kikandwa-Kasambya (Lot 14) and Butenga-Kawoko (Lot 15) - Assignment 3

The services under these assignments shall include: Detailed Design: Conducting detailed engineering surveys and designs, prepare detailed hydraulic narrative engineering designs, technical specifications, bills of quantities, drawings and engineering cost estimates including tender documentation and propose catchment protection mechanisms with emphasis on water shed and source protection in the towns of KikandwaKasambya (Lot 14) and Butenga-Kawoko (Lot 15). Construction Supervision: On behalf of the client, supervise construction of the town water supply and sanitation systems and execution of all obligations

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entrusted to the Engineer in accordance with the contract between the Client and Contractor in the towns of Kikandwa-Kasambya (Lot 14) and ButengaKawoko (Lot 15). Establishment of O&M structures: Support the client in establishment of appropriate O&M structures for effective operation of the new/improved water supply system in the towns of Kikandwa-Kasambya (Lot 14) and Butenga-Kawoko (Lot 15). Duration of Assignment: 30 months

The Ministry of Water and Environment, through the Water and Sanitation Development Facility – Central, now invites eligible consultants (firms) to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments i.e (Name of project and description of the services provided, Cost of the services provided in US dollars, Country and Year of completion of the project), experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the Use of Consultants” May 2008 Revised July 2012, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.The borrower is under no obligation to shortlist any consultant who expresses interest. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (0900 to 1700 hours). Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 24 March 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (local time) and mention the Procurement Reference Number and Subject of Procurement indicated in the above table.


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3.0 PROJECT REPORTS

PROJECT REPORTS

Iraq signs $500 million electricity deal with ABB

Iraq signed a $500 million agreement with ABB to implement energy projects, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's office said in a statement.

"An electricity agreement was signed between the government of Iraq and the Swedish company ABB for the implementation of energy transmission for ... the Ministry of Electricity," Abadi's office said, valuing the contract at $500 million.

Reuters 28 February

Bahrain awards $7 million project tenders in January

Bahrain has awarded a total of six tenders worth BD2.7 million ($7.1 million) in January besides inviting bids for tenders for projects related to roads, sanitary work and construction sectors, said a top official. The awarded tenders and tenders for which bids were invited last month included varied roads, sanitary and construction projects covering different areas in the kingdom, revealed Works Affairs undersecretary Ahmed Abdul Aziz Al Khayyat. He pointed out that the awarded tenders in the roads sector covered the BD4,15,020 consulting services for Mondelez International Project infrastructure works and the BD1.84 million Muharraq Ring Road Project (extending from Hidd Interchange to Amwaj Interchange). The total cost for the awarded tenders in the roads sector amounted to BD2.26 million. As for the sanitary sector, Al Khayyat stated that the awarded tenders included the BD254,950 sewerage line transfer project for Block 346 in the Financial Harbour Area and the BD160,000 CCTV Survey to sewerage networks (2016-2018). The total cost for the awarded tenders in this sector amounted to BD4,14,950, he added. In the construction sector, the awarded tenders in January included the BD12,055 civil, mechanical and electrical works for the Handcrafts Manager’s Office in Manama and the BD12,518 installation and maintenance work at the perfuming system for sterilizing bathrooms. The total cost for the six awarded tenders in all three sectors amounted to BD2.7 million. According to Al Khayyat, the tenders for which bids were invited covered the roads, sanitary and construction sectors. In sanitary sector, the tenders for which bids were invited included the BD3.06 million operation and maintenance of the bi-treatment system Hibex at the Tubli Sewage Treatment Plant and the BD259,000 backup consulting services for the Sanitary Engineering Planning & Projects Directorate (Phase 2). The total cost for the tenders for which bids were invited in this sector amounted to BD3.32 million.

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On the construction sector, Al Khayyat said the tenders for which bids were invited covered the BD17,000 repair works for the storm water drainage system in Bahrain National Museum, the BD5,000 Time Contract (2017-2018- Re-tendering) for the civil, mechanical and electrical maintenance works, the BD119,750 operation, maintenance and repair works for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing tools and the civil maintenance to a number of buildings at the Works Ministry Premises in Manama and the BD641,300 electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance at Gudaibiya Palace. He said the cost engineering directorate of the Ministry, represented by the Procurement Department, had approved 91 purchase requests in January at the cost of BD291,351 covering various sectors at the Ministry. The total cost for the 268 payments last month amounted to BD6.02 million Trade Arabia24 February

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AFRICA

365 hotel chain development pipelines reported in Africa in 2016Mar 2, 2017A report by the W-Hospitality Group reveals that a total of 365 hotel chain development pipelines were reported in Africa last year in 2016, with 64,231 rooms.

According to the records, this is an increase of 29.2% from the 2015 where a number of 270 hotels and 49,715 rooms in the pipeline activity were recorded. Furthermore, another research done by JLL hotel research (Jones Lang LaSalle) predicts an investment of US$ 1.7bn in 2017, in hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa with an expected US$1.9bn more in 2018.

This is expected to increase the number of hotel rooms in the region from the current approximate of 257,000.

The continuous economic growth being experienced in Africa is constantly attracting both domestic and international investors majorly because of the extensive business opportunities. The hospitality industry is the main beneficiary of these investments because of its lucrative nature, a factor that makes clear the increasing development of hotels.

A rising middle class that is particularly concentrated in urban areas has also been recorded to be a contributor to the expansion of hotels in Africa.

It is also projected that by 2030, Africa’s top 18 cities are likely to have a combined spending power of US$ 1.3tn that will end up prompting more Africans to travel, internationally and domestically, as a result of growing disposable income, hence the need for more accommodation facilities.

However, even with the constant growth in the hotel industry, the tourist demand in Africa surpasses the provision of accommodation. Figures by UNWTO reveals that Africa received a whopping 58 million international arrivals in 2016, with the number expected to grow further in coming years.

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China to build largest cement factory in East AfricaMar 2, 2017China is expected to construct the largest cement factory in East Africa to meet cement demand in the region. The cement factory will be constructed in the northeastern coastal city of Tanga in Tanzania.

The projected plant is estimated to be the giant in east and central Africa.“The Chinese investors’ move is recommendable as it intended to meet nation’s cement demand as well as making the products is accessible at a comparative low price,” said Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.

He made the comments when he met with representatives of Sinoma and Hengya Cement(T) Ltd, Tanga Regional Commissioner, Martin Shigella and officials from the Tanzania Investment Center (TIC).

The largest cement factory in East Africa, which will be constructed along the Indian Ocean coastline in Tanga, will offer lots of opportunities as it’s in line with the Uganda-Tanga crude oil pipeline construction.

According to Majaliwa, construction of cement plant will act as a catalyst to Tanzania’s industrialization strategy as well as hasten up nation’s socioeconomic development.

President of Sinoma Company Peng Jianxin said that the investment will be executed in two stages, whereby in the primary phase around U.S. 1 billion dollars will be exhausted.

He said that almost immediately after production of cement, 70 percent of the product will be exported and 30 percent will be for local market.

“We’ll be using the Indian Ocean to sell abroad the produced cement to Somalia, Kenya and Mozambique. We’re also scheduling to export it to Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda,” the Chinese investor said.

The proposed plant is estimated to begin in May and construction of their wharf will begin during the same time so that the produced cement can be hauled directly from the factory.

Tanzania produces approximately seven-million tons of cement a year, with demand seen mounting at close to 10% per annum, according to government approximation.

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Cement consumption is seen as a gauge of construction activity, one of the main drivers of economic growth in the state.

South African lender boosts construction of Kenya’s Lamu-Isiolo roadMar 2, 2017Work on Lamu-Isiolo road in Kenya is set to kick off after South African lender Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) agreed with the ministry of Transport to finance the project.

According to the government officials the 580km road which is currently on the bitumen standards is part of the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) project.Transport PS Irungu Nyakera said in Mombasa that detailed designs of the road had been completed.

“We have been sourcing for companies that will fund the project and we are happy that has finaly come to pass and we believe it will kick off and end on time” he addedIrungu added that the of the Lamu-Isiolo road will tune of Sh60 billion. Sh5 billion has already been earmarked for the initial stages of the road construction.

The PS added that they expect to start the early stage of the project like bush clearing in May and hence this will pave way for the construction of the road.

State House had announced last October during the State visit of South African President Jacob Zuma that a consortium of international investors led by the DBSA was ready to invest $1.9 billion (Sh196 billion) in the Lapsset project.

According to a brief by State House spokesperson Manoah Esipisu on October 16, $1.2 billion (Sh124 billion) would go towards three additional berths at Lamu port and $700 million (Sh72.5 billion) to the Lamu-Garissa-Isiolo road under the annuity programme.

The DBSA is wholly owned by the Government of South Africa, and has arranged funding for projects in transport, energy, water and ICT sectors across Africa.

Mr Nyakera said the road is key to the Lapsset project since it would connect the proposed Lamu port to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, boosting trade between the two countries.

“Ethiopia is building a railway line to connect to the country through Moyale, while on our part we are constructing the road from Lamu to Isiolo,” he said.

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The Lamu corridor project, which was commissioned by former President Mwai Kibaki in 2012, is expected to open up Kenya’s northern frontier for more trade and investment, and has been identified as the long term conduit for Kenya’s oil exports through a crude pipeline linking Lamu to the oilfields in Turkana.

Kenya allocates US $ 97.1 million for Lamu port projectFeb 28, 2017Construction of the first three berths in the Lamu port project has began.Kenyan Transport Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera said 20 per cent of the work has been completed and the government will allot US $ 97.1 million to the port project in the coming fiscal year.

He said the government has by now paid US $44.6 million to the contractor of the Lamu port project while another US 28.1million would be paid before the end of this year.

The PS said the Lamu port project would cost the exchequer a sum of US$ 466 million.“We look ahead to the construction of the first berth of the Lamu port to be finished by June 2018,” he said.

In an interview with the Nation in Mombasa, Mr. Nyakera said construction of the second and third berths are projected to be finished in 2019 and 2020 correspondingly.“The government is committed to finish the construction of a second port in Lamu to complement the port of Mombasa,” he said.

Other than the construction of the three berths, other work going on in tandem include dredging of the channel, land reclamation, the building of a cofferdam and a causeway.

He stated that the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) is one of the chief projects the government was executing to enhance trade between Kenya and neighboring nation of Ethiopia and South Sudan.

“Lamu port, will not only present services to the nation but also to landlocked nations of Ethiopia and South Sudan,” he said.

Mr. Nyakera said the government has also set aside US $ 97.1 million for the construction of the Lamu-Witu-Garsen road.

The PS said the 132-kilometer road would play a role in the hauling of goods and people between Lamu and Mombasa counties

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He said the government is also building a nine kilometer road to link the US $1.9 billion coal powered plant at Kwasasi to the Lamu port.The coal power project, he added, would create 1,050 megawatts and increase power supply to the port through the national grid.

Road linking Ethiopia and South Sudan to be constructedFeb 28, 2017Two major roads linking Ethiopia and South Sudan are set to be constructed following the signing of an agreement by the two countries.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir last week signed several bilateral agreements that include the immediate commencement of construction of two major road links.

They agreed that the construction will commence with immediate effect, to start the construction of the Gamebella – Pagak – Palouge and Dima – Raad – Boma – Bor roads.

“When they get the peace back and the economy gets stronger, they will pay us back,” said Mr Hailemariam, indicating that Ethiopia would finance the construction of the roads within South Sudan.

They said once the project is over the two countries’ trade agreement will be on the rise and that will see the locals improve their lives.

The south Sudan counterpart added that they will ensure that they get more funds so that the project can be easily completed within the time frame that they will agree on.

“We are neignbours and we must ensure that the two countries promote each other through working closely towards achieving the goals that we have set” he addedOn the trade protocols he said that the construction of both roads on the Ethiopian side was complete.

The two leaders signed a total of eight memorandums of understanding, covering energy, preferential trade, border trade protocol, health, communications, information and media.

Mr Hailemariam noted that the agreement on energy and electricity was meant to connect South Sudan to the national grid in Ethiopia, to enable the former buy electric power from the latter.

They said that they will ensure that they partner so that they can improve all the sectors that they believe each of the country has strength on.

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ASIA

$166M office project planned for the Philippines

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 1 MAR 2017

Knusford Berhad (KB), a Malaysian construction and property firm, and China Railway Dongfang Group Sdn. Bhd. (CRECSB) have secured a $166M contract from ArthaLand to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for its Cebu Exchange project in the Philippines.

The project will involve the construction of a 38-storey office building on an 8,440 sq m property.

The facility has been designed to accommodate information technology and business process management (IT - BPM) locators who are expanding their operations in the region.

Expected to be the first and only Grade-A office building in Cebu [pictured], the project is set to achieve LEED certification, and the Philippine Green Building Council’s Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) certification.

“CRECSB and KB will form a 70:30 joint venture company (contractor) in the Philippines to execute the EPC contract. The final contract amount, work scope and construction schedule shall be set forth in the EPC contract to be executed between Arthaland and the contractor.

