Global Project Opportunities: August 2016

Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

August: 2016

Compiled by

Satpreet Kaur

PROJECT EXPORTS PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA (Set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India)

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INDEX

1.0 FOCUS 4 6.0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS : 58 (i) Fairs/Exhibitions 2.0 PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES (ii) Business Delegations (Construction/Turnkey/Consultancy) : list of (iii) Symposia/ Conferences/Training projects 2 Programmes

2.1 CONSTRUCTION / TURNKEY Water 5 Social Infrastructure 21 7.0 POLICY & PROCEDURES 65 Energy 30 Consultancy 39

8.0 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ITEMS 77

3.0 PROJECT REPORTS 45 9.0 PEPC: WORKING COMMITTEE 88 4.0 WORLD DEVELOPMENT NEWS: 49 10.0 Update 90 I News Clippings - Screening Committee Guidelines 93 II Market/Country news 11.0 EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEME 96 A. World Region / markets (a) Asia 12.0 Financial Assistance 97 (b) Africa (c) Middle East (MDA & MAI Schemes) (d) Others ANNEXURES: B. India news i. MDA Scheme ii. MAI Scheme 5.0 ARTICLES OF INTEREST 56 iii. Screening Committee- Guidelines

13.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION 101

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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PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES (Construciton/Turnkey/Consultancy)

3 S.N Project Country Last date of Page o. submission of No. bids WATER Asia Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Bangladesh 05 September 5 2016 Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program - Tranche 1 Sri Lanka 30 August 7 2016 Rehabilitation of Sewage Networks, Kazakhstan Kazakhstan 31 August 10 2016 Rehabilitation of Water Supply Networks Kazakhstan 25 August 12 2016 NTWRP-6.1: Rehabilitation of Well Pumping Station Tajikistan 02 September 14 Chorky and Surkh in Isfara, Tajikistan 2016

NTWRP-9.2: Construction of New Pumping Station Tajikistan 05 September 17 Poymennaya in Kanibadam City, Tajikistan 2016

Bishkek Water Supply Project – Phase II Kyrgyz 20 July 2017 20 REpublic

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Asia Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project, Bangladesh 06 September 21 Bangladesh 2016

Rural Roads Improvement Project II, Cambodia Cambodia 29 August 24 2016 Northern Corridor Modernisation, Armenia Armenia 20 September 26 2016 Others Corridor Vc Phase 2 Bosnia and 29 August 28 Herzegovina 2016

Arad Urban Rehabilitation and Parking Management Romania 25 July 2017 29

ENERGY

Africa ASSIUT SUPERCRITICAL POWER PLANT 1 X 650 MW STEAM Egypt 18 September 30 POWER STATION - POWER TRANSFORMERS 2016

Asia Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Kusma-New Nepal 09 September 31 Butwal 220 kV Transmission Line, Nepal 2016

Construction of Nadukuda 220/33kV Grid Substation & Sri Lanka 07 September 33 Augmentation of Mannar 220/33kV Grid Substation, Sri Lanka 2016 Kazakhstan 24 August 35 Gas Network Modernisation Project, Kazakhstan 2016

CONSULTANCY

Africa Consultancy for Uganda Road Sector Support Project V Uganda 26 August 39 2016 Asia Hydrographic Survey for Maritime and Waterways Safety Papua New 06 September 40 Project, Papua New Guinea Guinea 2016 4 Consulting Services for Procurement Support, Contract Vietnam 22 August 43 2016 Management, Construction Supervision, Environmental and Resettlement Monitoring and Project Assessment Monitoring, Vietnam Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

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1.0 FOCUS

The UAE and Qatar remained the top most attractive markets for infrastructure investors globally, design and consultancy firm.

Despite low oil prices affecting investment into infrastructure, nations with secure business envi- ronments, stable financial sectors and strong growth potential are still in demand.

UAE which has traditionally funded infrastructure through the public sector is opening up to private finance, which could bridge the funding gap for the development of much-needed new infrastructure, including the extension of Dubai's Metro line.

The UAE’s construction industry will continue to expand with investment in infrastructure, commercial, residential and energy projects continuing to drive growth. Large-scale investments in infrastructure development, supported in part by the nation’s hosting of the 2020 World Expo, will be a key driver of growth. Moreover, the country’s strong economic growth, strategic location and large consumer base will continue to attract investors.

Qatar’s construction industry has been one of the fastest growing in the world in the past five years. High levels of spending on infrastructure have been a key factor in driving the industry’s growth, with the government aiming to diversify the economy and make it less reliant on the oil and gas sector.

Priorities for Qatar include new systems for transportation and improving the country's connectivi- ty. A new port has been developed, in part, to support the import of materials needed to deliver ambitious spending plans that satisfy both the 2030 National Vision and the more immediate 2022 Fifa World Cup Qatar. Opportunities are more likely to be in the operation and maintenance of existing assets as the government continues to ensure that its infrastructure remains of a high standard.

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2.0 PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES (Construciton/Turnkey/Consultancy) 2.1 ENGINEERING /TURNKEY

WATER Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement

Project ID No. ICB-02.8 – MODS Zone 9 – 13 DMAs

Project Name: Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement

Country: Bangladesh Description: Rehabilitation of Distribution Network for NRW reduction (including procurement of plant, and construction of DTW pump stations) with O&M support (457 km).

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Last date of bid submission: 5 September 2016, 2.00 PM Hours Bangladesh Standard Time Price of bidding document: 10,000- or US$ 150- Address for bid submission: Project Director Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project (DWSNIP) Dhaka WASA, 8th Floor, WASA Bhaban 98 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar Invitation for Bids 1. This Invitation for Bids follows the Advance Contracting Notice for this project that appeared in the “ADB Business Opportunities” issued on 14 December 2015.

2. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has applied for a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the contract named above. This contract will be jointly financed by ADB and the Government of Bangladesh (GoB). The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern the bidding process. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.

3. The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) represented by the Project Director, Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project (DWSNIP), (Employer) invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders having requisite experience in water supply pipeline design, trenchless technology and installation for the construction of “Rehabilitation of Distribution Network for NRW reduction (including procurement of plant, and construction of DTW pump stations with O&M support (457 km), Contract No. ICB-02.8 – MODS Zone 9 – 13 DMAs” (the Facilities). The completion period is 1,000 days + 1 year O&M – DMA Water balances.

4. Major items of the proposed facilities include Survey, Design, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning / Guarantee Test (-s). It includes supplying and laying of 75-400 mm dia. Pipes (approx. length 457 Km) water distribution lines using Open Trench, Pipe Bursting and Horizontal Drilling technologies. Service Connections to 39,221 Households, 10 No Deep Tube Wells, Key Plant supplies of Regular and special valves, domestic- and bulk-water meters and well screen are also part of the facility.

5. Only eligible bidders with the following key qualification should participate in this bidding:

 Experience in water supply pipeline design, trenchless technology and installation and meet minimum following requirements: 7 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

(a) Average annual construction turnover for last 3 years of US$ 42 (Forty two) millions

(b) sufficient financial resources to meet his contractual commitment plus financial requirement for his contract

(c) has experience of execution of at-least two water supply contract having pipeline as major component in last ten years, each with a value of US$ 46 million that has been successfully or substantially completed Further details are indicated in the ‘Section 3 – Evaluation and Qualification Criteria’ of the Bidding document.

6. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s “Single Stage: Two-Envelope Bidding Procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as describe in the Bidding Documents.

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

Project Director Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project (DWSNIP) 8th Floor, WASA Bhaban 98 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar Dhaka 1215 Country: BANGLADESH. Facsimile number: 88-02-9116086 E-mail: [email protected]

8. To purchase the Bidding Documents in English, eligible Bidders should:

 visit the office of Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project (DWSNIP) at the address above and pay a non-refundable fee of BDT 10,000- or US$ 150-; Or,

 contact the office of DWSNIP at the address above and request for delivery by courier. The DWSNIP will advise on the additional fees to cover courier services. The method of payment will be by Demand Draft or Pay Order in favor of the Executing Agency (DWASA), Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project. Upon receipt of payment, the document will be sent by courier to the Bidders or their representatives. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

9. The Employer will arrange for a pre-bid and site visit meeting to be held over a two day period from 8 August 2016. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is greatly encouraged for the bidders and any specialist subcontractors for the trenchless technology work and/or other subcontractors. If requested, the Employer will issue a letter of invitation to support a visa application on behalf of the bidder up to one week before the pre-bid meeting date. To assist in the planning for the meeting, it is requested that the bidders within seven days after purchasing the document advise the undersigned on the number of people that will be attending.

10. Bids must be delivered:

 to the address below  at or before 2:00 pm on 5 September 2016  Together with a bid security in the amount and form indicated in the Bidding Documents.

11. Bids will be opened at 2:30 pm on 5 September 2016 in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

12. When comparing Bids, ADB’s Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document. Project Director Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project (DWSNIP) Dhaka WASA, 8th Floor, WASA Bhaban 98 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar Dhaka1215.

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Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program - Tranche 1

Project ID No. MMDE/MWSIP/ADB/MLBCRP/NCB-2/3267-3268-SRI/NCB/2016/010 MMDE/MWSIP/ADB/MLBCRP/NCB-3/3267-3268-SRI/NCB/2016/012 MMDE/MWSIP/ADB/MLBCRP/NCB-4/3267-3268-SRI/NCB/2016/017

Project Name: Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program - Tranche 1

Country: Sri Lanka Description: (a) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – Stage 2 (30 + 140 km to 49 + 820 km) (“the Works”). (b) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – Stage 3 (49 + 820 km to 63 + 650 km) (“the Works”). (c) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – Stage 4 (63 + 650 km to 73 + 960 km) ("the Works”).

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Last date of bid submission: 30 August 2016, 3:00 P.M. (local time

Price of bidding document: Program Director, Program Management Unit (PMU), Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP), No. 493 1/1, T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka

Address for bid submission: Office of Program Director, Program Management Unit (PMU), Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP), No. 493 1/1, T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka at or before 3:00 P.M. on 30 August 2016 (local time)

Invitation for Bids

1. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP) – Tranche 1. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the Contracts named above. Bidding is open to bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

2. The Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment (MMDE), represented by Program Management Unit (PMU) of MWSIP (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for three (3) packages. Details are provided below: (a) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – Stage 2 (30 + 140 km to 49 + 820 km) (“the Works”).

(b) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – Stage 3 (49 + 820 km to 63 + 650 km) (“the Works”).

3. National Competitive Bidding (NCB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: Two-Envelope bidding procedure.

4. Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications are invited to participate in this bidding:

Key Qualification (a) (b) (c) rehabilitation of rehabilitation of Rehabilitation Minipe Left Minipe Left of Minipe Left Bank Canal – Bank Canal – Bank Canal – Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4

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The Bidder shall have minimum average SLRs 300 SLRs 950 SLRs 260 annual construction turnover of specified million million million amount calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three (3) years.

Participation in at least one (1) contract, SLRs 220 SLRs 710 SLRs 190 within the last eight (8) years that has been million million million successfully or substantially completed and that is similar to the proposed works, where the value of Bidder’s participation exceeds the specified amount. The similarity of the Bidder’s participation shall be based on the physical size nature of works, complexity of methods, technology or other characteristics described in Section 6 (Employer’s Requirements).

The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or Requirement Requirement Requirement availability of, liquid assets, lines of credit or indicated in indicated in indicated in other financial resources, (other than any Form Fin-4 Form Fin-4 Form Fin-4 contractual advance payments) to meet the Bidder’s financial resources requirement indicated in Form Fin-4 of the bidding document.

For complete eligibility and qualification requirements, Bidders should refer to the respective Bid Documents. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Office of the Program Director at the address provided below. The bidding document may be inspected free of charge at this address on working days during 09:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

5. A complete set of the bidding documents in English language may be purchased by interested bidders from 11 July 2016 up to 30 August 2016 during 09:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on normal working days, on the submission of a written request on a business letterhead to the Program Director, Program Management Unit (PMU), Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP), at the address provided below, and upon payment of the specified nonrefundable fee (inclusive of VAT) in cash or Bank Draft in favor of “Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment”.

Package Fee

(a) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – SLRs 35,000 Stage 2 (b) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – SLRs 60,000 Stage 3 (c) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal – SLRs 35,000 Stage 4

The Program Director will dispatch the bid document by courier service on request. An additional amount of SLRs 3,500 (domestic delivery) or SLRs 7,000 (overseas delivery) is payable for each package, but under no circumstances will the Program Director be held responsible for late delivery or loss of documents so sent out.