“This agreement shall take effect from the date of this agreement and shall expire upon signing of EPC contract which shall be by 30 June 2017. The parties may, by mutual consent, extend the duration of the agreement for any period,” said Knusford in a statement.

ADB Approves Use of India’s POWERGRID Safeguard System for ADB-Financed Projects

News from Country Offices | 28 February 2017NEW DELHI, INDIA (28 February 2017) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the use of Power Grid Corporation of India’s (POWERGRID) safeguard system as the benchmark for planning and implementing safeguards in ADB-financed projects.

The approval is based on ADB’s assessment that POWERGRID’s Environment and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) are well aligned with the objectives and principles of ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS). It is the first time that ADB has approved the use of a borrower’s safeguard system in lieu of the SPS.

ADB also found that POWERGRID has sufficient capacity and track record to achieve the same safeguard standards as ADB’s SPS. POWERGRID has agreed to carry out an action plan to address minor gaps between the ESPP and the SPS.

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This approval allows POWERGRID to use its ESPP for forthcoming ADB-financed projects. First application of ESPP will be for a planned solar transmission project.

“POWERGRID’s environment and social safeguard system has been recognized to match international good practice,” said Nessim J. Ahmad, Deputy Director General of ADB’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department. “The use of such safeguard systems in ADB projects is expected to build ownership, enhance capacity, and reduce transactions costs for borrowers.”

As laid out in the ADB Safeguards Policy, country safeguard systems constitute a country’s legal and institutional framework on environment and social safeguards. Use of country safeguard systems can be at national, subnational, sector, or agency level. The SPS supports the use of the borrower’s own system subject to assessment of policy equivalence and satisfactory capacity and track record of the agency.

ADB has been transacting with POWERGRID since 1995, providing eight government-guraranteed loans to India’s national power grid operator totaling $2.52 billion, and two nonsovereign loans totaling $750 million.

ADB, KEXIM Sign MOU to Provide Advisory Services on PPPs in Asia

News from Country Offices | 27 February 2017MANILA, PHILIPPINES (27 February 2017) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-advise on public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Asia and the Pacific.

The MOU will allow the establishment of an indicative framework for cooperation and collaboration between ADB and KEXIM to provide transaction co-advisory services on PPPs in the region involving Korean sponsors and contractors.

“KEXIM has been an important institution not only in the growth of the Republic of Korea over the decades, but also in the economic development and growth in Asia and the Pacific,” said Ryuichi Kaga, Head of ADB’s Office of Public-Private Partnership. “We are pleased to partner and work with KEXIM to provide valuable advisory services to help improve and support the development and financing of infrastructure projects in the region through PPP.”

KEXIM is an export credit agency established by the Government of the Republic of Korea and plays an active role in facilitating infrastructure development in Asia and the Pacific through financing and advisory services. The MOU was signed at the ADB Headquarters by Mr. Kaga, Head of ADB’s Office of Public-Private Partnership, and Mr. YoungKee Kim, Director General of the Business Development Group of KEXIM.

“The agreement will combine ADB’s global expertise and KEXIM’s rich experience to provide more effective and efficient PPPs in the region. The MOU will facilitate sharing expertise and experience between ADB and KEXIM by jointly advising on projects that involve Korean companies and Korean financial institutions active in the region,” said Mr. Kim.

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The agreement will allow ADB and KEXIM to share their knowledge and expertise to private-sector players and state-owned enterprises in the Republic of Korea. The arrangement will also provide KEXIM a support platform to conduct preliminary due diligence on projects and clients, and set out recommendations to include international best practices on PPP transactions.

It is estimated that the region would need about $1.7 trillion per year in infrastructure investments through 2030. The agreement is expected to help meet this need by structuring viable and bankable projects through co-advisory services.

Five water treatment plants planned for Sri Lanka

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM

French firm Veolia has been awarded a €156M contract by the Sri Lankan National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) for the construction of five new water treatment plants in Sri Lanka.

Veolia, through its subsidiary OTV, was appointed project manager for the construction of the water treatment plants, as well as 12 service reservoirs, five pumping stations and 430km of transmission and distribution pipes.

The new water treatment plants will be constructed in the cities of Matale, Ambangang, Ukuwela, Udatenna and Rattotta.

The facilities will supply drinking water to more than 350,000 people in the agricultural area of Greater Matale in central Sri Lanka.

Veolia director of global enterprises Claude Laruelle said: “Access to water is a key factor in the growth of cities, their citizens and their economy.

“Veolia is deeply rooted and involved in Asia-Pacific where we have, in particular, built more than 250 drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in the last 20 years.

“Today, we see that in Sri Lanka our solutions are helping an entire region’s development by making it more competitive. They are also contributing to fulfilling our mission: resourcing the world.”

ADB, India Sign $375 Million Assistance for First Phase of East Coast Economic Corridor

News from Country Offices | 23 February 2017 NEW DELHI, INDIA (23 February 2017) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed $375 million in loans and grants to develop the 800-kilometer Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor, which is the first phase of a planned 2,500-kilometer long East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC).

The Corridor is expected to spur development on India’s eastern coast in line with the Government of India’s Make in India policy to stimulate manufacturing, and Act East policy to integrate the Indian economy with Asia’s dynamic global production networks.

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The signing event today followed the ADB approval of $631 million in loans and grants in September 2016 to develop the Corridor. The assistance includes a $500 million multitranche facility to build key infrastructure in the four main centers along the corridor — Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Amaravati, and Yerpedu-Srikalahasti in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The first tranche of $245 million was signed today that will finance subprojects to develop high-quality internal infrastructure in 2 of the 4 nodes of the corridor — Visakhapatnam and Yerpedu-Srikalahasti.

Another component of the approved ADB funds signed today was a $125 million policy-based loan that will be used for capacity development of institutions engaged in corridor management, provide support to enhance ease of doing business, and for supporting industrial and sector policies to stimulate industrial development.

“ADB is supporting an industrial corridor development approach that involves creation of efficient transport, and reliable water and power supplies in the industrial clusters along with a skilled workforce, to be backed by industry-friendly policies that improve ease of doing business for integration of local economy with global production networks,” said L. B. Sondjaja, Deputy Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission who signed the loan agreement on behalf of ADB.

ADB estimates that by 2025, annual industrial output along the corridor will increase fourfold to $64 billion from about $16 billion in 2015 if investment opportunities are maximized over the next few years.

“The project is an important milestone in the process of developing the corridor and realizing the objectives of Make in India. We sincerely hope that the project will complement the ongoing efforts of the Government of Andhra Pradesh to enhance industrial growth and create high-quality jobs,” said Raj Kumar, Joint Secretary (Multilateral Institutions), in the Ministry of Finance, who signed the loan agreement for Government of India. The project agreement was signed by Hema Munivenkatappa, Special Secretary to Government (Finance) on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Another agreement signed was for a $5 million grant from the multi-donor Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund that is managed by ADB to build climate change resilient infrastructure. The Government of India will provide extra funding of $215 million to the $846 million project.

Among the outputs envisaged under the $245 million tranche 1 loan include strengthening and widening of a 29.6-kilometer section of state highway to four lanes to improve connectivity from Kakinada Port to National Highway 16, investments in smart water management in Visakhapatnam to reduce nonrevenue water and provide continuous water supply, upgrading 7 power substations to supply high-quality and reliable power supply to Visakhapatnam, Naidupeta, and Yerpedu-Srikalahasti industrial clusters, and effluent treatment facility in Atchutapuram and Naidupeta clusters.

The tranche 1 loan will have a 25-year term, including a grace period of 5 years, a 20-year straight line repayment method at an annual interest rate determined in accordance with ADB’s LIBOR-based lending facility.

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ADB, India Sign $500 Million Loan for Better Power Systems, Transmission

News from Country Offices | 23 February 2017NEW DELHI, INDIA (23 February 2017) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed a $500 million loan to help improve large-scale power transmission from the northern to the southern regions, while helping integrate renewable energy in the country’s power system.

The agreement was signed by Leonardus Boenawan Sondjaja, Deputy Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission; Raj Kumar, Joint Secretary (Multilateral Institutions), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India; and I. S. Jha, Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID).

“Expansion of inter-regional connectivity enables bulk power transfer to the southern region which has, at times, been affected by power shortages. This loan will also help strengthen the transmission system to accommodate renewable energy-generation capacity,” said Mr. Sondjaja.

“The program will facilitate power transfers among states and regions, and stabilize electricity supply and improve the quality of power. It will also help connect renewable energy to interstate power system and enhance energy security in India,” said Mr. Kumar.

The project, which is expected to be completed by December 2020, will help build 800 kilovolt (kV) and 320 kV High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter stations and 765 kV power transmission systems in India. It will also help POWERGRID add 6,000 MVA transmission capacity between Raigarh in Chhattisgarh and Pugalur in Tamil Nadu; 2,000 MVA transmission capacity between Pugalur in Tamil Nadu and North Trichur in Kerala; and 3,000 MVA transmission capacity to accommodate renewable energy flows via Bikaner in Rajasthan.

The $500 million loan from ADB’s ordinary capital resources will make up around 19% of the $2.581 billion total project cost, with POWERGRID providing counterpart financing of $2.081 billion. The loan has a 20-year term, including a five-year grace period with an annual interest rate determined in accordance with ADB's LIBOR-based lending facility

High-speed rail link to connect Malaysia to Singapore

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 20 FEB 2017

A consortium of WSP Engineering Malaysia, Mott MacDonald Malaysia and Ernst & Young Advisory Services has been chosen as the joint development partner (JDP) by Malaysia’s MyHSR and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) for a high-speed railway link (HSR) project that will connect Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

The JDP will provide project management support and technical advice on HSR systems and operations, and develop technical and safety standards.

The consortium will be also tasked with assisting the joint project team established between MyHSR and LTA with the preparation of documents for the forthcoming tenders.

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MacDonald and Ernst & Young Advisory Services will join the project teams of MyHSR and LTA in further developing the project. The teams will need to work closely to ensure that the project is delivered successfully.”

LTA CEO Ngien Hoon Ping said: “With the collective expertise and extensive experience of the consortium in HSR projects internationally, MyHSR and LTA will be able to kick-start the preparation of upcoming joint tenders for this strategic project.

“Together with the advanced engineering study contract awarded earlier by LTA to carry out engineering studies for the Singapore stretch of the HSR, these two developments mark the next chapter in our journey to deliver the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project targeted by end-2026.”

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Dubai ruler approves $136M road project


ice-president and prime minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a project to improve a 12km stretch of the Tripoli Road in Dubai.

The project, estimated to cost AED500M ($136M), will connect the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with the Emirates Road.

The scope of the work will involve the widening of the Tripoli Road over a 6.5km stretch from the intersection with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to the Academic City Road, and the construction of a new 5.3km road with three lanes in each direction from the intersection of the Academic City up to the Emirates Road.

It will also include the upgrading of the Tripoli-Algiers Roads junction to a tunnel of three lanes in each direction, and of the Tripoli- Nouakchott junction to a bridge of three lanes in each direction, improving the existing at-grade signalised junction.

Additionally, the intersection of Tripoli-Academic City Roads will be transformed into a flyover, and the Tripoli-Emirates Roads junction will be converted into a bridge.

Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the board of executive directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said: “The project aims to enhance the link between Dubai and Sharjah besides easing traffic congestions, streamlining traffic movement and stepping up safety along this corridor.

“Upon completion, the project will act as a parallel to Al Amardi–Al Khawaneej as well as Al Awir-Ras Al Khor corridors. The new project has an intake of about 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions (6000 vehicles per hour per direction) and is set to ease the traffic flow on these two corridors by 30%.”

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Main contractor chosen for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar stadium


A joint-venture of Qatari firm AlJaber Engineering and Turkish firm Tekfen Construction has been selected as the main contractor by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) for a new stadium in the Al Thumama district in Doha, Qatar.

The stadium, which will be used to host FIFA World Cup matches up to the quarter-final stage, will have a 40,000-seat capacity. In its post tournament legacy mode, the facility’s accommodation capacity will be lowered to 20,000 seats.

SC secretary general Hassan Al Thawadi said: “We are delighted to award the main contract to AlJaber Engineering and Tekfen as a joint-venture. The stadium in Al Thumama is located in one of the most rapidly developing areas of Doha. Once ready, the stadium and its surrounding precinct will not only become one of the capital’s central sporting arenas, but will also serve the local community as a central community destination.”

The stadium will be located in a 515,400 sq m area that already comprises four outdoor training pitches and office facilities used by the Qatar Football Association Technical Committee.

AlJaber Engineering CEO Osama Hadid said: “Being a Qatari company we are proud to build such a strategically important venue for this historic tournament. We will ensure the delivery of a stadium that makes the residents of Al Thumama and the wider Doha community proud when it opens its doors for the tournament in 2022.”

Construction work on the project started in mid-2016, with TiME Qatar serving as the project manager. Recently, the levelling and grading works were completed by Boom Construction.

The design of the stadium will be unveiled in 2017. The facility is expected to be concluded by 2020

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Iraq and Iran sign MoU on Kirkuk oil export pipeline study

Iraq and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to study the construction of a pipeline to export crude oil from the northern Iraqi fields of Kirkuk via Iran, the Iraqi oil ministry said in a statement.

The agreement, signed in Baghdad by the oil ministers of the two countries, also calls for a commission to solve a conflict about joint oilfields and the possible transportation of Iraqi crude to Iran’s Abadan refinery, it said.

Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar al-Luaibi said in the statement that he also agreed with visiting Iranian counterpart Bijan Zanganeh to cooperate on the policies of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Kirkuk, an oil rich city in Iraq’s north is claimed by both Iraq’s central government and the country’s Kurdish region.Reuters23 February

Majid Al Futtaim set to open $409 million mega mall in Egypt

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is gearing up for the opening of its ambitious retail venture Mall of Egypt on March 2.

Located in 6th of October City on Al Wahat Road, the two-level mall will house a unique range of experiences that have become the hallmark of Majid Al Futtaim’s presence across the region including VOX Cinemas, Ski Egypt, Carrefour Hypermarket, Little Explorers and Magic Planet.

The mall spans a gross leasable area (GLA) of 165,000 sq m and will provide customers with 6,500 parking spaces.

For over 20 years, Majid Al Futtaim has been creating great moments for everyone every day across it’s unique brands and innovative concepts in the Middle East. The company is poised to take those moments to the next level with the opening of Mall of Egypt.

On March 2, the gates of the super-regional mall will open to the public for the first time at 10am, said a Majid Al Futtaim spokesman.

With E£6.3 billion ($409 million) in investments, Mall of Egypt is introducing unique concepts to the Egyptian market for the very first time from creative architecture to exceptional customer experiences and unparalleled dining, retail and entertainment options including Ski Egypt and the first Vox Cinemas in the country, he stated.

Mall of Egypt will soon be open to the public as Egypt’s most exciting shopping and entertainment hub, he added.

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SEZAD awards $220M worth of infrastructure contracts WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 14 FEB 2017

The Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (SEZAD) has awarded four contracts worth a combined value of OMR84.7M ($220M) for infrastructure projects in Duqm, Oman.

A joint venture of SERKA and Rajab & Aidi Earthmoving Company has won an OMR49.7M ($129M) contract for the construction of two drainage channels. The Wadi Jarf Channel Valley will have a length of about 12km and a width of 340-650m. The other channel, named Wadi Sai Channel, will be 10km long and 90-320m wide.

Premier International Projects Company has secured an OMR27M ($70.1M) contract for the construction of two protection dams. One dam will be built over Wadi Jarf and will measure 19.4m in height and 1.6km in length. It will have a storage capacity of 32.8M cb m.

The other dam on Wadi Sai will measure 16.4m in height and 3.3km in length, and will have a storage capacity of 17M cb m. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2019.

Al-Hajri Trading Company was also awarded an OMR 7.2M ($18.6M) contract from SEZAD for the construction of the Interface Roadway Project (Section 4).

The project will include the construction of an interface road from the main road (Sultan Said bin Timor Road) along Duqm from the south to the power station, and a link passing through the site of the Sebacic Oman Company in the north of the Duqm Port.

The scope of the work will involve the construction of a 2.2km-long dual carriageway, 3km-long single roads, two dual entrances to Duqm Refinery with a total length of 574m, traffic signals, two roundabouts, a 3830m-long concrete channel for rainwater drainage, concrete box culverts, streetlighting, and protection of existing services.

Additionally, SEZAD has selected Al-Sarooj Construction to build a 790m-long service road along the tourism road in Duqm.

The OMR752,000 ($1.9M) contract will also include the construction of parking spaces for 63 buses, pedestrian paths, a 740m-long concrete channel for rainwater drainage, concrete culverts, streetlighting and protection of existing services.

4,000 construction projects underway in Dubai

The outlook for Dubai’s construction industry looks positive for 2017 as 4,000 active construction projects worth $313bn are currently underway, a new report revealed. With more than 3,200 active projects amounting to a combined estimated value of over $245bn, the city is expecting 187 projects valued at $32.4bn in the transport sector alone, according to data from BNC’s Construction Analytics report. As for the utilities industry, 203 projects valued at $24.3bn are expected, with 377 industrial projects valued at $5.8bn, and 12 projects in the oil and gas sector totalling $4.6bn, Arabian Business reported. Some of Dubai’s current multi-billion-dollar projects include Dubai Metro Red Line Extension, which is a part of the Expo 2020 initiative, Container Terminal 4 of the Jebel Ali Port Expansion project and the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences located in Palm Jumeirah.

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Construction Week Online.12 February

World Bank allots $200 million for road repairs in Lebanon

The World Bank Group has earmarked $200 million for upgrading Lebanon’s road network, seen as a risk to public safety as well as an impediment to urban-rural development and equitable economic growth. The funds will be used to repair around 500 kilometers of roads in the first phase of a broader government plan to revamp the country’s crumbling road sector.

The Roads and Employment Project, approved on Monday (6 February) by the Bank’s Board of Directors, includes a $45 million grant from the Bank-administered Concessional Financing Facility (CFF). It is the first time Lebanon has received funding from the CFF, a facility created in 2016 to support middle-income countries that have in the past been recipients of regular Bank financing, but are currently experiencing unusual social and economic duress.

“This is to help Lebanon continue to offer basic services both to its citizens and to Syrian refugees in the country,” said Ferid Belhaj, the World Bank’s Director for the Middle East. “By hosting refugees, Lebanon is offering the international community a global public good. International financial support needs to increase to match its generosity.”

The presence of more than 1.5 million Syrian refugees has put unprecedented pressure on Lebanon’s already strained infrastructure. It has also fueled social tensions, and changed the labor market by increasing the workforce by 35 percent. The road repair works would help provide more low-skilled jobs.

“Historically, the construction sector has been a primary source of income for poorer Lebanese and Syrians,” stated Ziad El Nakat, Senior World Bank Transport Specialist. “And it continues to play this role.”

The Roads and Employment Project would “also improve the quality and safety of the road network, particularly in less developed regions of the country, improving connectivity, reducing the cost of transport, and helping local economies develop through better access to markets and services,” he said.

Lebanon has one the highest per capita rates of road accidents in the world. The World Health Organization estimated the total number of road traffic fatalities in 2015 at 1,088, and their associated economic cost at between 3 percent and 5 percent of GDP.

The importance of regaining public confidence by investing in the road sector is highlighted in a five-year, $510 million government plan. The Bank-financed project is aligned with this, and will help the government mobilize other international development partners to provide additional funding.

The first phase of the plan has four key objectives: i) the rehabilitation and maintenance of existing road networks; ii) the improvement of road safety systems; iii) the purchase of equipment for emergency roadworks; and iv) the capacity building to improve management and efficiency in the sector. The project will include a survey of up to 6,000 kilometers of primary, secondary, and tertiary roads in all Lebanese regions to identify those in most need for rehabilitation.

The non-grant $155 million loan portion of the package is repayable over 32 1/2 years, including a seven-year grace period. With this new package, the World Bank’s current commitment to Lebanon in grants, loans, and other concessional financing rises to $1.3 billion.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development funds 42 water projects in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s investments in 42 drinking and tap water projects reached 2m Euros since 2013.

“The bank is focused on a program that improves the capacity of water usage and achieves economic, social, and environmental benefits,” said Hana Khaled, first sector banker at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

The bank is currently in cooperation with the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation to develop a mobile application that allows the user to know where drinking water is cut and when it will be restored.

The bank also contributes to raising awareness.

The deputy head of the Planning Sector at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Mamdouh Antar, pointed out that Egypt’s water resources are limited. He explained that Egypt has roughly 59bn cubic meters of water including Egypt’s yearly share of Nile water which amounts to 55bn cubic meters.

Moreover, Egypt’s yearly demand of water is 80bn cubic meters, meaning there is a 20bn cubic meter shortage.

Antar clarified that the ministry seeks to optimize water use, by reusing every cubic meter of water at least three times before it becomes sewage.

He also confirmed cooperation between the ministries, the bodies, and the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation to create mechanisms to take advantage of climate change and floods. The cooperation also aims to raise awareness for the issue, which is an important factor in reaching their goals.“The ministry is mandated to develop strategies and plans to achieve a balance between resources and needs,” said Antar.

Hossam El-Imam, director of the Regional Centre for Water Ethics in the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, said that “research has proved that the legal and political solutions have failed to find a sound and permanent solution for water ethics.”“Therefore,” he added, “raising awareness is indispensable to prove water’s worth.”

This came during the closing session of an introductory week for mass communication students that participated in the creative media competition to design a guiding water consumption campaign.

This was organized by the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation, in collaboration with the European Union, UNICEF, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Agency for German International Cooperation.

Daily News Egypt7 February

GCC dominates rail with $240 billion planned projects

Asia and the Middle East have the largest selection of freight and urban transport projects in the world with more than $642bn worth of planned railway investments, according to a report. According to a report by Terrapinn Middle East in collaboration Ventures ONSITE, the value of total GCC rail projects in pipeline stands at over $240bn, with $69bn worth of projects currently under construction. Jamie Hosie, Event Director of Middle East Rail 2017, the biggest transport and logistics event in the region, said: “Within the next 10 years, we will see a complete reform of mobility across emerging markets.

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“Congested urban roads, increasing populations and the need for seamless trade corridors continue to drive immense investment in the railway sector – and with the effects of low oil prices subsiding, new projects, extensions, upgrades and improvements are back on track.” In terms of overall expenditure on rail, Saudi Arabia and the UAE remain on top in the GCC. As of January 2017, the kingdom had registered the highest rail construction project value of 50%, followed by the UAE at 18% and Qatar at 17%. Key projects expected to be awarded to contractors in the Saudi market in 2017 are Zulfi - Al Majmaah Passenger Railway, North South Rail - Waad Al Shimal - Turaif - Al Jouf (ST320), Makkah Mass Rail Transit (MMRT) - Makkah Metro. The planned investments of US$30bn in UAE’s railway networks include that in Abu Dhabi Metro and Light Rail, skyTran Yas Island, the next stages of the Etihad Rail national network, the Dubai Metro extension for Expo 2020 and the new stages of the Al-Sufouh Tram. Construction Week Online05 February

DOMESTIC NEWS

Punj Lloyd wins contracts worth $52M in India


Indian engineering and construction group Punj Lloyd has secured contracts worth INR3.48bn ($51.9M) in its pipeline and tankage division.

The contractor secured a design, engineering, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract worth INR1.39bn ($20.7M) from Adani for refrigerated double wall storage tanks of 25,000MT capacity and two mounded bullets of 1,018 cb m capacity each for its liquid petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at Mundra.

Under the contract, the company will be responsible for the design and detailed engineering of tanks and bullets, soil investigation, civil foundation, tank piping, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, stair cum pipe tower, fire protection system for tanks, fabrication, erection, welding, NDT, testing, painting and insulation of tanks, installation, testing & commissioning, and Nitrogen purging.

Punj Lloyd also won an INR2.09bn ($31.2M) contract from Mumbai Port Trust for the installation of offshore and onshore pipeline and terminal work for the Fifth Oil (J5) Berth in Mumbai Harbour’s Jawahar Dweep.

The company will be responsible for the supply, installation and testing of a 42" dia pipeline with 17.5mm wall thickness and 100mm concrete weight coating, 4km offshore pipeline in shallow water/intertidal zones including pre-engineering survey, pre-construction survey, procurement and installation, pipeline coating, trenching as well as backfilling work.

The scope of the work also involves a 1.25km-long onshore pipeline section, in addition to pipeline manifold, scraper receiver and launcher, sump tank, SRV skids, including hook-ups with the existing facilities and related civil work.

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Punj Lloyd director and CEO of the pipeline and tankage division Atul Jain said: “We have rich experience of working with refrigerated/cryogenic tanks. Of the most recent is the LPG Import-Export terminal we built for IndianOilPetronas at Ennore.

“Construction of the fifth oil berth will enable Mumbai Port Trust meet the additional requirement of crude for oil companies and we are happy to play a valuable role in helping MbPT achieve their objective.”