6. A pre-bid meeting with the Bidders will be held at the Office of Program Management Unit, on the specified date and time at the address provided below. Bidders’ representatives are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. Interested bidders can also visit the site on the specified date and time with prior notification to the Employer.

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Activity (a) Rehabilitation of (b) Rehabilitation of (c) Rehabilitation of Minipe Left Bank Canal Minipe Left Bank Canal Minipe Left Bank Canal – Stage 2 – Stage 3 – Stage 4 Site Visit 21 July 2016 at 09:00 21 July 2016 at 1:00 22 July 2016 at 09:00 A.M. P.M. A.M. Pre-Bid meeting 25 July 2016 at 09:00 25 July 2016 at 11:00 25 July 2016 at 2:00 A.M. A.M. P.M.

7. Deliver Bids:

 to Office of Program Director, Program Management Unit (PMU), Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP), No. 493 1/1, T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka

 at or before 3:00 P.M. on 30 August 2016 (local time)

 All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security. Please refer to respective ITB 19.1 of the Bid Data Sheet for details.

8. The technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of the Bidder's representatives who may choose to attend.

Program Director, Program Management Unit (PMU), Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP), No. 493 1/1, T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka. Tel. No.: +94 11 2675810 Fax No.: +94 11 2675810 E-mail: [email protected]

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Rehabilitation of Sewage Networks, Kazakhstan

Project ID No. 8353-IFT-47570 Project Name: Aktobe Water

Country: Kazakhstan Description: Rehabilitation of Sewage Networks

Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 31 Aug 2016 at 15:00 Aktobe (local time)

Price of bidding document:

Address for bid submission: Mr. Kuanyshev Bolat Muhanovich Akbulak JSC Address: 12"Б"Sankibay Batur Ave., Aktobe City, 030012, Republic of Kazakhstan Tel: +7 701 738 83 50, 8 (7132) 558172 Fax: 8 (7132) 549632 Email address: [email protected]; [email protected]

Rehabilitation of Sewage Networks

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice No. 8077-GPN-47570 for this project which was published in Procurement Opportunities on the EBRD website at 19 November 2015

Joint Stock Company "Akbulak" 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 Water Project.

The Employer now invites sealed tenders from Contractors for the contract AWP-6, "Rehabilitation of Sewage Networks" to be funded from the proceeds of the loan.

The Project is implemented on the territory of Aktobe City, Republic of the Kazakhstan.

In general, the scope of basic works of this Contract shall include:

 Rehabilitation of gravity sewage collector D500mm;  Rehabilitation of gravity sewage collector D300mm;  Rehabilitation of gravity sewage system D160mm, 225mm, 280mm.

Rehabilitation of the existing pipelines shall be performed by using trenchless methods i.e. by pulling of a new pipeline into the damaged old one (with its destruction). The replacement and/or repair of all reinforced concrete manholes as well as rehabilitation of damaged sections of asphalt roads and walkways shall be performed within the Contract.

The estimated completion time under the Contract is 396 days.

To be qualified for award, the Tenderer shall meet the following qualification criteria as a minimum:

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a. The Tenderer shall demonstrate that it has successful experience as prime contractor in the execution of at least 3 (three) projects of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the last 5 (five) years. b. The Tenderer shall demonstrate experience in the execution of at least 3 (three) contract within the last 5 (five) years, that have been successfully completed and that are similar to the proposed Works. c. The Tenderer shall have an average annual turnover as prime contractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 (three) years not less than KZT 1,000,000,000 (one billion) or equivalent. d. The Tenderer shall demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, sufficient to meet the construction cash flow for the contract for a period of 3 (three) months, estimated as not less than KZT 200,000,000 (two hundred million) or equivalent, taking into account the Tenderer's commitments for other contracts. e. The Tenderer shall submit balance sheets audited or supported by the documents issued by tax authorities of the tenderer's country of origin for the last three (3) years and must demonstrate the soundness of the Tenderer's financial position, showing long-term profitability. f. The Tenderer shall be certified for quality standard ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or shall submit his own quality assurance plan to demonstrate quality assurance procedures, which shall be applied for the execution of works under the Contract.

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 not less than KZT 13,000,000 (thirteen million) or equivalent in convertible currency

Tenders must be delivered to the office at the address below on or before or before 31 August, 2016 at 15:00 (Aktobe time), 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 obtained the tender documents may be inspected at the address below.

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

Mr. Kuanyshev Bolat Muhanovich Akbulak JSC Address: 12"Б"Sankibay Batur Ave., Aktobe City, 030012, Republic of Kazakhstan Tel: +7 701 738 83 50, 8 (7132) 558172 Fax: 8 (7132) 549632 Email address: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Rehabilitation of Water Supply Networks

RehabilitationProject ID No. of Water Supply Networks 8352-IFT-47570 Project Name: Aktobe Water This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice No. 8077-GPN-47570 for this projectCountry: which was published in Procurement Opportunities on the EBRD website at 19 November Kazakhstan 2015 Description: Rehabilitation of Water Supply Networks Joint Stock Company “Akbulak” hereinafter referred to as the Employer, intends using part of the Funding agency: EBRD proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towardsLast datethe cost of bid of submission:Aktobe Water Project. 25 Aug 2016 at 15:00 Akotbe

ThePrice Employer of bidding now invitesdocument: sealed tenders from contractors for the following contract AWP-5, “Rehabilitation of Water Supply Networks” to be funded from part of the proceeds of the loan. Address for bid submission: Mr. Kuanуshev Bolat Muhanovich The Project is implemented on the Akbulakterritory ofJSC Aktobe City of the Republic of the Kazakhstan. Address: 12"Б"Sankibay Batur Ave., In general, the scope of basic worksAktobe of this City, contract 030012, shall include:Republic of Kazakhstan Tel: +7 701 738 83 50, 8 (7132) 558172 Fax: 8 (7132) 549632  Rehabilitation of water pipelineEmail D600mm; address: [email protected]; [email protected]  Rehabilitation of water pipeline D400mm;  Overhaul of water pipelines Ø200mm and Ø600mm;  Installation of cast iron valves;  Disassembly of existing pipelines and further installation of new networks, as well as manholes, drain valves etc.;  Construction of switching chambers, by-passes etc;  Providing hydraulic testing, flushing and disinfection of pipelines;

The estimated completion time under the contract is 517 days.

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 the award of a contract, tenderers must satisfy the following requirements:

a. The Tenderer shall demonstrate that it has successful experience as prime contractor in the execution of at least three projects of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the last 5 (five) years. b. The Tenderer shall demonstrate experience in the execution of at least 3 (three) contract within the last 5 (five) years, that have been successfully completed and that are similar to the proposed Works. c. The Tenderer shall have an average annual turnover as prime contractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 (three) years not less than KZT 1,500,000,000 (one billion five hundred million) equivalent. d. The Tenderer shall demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, sufficient to meet the construction cash flow for the contract for a period of 3 (three) months, estimated as not less than KZT 300,000,000 (three hundred million) equivalent, taking into account the Tenderer's commitments for other contracts. e. The Tenderer shall submit balance sheets audited or supported by the documents issued

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by tax authorities of the tenderer’s country of origin for the last three (3) years and must demonstrate the soundness of the Tenderer's financial position, showing long-term profitability. f. The Tenderer shall be certified for quality standard ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or shall submit his own quality assurance plan to demonstrate quality assurance procedures, which shall be applied for the execution of works under the Contract.

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 of KZT 27,000,000 or its equivalent in a convertible currency.

Tenders must be delivered to the office at the address below on or before or before 25 August, 2016 at 15:00 (Aktobe time), 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 obtained the tender documents may be inspected at the address below.

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

Mr. Kuanуshev Bolat Muhanovich Akbulak JSC Address: 12"Б"Sankibay Batur Ave., Aktobe City, 030012, Republic of Kazakhstan Tel: +7 701 738 83 50, 8 (7132) 558172 Fax: 8 (7132) 549632 Email address: [email protected]; [email protected]

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NTWRP-6.1: Rehabilitation of Well Pumping Station Chorky and Surkh in Isfara, Tajikistan

Project ID No. 8358-IFT-40717 Project Name: North Tajik Water Rehabilitation Project

Country: Tajikistan Description: NTWRP-6.1: Rehabilitation of Well Pumping Station Chorky and Surkh in Isfara. Reconstruction of Chlorination Facilities. Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 02 Sep 2016 at 15:00 Dushanbe

Price of bidding document:

Address for bid submission: State Committee on Investments and State Property Management 27 Shotemur Street, Dushanbe, 734025, Republic of Tajikistan Phone: +992 (37) 227 86 59, 221 81 50, 221 57 59, 221 89 43, 221 87 47 Fax: +992 (37) 227 86 59 This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which was published in EBRD Procurement Opportunities reference 8300-GPN-40717 on 14 October 2011 and was recently updated on 27 May 2016.

SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (“KMK”) 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”), part of the proceeds of a grant from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (“SECO”) and part of the proceeds of a grant from the Special Climate Change Fund (“SCCF”) towards the cost of the North Tajik Water Rehabilitation Project (“NTWRP”).

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

NTWRP-6.1: Rehabilitation of Well Pumping Stations Chorky and Surkh in Isfara. Reconstruction of Chlorination Facilities:

 cleaning of 17 existing wells (9 wells at water intake Chorku with the installation of pumping equipment in 5 out of 9 wells and 8 wells at water intake Surkh with the installation of pumping equipment in 5 out of 8 wells);  replacement of piping system and installation of new valves in all well pavilions of Chorku and Surkh water intakes;  construction of fences made out of prefabricated concrete elements;  rehabilitation of existing buildings of the chlorination units, including the construction of new foundations for technological equipment, installation of water supply and sewage pipes, installation of window ventilation fans, internal plastering and painting;  rehabilitation of the piping system at the water intakes, including the replacement of pipelines connecting the wells with the water supply system and with the chlorination units, installation of pipelines for supplying of chlorine solution to the injection point before the water reservoir;  replacement of electrical equipment and cables required for the supply power to the wells and chlorination facilities.

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The implementation shall start in Q4 of 2016 and shall be completed within 8 months after signing the Contract including winter break.

Tendering for contracts to be financed with the proceeds of the Bank’s loan, SECO’s and SCCF’s grant is open to firms, joint ventures and consortiums from any country.

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

a. average annual turnover as lead contractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 years of USD 750,000. b. the Tenderer has satisfactorily executed at least (3) three projects of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the last (5) five years, each with a value of at least USD 500,000, including at least (2) two projects on borehole cleaning using equipment capable to drill and clean boreholes up to a depth of 150 m. c. The Tenderer shall demonstrate that he has access to, or has available, liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means sufficient to meet the supply, installation and construction cash flow for the contract for a period of 3 months, estimated as not less than USD 150,000 equivalent, taking into account the applicant's commitments for other contracts.

The balance sheets and income statements (audited or confirmed by State Tax Authority) for the last 3 years shall be submitted and must demonstrate the soundness of the applicant's financial position, particularly showing long-term profitability. Where necessary, the Employer will make inquiries with the applicant's bankers.

Tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below upon payment of a non- refundable fee of USD 200 or equivalent in a convertible currency.

The payment for the tender documents shall be made to the following bank account of SUE “Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali” (KMK):

Open Joint-Stock Company “Oriyon Bank” Dushanbe, Tajikistan

KMK Tax ID 020012792

Account No. in TJS 2020 2972 0169 0300 0692.

Account No. in USD 2020 6840 1169 0200 0692.

Loro account No. 2040 2972 4136 91

SWIFT OTJKTJ22

Please indicate on the payment the following reference of the tender: NTWRP-6.1

Upon receipt of appropriate evidence of payment of the non-refundable fee, the tender documents and drawings will be dispatched as electronic documents in pdf-format. No hard copies will be sent.

All tenders must be accompanied by a tender security of at least USD 15,000 (fifteen thousand) in the currency of the offer or its equivalent in a convertible currency. The tender security shall remain valid for a period of at least 148 days pursuant from the date of tender opening.

A register of potential Tenderers who have ordered the tender documents may be inspected at SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali’s address below.