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Iran Transport Projects Attract $12 billion in 2 Years

Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has signed 13 contracts worth $12 billion since March 2015 with investors from the Iranian private sector and foreign companies for investment in air, road, marine and rail transportations since March 2015. Director General of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development's Investment Office Mehdi Heydari also said two under-construction projects, namely the 370-km freeway worth 4.1 trillion rials ($1 billion) connecting Kerman to the Persian Gulf Port of Bandar Abbas and the 91-km freeway in Isfahan Province worth $123 million, have been implemented with domestic private sector investment. The latter project is expected to be completed in two years. Heydari also highlighted a contract signed in January to renovate Iran’s aging cargo trucks. Based on a trilateral contract signed by Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization (affiliated to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development), Iranian Fuel Conservation Company and Mammut Industrial Group, 5,000 aging trucks are to be replaced with new ones. The trucks are to be financed via leasing, with 80% of the costs covered by government facilities. Established in 1992, the private Mammut Industrial Group is active in a variety of fields, including the manufacture of cargo and commercial vehicles, trailers and prefabricated buildings. Its subsidiary, Mammut Diesel, which produces both CBU and CKD trucks, is the official sales and services representative of SCANIA—the Swedish manufacturer of heavy trucks. According to Davoud Keshavarzian, deputy minister of roads and urban development, 120,000-130,000 vehicles in Iran’s cargo truck fleet have an average age of over 25 years. As part of an agreement between the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development and Oil Ministry, 65,000 old trucks are to be replaced within five years. In the aviation sector, Heydari referred to development projects to increase the capacity of Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport. One of these projects, Salam Terminal, is being implemented by Mostazafan Foundation, a large state organization involved in large-scale economic activities. The official also highlighted deals with Airbus and Boeing to purchase and lease 200 passenger aircraft. The contracts were signed in December and one Airbus plane has been delivered so far. Two others are expected to arrive before the end of the current Iranian year on March 20, 2017. The two major deals have an overall value of more than $30 billion at list prices, even though Iran says it has got substantial discounts from Boeing and Airbus. According to ministry officials, Iran is paying only 15% of the prices, while the rest will be covered by global financing firms. In the marine sector, Heydari said, a $330-million contract has been signed with Aria Banader Iranian Port & Marine Service Company to develop the southeastern port of Chabahar in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan Province.

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As for the rail sector, he pointed to the high-speed railroad connecting Tehran to Isfahan, a central tourism hub. China Railway Engineering Corporation has signed a €1.7-billion contract to carry out the project. “Work is in progress to attract domestic and foreign private investments for more than 80 major transportation projects,” he said. “This way, we can compensate for the shortage of government credit.” Financial Tribune27 February

GCC set to pump $320 billion into power projects

The total value of GCC power projects in the pipeline stands at more than $320 billion at present, of which over $100 billion are linked to the renewable and alternative sources, according to a report. In recent years, the interest in renewable energy across the GCC has been on the rise due to the surging demand for electricity which is set to hit 100GW within the next 10 years, stated Ventures Onsite, a project tracking portal. Availability of resources, improved technology, decreased costs, among others, are factors which make investing in renewable energy easier than before, it added. The region's power sector will continue to be active for the near future, said the report citing senior industry experts. According to them, the GCC countries will require an additional generating capacity of 69GW between 2016-2020 through development of projects worth $137 billion. "What is required for the next 10 years is 100GW, they added. The spurt in demand is mainly due to the surgeing population, urbanisation, industrialisation, and the higher income levels. According to the experts, about 85 to 90 per cent of future renewable energy projects will be utilizing solar energy. The GCC certainly has an abundance of sunshine and space for developing large solar plants and already the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have emerged as the biggest solar markets in the region, they said. Other renewable sources used for projects in the region include wind, geothermal and biomass. Alternative sources like nuclear, coal-fired, and hydrogen based power plants are also being developed or planned in the region, said the experts. Government has launched several key initiatives to encourage diversifying the energy mix in the GCC such as setting up credible and time-bound energy targets backed by dedicated policies and sound regulatory frameworks, according to Venture Onsite report. A major initiative from the UAE region in this direction has been the ambitious Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050. As per timelines set, seven per cent of Dubai’s energy will come from clean energy sources by 2020, 25 per cent by 2030, and 75 per cent by 2050. Some of the programs already initiated to achieve these ambitious targets include the Shams Dubai which is aiming to have solar panels on every rooftop by 2030, usage of smart grid and smart meters, it stated. In a similar manner, each of the GCC countries has set definite timelines with targeted capacity for incorporating renewable energy into their energy mix.

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GCC countries are investing in the research and development for renewable energy with Masdar (UAE), Qatar Foundation, Sultan Qaboos University (Oman), Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KSA) taking the lead, according to the report. Some of the major renewable energy power projects across the GCC are Al Abdaliya Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) Power Plant in Kuwait; Taibah Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) Power Plant (Saudi Arabia); Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (UAE); Miraah Solar Thermal Park (Oman); Shagaya Renewable Energy Complex - Phase III: 1150MW CSP Plant (Kuwait) and KA-Care - Alternative Energy Projects (Saud Arabia) and Sweihan IPP (PV) solar project (UAE), it added Gulf Digital News23 February

Qatar to boost spending on smart infrastructure

Qatar is currently spending $500 million a week on capital projects in preparation for its ambitious Fifa World Cup 2022 extravaganza and over the next five years it is set to boost its expenditure on smart infrastructure developments, said a report released ahead of a two-day summit in Doha. According to the report, governments across nations are adopting solutions and undertaking measures to promote smart city development. It has been estimated that over the next 20 years, cities across the world will invest approximately $41 trillion on technologies to offer improved services. Experts pointed out that the worldwide infrastructure spending will grow to more than $9 trillion per year by 2025. Globally Barcelona, Singapore, Amsterdam and Australia are leading the way in smart city implementation; in the Middle East, Dubai and Doha are fast becoming smart cities with a significant uptick in the adoption of smart services and increase in infrastructure spending. As per the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics (MDPS), Qatar’s construction industry is a critical non-oil growth driver. In the 2017 budget, announced a few months ago by the Ministry of Finance, a total of QR93.2 billion ($25.6 billion) has been allocated for major projects in key areas such as health, education and transport, including QR46.1 billion ($12.7 billion) on new projects divided between infrastructure and transportation programmes worth QR25 billion ($6.9 billion), followed by FIFA World Cup 2022 projects estimated at QR8.5 billion ($2.3 billion), and health and education programmes worth QR5.8 billion ($1.6 billion). While the pace of urbanisation has increased exponentially, to fill the existing gap and meet the requirement of the citizens, the need to build, develop and manage a robust urban infrastructure network to facilitate industrial and service sector growth is crucial, said experts. ICT is considered the key enabler of smart city development. While the integration of technology to improve the citizen-oriented services and provide a more connected network is important, infrastructure also remains a key component in the development of smart cities. With one million visitors expected to throng to Qatar for the World Cup 2022, there has been a surge in infrastructure spending across key segments such as transport, broadly encompassing rail, roads, airport and ports; utilities covering telecommunications, power generation and water; hospitals, real estate and stadiums, according to experts. With an estimated budget of $35 to 45 billion, the Qatar Rail Development Programme is one of the most expensive infrastructure projects underway in the state.

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Few years back, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) had announced that by the year 2022, the country would be investing $20 to $25 billion in new tourism projects, stated experts. Recently the Ministry of Finance in Qatar announced that the government is set to spend more than $200 billion on stadiums and major projects such as roads, a new airport and hospitals, they added Trade Arabia22 February

Egypt will surpass Canada’s economy by 2050 says PWC

The economies of emerging market minnows Egypt and Pakistan could surpass the Canadian economy by 2050, according to a “brave” new report by management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“By 2050, emerging economies such as Mexico and Indonesia are likely to be larger than the UK and France, while Pakistan and Egypt could overtake Italy and Canada,” PWC said in a report.

The findings — based on gross domestic product purchasing power parity (PPP) terms — also forecasts India will replace the United States as the world’s second largest economy after China by 2050.

According to the measure, Canada is currently ranked as the 17th largest economy, but by 2030 the country will slip to No. 18 and by 2050 to No. 22. Egypt will move to No. 15 place and Pakistan right behind it.Despite the Canadian economy’s diminished status, the country’s GDP will roughly double to US$3.1 trillion by 2050 from its current level.The PWC forecast seems incredulous as Egypt’s GDP based on the more common market exchange rates (MER) stood at US$340 billion and Pakistan a mere US$284 billion in 2016.By contrast, Canada’s US$1.5 trillion massive economy placed it as the 10th largest in the world. By PWC’s MER measure, Canada’s GDP will slip to No. 17 by 2050, only narrowly beating both Egypt (No. 18) and Pakistan (19).PWC argues that the PPP method is more appropriate for long-term forecasts as “price levels are significantly lower in emerging economies so looking at GDP at PPPs narrows the income gap with the advanced economies compared to using market exchange rates.”

The consultancy notes that “it might seem brave to opine on economic prospects for 2017, let alone 2050,” after a year of major political shocks with the Brexit vote and the election of President Donald Trump. “However, I still think it is important to take a longer term view of global economic prospects that looks beyond the short-term ups and downs of the economic and political cycle, which are indeed very difficult to forecast,” wrote John Hawksworth, chief economist, PwC UK in the report.

Instead, the consultancy focused on fundamental drivers of growth, such as demographics and productivity, which in turn is driven by technological progress and diffused through international trade and investment, Hawksworth said.

Canada is not the only developed economy losing ground to emerging economies on the world stage. Japan would lose its coveted fourth spot to Indonesia by 2050, according to PWC. Germany, United Kingdom and France will also make way for rising economic powers Brazil, Russia, and Mexico to be among the Top 10 largest economies.PWC warns that while emerging countries may benefit from strong population growth, their progress will depend on being able to generate enough jobs for young people in their countries.

“If they cannot do this, it could be a cause of political instability. For all these countries, therefore, our projections should be seen as indicating the potential for growth, rather than a guarantee that this potential will be realized,” PWC warned.

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While some emerging economies will likely stumble and fail to realize their potential, the overall tilt towards emerging economies is unlikely to be interrupted thanks to their surging, young populations, and massive infrastructure requirements and scope for development unlike most saturated and aging developed economies.

China has already overtaken the U.S. to be largest economy based on GDP in PPP terms, and could be the largest valued at market exchange rates before 2030.

The seven most advanced nations — so-called G7, comprising Canada, the U.S., Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy — will see their share of world’s GDP shrink to about 20 per cent in 2050 from 30 per cent currently.

PWC projects the global economy to double by 2050, growing at annual growth rate of 2.6 per cent, largely fueled by population growth and infrastructure needs of emerging economies. “We expect this growth to be driven largely by emerging market and developing countries, with the E7 economies of Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia and Turkey growing at an annual average rate of almost 3.5% over the next 34 years, compared to just 1.6% for the advanced G7 nations of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US,” PWC said.

Financial Post15 February

Qatar anticipates tourism boom as FIFA 2022 gets closer

The World Travel and Tourism Council expects Qatar’s tourism sector to contribute QAR 66bn ($18 billion) to the economy by 2025 or just over 4 per cent of gross domestic product compared to its current level of QAR 42.1bn ($11.5 billion).

Qatar Tourism Authority’s strategy envisages investments of around $45bn of public and private capital to achieve its target. This will raise tourism’s direct contribution to GDP to 3 per cent by 2030, compared to 1 per cent this year.

These investments are already making waves. The capital Doha is currently the sixth busiest city in the world in terms of new hotel development, according to data- base Top Hotel Projects. The city has 37 projects under way featuring around 10,500 hotel rooms. Only Dubai (85 hotels) and Riyadh (42 hotels) have more projects in the region.

Doha already boasts 74 hotel projects completed – with 13,595 rooms – as the country steps up its efforts to build out its tourism sector.

Management consultancy Deloitte notes that the country’s upscale hotel sectors recorded the highest growth in supply of 175 per cent and 106 per cent respectively from 2009 to 2014. The luxury segment, at 75 per cent, growth followed.

Qatar’s midscale segment, grew 22 per cent. Independent hotels also experienced substantial growth, recording an increase of 43 per cent.

Although hotel occupancy levels remain around 70 per cent and average revenue per room has fallen due to excess supply, Doha is building for the future.

While sports and the development of infrastructure for the world cup has garnered worldwide attention, Qatar is hoping to build a multifaceted tourism offering.

This includes attracting business visitors and becoming a hotspot for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions – so-called MICE events.

The country is also looking to develop its cultural offering with the launch of the magnificent National Museum of Qatar. It houses some of the world’s eclectic cultural delights. In addition, the tourism authority hopes the development of beaches, shopping malls, entertainment facilities and restaurants will appeal to leisure tourists, especially families.

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Other key components of Qatar’s tourism strategy include health and wellness attractions. Thousands of people from the region visit Europe and the United States for state-of-the- art healthcare. Qatar is hoping to take of slice of this market through new hospital and medical facilities.

Finally, the country is home to major international universities that should attract students from around the region. These include the Qatari branches of the Carnegie Mellon University, University College London, University of Calgary and the Texas A&M University.

Despite the impressive growth in hotel development, analysis by Deloitte suggests the authorities would be challenged to reach a FIFA-set target of 60,000 rooms by 2022.

Qatar has been building new projects at a rate of 11 per cent each year for the past five years. But to achieve the FIFA target, the level of demand growth required is approximately 16 per cent per annum between 2014 and 2022.

“Clearly, there is limited time to construct the high volume of hotel rooms required to meet the 2022 targets. To deliver 42,000 rooms, i.e. 210 new hotels over seven years, at a rate of over 30 properties per year will require focus in order to achieve delivery – particularly when compared to Qatar’s peak delivery rate of 12 hotels in 2012,” Deloitte says.

Developing the tourism sector will require a broad focus. This includes the expansion of high-flying Qatar Airways, which already connects 151 destinations via its 162 aircraft.

In addition, the authorities are expanding Hamad International Airport. The new airport became operational in May 2014 with a capacity for 35 million passengers. New phases will raise this to 55 million by 2020.