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

SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (KMK) Mr. R. Tuychizoda, 1st Deputy General Director of KMK 56, N. Karaboev Street, Dushanbe, 734018, Republic of Tajikistan Phone: +992 (37) 233 60 14 Fax: +992 (37) 221 77 98, 233 60 14 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

In order to provide additional information on the goods to be supplied and the works to be performed, a pre-tender meeting shall take place as follows:

Date: 2 August 2016, 09-12h00 local time

Meeting Place: Administration Building of Isfara Water Facility Isfara City, Sogd Region, Republic of Tajikistan Contact Person: Mr. Ravshan Tuichizoda (or his representative)

Tenders must be delivered to the office of the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management at the address below on or before 2 September 2016, 15:00 local time, at which time they will be opened in the presence of those Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend:

State Committee on Investments and State Property Management 27 Shotemur Street, Dushanbe, 734025, Republic of Tajikistan Phone: +992 (37) 227 86 59, 221 81 50, 221 57 59, 221 89 43, 221 87 47 Fax: +992 (37) 227 86 59

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NTWRP-9.2: Construction of New Pumping Station Poymennaya in Kanibadam City, Tajikistan

Project ID No. 8357-IFT-40717

Project Name: North Tajik Water Rehabilitation

Country: Tajikistan Description: NTWRP-9.2: Construction of New Pumping Station Poymennaya in Kanibadam City Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 05 Sep 2016 at 15:00 Dushanbe Price of bidding document:

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which was published in EBRD Procurement Opportunities 8300-GPN-40717 on 14 October 2011 and was recently updated on 27 May 2016.

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

NTWRP-9.2: Construction of New Pumping Station Poymennaya in Kanibadam City; including the provision of all related installation and civil works:

 cleaning of 6 existing wells (3 groups with 2 wells in each group) and installation of pumping equipment;  construction of 6 underground pumping stations above the wells;  construction of a fence incl. gates around each group of wells (total 3 groups of wells);  construction of a new 2-nd level water production facility including one pumping station, two water reservoirs with a capacity of 500 m³ each and a chlorination unit;  installation of piping systems and valves on the water intake and water production facility;  installation of external and internal electrical systems for the power supply to the wells and for the water production facility.

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The implementation shall start in Q3 of 2016 and shall be completed within 12 months after signing the Contract including winter break.

Tendering for contracts to be financed with the proceeds of the Bank’s loan, SECO’s and SCCF’s grant is open to firms, joint ventures and consortiums from any country.

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

a. average annual turnover as lead contractor (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 3 years of USD 1,500,000. b. the Tenderer has satisfactorily executed at least (3) three projects of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the last (5) five years, each with a value of at least USD 700,000, including at least (2) two projects on borehole cleaning using equipment capable to drill and clean boreholes up to a depth of 300 m. c. The Tenderer shall demonstrate that he has access to, or has available, liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means sufficient to meet the supply, installation and construction cash flow for the contract for a period of 3 months, estimated as not less than USD 300,000 or equivalent, taking into account the applicant's commitments for other contracts.

Tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below upon payment of a non- refundable fee of USD 200 or equivalent in a convertible currency.

The payment for the tender documents shall be made to the following bank account of SUE “Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali” (KMK):

Open Joint-Stock Company “Oriyon Bank” Dushanbe, Tajikistan

KMK Tax ID 020012792

Account No. in TJS 2020 2972 0169 0300 0692.

Account No. in USD 2020 6840 1169 0200 0692.

Loro account No. 2040 2972 4136 91

SWIFT OTJKTJ22

Please indicate on the payment the following reference of the tender: NTWRP-9.2

Upon receipt of appropriate evidence of payment of the non-refundable fee, the tender documents and drawings will be dispatched as electronic documents in pdf-format. No hard copies will be sent.

All tenders must be accompanied by a tender security of at least USD 30,000 (thirty thousand) from the tender amount in the currency of the offer or its equivalent in a convertible currency. The tender security shall remain valid for a period of at least 148 days pursuant from the date of tender opening.

A register of potential Tenderers who have ordered the tender documents may be inspected at SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali’s address below.

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

SUE Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (KMK) Mr. R. Tuychizoda, 1st Deputy General Director of KMK 56, N. Karaboev Street, Dushanbe, 734018, Republic of Tajikistan Phone: +992 (37) 2336014 Fax: +992 (37) 221 77 98, 233 60 14 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

In order to provide additional information on the goods to be supplied and the works to be performed, a pre-tender meeting shall take place as follows:

Date: 3 August 2016, 09-11h00 local time

Meeting Place: Administration Building of Kanibadam water facility 535, Aini Street, Kanibadam Sogd Region, Republic of Tajikistan Contact Persons: Mr. Ravshan Tuichizoda (or his representative)

The tenderers’ participation at the pre-tender meeting is highly recommended.

Tenders must be delivered to the office of the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management at the address below on or before 5 September 2016, 15:00 local time, at which time they will be opened in the presence of those Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend:

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Bishkek Water Supply Project – Phase II

Project ID No. 7816-GPN-44129 Project Name: Bishkek Water Supply Project – Phase II

Country: Kyrgyz Republic Description: To improve the water and wastewater services in the City of Bishkek Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 07 Jul 2017 at 23:59 Kyrgyz Republic

Address for further Isaev A.M. infornmation: Head of POMU “Bishkekvodokanal” 10 Microdistrict, 35 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720023 Tel: +996 312 561655 Fax: +996 312 542119 Email: [email protected]

The production and operational management unit “Bishkekvodokanal” (Bishkek Water Company) intends using the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“the Bank”) and grants from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (“SECO”) and Global Environment Facility Special Climate Change (“GEF SCCF”) administered by the Bank to improve the water and wastewater services in the City of Bishkek. The proposed project, which has a total estimated cost of EUR 16 million equivalent, will require the procurement of the following goods, works and services:

 Drilling of 35 new boreholes at Orto-Alysh

o Drilling of 35 new boreholes o Supply of 35 new pumps o Supply of raising pipes, valves o Transformer sub-stations and electrification of new wells

 Construction of transmission main D-1000mm

 Construction of sewerage collector

o Design of 17.5 km of sewerage collector o Construction of 17.5 km of sewerage collector

 Laboratory equipment

Tendering for the above contracts is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2016.

Contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from the Bank and grants from SECO and GEF SCCF will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules and will be open to firms from any country. Certain tendering restrictions will apply to Swiss financed project components. 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 or under a law of official regulation of the Purchaser's country.

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Interested suppliers, contractors and consultants should contact:

Isaev A.M. Head of POMU “Bishkekvodokanal” 10 Microdistrict, 35 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720023 Tel: +996 312 561655 Fax: +996 312 542119 Email: [email protected]

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project, Bangladesh

Project ID No. W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06B, W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06C, W-CHTII-RANG-Kaw-UNR/04B

Project Name: Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project

Country: Bangladesh Description: 1 Improvement of Raikhali GC Ferry Ghat -Rajsthali HQ via Mitingachari Road by HBB (Ch: 4640 to 5810m); under Kaptai Upazila, Dist: Rangamati. 2. Improvement of Raikhali GC Ferry Ghat -Rajsthali HQ via Mitingachari Road by HBB (Ch: 5810 to 6760m); under Kaptai Upazila, Dist: Rangamati. 3 Improvement of Betbunia Chairy Bazar to Bara Aoulia-Shantirhat Road by BC (Ch: 5210 to 5650m); under Kawkhali Upazila

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Last date of bid submission: 06 September 2016

Price of bidding document: Tk. 3,000 (Taka Three Thousand) per package

Address for bid submission: Executive Engineer, LGED, North Kalindipur, Rangamati

 Invitation for Bids – Rebidding

1. Government of Bangladesh has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contracts named above. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

2. The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of Road Construction Works for Three (3) packages as detailed below. Bidders may bid for one or several packages.

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Package No. Description of Work Time for Completion (days) W-CHTII-RANG- Improvement of Raikhali GC Ferry Ghat - 529 KapUZR/06B Rajsthali HQ via Mitingachari Road by HBB (Ch: 4640 to 5810m); under Kaptai Upazila, Dist: Rangamati. W-CHTII-RANG- Improvement of Raikhali GC Ferry Ghat - 529 KapUZR/06C Rajsthali HQ via Mitingachari Road by HBB (Ch: 5810 to 6760m); under Kaptai Upazila, Dist: Rangamati. W-CHTII-RANG- Improvement of Betbunia Chairy Bazar to 529 KawUNR/04B Bara Aoulia-Shantirhat Road by BC (Ch: 5210 to 5650m); under Kawkhali Upazila, Dist: Rangamati.

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

4. The following pass-fail qualification criteria are disclosed to enable potential Bidders in making an informed decision whether to pursue the contract either as a single entity or in joint venture (JV):

a) Financial Performance: The bidder should submit audited balance sheets for the last five (5) years. For JV, the balance sheet for each constituent entity should be submitted. b) Average annual construction turnover: Minimum average annual construction turnover for each Package based on total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed over the last five (5) years are as follows:

Package No. Amount (million Taka) W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06B 22.50 (Twenty Two Point Five Zero) W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06C 21.00 (Twenty One Point Zero) W-CHTII-RANG-Kaw-UNR/04B 22.50 (Twenty Two Point Five Zero)

The single entity or all partners combined must meet the requirement. In case of JV, each partner must meet minimum 25% and one (lead) partner minimum 40% of this requirement; c) Financial Resources: The minimum amount of Financial Resources for each Package are as follows: Package No. Amount (million Taka) W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06B 8.00 (Eight Point Zero) W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06C 8.00 (Eight Point Zero) W-CHTII-RANG-Kaw-UNR/04B 3.50 (Three Point Five Zero)

In case of JV, all partners combined must meet the requirement, while each partner must meet minimum 25% and one (lead) partner minimum 40% of these requirement; and d) Similar Construction Experience: The bidder must possess experience in implementing a minimum of one (1) or two (2) similar contracts during the last five (5) years, the value of which shall be minimum for each Package are as follows:

Package No. Amount (million Taka) W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06B One HBB/BC Road with RCC girder Bridge Contract of 17.00 million (Seventeen Point Zero); or One HBB/BC Road Contract of 10.00 million (Ten Point Zero) & One RCC girder Bridge Contract of 13.00 million (Thirteen Point Zero) 24 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06C One HBB/BC Road with RCC girder Bridge Contract of 15.50 million (Fifteen Point Five Zero); or One HBB/BC Road Contract of 9.00 million (Nine Point Zero) & One RCC girder Bridge Contract of 8.40 million (Eight Point Four Zero). W-CHTII-RANG-Kaw-UNR/04B One BC Road with PC Girder Bridge Contract of 17.50 million (Seventeen Point Five Zero); or One BC Road Contract of 6.50 million (Six Point Five Zero) & One PC Girder Bridge Contract of 11.00 million (Eleven Point Zero).

5. The Bidders may obtain further information from the Executive Engineer, LGED, Dist: Rangamati and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (local time) in all working days up to 5 September 2016.

6. The Bidding Document, in English language, may be purchased by the interested Bidders from the following offices upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Tk. 3,000 (Taka Three Thousand) per package by cash or in the form of Pay Order/Treasury Chalan/Bank Draft in favor of Executive Engineer, LGED, Rangamati up to 5 September 2016: a) Office of Executive Engineer Local Government Engineering Department North Kalindipur, District: Rangamati Telephone: 0351-63148 Electronic Mail Address: [email protected] b) Office of Upazila Engineer Local Government Engineering Department Kaptai, Rangamati.

7. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the office of the Executive Engineer, LGED, Rangamati at the address given below on 24 August 2016 at 11:00 A.M. (local time). Bidders’ representatives are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting.

8. Deliver Bids:

 to Executive Engineer, LGED, North Kalindipur, Rangamati

 at or before 2:00 PM on 6 September 2016 (local time). The name and title of the procurement package shall be clearly marked on the outer surface of the envelope containing the full bid proposal i.e. “Bid offer for Improvement of Raikhali GC Ferry Ghat -Rajsthali HQ via Mitingachari Road” for Package No. W-CHTIIRANG-Kap-UZR/06B or W-CHTII-RANG-Kap-UZR/06C or “Bid offer for Improvement of Betbunia Chairy Bazar to Bara Aoulia-Shantirhat Road by BC” for Package No. WCHTII-RANG-Kaw-UNR/04B.

 together with a Bid Security in the amount as described in the Bidding Documents.

9. Bids will be opened at the same place at 2:15 P.M. (local time) on 6 September 2016 in the presence of the Bidders or Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at undersigned office. Late submission of bids will be rejected and will be returned unopened.

10. This IFB can also be found in the official web address of the Asian Development Bank (www.adb.org), Central Procurement Technical Unit (www.cptu.gov.bd) and Local Government Engineering Department (www.lged.gov.bd) respectively.

11. LGED will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or submission of Bids. (Md. Adnan Aktarul Azam) Executive Engineer LGED, Rangamati. Tel: 0351-63148 E-mail: [email protected]

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Rural Roads Improvement Project II, Cambodia

Project ID No. CW6A & CW8

Project Name: Rural Roads Improvement Project II

Country: Cambodia Description: Improve 2 roads 46.5km (Siem Reap) CW7A: Improve 1 road, 40.0km (Kampong Thom) Improve Mekong River Island roads, 50km and 11 Jetties (Kampong Cham and Thong Khmum)

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Last date of bid submission: 29 August 2016, 10:00 A.M. Cambodia Time

Price of bidding document: US$350 per package

Address for bid submission: Project Management Unit (PMU) Rural Roads Improvement Project II Attention: H.E. Dr. CHAN Darong, Project Director Director General of Technical Affairs Ministry of Rural Development Corner Street 169 & Russian Federation Blvd. Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855) 12 599 599 Fax: (855) 23 885 746 Email: [email protected] Invitation for Bids

1. The Kingdom of Cambodia has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Rural Roads Improvement Project II. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the Contracts named above. These Contracts will be jointly financed by a loan from Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and a grant from the Government of Australia. The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern the bidding process.

2. The Ministry of Rural Development (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the construction and completion of improvement of roads in packages CW6A and CW7A by Double Bituminous Surface Treatment (DBST), with contract period of 24 months, and improvement of roads by continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), and construction of river jetties in the form of concrete spillways in package CW8, with contract period of 36 months.

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

4. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, Bidders contact the Project Management Unit at the address given below from 8am – 12am and 2pm – 5pm, Monday to Friday, except holidays.

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

 write to the address below requesting the Bidding Documents for Package(s)

 pay a non-refundable fee of US$350 per package. The method of payment is direct deposit to account 26 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Bank name: National Bank of Cambodia

Account name: MRD: Rural Road Imp Prj2-ADB3151 RGC

Account No. 0000 0001 5885

6. Deliver your bid, the bidders should submit:

 to the address below

 before the deadline: 29 August 2016 before 10.00 a.m. Cambodia time

 together with a Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document.

Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend at the address below, at 10:15 a.m. 29 August 2016.

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

8. MRD will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the Bidders is connection with the preparation of Bids and has the right to extend the deadline for submission of bids or cancel the whole bidding process without assigning any reason whatsoever.

Project Management Unit (PMU) Rural Roads Improvement Project II Attention: H.E. Dr. CHAN Darong, Project Director Director General of Technical Affairs Ministry of Rural Development Corner Street 169 & Russian Federation Blvd. Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855) 12 599 599 Fax: (855) 23 885 746 Email: [email protected]

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Northern Corridor Modernisation, Armenia

Project ID No. 8366-IFT-43826 Project Name: Northern Corridor Modernisation Project: Bagratashen border crossing between Armenia and Georgia Country,Armenia Country: Armenia Description: design and construction of new bridge over river Debed at the Sadakhlo-Bagratashen border crossing point Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 20/09/2016 09:00

Price of bidding document: e-procurement

Address for further The Ministry of Transport and Communication of the information: Republic of Armenia (North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Implementation Organization SNCO) and Ministry of regional development and infrastructure of Georgia (Roads Department of Georgia) Roads Department of Georgia, 12 Al. Kazbegi ave., 0160, Tbilisi, Georgia, North- South Road Corridor Investment Program Implementation Organization SNCO, 58, Pushkin str., Yerevan, 002, Armenia Tel. Tel. +374 (60) 506 870; +995 (322) 370 508, Email: [email protected]

Client Name - Two clients: Republic of Armenia and Georgia

The above named client, intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) and set out above and from Client's own funds towards the cost of the above named project. Contracts will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules.

Funding Details:

The financing of the contract will be distributed between loans for both Employers.

The Employers will finance taxes and duties, including VAT.

Contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from/ grant administered by the Bank and will be open to firms from any country.

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

The client now invites tenders for the above mentioned contract(s).

Package CW-SBB_01, Design and Construction of Bagratashen Bridge The Ministry of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Armenia (North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Implementation Organization SNCO) and Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (Roads Department of Georgia) (the Employer or Employers) intends applying the proceeds of loans from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of implementation of design and construction of new bridge over river Debed at the Sadakhlo-Bagratashen border crossing point.

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The works to be carried out include the Design and Construction of the new bridge over river Debed, including all design and site investigation works, construction of the new bridge containing two separate decks that shall span over the existing border crossing infrastructure on the Armenian side of the river Debed, the channel of the river Debed and the railway line on the Georgian side of the river Debed.

The contract is expected to start on 28/12/2016 and last about 42 months including 18 months for Design and Construction and 24 months for the DNP.

A two stage tender procedure will be adopted and will proceed as follows:

(a) the First Stage tender will consist of a technical proposal only, without any reference to prices, and a list of any deviations to the technical and commercial conditions set forth in the tender documents or any alternative technical solutions a tenderer wishes to offer, and a justification there for, provided always that such deviations or alternative solutions do not change the basic objectives of the project. Following evaluation by the client of the First Stage tenders, the client will invite each tenderer who meets the qualification criteria and who has submitted a technically responsive tender to a clarification meeting. The proposals of all such tenderers will be reviewed at the meeting and all required amendments, additions, deletions and other adjustments will be noted and recorded in a Memorandum. Only qualified tenderers submitting a technically responsive and acceptable First Stage tender will be invited to submit a Second Stage tender.

(b) the Second Stage tender will consist of an updated technical tender incorporating all changes required by the Employer as recorded in the Memorandum to the clarification meeting or as necessary to reflect any amendments to the tender documents issued subsequent to submission of the First Stage tender; and the commercial tender.

First Stage tenders must be submitted by the time and date above mentioned.

This tender will be conducted by e-procurement using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Interested firms should register on ECEPP at this link: https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/G48PQZB992 and express an interest in the tender. The tender documents are available for registered firms to view free of charge on ECEPP. Full conditions for participation are included in the tender documents (tender data section).

Prospective tenderers who have registered in ECEPP and expressed an interest in the tender may access the tender documents free of charge and may request clarification and further information from the client through ECEPP.

Other Information: It is important to take into account that the design by the contractor will be based on the Armenian and Georgian technical standards and norms and the contractor must be able to understand those. For any arguable issue must be used the standards with higher requirements. If a firm considers it does not possess all the required expertise, it may consider forming a joint venture partnership with other firms. In such cases the tender should include a Joint Venture Agreement or an Intent to enter into such agreement and the last should provide the aforementioned details for each partner, an indication which firm is the lead partner, distribution of shares among the partners and it should also state explicitly that all partners of the Joint Venture are jointly and severally liable to the Employers under the Contract. The construction of the bridge will be carried out within the framework of the contract - a Contractor and two Employers.

Client Address:

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Erna Amirkhanyan - Procurement and Contract Management Specialist (Armenia), e- mail:[email protected]; Luka Mosashvili - Deputy Head of Foreign Project Division (Georgia), e-mail: [email protected] The Ministry of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Armenia (North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Implementation Organization SNCO) and Ministry of regional development and infrastructure of Georgia (Roads Department of Georgia) Roads Department of Georgia, 12 Al. Kazbegi ave., 0160, Tbilisi, Georgia, North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Implementation Organization SNCO, 58, Pushkin str., Yerevan, 002, Armenia Tel. Tel. +374 (60) 506 870; +995 (322) 370 508, Email: [email protected]

Corridor Vc Phase 2

Project ID No. 8363-PRE-48155

Project Name: Construction of Section 2 - Donja Gracanica & Zenica North - Zenica Tunnel 3.9 KM Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina Description:

Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 29 Aug 2016 at 12:00 Bosnia Time

Price of bidding document: e- procurement

Address for bid submission: Client Address: Sanela Kosovac; Lejla Hodzic PC Motorways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ltd Dubrovacka 6, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia And Herzegovina Tel. +387 33 277 921 (922), Email: [email protected] ([email protected])

Client Name: PC Motorways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The above named client, intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) for the above named project. Additional financing details are as follows:

Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed loan agreements with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance one of priority sections of the motorway on the route of Pan European Corridor Vc through Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Beneficiary) intends to apply the proceeds of the loan toward the cost of civil works and consulting services, to be procured for the section of motorway from Donja Gracanica to tunnel Zenica.

Contracts will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules.

Contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from/ grant administered by the Bank and will be open to firms from any country.

The client intends to prequalify firms and joint ventures to tender for the above mentioned contract, which includes the following:

Construction of Section 2 - Donja Gracanica - Zenica North - Zenica Tunnel 3.9 Km

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The contract is expected to start on 31/03/2017 and last about 30 months.

This prequalification exercise will be conducted by e-procurement using the EBRD Client E- Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Interested firms should register on ECEPP at this link: https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/Z45WW2H77W

Prospective tenderers who have registered in ECEPP and expressed an interest in the contract may access the prequalification documents and may request clarification and further information from the client through ECEPP.

Client Address: Sanela Kosovac; Lejla Hodzic PC Motorways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ltd Dubrovacka 6, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia And Herzegovina Tel. +387 33 277 921 (922), Email: [email protected] ([email protected])

Arad Urban Rehabilitation and Parking Management

Project ID No. 8364-GPN-48156 Project Name: Arad Urban Rehabilitation and Parking Management

Country: Romania Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 25 Jul 2017 at 23:59 (local time)

Address for bid submission: Contact name: Laura Bocancios Client: City of Arad. Address: 75 Revolutiei Blvd Email: [email protected] Tel: +40 257 212478 Fax: +40 257 212478

The City of Arad (or "the City"), intends using the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [the Bank] for a project will build and modernise the parking infrastructure in eight residential areas. The proposed project, which has a total estimated cost of EUR 20 million equivalent, will require the procurement of the following works and services:

 Construction of parking infrastructure and rehabilitation of adjacent pedestrian areas (ap- proximatively 8 sites covering central area and the districts Alfa, Confectii, Vlaicu and Mi- calaca)  Supervision Engineer Services for the aforementioned works.

Tendering for the above contracts is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2016. 31 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from the Bank will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules and will be open to firms from any country. The proceeds of the Bank's loan will not be used for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, of for any import of goods, if such payment or import is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations or under a law of official regulation of the Purchaser's country.

Interested suppliers, contractors and consultants should contact:

Contact name: Laura Bocancios Client: City of Arad. Address: 75 Revolutiei Blvd Email: [email protected] Tel: +40 257 212478 Fax: +40 257 212478

ENERGY

ASSIUT SUPERCRITICAL POWER PLANT 1 X 650 MW STEAM POWER STATION - POWER TRANSFORMERS

Project ID No. INVITATION FOR TENDER

Project Name: ASSIUT SUPERCRITICAL POWER PLANT 1 X 650 MW STEAM 1. Egyptian Electricity Holding CompanyPOWER (EEHC), STATION through - POWER the Government TRANSFORMERS of Egypt, has received fmancing from the Islamic Development Bank (hereinafter referred to as IDB) to finance the Country: Egypt Power Transformers package and other contract packages of Assiut Supercritical Power Plant Project,Description: which will consist of one (1)Designing, Supercritical engineering, Steam Generator, fabricating, one factory (1) 650 testing, MW Steam delivering, Turbine Generator and Condensers. transporting to site, on-site technical supervision during erection, training, start-up and commissioning of the Power Transformers 2. Upper Egypt Electricity Productionfor Company Assiut Supercritical (UEEPC), a Powerwholly Plantowned subsidiary of EEHC hereinafter called "Owner", now invites sealed bids from international bidders for performing all worksFunding related agency: to, including, but not Islamiclimited to,Development designing, Bankengineering, fabricating, factory testing, delivering, transporting to site, on-site technical supervision during erection, training, start-upLast dateand commissioningof bid submission: of the Power18 September Transformers 2016 for Assiut Supercritical Power Plant.