The Hamad International Airport consortium is developing an Airport City featuring a business district, aviation training facilities, a logistics district and a residential district capable of accommodating 200,000 residents over an area of 10 square kilometers.

Indeed, the authorities are hoping that the tourism sector will serve as a new foreign direct investment magnet for the economy.

“Travel and tourism is expected to rise by 7.7 per cent per annum over the next 10 years to QAR 14.1bn in 2025,” WTTC says in a report.

Gulf Business13 February

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Top 10 biggest construction projects completed in 2016

CONSTRUCTION INTELLIGENCE CENTER 22 FEB 2017

1. Barzan Gas Development – Qatar

The Barzan Gas project has been developed in the massive offshore North Field where the majority of Qatar’s natural gas, which accounts for 10% of the world's known gas reserves, is located. The project will play a vital role in meeting the rising domestic gas demand spurred on by the ongoing and future major infrastructure projects in the country.

The $10bn project, which included both onshore and offshore developments, has been delivered and will be operated by Rasgas, a Qatari joint stock company established by Qatar Petroleum (QP) and ExxonMobil Corporation (XOM).

In November 2011, construction works commenced. Hyundai Heavy Industries was awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the offshore component, which included the installation of three offshore wellhead platforms, subsea pipelines and cables. The offshore development area is located at approximately 80km off the coast of Ras Laffan Industrial City in the Persian Gulf.

JGC Corporation was awarded the EPC contract for the onshore component, which included the construction of a gas processing unit, a sulphur recovery unit to remove impurities from the natural gas, and a natural gas liquids (NGL) recovery unit, which will produce methane, ethane, propane, butane and condensate.

The first phase of the project accommodates two processing trains that will produce around 1.4bn cubic feet (cb ft) per day of sales gas. This will increase RasGas' overall production capacity to 11bn cb ft per day, making it one of the largest single gas processors in the world. More trains are planned to be added in future phases to increase the production at Barzan to a whopping 6.2bn cb ft per day.

The project’s first phase was expected to be operational in November 2016, however, the Barzan’s start-up has been delayed due to a leak discovered in a gas pipeline.

2. Roy Hill Iron Ore Development – Western Australia

Roy Hill is an iron ore mining, rail and port operation in West Australia’s Pilbara region developed by Roy Hill Holding Pty Ltd. Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd is the major shareholder of Roy Hill Holding Pty Ltd., with a 70% equity interest. The remaining 30% is divided between 3 companies, namely Marubeni Corporation (15%), POSCO (12.5%) and China Steel Corporation (2.5%).

The $10bn Roy Hill Iron Ore Development Project involved the development of a 55M t per annum (MTPA) mine and processing infrastructure, a 344km single line heavy haul railway and a purpose built, dedicated two berth port facility at Port Hedland for receiving, stockpiling, screening and exporting iron ore. The port stockyard has the capacity to store over 5M t of ore in twelve 230,000t live stockpiles, with space to store additional material as necessary.

In 2013, following an extensive tender process, Samsung C&T was awarded the EPC contract to

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build the mine, rail and port infrastructure for the Roy Hill project. A number of major contracts were awarded as part of this project.

Samsung C&T awarded a $1.47bn EPC contract to the Forge Group Ltd and Duro Felguera joint venture (JV) for the construction of the project’s processing facility. John Holland Pty Ltd was selected for a $257M contract to construct the 344km of heavy haulage railway track whilst NRW Holdings won a $620M rail earthworks contract.

BGC Contracting secured a US$420M contract to provide civil earthworks, concrete works and general infrastructure for the port component of the project. McConnell Dowell was awarded a $427M EPC contract for the Port Marine Works, and Brookfield Multiplex secured a $200M contract for the construction of the 2,000 dwelling accommodation village and a $70M contract to develop a non-processing infrastructure.

In Q1 2016, Roy Hill Holding Pty Ltd officially took over the mine, rail, and port operations from Samsung C&T. The company has already loaded multiple iron ore shipments to its key markets in Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. Roy Hill currently employs about 1300 workers and will increase its workforce with 500-600 mineworkers over the next 18 months as it ramps up production to 55M t a year.

3. Sino Iron Ore Mine – Western Australia

The Sino Iron project is the largest magnetite mining and processing operation in Australia and it is located at 100km from Karratha at Cape Preston in Western Australia.

Owned by Hong Kong-based CITIC Limited, the project is one of China's largest investments in the resource sector. The project’s supply of iron ore will meet the growing demand from CITIC’s own steel plants and other steel producers in China.

This magnetite mine is a fully integrated mine with six production lines extracting 24M t of magnetite concentrate a year for processing and exporting. The project included the reconstruction of the Greenfield port, which has been left derelict in the last 40 years. It also involved the construction of a rail line, a 51 gigalitres desalination plant with a processing capacity of 14000 cb m of water per day, a 450 MW combined cycle gas-fired power station and a 30km slurry pipeline.

CITIC appointed a number of renowned contractors such as MCC, Ausenco, Monadelphous Group, and Catalpa for the project, which was announced in 2005. The environmental and geotechnical studies were carried out by Preston Consulting.

Construction on the project started in 2006. At peak construction, 4,000 people were employed in building the project.

Production of magnetite concentrate started in late 2012. Construction works on the fifth and sixth production line were completed in June 2016. Estimated to have cost about $9.4bn, the project is contributing significantly to the Western Australian economy — the project is expected to generate an estimated $75bn in direct revenue to the Australia economy, and $3,300M in royalties for Western Australia. There are more than 1000 permanent positions at the mine.

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4. Clair Ridge Oil Field Development – Shetland Islands

The Clair Ridge oil field was originally discovered in 1977. The field is located at 75km west of the Shetland Islands in an area of 220km2, and 140m under the sea. According to BP, it has already produced around 80M barrels of oil. The Clair Ridge Project extends the life of the field to 2050, enabling the extraction of an estimated 640M barrels of oil over a 40-year period. Partners in the project include the operator BP (27.62%), Britoil plc (acquired by BP) (0.98%), ConocoPhillips (24%), Chevron North Sea (19.42%), Enterprise Oil Limited (acquired by Shell) (18.68%), and Shell Clair UK (9.3%).

The $7bn project involved the construction of new production facilities. It included a drilling and production (DP) platform and the quarters and utilities (QU) platform. The development also included the drilling of 36 wells (26 producing wells and 10 water injectors) and other oil & gas infrastructure, the laying of oil and gas export pipeline and the installation of two bridge-linked platforms at a water depth of approximately 140m.

The produced oil will be exported to the Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) via a new 6.5km-long pipeline connected to the existing Clair Phase 1 oil export pipeline, whereas the produced gas will be exported to the SVT via a new 14km-long pipeline connected to the west of the Shetland pipeline system.

The project was approved in 2011 by the UK government and in 2013 Kvaerner and Hyundai Heavy Industries started the construction of the QU Platform under a contract worth $620M. Heerema and Acteon installed the DP and QU steel jackets weighing 22,300t and 9,000t respectively. In 2015, Clair Ridge platform's topside modules were successfully installed. Subsea 7 was contracted to carry out the engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation of the export pipelines linking the platforms to the storage and redelivery facilities in the Shetland Islands.

Construction work was completed in June 2016. The project is expected to create 3,000 jobs in the oil and gas sector and bring in billions of pounds in tax revenues. At peak production the field is expected to have a capacity of up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day.

5. Goliat Oil & Gas Field Development – Norway

The Goliat Oil & Gas field [pictured] is located in the Barents Sea, at 80km north of Hammerfest, Norway. The Goliat field development project, announced in 2000, aims to enhance oil production, gas processing and oil storage capacity. Eni Norge is the operator of the project with an ownership share of 65%, while Statoil has an ownership share of 35%. The cost of the development had originally been set at $5,060M, but the final cost has surpassed the $6bn mark.

The project involved the construction and installation of a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) oil field facility with an oil production capacity of 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) and an oil storage capacity of 180M barrels of oil. The production is being facilitated through a subsea system, which included the construction of 22 wells — 12 production wells, seven water injectors and three gas injectors. Goliat is powered from the shore via a subsea electric cable, and with the energy generated on-board the facility.

Sevan marine and Aker Engineering and Technology were appointed as the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contractors for the project, Aker Solutions was appointed as the EPC contractor

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for the subsea production system and Technip Norge was awarded a $205M EPC contract for the supply and installation of pipeline and subsea construction.

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) was awarded an EPC contract worth $830M to build the Goliat FPSO platform, named Sevan 1000. The 64,000t structure was constructed in South Korea and is one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated floating cylindrical production and storage vessels. In 2015, the platform was completed and transported all the way to Norway by Dockwise. ABB Ltd was awarded a contract of $110M for the laying of the 105km-long cable, running from the Hammerfest substation to the Goliat FPSO.

Construction work on the project was completed in the first quarter of 2016 and production started on 12 March 2016.

6. North-South Railway Line – Saudi Arabia

The north south railway (NSR) line is part of the Saudi rail improvement plan, which will add 3,900 km of track to the Saudi rail network.

The $6.6bn Saudi Railway Company (SAR) project consisted in the construction of a passenger and freight railway line. The 1,418km passenger line connects Riyadh with Al-Haditha (near the border with Jordan) and passes through Majma’a, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jawf and Al-Qurayyat. The second line is a 1,486km industrial line linking Al Jalamid (Phosphate mine) and AlBaithah (Bauxite mine) to the processing and export facilities in Ras AlKhair.

It also involved the construction of six new stations, mosques, a headquarters building in Al-Riyadh, 148 bridges, depots, stations and administrative facilities, the installation of signalling systems, ticketing systems, communications systems and security systems, and the laying of rail tracks.

The project is divided into four sections. The CTW100 section (570km) starts in AlBaithah (Bauxite mine) and ends at Ras Alkhair, and was awarded to Saudi Binladin Group and Mohammed Al-Swailem Co. The CTW200 section (440km) starts in AlBaithah (Bauxite mine) and ends at the middle of AlNafoud, and was awarded to China Railway 18th Bureau and Al Suwaiket Co.

The CTW300 section (750km), awarded to a consortium of Barclay Mowlem of Australia, Mitsui and Al Rashed, starts in the middle of AlNafoud and ends in three cities: Al Jalamid (Phosphate mine), Al Haditha, and Al Besaitaa. The CTW400 section (500Km) starts in the Al Baithah junction and ends in Riyadh at King Khaled International Airport. This section was awarded to a consortium of Al Ayuni Trading and Contracting Company, Al Abdulaziz Al Omer Establishment for Trading and Contracting and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.

The industrial line is particularly significant as it will enable Saudi Arabia to become the second largest exporter of minerals in the world. The industrial route travels at a speed of 80km/h when loaded and 100km/h when empty. The project has a transportation capacity of 4M t of commodities annually. Trains from Riyadh to Al Haditha travel at 160km/h and are expected to transport 2M passengers annually. Construction works were completed and a test run was conducted on the line in November 2016.

7. Panama Canal Expansion – Panama

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The Panama Canal Expansion project expanded the capacity of the Panama Canal and created a third lane of traffic by constructing a new set of locks — this is expected to double the canal's capacity and allow more traffic flow.

Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an autonomous agency of the Government of Panama, which is tasked with managing, operating and maintaining the Panama Canal, undertook the project. The project is a public and private venture costing a total of $5.5bn.

The project included the building of two new locks on the Pacific (Cocolio Locks) and Atlantic (Agua Clara Locks) sides, and a new 6.1Km pacific access channel. It also included the deepening of the Pacific and Atlantic Canal entrances, the widening and deepening of the Gatun Lake navigational channel, the deepening of the Culebra Cut and raising of the maximum operational level of the Gatun Lake.

Each of the two new lock complexes built features three chambers, nine water-saving basins, a lateral filling and emptying system and rolling gates. These innovative locks have large chambers (427m in length and 55m in width) and are able of accommodating vessels up to 49m wide, 366m long and 15m deep. The large water-saving basins use state-of-the-art technology to allow the canal to reuse 60% of the water used per transit thus protecting the fresh water of the Lake Gatun. The locks’ hydraulic system with slide lock heads allow faster ship transit.

A $3.2bn contract, for designing and building the new set of locks, was awarded to the Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPCSA) consortium. The consortium was formed by Sacyr Vallehermoso from Spain, Impregilo from Italy, Jan de Nul from Belgium and Constructora Urbana from Panama.

Other major contractors involved in the project included Constructora Meco S A., Dredging International De Panamá S.a and FCC Construcción. The Panama Canal Expansion project, which started in 2010, was inaugurated in June 2016. The first ship to officially cross the canal after the expansion was the ‘Cosco Shipping Panamá’, of Chinese origin, with a load of 9,400 containers.

8. Heidelberg Offshore Oil Field Development – Gulf of Mexico

The Heidelberg oil field, located in the Gulf of Mexico’s deepwater, was discovered in February 2009. In 2012, Initial FEED works for the Heidelberg field development project were carried out. The project was sanctioned in 2013.

The $5bn development included the construction of an offshore oilfield platform, a compressor unit, and storage tanks, the installation of umbilical and subsea structures and the laying of pipelines.