3. AllPrice bids of must bidding be submitteddocument: in two sealed envelopes accompanied by a Bid Security of USD 300,000, as per attachment A, Section 1. Bids must be delivered to:

UpperAddress Egypt forElectricity bid submission: Production CompanyUpper Egypt Electricity Production Company EI Kureimat, Atfih, Giza, Egypt EI Kureimat, Atfih, Giza, Egypt Attn: Head of Procurement Sector Attn: Head of Procurement Sector Tel No: (00202) 38781020 Tel No: (00202) 38781020 Fax No: (002 02) 38781022/24 Fax No: (002 02) 38781022/24 On or before September 18, 2016 at 12.00 noon Egypt local time. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence ofthose Bidders' representatives who choose to attend.

4. Bidders may obtain additional information by contacting UEEPC's consultants at the address shown below: Power Generation Engineering and Services Company (PGESCo) 41 AI-Salam Avenue, Central District, New Cairo Cairo, Egypt Attention: Project Procurement Manager Tel No. :(20-2) 2618 5532/5632 32 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Fax No.:(20-2) 2537 0481

Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Kusma-New Butwal 220 kV Transmission Line, Nepal

Project ID No. ICB-PMD-KGTCP-072/073-04

Project Name: South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation Power System Expansion Project Country: Nepal Description: Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Kusma-New Butwal 220 kV Transmission Line Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Last date of bid submission: 09 September 2016

Price of bidding document: NRs. 30,000 by or an equivalent amount in US Dollars

Address for bid submission: Kaligandaki Transmission Corridor Project Project Management Directorate Satungal – Bauthali Chowk Marga, Chandragiri Municipality, Matatirtha, Kathmandu, Nepal Telephone: + 977-1- 5164099, 5164091 Facsimile number: +977-1-5164091 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

Invitation for Bids

1. The Government of Nepal has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation Power System Expansion Project. Part of the loan 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 Nepal Electricity Authority (“the Employer”) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction and completion of Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Kusma-New Butwal 220 kV Transmission Line (“the Facilities”).

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 shall have minimum average annual turnover of US$ 34.61 Million. Bidders are required to have satisfactory experience in at least 2 (Two) contracts within the last 7 (Seven) years, of which one contract with a value of at least US$ 41.53 Million each.

5. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidders should contact: Kaligandaki Transmission Corridor Project Project Management Directorate Satungal – Bauthali Chowk Marga, Chandragiri Municipality, Matatirtha, Kathmandu, Nepal Telephone: + 977-1- 5164099, 5164091 Facsimile number: +977-1-5164091 Electronic mail address: [email protected]

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

 write to address above requesting the bidding documents for ICB-PMD-KGTCP-072/73- 04:Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Kusma-New Butwal 220 kV Transmission Line.

 pay a non-refundable fee of NRs. 30,000 by or an equivalent amount in US Dollars by bank voucher to the Current Account No 660 10 10000 125 at the Global IME Bank, Kushma, Parbat, Nepal or any of its branches.

7. Deliver your bid:

 to the address above on or before the deadline: 9 September 2016 up to 1200 Hours (Nepal Standard Time).

 together with a Bid Security with amount indicated in Bidding Document Section 2 Bid data Sheet, Clause ITB 21.1 or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

For the purpose of determining the equivalent amount of the required Bid Security in a freely convertible currency, the exchange rates published by Nepal Rastra Bank prevailing on the date 28 days prior to the deadline for bid submission shall be applied. Bids will be opened at Project Manager’s Office immediately after the deadline of bid submission in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

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 Nadukuda 220/33kV Grid Substation & Augmentation of Mannar 220/33kV Grid Substation, Sri Lanka

Project ID No. CEB/AGM/TR/2016/ICB/GPDEEIIP2-2A

Project Name: Green Power Development and Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2 Country: Sri Lanka Description: Construction of Nadukuda 220/33kV Grid Substation & Augmentation of Mannar 220/33kV Grid Substation

Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Last date of bid submission: 07 September 2016, 10:00 hours (local time)

Price of bidding document: LKR 20,000.00 or US$240

Address for bid submission: Ceylon Electricity Board, Office of the Additional General Manager (Projects), No 385, 4th Floor, Landmark Building Colombo 00300 Sri Lanka. Invitation for Bids 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.

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 2 – Lot A consisting of: Construction of Nadukuda 220/33kV Grid Substation & Augmentation of Mannar 220/33kV Grid Substation

3. International Competitive Bidding (ICB) will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single- Stage, Two Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

4. Bidders are required to have satisfactory experience as contractor, main subcontract or management contractor in at least two (02) contracts within the last five (05) years prior to bid submission deadline, with a value of at least US$ 18.5 million that have been successfully or are substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed plant and services. 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$ 25.4 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 Green Power Development and Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2 Ceylon Electricity Board, No: 318, Avariwatta Road. Wattala, Sri Lanka Tel: +94(0)11-2931543 Fax: +94(0)11-2931543 Email: [email protected]

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

 Visit the office of the Project Manager (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 14 July 2016 to 06 September 2016 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 2 Lot A. 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 07 September 2016

 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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Gas Network Modernisation Project, Kazakhstan

Project ID No. 8350-IFT-48047 Project Name: Gas Network Modernisation Project

Country: Kazakhstan Description: Modernisation of Local Gas Pipelines

Funding agency: EBRD Last date of bid submission: 24 August 2016

Price of bidding document: 200 USD (two hundred US dollars), including VAT, or equivalent in Kazakhstan Tenge or in Russian Rubble

Address for bid submission: Executing agency: KazTransGas Aimak JSC Contact name: Zhumagaliyev Bolat, director of procurement department of JSC KazTransGas Aimak Address: Street 36, Building 11, Yesil district, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan Phone: +7 (7172) 55 89 60; +7 (7172) 55 89 62 Facsimile: +7 (7172) 55 89 69 E-mail: [email protected]

This Invitation for Tenders follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which was published on EBRD website (www.ebrd.com), Procurement Notices on 01. February 2016, ref. Nr. 8160-GPN-48047.

KazTransGas Aimak JSC (the Employer) has received a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of Gas Network Modernisation Project (the Project).

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

Package No. GNMP-01, Modernisation of Local Gas Pipelines, including:

Lot 1. Modernization of gas-distributing networks in villages Sai Utes, Shebir, Akshimirau, Kyzan, Tushchikudyk of the Mangystau district (Mangistau region)

Lot 2. New construction and modernization of gas-distributing networks in the village Borankol of Beyneusky district (Mangistau region)

Lot 3. New construction and modernization of gas-distributing networks in the village Beyneu of Beyneusky district (Mangistau region)

Lot 4. Modernization of gas-distributing networks in the village Beyneu, the settlements of Akzhigit, Sangyrlau, Tazhen, Eset, Kyzylasker, Nogayta, Turysh, Sarga of Beyneusky district (Mangistau region)

Lot 5. Modernization of gas-distributing networks in villages Kyzylsay, Senek. New construction and modernization of gas-distributing networks in the villages of Shetpe, Shair, Tushibek, Zhangylda, Zharmysh, Onda, Becky of Mangystau district (Mangistau region) 37 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

The tenderers are invited to submit tenders for one or several lots. Tender price for each lot shall be stated separately. Tenders can include discounts for contract award for two or several lots and these discounts shall be considered in comparison of tenders.

The contracts include development of executive design documentation (including obtaining of corresponding approvals and official positive examinations), preparation works, supply of required equipment and materials, provision of dismantling, installation, repair, construction, adjustments and pre-commissioning works and related services, tests, commissioning and operational acceptance of the Facilities stipulated in the contracts in accordance with the approved design and estimate documentation. The completion time under the contracts is as follows: Lots 1,2,3,4,5 - 30 November 2017.

Technical requirements to the Facilities under the contracts and to the works for their construction as well as the addresses for deliveries and installation / construction works are provided in the tender documents.

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

(a) tenderer shall have all required licenses and permits to perform the contract in Republic of Kazakhstan;

(b) tenderer shall have the average annual turnover for last 3 years as equivalent to at least the following sum for a corresponding lot:

Lot 1: 14.000.000 US dollars

Lot 2: 8.500.000 US dollars

Lot 3: 7.000.000 US dollars

Lot 4: 7.000.000 US dollars

Lot 5: 18.000.000 US dollars

as well as must have the profitable result of economic activity in each of last 3 years;

(c) tenderer shall demonstrate that it has cash flow for the contract in the amount of not less than the following sum for a corresponding lot:

Lot 1: 2.500.000 US dollars

Lot 2: 1.600.000 US dollars

Lot 3: 1.300.000 US dollars

Lot 4: 1.300.000 US dollars

Lot 5: 3.600.000 US dollars

(d) tenderer must have successful experience as prime contractor in implementation of at least three of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed contract within the past 5 years with value of each contract over the following sum for a corresponding lot:

Lot 1: 4.000.000 US dollars

Lot 2: 2.500.000 US dollars

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Lot 3: 2.000.000 US dollars

Lot 4: 2.000.000 US dollars

Lot 5: 6.000.000 US dollars

(e) tenderer shall provide accurate information on any current or past litigation or arbitration resulting from his existing contracts over the last 5 (five) years. A consistent history of awards against the tenderer or any partner of a joint venture or consortia may result in rejection of the tenderer’s tender;

(f) tenderer shall be capable of the fulfilment of commitments regarding maintenance, the repair and supply of spare parts, provided in the tender documents;

(g) tenderer shall be certified for quality management system (ISO 9000 or equivalent) or should present his quality assurance plan;

(h) manufacturer(s) of goods proposed by the tenderer in the tender proposal must have a certificate of quality management system (ISO 9000, or its equivalent);

(i) tenderer shall meet the other requirements, provided in the tender documents.

Joint ventures or consortia must satisfy collectively the criteria for financial position (b and c), successful experience (d) stated above and other requirements stated in the tender documents, for which purpose the relevant figures for each member of joint venture or consortium shall be added to achieve the joint venture’s or consortia’s total capacity. Each joint venture or consortium member shall meet the requirements for eligibility and trials.

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

Tender documents may be obtained from the address below upon payment of a non-refundable fee of 200 USD (two hundred US dollars), including VAT, or equivalent in Kazakhstan Tenge or in Russian Rubble at the exchange rate of National Bank of Kazakhstan on the date of payment.

Payment of a non-refundable fee in KZT is to be made by bank transfer to:

Beneficiary Bank: JSC “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan”

SWIFT: HSBKKZKX

Beneficiary: KazTransGas Aimak JSC

Account Nr.: KZ 276010131000045535

Payment of a non-refundable fee in USD is to be made by bank transfer to:

Beneficiary Bank: JSC Kazkommertsbank

SWIFT: KZKOKZKX

Beneficiary: KazTransGas Aimak JSC

Account Nr.: KZ509261501128330001

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Payment of a non-refundable fee in RUB is to be made by bank transfer to:

Beneficiary Bank: JSC Kazkommertsbank

SWIFT: KZKOKZKX

Beneficiary: KazTransGas Aimak JSC

Account Nr.: KZ239261501128330002

Upon receiving appropriate evidence of payment of the non-refundable fee, the tender documents may be collected from the Employer’s office at the address given below or the documents will be promptly dispatched by courier or by e-mail to the address, indicated in the written request, but no liability can be accepted for loss or late delivery. In the event of discrepancy between electronic and hard copies of the documents, the hard copy shall prevail.

All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security in the following amount in US dollars or its equivalent in a convertible currency:

Lot 1: 100.000 US dollars

Lot 2: 60.000 US dollars

Lot 3: 50.000 US dollars

Lot 4: 50.000 US dollars

Lot 5: 150.000 US dollars

The tenders must be delivered to the address below on or before 24.08.2016, 12:00 Astana time, at which time they will be opened in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who wish to attend.

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

Executing agency: KazTransGas Aimak JSC Contact name: Zhumagaliyev Bolat, director of procurement department of JSC KazTransGas Aimak Address: Street 36, Building 11, Yesil district, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan Phone: +7 (7172) 55 89 60; +7 (7172) 55 89 62 Facsimile: +7 (7172) 55 89 69 E-mail: [email protected]

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CONSULTANCY

Consultancy for Uganda Road Sector Support Project V

Project ID No.