Anadarko is the main operator of the Heidelberg oil field with a 31.5% working interest in it. Other partners of the field development include Marubeni Oil and Gas (12.75%), Eni (12.5%), Apache Deepwater (12.5%), StatoilHydro (12%), ExxonMobil (9.375%) and Cobalt (9.375%).

Technip carried out the engineering, construction and transport of a 23,000t truss spar. The truss spar was used as the drilling and production platform at Heidelberg. The cylindrical and partially submerged spar platform was chosen for its suitability in deepwater oil and gas operation. The design strengths of a spar include greater capacity to withstand hydrostatic pressure and support high-pressure risers, while offering stability in deepwater against topside buoyancy, as well as natural forces such as typhoons or hurricanes. The fabrication of the hull and topside for the Heidelberg spar facility was completed in 2015.

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The Heidelberg crude output is conveyed to an existing third party via a 20in diameter and 55km-long pipeline built, owned and operated by Enbridge. Subsea 7 was contracted to install the subsea infrastructure tying the trees back to the spar as well as the export flowlines. The scope of the work included the engineering, fabrication, and installation of risers, pipelines, and flowlines in water depths over 1,600m.

The design capacity of the Heidelberg spar is 80,000 barrels of oil and 2.3M m3 of natural gas a day. The oil field commenced production in January 2016, ahead of schedule.

9. Hongsa Mine Mouth Development – Laos

In 2009, based on the Framework Agreement on Energy Cooperation between Thailand and Laos, the Hongsa Power Company (HPC) was formed by Banpu Power Limited (BPP), Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Public Company Limited (RATCH), and Lao Holding State Enterprise (LHSE). HPC’s mission is to develop and operate the 1,878 MW lignite mine mouth power plant, commonly called the ‘Hongsa Power Plant’, which is expected to provide a sustainable source of energy to Laos and Thailand.

The $5bn power plant was developed on a 76,400m2 of land located in Hongsa and Muang Nguen Districts of Xayaboury Province, Lao PDR. It is the first and biggest lignite-fired power plant as well as Lao PDR’s highest capacity power plant. The Lao government has granted a 25year-concession to Hongsa Power Company for electricity generation from 2016 to 2041.

A consortium of China National Electric Equipment Corporation, Harbin Power Engineering, Harbin Boiler, Harbin Turbine, and Harbin Electric Machinery was awarded the EPC contract for the project.

The development included the construction of a lignite-fired power plant, an open pit lignite mine, a limestone mine, two dams and associated infrastructure facilities. The plant features three 626MW generating units and it is expected to use approximately 14.3M t of lignite per year to be sourced from the on-site lignite mine.

1,473MW of electricity is expected to be supplied to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), while about 100MW is set to be supplied to Electricité du Laos (EDL). A 67km-long, 500kV double-circuit overhead transmission line is used to transmit the power generated by the plant to Thailand, and a 115km-long, 115kV double-circuit overhead transmission line is used to supply power from the plant to the Lao grid.

Commercial operation of the plant’s first and second generating units began in June 2015 and November 2015 respectively, followed by the third and final generating unit in March 2016.

10. Laggan and Tormore Gas Fields Development – Shetland Islands

The Laggan and Tormore Gas Fields Development involved the construction of two gas and condensate fields in the North Sea, at about 125km to the west of the Shetland Islands in the UK. The fields are owned by Total E&P UK (60%), SSE E&P UK (20%) and Dong E&P UK (20%). The project’s reserves are estimated at more than 1trillion cb ft of gas and condensates (about 230M barrels of oil equivalent).

Total developed a long tieback of subsea wells to a new onshore Shetland Gas Plant on the Shetland Islands (subsea to shore development). The use of subsea tiebacks rather than a conventional platform was deemed the best solution due to the region’s extreme environmental

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conditions such as strong winds, huge waves, very low temperatures, fast currents and significant water depths.

The development of the fields were estimated to cost around $3.8bn. The subsea infrastructure consists of two production systems with four wells, located at a depth of 600m, linked to the Shetland Gas Plant by two 143Km tieback flowlines. A 234km pipeline, called the Shetland Islands Regional Gas Export Pipeline (SIRGE), was also built to export the processed gas from the Shetland Gas Plant to the Frigg UK Pipeline, which is linked to St Fergus Gas Terminal in Scotland.

Amongst the companies involved in the offshore component of the project are FMC Technologies, Subsea 7 and Corus. For the construction of the Shetland Gas Plant, Total appointed Petrofac Ltd. The plant has a daily production capacity of 5bn cb m of gas — it can supply 8% of the UK’s energy needs.

Condensates extracted from the Laggan and Tormore fields are set to be exported via the Sullom Voe Terminal, one of the largest oil terminals in Europe, which lies right next to the Shetland Gas Plant (SGP).

Construction activities on the gas fields are now completed and production has begun in February 2016.

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FAIRS/EXHIBITIONS OVERSEAS

Qatar Sectors: Stone 8 - 11 May, 2017

Qatar StoneTech

Description: The 6th International Stone and Stone Technology Show

Admission: For Trade Only Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)

Date & Opening Hours:8 - 11 May, 2017

Contact Details:Telephone: +974 44329900 Email: [email protected] Website: www.qatarstone-tech.com

Qatar Sectors: Industrial Machinery & Equipment 8 - 11 May, 2017

Heavy Max

Description: The 14th International Exhibition for Heavy Machinery

Admission: For Trade Only Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)


Contact Details:Telephone: +974 44329900 Email: [email protected] Website: heavymaxqatar.com/

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5.0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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Project Lebanon

Description: The 22nd International trade exhibition for construction material & equipment for Lebanon & the Middle East

Admission: For Trade Only Venue: BIEL, Beirut - Lebanon


Contact Details:Telephone: +961 5 959111 Email: [email protected] Website: www.projectlebanon.com

Qatar Sectors: Construction & Real Estate 8 - 11 May, 2017

Project Qatar

Description: The 14th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition

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Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)


Contact Details:Telephone: +974 44329900 Email: [email protected] Website: www.projectqatar.com

N e p al International Industrial Trade Fair13th and Innovation Expo – 2017

Supported ByFederation of Nepal Cottage and SmallIndusries (FNCSI)FNCSIMinistry of Science and TechnologyGovernment of Nepal

Organizer Co-organizerMinistry of IndustryGovernment of NepalNational Academy ofScience and Technology (NAST)Micro, Cottage and Small Industries Development FundTechnology Development FundMinistry of Local Development and Federal AffairsMinistry of CommerceMinistry of Agriculture DevelopmentDepartment of Cottage and Small industriesCottage and Small Industries Development Board

April 20 - 24, 2017

Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI) and Ministry of Science and Technology, the Government of Nepal are jointly organizing “Nepal 13th International Industrial Trade Fair and Innovation Expo - 2017" from 20th to 24th April, 2017 at International Exhibition Center, Bhrikuti-mandap, Kathmandu.

FNCSI has successfully organized twelve such events in the past. These exhibitions have been es-tablished as mega event for Nepalese Micro, Small and Medium Industries (MSMEs). This yearit is focused more on technology and innovations. Besides these, there will be agro, forest and min-eral based enterprises, handicrafts, natural fiber products, apparels, carpets, Pashmina(Cashmere) and other industrial products, ICT based technologies and products and renewable en-ergy (bio-gas/ solar/hydropower). The program will include musical program, cultural shows, fash-ion shows, B2B and B2C meetings, various workshops and seminar on national issues and interna-tional trade promotion.

Promote the market potential of Nepalese MSMEs products in National market.

Bring appropriate technology and innovations made by Nepalese scientists in the knowledge ofconcerned authorities and public in general.

Exhibit the modern ICT based equipments and technologies.

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Maximize the utilization of renewable energy in the industrial sector to improve the livelihoodof rural poor.

Build linkage of Nepalese MSMEs with MSMEs from SAARC region especially from India, Pakistan,Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Bhutan and other.

Explore the export potential of Nepalese products in international market.

OBJECTIVESNepal 13th International Industrial Trade Fairand Innovation Expo – 2017

April 20 - 24, 2017focused more on technology and innovations

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Demonstration of national and international products• Demonstration of innovative and ICT based technologies,• Buyer and seller meet activities• Cultural activitiesecorative items• Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI)GPO Box: 6530, Maitighar Height, Kathmandu, NepalPhone : +977-1-4222751, 4269817Fax : +977-1-4215602Email : [email protected] : www.fncsi.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/nepalfncsi

FNCSI

The Big Show Oman 2017”

Dates: March 13-16, 2017 (Monday- Thursday)

Time: 11.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Venue: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman

About Oman and its Construction Industry:

Oman is an attractive market and is India’s important trade and investment partner in the region with exports of USD 2.19 Billion in the year 2015-16.

Oman’s building and construction sector is seen to remain robust across the region. Be-tween 2014 and 2019, it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6 per cent. (Alpen Capital).

Oman’s construction sector is forecast to grow to US$ 6 billion in 2016, up from US$ 5.6 bil -lion in 2015. There are currently about 900 existing projects in the Sultanate’s industrial zones, with 242 projects under construction that will enter the operating stage within two years. Apart from the rise in scale of construction activity this year, the scope of building development is also seen to expand.

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The BIG Show Oman is the largest building, construction, Ceramics, bathroom fittings, Home furnishing, Furniture, Electronic equipment and interior design event. The BIG (Builders International Gathering) Show is an international event that caters to the requirements of the building and construction industry in Oman and the wider region. It was launched as Interiors and Buildex in 2002 and rebranded as The BIG Show in 2010.The show registered more than 17,000 visitors—a record-breaking result for an Omani event in 2016 edition. It has also achieved more than a 20% increase in exhibitor participation, both local and international.

The 2016 edition of show featured 395 exhibitors with 7 International Pavilion from Germany, Turkey, Kuwait, India, Iran, China and Egypt.

Exhibit Profile:

Air-Conditioning Systems, Bathroom Fittings, Building Materials, Ceramics and Tiles, Cleaning Equipment and Waste, Management Solutions, Concrete and Cement Products, Construction Vehicles, Curtains and Beddings, Decorative Panels, Doors and Windows, Electrical Products, Electronic Equipment, Fiberglass Products, Flooring Materials, Hardware Products, Heat Control Films Heavy Equipments, Home Décor and Furnishings, Kitchen Products and Equipments, Lighting Fixtures, Marble and Stone Products, Maintenance Supplies, Paint Products, Pipes and Plumbing Fixtures, PVC Building Material, Refrigeration Equipment, Rock Drilling Tools, Sanitary Wares, Security Systems, Sofas and furniture, Steel and Metal Products, Wall Panels and Partitions, Wood Products, Wood Machinery etc.

ICES EXPO 2017"International Consulting & Engineering Services Exhibition" will be held from 1– 4 of February in

Boostan Goftegoo, Tehran, Iran. This exhibition will organize by the joint venture of the two Iranian

leading exhibition companies, Nojan Rad and Mahkooh, under the license of TPO (Trade Promotion

Organization of Iran's Ministry of industry, Mine & Commerce) and by collaboration of Ministry of

roads, housing and urban development, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Health, Civil Commission of

Iran's parliament and relevant unions and associations.

After lifting Embargos and welcoming of international community for Iran's return back, many

Industrial countries interested to attend at Iran's market and benefiting from its huge demands of

technologies, knowhow, machinery, finance and … for its lucrative projects worth of Billions of Dollars,

as well as taking advantages from its strategical location at the center of Middle East, CIS Countries

and Central Asia, with demands of about 500 million population.

ICES EXPO 2017 is organizing with the aim of establish connections between local and internationals

Experts, Contractors, and investors to inter into Iran’s market. So we would like to invite you to

participate in this brilliant event to connect with different sections and benefiting from its huge market.

The exhibitors profile is cover the consulting and engineering services in the following

sectors:

Urbanization & Mass, Modern Housing; Architecture; Road Construction; Subway & Rail

Transportation; Electricity & Renewable Energy; Water & Waste Water Management; Heating &

Cooling Installations; Oil, Gas & Petrochemical; Industrial Automation; Project Management; Port

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Management; Telecommunications; Information Technology; Municipal & Industrial Immunization;

Recycling & Environment Protection; Tourists & Hoteling industry; etc.

Ms. Vida Elmi

Tel: +98 21 22393493

+98 21 22693734

Fax: +98 21 22393491

E-Mail: [email protected]

Vida Elmi International Sales Coordinator

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6.0 POLICY & PROCEDURES

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Mumbai - 400 001

RBI/2016-17/241A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 36

March 02, 2017

To

All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks

Madam / Sir,

Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 78 million to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated August 11, 2016 with the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 78 million (USD Seventy Eight million only) for financing transmission line and substation project in the Republic of Sierra Leone. The goods including plant, machinery, equipment and services including consultancy services from India for exports under this agreement are those which are eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India and whose purchase may be agreed to be financed by the Exim Bank under this agreement. Out of the total credit by Exim Bank under this agreement, goods and services of the value of at least 75 per cent of the contract price shall be supplied by the seller from India and the remaining 25 per cent of goods and services may be procured by the seller for the purpose of the eligible contract from outside India.

2. The credit agreement under the LOC is effective from February 16, 2017. Under the LOC, the terminal utilization period is 60 months after the scheduled completion date of the project.

3. Shipments under the LOC will have to be declared on Export Declaration Form as per instructions issued by the Reserve Bank from time to time.

4. No agency commission is payable under the above LOC. However, if required, the exporter may use its own resources or utilize balances in its Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency Account for payment of commission in free foreign exchange. Authorised Dealer Category- I (AD Category- I) banks may allow such remittance after realization of full payment of contract value subject to compliance with the extant instructions for payment of agency commission.

5. AD Category- I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their exporter constituents and advise them to obtain full details of the LOC from the Exim Bank’s office at Centre One, Floor 21, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005 or on their website www.eximbankindia.in.

6. The directions contained in this circular have been issued under Section 10(4) and Section 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,

(Deepak Kumar)Chief General Manager

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March 02, 2017

ToAll Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks

Madam / Sir,

Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 23.50 million to the Government of the Republic of Malawi

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated August 05, 2016 with the Government of the Republic of Malawi for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 23.50 million (USD Twenty three million and five hundred thousand only) for financing construction of a new water supply system from Likhubula river in Mulanje to Blantyre in the Republic of Malawi. The goods including plant, machinery, equipment and services including consultancy services from India for exports under this agreement are those which are eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India and whose purchase may be agreed to be financed by the Exim Bank under this agreement. Out of the total credit by Exim Bank under this agreement, goods and services of the value of at least 75 per cent of the contract price shall be supplied by the seller from India and the remaining 25 per cent of goods and services may be procured by the seller for the purpose of the eligible contract from outside India.






Yours faithfully,


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March 02, 2017

To

All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks

Madam / Sir,

Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 29.95 million to the Government of the Republic of Kenya

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated July 11, 2016 with the Government of the Republic of Kenya for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 29.95 million (USD Twenty Nine million and Nine hundred Fifty thousand only) for financing up gradation of Rift Valley Textiles factory (RIVATEX East Africa Limited) in the Republic of Kenya. The goods including plant, machinery, equipment and services including consultancy services from India for exports under this agreement are those which are eligible for export under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India and whose purchase may be agreed to be financed by the Exim Bank under this agreement. Out of the total credit by Exim Bank under this agreement, goods and services of the value of at least 72 per cent of the contract price shall be supplied by the seller from India and the remaining 28 per cent of goods and services may be procured by the seller for the purpose of the eligible contract from outside India.






Yours faithfully,


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PEPC : WORKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS-2015-16

CHAIRMAN

Shri Sandip Baran DasVice President

Simplex Infrastructures Limited27, Shakespeare Sarani

Kolkatta

VICE CHAIRMAN

MEMBERS : WORKING COMMITTEE

Shri Rajan MalhotraRegional ManagerLarsen & Toubro Ltd.IFCI Towers, 14th Floor61, Nehru PlaceNew Delhi: 110019

Shri Rajeev Mahna, General Manager- ContractsShapoorji Pallonji & Co. LimitedSP Centre, 41/44, Minoo Desai Marg Colaba, Mumbai - 400005

Shri V.C. VermaDirector Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. LtdOSE Commerical Block, Asset 5B AerocityHospitality District, IGI AirportNew Delhi – 110 037

Shri Pankaj Goyal Chief Financial Officer Angelique International Limited 104-107, 1st Floor Hemkunt Tower 98 Nehru Place New Delhi-110019

Shri Alok Garg, Executive Director (Building & Airports), RITES LimitedRITES Office Complex,

Plot No. 1 Sector -29, Gurgaon - 122001

S Shri Arun KarambelkarPresident & Whole Time DirectorHindustan Construction Co. Ltd.Hincon HouseLal Bhadur Shastri MargVikhroli (West),

Mumbai-400 083

Shri Ashutosh JaggaGeneral ManagerTechnofab Engineering Ltd.Plot No.5 Sector 27 CMathura RoadFaridabad: 121003

Shri Jacob GeorgeHead- Exim CommercialThermax Ltd.D-13, MIDC Industrial AreaR.D. AGA RoadChinchwadPune-411019

Shri Vijay Tyagi, Sr. General ManagerGannon Dunkerley & Co. ltd.B-228, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-INew Delhi

Shri Pankaj Kalani, Sr. Vice President- Finance & CommercialKEC International Ltd.RPG House, 1st Floor463, Dr. Annie Besant Road, WorliMumbai-400030

Shri Ambuj Chaturvedi, Executive DirectorOverseas Infrastructure Alliance (India) Pvt. Ltd.1205, Surya Kiran19 Kasturba Gandhi MargNew Delhi-110001

Shri Srikumar Mukhopadhyaya, PresidentSharma Fabricators & Erectors (P) LimitedTF-418-423Palam Corporation PlazaRezangla MargPalam ViharGurgaon – 122 017

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Shri T. Shivaraman, Managing Director & CEOShriram EPC LimitedIst Floor, Rajah Annamalai Building18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathi SalaiEgmoreChennai-600008

INSTITUTIONSDirector

Department of CommerceMinistry of Commerce & Industry,Govt. Of India

Udyog BhawanNew Delhi- 110 011

Shri K. Nagaraj NaiduDirector (ITP)

Ministry of External AffairsJawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan, Janpath

New Delhi - 110003

Shri Sunil JoshiDGM & BM,

ECGC of India Ltd.,Project Export Branch

The Metropolitan (7th Floor),Plot No. C26/27, Bandra Kurla Complex

Mumbai-400051

Shri Sriram SubramaniamDy. General ManagerExim Bank Of India

Ground Floor, Statesman House148 Barakhamba Road

New Delhi 11000123326625, 23326254, 233221622, 23321742, 23721393Extn.211

Fax: 23321719, 23322758E-Mail: [email protected]

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Executive DirectorProject Exports Promotion Council Of India

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PROJECT EXPORTS PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA (PEPC)India is a country with large and diverse infrastructure sector. The Government of India recognized the imperative need for the infrastructure sector and takes several initiatives like Committee of Infrastructure, National Highway Development Project (NHDP), National Maritime Development Programme (NMDP), Tax Holidays etc for the development and promotion of the sector. In the recent years, there has been several improvements in sectors like roads & highways, ports, railways and airports, the policy and regulatory framework is already in place and investment in infrastructure has risen considerably however there are still significant gaps that need to be bridged. With a view to create a platform for all the stakeholders and for the conclusive growth & development of the Infrastructure sector, PEPC works with the Central and Foreign Governments, National & International development organizations like World Bank, Asian Development Bank etc, Government Agencies, and various other stakeholders to promote the Project exports. PEPC discusses policy, regulatory and procedural issues with its members, industry experts etc. and advice appropriate reforms to the government for the development of the project exports. For making conducive business environment PEPC highlights encumbrances being faced by the industry players in the process of development of the sector and interacts with various national / international agencies for making feasible measures to overcome those encumbrances. PEPC supports the Government in its efforts towards projecting the project exports. It act as a reference point for investors (Domestic & International) interested in the sector and provide information related to government guidelines, investment opportunities, government & development agencies (which are involved in the development process of the sector).For promotion of the sector PEPC works proactively and suggests necessary procedures during the process of policy formation, budgetary allocation, forming legal framework etc. by the government. To maintain smooth progress PEPC also insist government to make essential provision for timely upgradation of the policies on the basis of regular feedback from its members and industry players.

PEPC organizes several investment promotion programmes, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc on regular basis for facilitating interaction between various government agencies, international bodies, industry players and its members that provide prospects to raises issues pertaining to the sector and exchange ideas. These networking events provide a platform to share thoughts, explore business opportunities among the varied stakeholders of the project sector. These measures help to analyse the present developments and identifies the ways to overcome the constraint of the sector.PROJECT EXPORTSProject Exports from India commenced with a modest beginning in the late 1970s. Since then, project exports have evolved over the years, with Indian companies demonstrating capabilities and expertise spanning a wide range of sectors. The nature of Project Exports being undertaken reflects the technological maturity and industrial capabilities in the country. Project exports are broadly divided into four categories:

Civil construction Turnkey modules Consultancy services Supplies, primarily of capital goods and industrial manufactures

Each of the above are explained here:

Civil construction projects Construction projects involve civil works, steel structural work, erection of utility equipment and include projects for building dams, bridges, airports, railway lines, roads and bridges, apartments, office complexes, hospitals, hotels, and desalination plants.

Turnkey projects

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Turnkey projects involve supply of equipment along with related services and cover activities from the conception stage to the commissioning of a project. Typical examples of turnkey projects are: supply, erection and commissioning of boilers, power plants, transmission lines, sub-stations, plants for manufacture of cement, sugar, textiles and chemicals.

Consultancy services Services contracts, involving provision of know-how, skills, personnel and training are categorised as consultancy projects. Typical examples of services contracts are: project implementation services, management contracts for industrial plants, hospitals, hotels, oil exploration, charter hire of rigs and locomotives, supervision of erection of plants, CAD/ CAM solutions in software exports, finance and accounting systems.

Supply contracts Supply contracts involve primarily export of capital goods and industrial manufactures. Typical examples of supply contracts are: supply of stainless steel slabs and ferro-chrome manufacturing equipments, diesel generators, pumps and compressors.

Project export contracts are generally of high value and exporters undertaking them are required to offer competitive credit terms to be able to secure orders from foreign buyers in the face of stiff international competition. Exim Bank plays a pivotal role in promoting and financing Indian companies in the execution of projects. It has been closely associated with the growth of project exports from India by way of providing finance, information and business advisory services. The bank supports Indian companies at all stages of the project cycle from advance tender information, guidance in preparation of competitive bids to providing financial facilities, including loans and guarantees. It extends funded and non-funded facilities for overseas industrial turnkey projects, civil construction contracts, as well as technical and consultancy service contracts. Exim Bank has in place a specialised cell to provide advance information to Indian companies on projects being funded by multilateral funding agencies in various countries. Over the past two decades, increasing number of projects have been executed by Indian companies in North Africa, West Asia, South & South East Asia, CIS and Latin America.

Project Exports as defined in para 252-260 of Foreign Trade Policy Statement 2015-2020

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“Project Exports

252. Project exports are broadly defined as exports of such goods and services where the export receipts are allowed to be staggered (in conformity with RBI guidelines) over a period of more than twelve months. This is largely to reflect that the export transaction is not a one-off single transaction but represents certain goods, construction and service activities, where the payment receipts are staggered in line with the project components / execution.

253. The full value of project exports is not captured under any single aggregate classification. However, as per data maintained by the Project Export Promotion Council, its members’ project exports orders have increased from USD 1.7 billion in 2012-13 to USD 4.4 billion in 2013-14. This increase of 162 percent is indicative of the strong potential which exists for India to aggressively increase its world trade market share in project exports.

254. Since project export contract earnings range over one year to five years, such export orders also impart stability to the export earnings of the country. India’s current project export contracts are estimated at around USD 5 billion. It is estimated that project exports from India can be boosted to at least USD 25 billion 56 per annum within a time frame of five to seven years. The main markets for India’s project exports are expected to be in Africa, Middle-East countries, SAARC and ASEAN countries, Central Asian Republics in CIS. These are the emerging markets which have high infrastructure needs.

255. Such projects, while helping the recipient countries to bridge their infrastructure gaps also help India’s exports of goods and services. They help to build a long term relationship of the target country with India and its project export entities. India’s entry into high value project exports will also impart high brand visibility in the target countries. Besides the specific brand visibility, India’s general branding is also promoted as a country which can export hi-tech and high value projects. Such branding and visibility facilitates easier acceptance of other products exported by India to

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such markets. Long term business relationships also develop in supplies of replaceable components and spare parts, annual maintenance and servicing contracts, upgradation of project technology, etc. Repeat orders become easier, as the countries gain experience and confidence in Indian project export entities. They also exhibit India’s cost competitiveness while at the same time maintaining internationally comparable quality standards.

256. Project exports can be boosted through opening of special lines of credit and also provision of cheap lines of credit through buyer credit mechanism. Concessional lines of credit are generally extended through the Ministry of External Affairs, where diplomatic considerations also matter for offering such lines of credit. The Buyers’ Credit Scheme being offered by the Department of Commerce through Exim Bank of India aims at enhancing Indian exports to select countries.

257. Many Indian companies in both the private and public sectors have, over the years, developed considerable expertise in executing project export contracts in diverse areas such as railway sector, power sector, roads and bridges, drinking water supply schemes, irrigation projects, construction of oil and gas pipelines, construction of electricity grids, hydro power projects, airport construction etc.

258. For boosting project exports, the Department of Commerce has set up the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA). Essentially, the Account helps to cover project export risks which cannot be fully covered by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC).

259. In tandem with EXIM Bank of India and ECGC, the NEIA is also now being used to selectively offer a Buyers’ Credit Cover for project exports. This enables EXIM Bank to offer co-financing for project exports from India to target countries in South Asia, Africa, CIS and others.