Project Name: Road Sector Support Project V

Country: Uganda Description: Consultancy Services

Funding agency: African Development Fund (ADF) Last date of bid submission: 26 August 2016

Address for bid submission: The Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit Uganda National Roads Authority Plot 5, Lourdel Road Ground Floor, Room GA-2 P. O. Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda Telephone: 256-41-318000/ 256-312-233100 Fax number: 256-414-232807 E-mail: [email protected]

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS) UGANDA ROAD SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT V

1. The Government of Uganda has received a loan from the African Development Fund (ADF) towards the cost of the Road Sector Support Project V and intends to apply part of the agreed loan proceeds to payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for Technical Audit of RukungiriKihihi-Ishasha/Kanungu Road (78.5 Km) and Bumbobi-Lwakhakha Road (44.5 Km).

2. The Rukungiri-Kihihi-Ishasha/Kanungu (Lot 1) is an existing Gravel Road located in Western Uganda and traverses through the districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu whereas Bumbobi- Lwakhakha (Lot 2) is located in Eastern Uganda and traverses through Manafwa district. Both roads are gravel and are to be upgraded to Bitumen Standard with double surface dressing with a carriageway width of 7m and 1.5–2.0m shoulders over the entire road length.

3. The main objective of the assignment is: (i) To evaluate the existence and effectiveness of controls, which are needed for the application of sound engineering principles and practices; (ii) To obtain reasonable assurance that the constructed roads, during the stages of Planning, Design and Construction were actually done with reasonable quality and in accordance with sound engineering principles, practice, technical management policies and specifications; (iii) To assess compliance with the Contractual provisions including adequacy and compliance to Environmental and Social Safeguards.

4. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) now invites Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc). Consultants may constitute Joint Ventures to enhance their chances of qualification. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the Shortlist and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank's “Rules and Procedures for Use of Consultants” dated May 2008 Edition – Revised July 2012, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

5. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 900hours and 1700hours on working days. 41 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

6. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 26 th August, 2016 at 1100 hours and mention “Consultancy Services for Technical Audit of Rukungiri-Kihihi-Ishasha/Kanungu Road (78.5 Km) and Bumbobi-Lwakhakha Road (44.5 Km)”:

The Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit Uganda National Roads Authority Plot 5, Lourdel Road Ground Floor, Room GA-2 P. O. Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda Telephone: 256-41-318000/ 256-312-233100 Fax number: 256-414-232807 E-mail: [email protected]

Hydrographic Survey for Maritime and Waterways Safety Project, Papua New Guinea

Project ID No. MWSP/HS-01,03,03,04,05

Project Name: Maritime and Waterways Safety Project

Country: Papua New Guinea (PNG) Description: Hydrographic Survey - Kulili Harbor Area Lot 2: Hydrographic Survey - Misima Island Area Lot 3: Hydrographic Survey – Collingwood Bay Lot 4: Hydrographic Survey – Manus Island Lot 5: Hydrographic Survey – Linden/Fulleborn Area Lot 6: Hydrographic Survey - Cape Gloucester Area Funding agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Last date of bid submission: 06 September 2015, 14;00 hours (Port Moresby Local Time Price of bidding document: US$350

Address for bid submission: Central Supply & Tenders Board (CSTB) Level 1, B Wing of Waigani Corporate Centre, Waigani Drive, NCD Boroko, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea 1. The Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has received a Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Maritime & Waterways Safety Project (MWSP). Part of this loan will be used for payments under the contracts named above. This contract will be jointly financed by Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern the bidding process

2. The National Maritime Safety Authority ("the Employer") now invites eligible bidders to provide sealed bids for the: Hydrographic Survey of one (1) or a combination of the six (6) Lots covering Kulili Harbor Area, Misima Island Area, Collingwood Bay, Manus Island, Linden/Fulleborn Area and Cape Gloucester Contracts will be signed for each Package or a combination of the six (6) Lots. The bidding document allows bidders to quote separate prices for different lots and, and the award to a single bidder of multiple lots.

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

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

 Minimum average annual construction turnover and Cash Flow Requirement are as follows:

Lot No. Average Annual Construction Cash Flow requirement (USD) turnover (USD) Lot 1 3,320,000 414,167 Lot 2 3,190,000 398,833 Lot 3 1,890,000 236,333 Lot 4 3,640,000 454,167 Lot 5 3,930,000 491,000 Lot 6 2,575,000 322,167

 The bidder must have survey experience in participation in at least one contract or cumulative contracts (similar to proposed works) that has been successfully or substantially completed within the last seven (7) years and that is similar to the proposed works, where the value of the Bidder’s participation exceeds the following amount:

Lot 1: US$ 1,988,000; Lot 2: US$ 1,914,400; : Lot 3: US$ 1,134,400; Lot 4: US$ 2,180,000; Lot 5: US$ 2,356,000; and Lot 6: US$ 1,546,400.

The similarity of the Bidder’s participation shall be based on the physical size, nature of works, complexity, methods, technology, or other characteristics; and

 Within the last seven (7) years, the bidder must have:

(a) Experience in hydrographic surveys in coastal zone management and nautical charting conducted under the stringent standards established by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) of at least the accuracy requirements of “Special Order, at least 3 areas (or 3 contracts); and

(b)Experience on preparing reports related to the result of hydrographic surveys such as report of survey, field records (calibration data, deck books, field tracings and plots, echo rolls, sonar traces and subsidiary hydrographic forms), geodetic and benchmark summaries, statistical analysis of SBES and MBES, tidal information and report on tides, digital photographs of views, wreck investigation, seabed samples, and shoal biased route surveys.

5. Bidders may obtain further information from, and inspect and acquire the bidding documents, at the office of the Employer, at:

Project Implementation Unit (PIU), National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA), Defens Haus Building, Level 4, Cnr of Champion Parade & Hunter St, PO Box 668, Port Moresby NCD, Papua New Guinea Telephone: +675 321 8940 / +675 321 4332 Facsimile number: +675 321 3051 Email: [email protected]

6. To purchase the bidding documents in English including softcopy in a CD or flash drive (pdf files), eligible Bidders should:

 Write to address above (or through email) requesting the bidding document for Hydrographic Survey - MWSP/HS-06. 43 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

 Payment of a nonrefundable fee of US$350 excludes bank fees or in PNG currency equivalent, the exchange rate published by Bank of Papua New Guinea on the date of payment to the following bank account:

Acct Name: Maritime and Waterway Safety Project Acct No: 1011203526 Bank: South Pacific, Port Moresby, PO Box 78, Port Moresby PNG SWIFT Code No: BOSPPGPM

7. Deliver your bid:

 to the following address, at or before 14:00 hours (Port Moresby Local Time), 06 September 2016.

Central Supply & Tenders Board (CSTB) Level 1, B Wing of Waigani Corporate Centre, Waigani Drive, NCD Boroko, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

 Together with a Bid Security as described in the Bidding Document.

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

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Consulting Services for Procurement Support, Contract Management, Construction Supervision, Environmental and Resettlement Monitoring and Project Assessment Monitoring, Vietnam

Project ID No.

Project Name: Vietnam Urban Water Supply and Wastewater Project

Country: Vietnam

Description: Consulting Services for Procurement Support, Contract Management, Construction Supervision, Environmental and Resettlement Monitoring and Project Assessment Monitoring

Funding agency: International Development Association (IDA) and International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (IBRD Last date of bid submission: 22 August 2016

Address for bid submission: Project Management Unit for Southern Thu Dau Mot Water Supply Project Binh Duong Water Supply - Sewerage - Environment Co., Ltd. (BIWASE) Mr.: Duong Hoai Ly ? PMU's Acting Director No. 11 Ngo Van Tri Street - Phu Loi Ward -Thu Dau Mot City - Binh Duonng Province Tel: +846503840055; +846503827789 Fax: +846503827738 E-mail: [email protected] Loan No./CreditNo./ GrantNo.: IDA5817-VN and IBRD 8621-VN Request for Expression of Interest The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) and International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (IBRD)(the World Bank) toward the cost of Vietnam Urban Water Supply and Wastewater Project and intends to apply a portion of the funds to eligible payments under the consulting services contract described below for Di An wastewater and drainage subproject ? Binh Duong province.

The objectives of the assignment are to assist Binh Duong Provincial People's Committee in the management of a number of civil works contracts with a total estimated cost of US$... million; the construction supervision of these contracts and the monitoring of environmental and resettlement aspects and monitoring of overall project progress, all in accordance with requirements of Government of Vietnam and World Bank. Major consulting services are as follows:  To monitor implementation of signed contracts including construction supervision and PMU assistance in management of signed contracts.  Construction monitoring throughout the project implementation;  Monitoring traffic safety, environmental hygiene, labor safety during project implementation;

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 Environmental monitoring and taking control measures as indicated in the approved EIA during construction; Monitoring application of resettlement policies and the approved RAP;  To monitor and assess project performance and satisfaction of localand affected people once the sub-project is completed. The contract is expected to be completed within 36 months. The Project Management Unit for Southern Thu Dau Mot Water Supply Project (PMU) of the Binh Duong Water Supply ? Sewerage ?Environment Co., Ltd (BIWASE)) now invites eligible consultants to submit Expressions of Interest for providing the services. Interested consulting firms must provide information to express themselves fully capable of performing the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, work experience in similar conditions, available personnel with appropriate skills, etc...). Consulting firms may associate with each other to increase capacity. In this regard, the consulting firm should indicate in the EOI letter that he will participate in a role as a member of joint venture or sub-consultant. Also note that, in case of a joint venture, all members must be jointly and severally liable for the implementation of the contract and a prime member should be appointed as leading representative of such joint venture.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits &Grants] by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011, revised July 2014 (the "Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

No. 11 Ngo Van Tri Street - Phu Loi Ward - Thu Dau MotCity - Binh Duong Province From 08:00 AM to 17:00 PM. Expression of Interest must be sent to the following address by latest of 22 August 2016.

Project Management Unit for Southern Thu Dau Mot Water Supply Project Binh Duong Water Supply - Sewerage - Environment Co., Ltd. (BIWASE) Mr.: Duong Hoai Ly ? PMU's Acting Director No. 11 Ngo Van Tri Street - Phu Loi Ward -Thu Dau Mot City - Binh Duonng Province Tel: +846503840055; +846503827789 Fax: +846503827738 E-mail: [email protected]

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3.0 PROJECT REPORTS

PROJECT REPORTS

Al Jaber Building to construct $100m Abu Dhabi residential development

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 27 JUL 2016

Al Jaber Building has won a contract worth AED370m ($100m) from the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) for the construction of Jawaher Saadiyat villa complex in Abu Dhabi.

Located within the Saadiyat Beach District, the development will include 83 exclusive units comprising four- to six-bedroom villas and four-bedroom townhouses, designed in a contemporary and modern style.

The project will feature facilities such as a security-controlled gate, landscaped grounds, multi-use games area, a gym, a children’s outdoor playground, adults and children swimming pools, male and female prayer rooms, parking for residents and guests, a café, a restaurant, a mini mart, a salon and a linear park.

Al Jaber Group chairman Obaid Khaleefa Al Jaber Al Marri said: “We are proud to be chosen by TDIC to execute this project. Having previously developed more than 7,000 villas in numerous prestigious projects, Al Jaber Building is looking forward to join hands with TDIC to develop yet another great milestone.”

The project is expected to be completed within 24 months.

Amec Foster Wheeler wins refinery expansion contract in Indonesia

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 25 JUL 2016

Amec Foster Wheeler has won an engineering and project management services contract from PT Pertamina and Saudi Aramco to upgrade and expand Cilacap Refinery in Central Java, Indonesia.

Amec Foster Wheeler will perform the basic engineering design study, develop the scope for the proposed project and finalise the process configuration and licensors’ packages.

The project is aimed to increase its capacity from 348,000 barrels to 370,000 barrels daily.

It will also maximise production of cleaner gasoline and diesel, produce higher quality base oils for the domestic market, and expand annual production of aromatics and polypropylene to more than 600,000t and 160,000t respectively. The expansion project is part of Pertamina’s Refinery Development Master Plan to improve Indonesia’s energy security and involves the expansion and upgrade of its domestic refineries.

The overall Cilacap Refinery upgrade project is estimated to cost about $4bn-5bn.