260. While buyers credit cover has brought in major encouragement for project exports, the cost of capital remains very high in India. An effort was made towards setting up an interest equalisation scheme under the Market Access Initiative scheme of the Department of Commerce but it did not materialise due to financial resource constraints. Since project export is recognized as an important element of this policy, renewed efforts will be made to seek allocation of resources for such a scheme.”

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SCREENING COMMITTEE- GUIDELINES (2016)

Objectives

The objective of screening by the Screening Committee is to assess the suitability of an Indian engineering contracting company from all points of view- technical, financial and managerial competence- before it is allowed to participate in tenders for overseas construction engineering contracts (civil/ electro-mechanical etc.).

Screening Committee approval is generally accorded selectively for activities for which applicant companies have established capability in one or more of the following construction engineering/ consultancy activities involving:

i. Dams, canals, irrigation works, tunnels and earthworks.ii. Roads, bridges, flyovers, airports.iii. Water and sewage treatment plants, pipelines.iv. Buildings including commercial and factory complexes, hotels, schools and hospitals.v. Special foundations and structural works, docks and sea water works/ports.vi. Electrification, air-conditioning and utilities.vii. Any other structure, infrastructure, utility or activity to be determined by the Screening Committee.viii. General contractors with capabilities in combination of two or more areas in the above range of ac-

tivities.

Scope

The coverage of Screening Committee includes all companies wishing to undertake

- overseas construction engineering projects involving design, construction, erection and/or commission-ing;

- consultancy services - export of project construction items

Types of ClearanceClearance may be accorded to an applicant company for one or more of the following:

i. Civil Construction and/or Turnkey Engineering Projectsii. Consultancy & Engineering Servicesiii. Project Construction Items

The clearance may be given for regular overseas operations, depending on the track record, financial position, management expertise and in-house capability.

Minimum Criteria:

Contractors are normally expected to fulfill following requirements before they can gain approval of the Screening Committee.

i) company should be a member of PEPC

ii) company should be a limited company - either private limited or public limited or a Government under-taking/department

iii) company should have a minimum turnover/ networth/ operating experience as follows for get-ting approval by the screening committee.

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Category Minimum Turnover(last three years)

Networth Experience

Civil Construction and/or Turnkey Engineering Projects

Rs. 10 Crore 10% of the turnover

3 years

Consultancy & Engineering Services

Rs. 1 Crore Not applicable 3 years(As Company or Individual Consultant)

Project Construction Items

Rs. 50 Lacs Not applicable Not Applicable

iv) company should not be blacklisted or debarred from undertaking contracts by Indian Govern-ment or Foreign Government or by a multilateral funding agency at the time of submission of screening committee form

vii) In respect of newly formed firms/companies, joint-ventures or SPV’s created with a view to undertaking and executing overseas projects, the criteria for any one of the Indian or overseas constituents / partners would form the basis for granting approvals

Screening Procedure:

Applications from applicant company should be submitted in 10 copies in the prescribed form. PEPC will scrutinise and supplement data to the extent necessary to make the facts complete and ensure that the applications reach the Committee Members atleast 5 working days before the scheduled date of the meeting.

Screening Committee accords clearance after taking into account the following factors:

i) Constitution of Board of Directors of a company including the qualifications, background and experience of directors;

ii) Track record of a company regarding projects executed in India and overseas, as also the nature of works undertaken. Particular emphasis is placed on record of timely completion; and value of single largest contract executed;

iii) Exposure of a company’s management and personnel in dealing with international organisations, and in executing works to international specifications. This is of particular relevance if the company seeks clearance as Sub-contractor to a foreign company (from a third country);

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;

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vi) Approach to international marketing and information systems. Ability of the company to furnish information required by institutions, from time to time.

vii) The plant and machinery owned by the company, the nature and size of which would commensurate with the volume of business proposed to be undertaken. Though these equipments may not be of use overseas, considering their unsuitability to the job proposed, this factor will give the Committee an idea of the applicant company’s status in the business and his familiarity in handling equipment, a factor that is very important for the purpose of deciding his suitability for undertaking contracts overseas.

These are broad criteria for approval of companies. However, the Screening Committee in its discretion may approve a particular company to take up jobs abroad or renew the approval.

Validity of Clearance:

Clearance accorded by the Screening Committee is valid for a period of one year after which company must approach Screening Committee afresh.

Renewal applications shall have to be submitted in the prescribed format for clearance by the Screening Committee of the Council.

Review of Companies already screened

Review occurs in the following situations:

i) Companies whose guarantees have been invoked, or where recurring disputes have arisen either with clients or with Sub-contractors, leading to litigation etc.

ii) Company whose management/ownership has undergone major change since the date of original approval.

For the above, PEPC works out a procedure for obtaining information from their members on a quarterly basis.

In case of adverse reports about a screened firm reported to the Screening Committee by any of its members, the Screening Committee will be entitled to take such action as it may deem fit including reduction in value limits approved or de-listing from the approved list.

Quorum of the Meeting:

Three members shall be the quorum of the Meeting of the Screening Committee provided the three members shall include one member representing Government Department/Financial Institution and two members from the industry.

Presence of Company’s representative :

The committee may ask the applicant company to depute its representative at the meeting for clarifications or the company may depute its representative with the permission of the Committee.

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EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEMES (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)

MARKET DEVEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCEUnder 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 Opening of Showroomso Opening of Warehouseso Display in international departmental stores o Publicity Campaign and Brand Promotiono Participation in Trade Fairs, etc., abroado Research and Product Developmento Reverse visits of the prominent buyers etc. from the project focus countrieso Export Potential Survey of the States;o Registration charges for product registration abroad for pharmaceuticals, bio-

technology and agro-chemicals;o Testing charges for engineering products abroad;o To support Cottage and handicrafts units;o To support Recognized associations in industrial clusters for marketing abroad

The details of schemes are given as ANNEXURE-II.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

There is no specific scheme to promote the exporting firms in the country. However, some assistance is provided to exporters under Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme and Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme. Other schemes for export promotion include Duty Neutralisation Schemes like DEPB, Advance Licence, duty concession schemes like EPCG and Reward Schemes like Served from India, Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana, Focus Market Scheme and Focus Product Scheme.

These schemes are reviewed periodically and necessary corrective measures are taken.

ANNEXURE-I

4.1 MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (MDA) SCHEME4.1 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) Schemeb. Scheme for Export Promotion by Small Scale Manufacturersc. 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)

Maximum Financial ceilingper event

(4)1. Focus LAC 1 Rs. 2,50,0002. FOCUS AFRICA

( including WANA Countries)1 Rs. 2,00,000

3. FOCUS CIS 1 Rs. 2,00,0004. FOCUS ASEAN+2 1 Rs. 2,00,0005. General Areas 1 Rs. 1,50,000*

TOTAL 5

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SCHEME FOR EXPORT PROMOTION BY SMALL SCALE MANUFACTURERS

There is a separate scheme designated as Marketing Development Assistance for SSI Exporters meant to encourage small scale manufacture exporters along the following lines:(A) Exporters eligible for assistance:(i) Exporting unit must be registered as SSI / SSSBE.(ii) Exporting unit must be a member of FIEO / EPC.(iii) Exporting units with aggregate exports of Rs. 2 crores and above over the last three financial years (Rs. 1 crore for ISO 9000 certified exporters) are eligible for assistance from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry through EPCs/other grantee organisations. SSI units with aggregate exports less than this limit would now be eligible for direct assistance from the Office of DC(SSI) under this scheme. SSI units which have not yet commenced exports are not eligible for assistance.(iv) An exporting unit would be eligible for assistance under SSI-MDA only once in a financial year.(B) Activities eligible for financing(i) Individual participation in overseas fairs/exhibitions. (ii) Individual overseas study tours/as member of a trade delegation going abroad.(iii) Production of material for overseas publicity.(C) Permissible binding limits:90% of cost of return ticket by economy class subject to an upper ceiling of Rs.60,000/- (Rs. 90,000/- for Latin American countries). In case excursion fare is cheaper than economy class fare, the excursion fare will be considered.(ii) 25% of the cost of production of publicity material limited to Rs.15,000/- in a financial year.(D) 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.

ANNEXURE-II

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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: i) Marketing Projects Abroad:

To support marketing projects abroad based on focus product or focus country approach. Under marketing projects, the following activities will be funded: a) Opening of Showrooms & Warehouses; b) Organising “Trade Festival of India” – a multi-sectoral event to be organised in select centers abroad to promote „Brand India‟ by showcasing our strength in services like Health (Ayurveda & Yoga), Taste of India (Indian Cuisine), Tourism, Culture, etc., besides merchandise; c) National Level Participation in Major International Trade Fairs etc.; d) Display in International departmental stores; e) Publication of World Class Catalogues; f) Publicity Campaign and Brand Promotion; g) Research and Product Development; h) To support Recognized associations in Industrial clusters for marketing abroad; i) Reverse visits of the prominent buyers, etc., from the project focus countries.

ii) Capacity Building:

For imparting training to the Indian Exporters w.r.t. to export in general and on specific region/country basis; For up-gradation/improvements in Laboratories, Universities, Research Institutions on stand alone or Public Private Partnership basis for fulfilling SPS measures/related testing etc. including reim-bursement of testing charges For quality up-gradation of select products for export markets (by skill upgradation using experts/designers, production process improvements, reduction in rejections etc.) For developing Common facility centers; design centers; packaging, etc. For hiring consultants in the buyer/prospective country

iii) Support for Statutory Compliances:

Charges/expenses for compliance of statutory requirements in the buyer country including Test-ing charges for engineering products abroad; Registration charges for product registration abroad for pharmaceuticals, bio-technology and agro-chemicals clinical trials for drugs/pharmaceuticals & medical disposables, medical equipment etc.

Other commodities/product groups and the nature of compliance covered for reimbursement un-der the scheme shall be as approved by the Empowered Committee on a case to case basis.

For contesting litigation(s) in the foreign country concerning restrictions/anti dumping duties etc. on particular product(s) of Indian origin. The commodity/ product groups, nature of litigation to be supported and the extent of support shall be as decided by the Empowered Committee on a case to case basis.

iv) Studies:

Market studies/survey for evolving proper marketing strategies; Export Potential Survey of the States; Projects/Study which further the objectives of the schemes; WTO studies for evolving WTO compatible strategy; All Trade related studies including Joint Study Group(JSG), Free Trade Agreement(FTA), Regional Trade Agreement(RTA) studies etc. Only specific markets studies would be undertaken and these studies would be entrusted to reputed professional organizations.

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v) Project Development: To generate focused projects leading to substantial improvement in market access, a shelf of projects shall be prepared by engaging reputed professional organisations. A special focus would be on preparation of projects pertaining to priority sectors and sectors having substantial employ-ment generation potential.

vi) Miscellaneous:

Developing Foreign Trade Facilitation web Portal (data bases and systems for dissemination of in-formation (electronic or otherwise to Indian Exporters);

To support Cottage and handicrafts units;

Details of approved purposes for the scheme and level of assistance

Activity Assistance Maximum AssistanceMarket Study 75% of the total cost

However, for studies assigned by the D/Commerce for the cause of export promotion, 100% assistance would be provided

Rs.100.00 lakh/each study

Opening of Showrooms and Warehouses

75%, 50% and 33% of leasing / rental charges in the first, second and the third year, respectively

Rs. 100.00 lakh for each market/ product per annum.

Display in International Departmental Stores

50% of rental charges of display space Rs. 100.00 lakh per annum/each product

Publicity Campaign

50% assistance for two years in a particular market

Rs. 100.00 lakh per annum/ per market

Participation in Trade Fairs, BSMs etc. abroad

65% of approved expenditure Rs. 500.00 lakh for each fair

N.B.: More specific details can be obtained on request.

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14.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION

You would be pleased to know that the information that reaches your desk from PROJECT EPC including “Global Project Opportunities” is compiled using various inputs both printed and electronic and are listed below:-

i) Tender Notices & Commercial Reports from Indian High Commissions & Embassies abroad

ii) Inputs from various other web-sites which include:

a) Asian Development Bank Website (b) World Bankc) ENR Web-edition (http://enr.com/) (d) www.allafrica.come) www.construction.com (f) http://www.ifpinfo.comg) http://www.constructionreviewonline.comh) http://www.arabianbusiness.com (i) http://www.indianembassyorg.npj) http://www.asiannewsnet.netl) m) International Monetary Fund Websiten) OPEC Fund Web site (o) MEED Web-sitep) Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (q) www.ConstructionFutures.co.ukr) Reserve Bank of India (http://www.rbi.org.in), (s) Ministry of Finance and many others….

t) http://commerce.nic.inu) http://www.eximbankindia.com/v) http://ficci.com/w) http://dir.indiamart.com/foreignimporters/x)

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, PROJECT EPC is in no way responsible for any errors : typographic or otherwise. The information produced in this newsletter has been put up after considerable amount of reading & screening from various sources including the internet and as listed in the Sources of Information*

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http://dir.indiamart.com/foreignimporters/

http://ficci.com/

http://www.eximbankindia.com/

http://www.rbi.org.in/

http://www.construction.com/