Amec Foster Wheeler Group president for Asia, Middle East, Africa & Southern Europe Roberto Penno said: “This is a strategic project for Indonesia’s Oil & Gas industry, in one of Asia’s fastest growing economies with a growing energy demand. “ We will combine our in-depth refinery expertise from our Reading, UK operation, together with our strong Asian operations, to deliver the best of Amec Foster Wheeler for this important project.” 47 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Leighton Asia JV wins $1.19bn tunnel contract in Hong Kong

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 12 JUL 2016 eighton Contractors Asia in a joint venture with China State Construction Engineering Hong Kong has won an AUD1.58bn ($1.19bn) contract for the construction of Tseung Kwan O—Lam Tin Tunnel in Hong Kong.

The contract, awarded by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will include the construction of a 2.2km two‐lane highway tunnel together with associated slip roads, branch tunnels, viaducts and tunnel portal facilities.

The works will also involve the delivery of two ventilation buildings and an administration building, as well as implementation of all associated building and supporting works.

CIMIC Group’s executive chairman and CEO Marcelino Fernández Verdes said: “Delivering large infrastructure projects in busy urban areas is a core capability for Leighton Asia.

“We value the opportunity to contribute our civil engineering capabilities to accommodate future growth through the expansion of infrastructure in such a fast growing city.”

Leighton Asia’s managing director Manuel Alvarez Munoz said: “Leighton Asia has developed strong working relationships with both our JV partner, China State, and with our client, the Hong Kong government.

“Through continued delivery of infrastructure that enhances Hong Kong’s transport systems, we are in a good position for future work.”

Construction will begin in July 2016 and take about five years to complete.

EMAS Chiyoda JV wins $1.6bn contract off Saudi coast

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 26 JUL 2016

EMAS Chiyoda Subsea in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) has won a contract from Saudi Aramco for the development of the second phase of the Hasbah Offshore Gas Field.

Under the $1.6bn contract, EMAS Chiyoda Subsea and LTHE will provide engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) services for the gas field development located off the coast of Saudi Arabia.

The project will help Saudi Aramco’s plans to supply an additional 2,500M standard cubic feet daily of clean natural gas through the Fadhili Gas Plant.

Under the contract, the consortium will be responsible for the construction of two streams of three wellhead platform topsides, one tie-in platform with flare platforms and bridges tied together by umbilicals and in-field pipelines.

It will also include interconnections of trunk lines to transport produced gas from the offshore gas field to the Fadhili Gas Plant. Simultaneously, fibre optic and other cables for power and communication networks will be installed.

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The engineering and fabrication component of the project has commenced and the offshore execution phase is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2017. The project is set to be completed over a period of three and half years.

The joint venture also signed a six-year long-term agreement — with the option of extending it for another six years — with Saudi Aramco in June 2015 to execute offshore projects.

Dubai South awards $272M Residential District contracts

Dubai South has awarded AED1bn ($272M) contracts for project developments in Dubai’s Residential District.

Dubai South’s Residential District will feature 10,000 residential units, including villas, townhouses and apartments, accommodating about 35,000 residents. It will also include schools, nurseries, hospitals, retail outlets, food and beverage options, a post office, a swimming academy and a sports centre.

Atkins Global, Studio International Architects and RNL Design have been selected to supervise the masterplan and product design for the mixed-use project, which will be delivered in phases.

UAE-based Al Nasr is currently working on the first section of the District’s infrastructure, which will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016. The company has also secured a contract for the construction of infrastructure in Dubai South’s Logistics District.

Tristar Engineering & Construction has secured an infrastructure construction contract for the remaining areas of the first phase — scheduled to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2017.

Parsons and Kele Constructions have also been awarded a contract to build the first phase of Sakany Staff Village, which will accommodate 20,000 residents by 2020.

Additionally, UAE-based City Diamond Contracting has won a contract to build a multi-purpose aerospace supply chain facility in Dubai South’s Aviation District.

Ahmed Al Ansari, Dubai South’s acting CEO, said: "We, at Dubai South, are excited to be working with the leading companies in the construction industry to help create a solid foundation for the future of Dubai South residents.

"This entirely new and incomparable model of urban living puts people first, while celebrating nature and diverse populations, which come together to form a thriving and healthy community."

INSHA Contracting to deliver first phase of Motor City project in Qatar

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 15 JUL 2016

INSHA Contracting and Trading has won a QAR1bn ($274.6M) contract from Barwa Real Estate for the construction of the first phase of the QAR1.5bn ($412M) Motor City project in Qatar.

‘Madinat Al Muwatar’ — to be located on Rawdat Rashed Road, near the intersection with Salwa Road — will house various services related to the sale, purchase and maintenance of used vehicles.

The project’s first phase will be constructed on a 215,600sq m site and will include 60 car showrooms with a total area of 18,500sq m, 176 residential apartments, and 10 commercial shops and workshops.

The development will also include three electrical substations, internal roads, a petrol station, potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewage, storm water and CCTV networks, as well as all 49 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 related services, such as pump rooms and tanks with a total build up area of 34,000sq m.

The first phase is expected to be built in 12 months.

FNC wins $191M housing community project in Dubai

VANIA GONCALVES 13 JUL 2016

Fujairah National Construction (FNC) has won an AED700M ($191M) contract from Mag 5 Property Development (MAG 5 PD) joint venture for a housing community project in Dubai South.

The MAG 5 Boulevard development will include 1,172 residential units, retail space, and food and beverage, leisure and entertainment amenities.

The 74,000sq m project, located within Dubai South’s residential area ‘The Village’ and adjacent to the Expo 2010 site and Dubai Parks, will be surrounded by running and cycling tracks, playgrounds, and community and retail centres.

Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, MAG 5 PD’s chief executive, said: “FNC has an enviable portfolio for the delivery of premium real estate developments in the UAE.

“We are confident in their ability to bring MAG 5 Boulevard to the market within two years and in doing so, create the ultimate quality affordable living in one of the city’s most sought-after locations, Dubai South.”

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4.0 WORLD DEVELOPEMENT NEWS

AFRICA

Development of 300MW solar plant in Nigeria to begin in earnest

28 July 2016

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of independent power producers (IPPs) for the construction of a 300MW solar plant in Nigeria.

South Africa’s Volt Renewables and Nigeria’s Nigus Greenergy have formed the consortium whereby an agreement worth US$600m of investment towards the construction of the solar plant in Nigeria has been concluded. The signed agreement has been facilitated by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission.

LTi ReEnergy, a German based company will be responsible for supplying to the projects its central inverters which are already under development and are expected to be completed by next year.

The 300MW solar projects will include three 100MW solar plants constructed in different States. One of the solar plant in Nigeria will be located at Kano in Kano State, Birnin in Kebbi State, and the other plant will be developed in the northern region of Nigeria in Yola located in Andamawa State. On completion the plant is expected to contribute 10% of the country’s current generation capacity.

However, earlier this month the Nigeria’s National Bulk Electricity Trader (NBET) signed an agreement for the development of the 975MW solar PV plant under the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The agreement was sealed among the 12 separate solar developers who currently working on PV projects in the country.

Solar energy is the ideal solution

According to the consortium partners, solar energy is the ideal solution for the recommended states which have been described to possess strong solar resources given that the power plants are capable of being commissioned quickly on a distributed basis, making a great difference to the country’s economy.

Nathan Schmidt, from Volt Renewables said that the project represents the realization of the much-needed capacity for the Nigerian electricity grid. Schmidt added the signing of the MoU potrays a significant start aimed at improvement the local communities in the mentioned regions.

LTi ReEnergy is looking forward to partner with local companies in terms of logistics model that includes shipping the integral part of its central inverters from its manufacturing base in Germany and at the same time sourcing the remaining components required to build a central inverter from recognized localization partners.

Currently, Nigeria only has about 4GW of power capacity across the nation that is made up of over 173 million people. In the real sense majority of the citizens go without power, or at least reliable electricity connection on regularly basis. However, responding the country’s power challenges, PV has long been viewed as the perfect solution to this severe shortfall, however, the lack of foreign currency in the country and the continued devaluation of the naira (Nigeria’s

51 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 currency) makes the foreign investment unattractive at best and risky at worst in the Nigeria market.

Ethiopia banks on condominiums to boost housing

Jul 26, 2016

Ethiopia now seeks to leverage on condominiums to boost housing programme already up and running in the country. Since 2005, the Ethiopian government has been implementing an ambitious low- and middle-income housing initiative dubbed the Integrated Housing Development Programme (IHDP).

Condominiums to boost housing

This initiative mainly targets to build 400,000 condominiums to boost housing in the country, promote the development of 10,000 micro – and small – enterprises ,create 200,000 jobs, enhance the capacity of the construction sector, promote home ownership for low-income households and regenerate inner-city slum areas

Although the initiative could not met all of its major targets, it has managed to attain remarkable achievement in many areas. For example, it has constructed about 160,000 housing units since its inception.

It has significantly increased the number of homeowners that that previously never hard hopes of owning a home in their lifetime and at the same time has boosted the housing market by increasing the supply of owner-occupied housing and rental units.

In fact, over 750,000 condominium houses are in the pipeline and will built in the second Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP-II) period. A total of 335,000 houses will be built in Addis Ababa alone. During the implementation period, the government will put up a total of 430,000 houses, while over 243, 000 residential houses will be built by cooperatives in partnership with real estate developers.

However, lack of precast, limited capacity of contractors and the overall lack of infrastructural inputs remain a major challenge to the housing project. In fact, the project has also enhanced the construction sector capacity, reduced the slums problem and been a major generator of employment opportunities.

Major challenges

The Addis Ababa Saving Houses Development Enterprise recently held a consultative forum with stakeholders to address the challenges and explore the prospects of the housing industry at Ghion Hotel. Stakeholders from various government and private owned institutions held discussions on the performance of the 40/60 Housing Programme implementation.

The Enterprise could identify the external and internal hindrances of 40/60 housing progress. Hence, limited capacity of contractors, lack of precast, metals, and over all lack of infrastructural inputs are among the challenges faced by the programme.

The Enterprise said that the 40/60 saving houses development project would allow people to own houses through their savings, and poses significant contribution so as to guarantee equitable wealth distribution among citizens.

Housing in Africa continues to be a major challenge despite several measures that have been put in place to manage the situation.

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Multi-million dollar Shopping Mall to be constructed in Nigeria Jul 26, 2016

A Multi-million dollar Shopping Mall is set to be constructed in Ikeja area, Nigeria; this is after the Local Government of the area settled their disputes with the residents.

Multi-million dollar Shopping Mall

The mega mall expected to cost US$50m will be constructed on the same location as the old Alade market after the structure was dismantled and the whole land was fenced off to indicate that the land will fully be used on the mall construction.

Master Reality International Concept Ltd is the company that took over the old market after the Lagos State Government and the President-General of Association of Commodity Market Women and Men, Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, authorized the shopping mall.

Tinubu-Ojo applauded the government and the market concessionaire for the mega and much anticipated redevelopment plan of the market.

According to the developer, the new mall dubbed Alade Market will stand magnificently on four floors and upon 1.5 hectares of land.

The new development which has been designed to contain 530 cars, will equally offer business spaces or shops with sizes ranging from 11 square meters for the smallest to 500 square meters for the largest so that it accommodates different sizes of business operations. The developer intends to attract some anchor tenants with the 500square meters size shops.

Unique features

The project which is being conceived by Ikeja Local Government will encompass some unique features like a massive aquarium, ultra-modern games that promises lots of fun and adventure for children, a crèche and a mini clinic for health and safety intentions.

The development of the mall has been stalled severally for the past 11 years due to the intense resistance of the present Alade Market traders for unselfish reasons.

Master’s Reality International Concepts limited in 2010 won the contract to develop the modern Mall through an open bidding process.

In recent years, there has been mushrooming of malls in several countries in Africa mainly due to a burgeoning middle class and changing lifestyle in the continent. Mega malls in Africa includes: South Africa’s Mall of Africa, Kenya’s Two Rivers mall and Hub Karen also in Kenya.

Tractor assembling plant in Tanzania to be constructed Jul 25, 2016

A tractor assembling factory in Tanzania is set to be constructed in Kibaha area after the government secured soft loan worth US $55m from Poland.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Adelhem Meru, says that the construction plans for the tractor assembling factory in Tanzania were being finalised.

The National Service economic wing (SUMA-JKT) and a Polish company Ursus S.A signed the contract for tractor supply and development of an assembling plant.

The signing which was held at National Service (JKT) Headquarters was witnessed by former Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda and the former Polish president Lech Walesa.

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The agreement was an outcome of Mr Pinda’s visit to Poland in 2014 where the East European country committed itself to provide 110 million US dollars for the supply of tractors and cereal storage facilities.

The former Prime Minister confirmed the signing of the deal and said that it was as a result of his last year’s visit to Poland where they committed to provide US$ 110m for provision of tractors and cereal storage facilities.

“ Our visit to Poland was to search for assistance for construction of silos to solve the small problem of cereal storage in witnessed in Tanzania but Poland insisted that they want to mechanize our agriculture,” Mr Pinda said.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Adelhem Meru also said that the development will help improve the agriculture sector in the country.

He further said that the construction of the project will commence in the next financial year and the country expects to produce approximately 2, 400 tractors per year.

AfDB boosts Ethiopian power sector

Jul 21, 2016

African Development Bank (AfDB) has released US$104m to help boost Ethiopian power sector.

Meet demand by 2020

Ethiopia intends to escalate its electrification rate to 90% in order to, meet the growing power demand in the country by 2020. The country is in the process of constructing what would be the biggest hydroelectric dam in Africa-the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Presently, Ethiopian power sector focuses on development of transmission and distribution systems, grid-based rural electrification and additional off-grid supply options. The loan boost from the AfDB will as well support the Semera-Afdera and Mekele-Dallol Power Transmission Supply for Industrial Development and Access Scale-up Project (MDSAPIAP).

The $122m project intends to provide increased access to sustainable and affordable electricity supply and at the same time enhancing service delivery in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Afar states.

Additionally, the project will as well address power shortages in order to meet the country’s demand and also ensure power supply to remotely located load centers.

Boosting Ethiopian power sector

The MDSAPIAP involves the construction of a 175km of the 230kV Semera-Afdera transmission line; 130km of the 230kV Mekele-Dallol transmission line; and associated new substations in Afdera and Dallo.

According to Alex Rugamba, AfDB Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department Director, AfDB’s fundamental achievement on the new Deal on Energy for Africa focuses on the domestic infrastructure development and regional integration within the power sector.

Nonetheless, extending the grid will boost creating electricity access and replace diesel with more affordable, cleaner and reliable power for industries. The power will also benefit the urban and rural towns around Afdera and Dallol with an aim to stimulate economic activities that will enhance job creation, limit environmental degradation and improve access to basic services.

Medium and low voltage distribution network will be constructed including the expansion of the existing Semera and Mekele230kV substations. The government of Ethiopia is expected to 55 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 contribute US$18m towards the power project and Ethiopian power sector in general which is scheduled for completion in 2019.

MIDDLE EAST

Saudi Aramco inks four contracts for the $13.3bn Fadhili gas project

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 25 JUL 2016

Saudi Aramco has signed four engineering contracts for the construction of its SAR5bn ($13.3bn) Fadhili gas-processing project in Saudi Arabia. The company has contracted Larsen & Tubro for the project’s offshore facilities; Saudi KAD for the downstream; Saudi Electric Company and Engie for the combined heat & power (CHP); and Mohammed I. Al Subeae & Sons Investment Holding Company for the residential camp.

The project will become a key component of the country’s master gas system, processing gas from both onshore and offshore fields. The project will process a daily total of 2.5bn standard cubic feet of non-associated gas, including 2bn standard cb ft of Hasbah offshore gas and 500M standard cb ft of Khursaniyah onshore gas.

Saudi Aramco believes that the project will help boost production and supply of clean-burning natural gas, lessening dependence on oil for power generation. The new plant along with the company’s two other gas projects, Wasit and Midyan, will add more than 5bn standard cb ft of non-associated gas processing capacity. The project is set to be complete by 2019 and will create about 4,500 jobs in the region.

Aldar Properties awards two development contracts worth $120M

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 22 JUL 2016

Abu Dhabi-based developer Aldar Properties has awarded contracts worth AED440M ($120M) to National Projects and Construction (NPC) for its Nareel Island and Al Merief communities in Abu Dhabi.

Nareel Island is located on the coast in Al Bateen and is spread over two islands. It will include 148 villa plots, a lagoon, a marina, a clubhouse, open parks, private beaches, as well as pontoons and gardens.

The earthworks and marine works tender packages have been awarded in October 2015. Reclamation work for the lagoon has also started, and dredging work on the southern island is complete.

Al Merief project is located in Khalifa City and features 283 land plots. The villas will be located within recreational facilities and sheltered gardens, in close proximity to the community's parks, mosques, an Aldar Academies-operated school, and neighbourhood retail centre.

The development’s conceptual and preliminary designs were completed in 2015.

Aldar Properties’ chief development officer Talal Al Dhiyebi said: "As one of the most exclusive developments in the region, Nareel Island truly brings a new level of luxury to Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Al Merief is set to become a welcoming, impressive new address to a burgeoning area of the capital.

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“With the appointment of NPC, we are on track for the completion of both developments in 2017."

Work on both projects is expected to be delivered over a 16 month-period.

Italy to build the 3.6 billion euros north-south highway in Iran

The Iranian government has signed a deal with Italy's highway agency ANAS for the construction and management of a 1,200 km (745 miles) road project that will cost 3.6 billion euros ($4 billion), ANAS said.

The first stretch of highway covering 350 km will be completed by 2022 at a cost of 600 million euros, ANAS said.

The project is to build a road linking the Gulf port of Bandar Imam Khomeini to Bazargah on Iran's border with Turkey. Italy has worked hard to secure lucrative deals in Iran following a deal last year to lift crippling sanctions on Tehran in exchange for limiting its nuclear activities.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made Italy his first stop in Europe in January as he sought to drum up investment in the Iranian economy, while Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi visited Tehran in April with a large business delegation.

ANAS said the deal signed with the Iranian Ministry of Roads was a follow-up to a memorandum of understanding initialed in February.

Reuters 18 July

Two mega projects worth $200 million planned in Lebanon

Two large gated communities are planned for Terbol, near Tripoli, and Damour, south of Beirut.

Elmirador de Terbol is a traditional Lebanese village concept by developers Ahmad Alameddine and Mohamad Malass. The 735,000 sqm project is divided into two phases. The infrastructure of the first phase, which covers around 300,000 sqm, is now complete. “The construction of villas, which begins in October, will take around two and a half years to finish,” said Malass.

The first phase includes 330 villas of sizes ranging between 220 and 580 sqm on plots between 450 and 2,000 sqm. The first phase also includes 50 plots that have already sold out in a year. Land was sold at $120/sqm, slightly higher than when the project first started.

“The second phase, which is still under design, will dedicate a 60,000 sqm area for a mall, a hotel, a school, a community center, restaurants, and an amphitheater,” he said.

Investments in the project are expected to reach $100 million.

Medyar is another large sized gated community in the pipeline in Damour. Developed by Tajco, the project has an overall area of 2.1 million sqm. Medyar has over 200 plots for sale. It will be divided into residential units, townhouses, and villas.

The project will also host a country club with a golf course as well as medical, hospitality, and educational facilities.

The Old City is the centerpiece of Medyar. It will be dedicated to hotels, cafes, bistros, shops and restaurants, swimming pools and sports courts, and possibly a cinema complex.

The starting price of the first phase, which includes all parts, except the villas, is between $400 and $600 per square meter. 57 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 businessnews.com.lb 12 July

DOMESTIC NEWS

HCC wins $260M tunnel and bridge contract in India

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 28 JUL 2016

India-based Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has secured an INR17.49bn ($260M) contract to build two tunnels and a bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Under the contract, awarded by IRCON International, HCC will be responsible for the construction of two main tunnels, the T13 and part of T14, totalling 12.8km along with parallel safety tunnels, a 200m bridge adjoining the two tunnels and a station yard at Basindadhar.

HCC’s president and CEO Arun Karambelkar said: "The company is currently engaged in tunnelling works of over 280km across various sectors. Repeat orders from IRCON reflect our expertise in executing complex projects under challenging conditions."

The project will be executed within 30 months.

India’s IL&FS secures Nagpur Metro Rail project

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 26 JUL 2016 ndia-based IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company has secured a letter of acceptance from Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited for the construction of Nagpur Metro Rail Project in Maharashtra, India.

Under the INR5.32bn ($79M) contract, the company will be responsible for the construction of seven elevated metro stations, and three at-grade stations and viaducts.

Construction on the project is set to be complete within 110 weeks.

Currently, the company is executing metro rail projects in Bangalore for Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, in Gurgaon for Phase II of the Rapid Metro Rail Project (RMRG), in Kolkata for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), and in Ahmedabad for the Metro-Link Express for Gandhinagar & Ahmedabad (MEGA) Company.

BHEL signs $1.4bn contract for Bangladesh thermal power project

WCN EDITORIAL TEAM 18 JUL 2016

India’s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the construction of a 1,320MW power plant in Bangladesh.

The $1.49bn contract was awarded by the Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL) for a turnkey package to build a 2x660MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project at Rampal Upazila, under the Bagerhat district.

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"The project is adopting stringent environmental norms with highly efficient machinery and state- of-art technologies have been selected for this project to make it an environment friendly project," NTPC said in a statement.

BIFPCL is an equal-stake joint venture between Bangladesh Power development Board and NTPC of India. The plant is expected to be operational during the 2019-20 financial year.

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Saudi Arabia, South Africa lead power generation construction in MEA

Jul 21, 2016

Timetric report

According to the new report from Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC), the total value of the power generation construction projects pipeline in the Middle East and Africa stands at US$876.6 billion, with Saudi Arabia and South Africa accounting for the largest shares, with project pipelines valued at US$275.5 billion and US$167.4 billion, respectively.

Based on the projects tracked by the CIC, the nuclear sector has the highest value pipeline, at US$367.5 billion, with Saudi Arabia taking US$211 billion of this value. Gas power generation is in second place with a value of US$149.4 billion. Renewables are beginning to make inroads in terms of being alternatives to fossil fuel investment, with solar power projects having a combined value of US$126.5 billion, ahead of hydroelectric with US$46.1 billion and wind with US$20.1 billion.

Saudi Arabia leads in the nuclear, gas and oil sectors, and is one of the three countries in the region, together with Iraq and Zimbabwe, investing in the oil sector. As both Saudi Arabia and Iraq are major oil producers, this fuel is a crucial part of the country’s power generation strategy.

South Africa has the highest investment in coal power generation, followed by Egypt, and is historically dependent on the fuel as a main producer of coal. Egypt has no history of coal power generation but plans to have 15% of its power generation supplied by this fuel by 2030, although still dependent on imported coal.

Meanwhile, Nigeria surpasses other countries in the solar power sector, with projects valued at US$39.5 billion. It is to a large extent due to the Nigerian government investing substantially in the sector to connect its population to a power source.

Neil Martin, Manager at Timetric’s CIC comments: “Although the countries in the Middle East and Africa are beginning to invest in renewable fuel, with countries such as Nigeria leading in solar energy, Kenya with geothermal and Ethiopia with hydroelectric, nuclear power generation remains a significant part of the strategy for Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Iran and the UAE.

Gas, oil and coal power continues to play a significant role in the power strategy for most of the countries studied as ongoing power demands from growing populations and increased industrialization drive investment in these sectors.”

Saudi Arabia to revamp tourism sector

Tourism is set to take on a pivotal role in the Saudi Arabian economy, with business, leisure and faith-based travel all identified as vehicles to raise the industry’s profile and generate both revenue and employment.

The need to broaden the travel, tourism and hospitality industries was highlighted in the recently unveiled Vision 2030 – a framework outlining the country’s long-term economic and social goals.

Under the plan, Saudi Arabia will relax certain visa requirements and renovate local historical and 59 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 heritage sites, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud announced at the launch of the policy blueprint in late April.

Easing of visa restrictions to open doors

The plan to ease restrictions on some forms of visas will be key to achieving a year-round, nationwide tourism industry.

The post-Umrah tourism program eases the limits on visas, allowing Umrah pilgrims to extend their stays and travel to a wider variety of destinations in the country, instead of being restricted to holy sites.

The government is also looking at proposals to relax visa limitations to Hajj pilgrims, as well as reducing restrictions on other foreign visitors.

Encouraging visitors to explore Saudi Arabia’s other attractions is expected to have a carry- through effect on investment in tourism-related services and infrastructure.

The number of pilgrims coming to Saudi Arabia for Umrah is forecast to grow substantially, from 8m in 2015 to 15m by 2020 and 30m by 2030, according to the Council for Economic and Development Affairs.

Business and domestic travel trends

Moves to further open Saudi Arabia’s economy to foreign investors should also drive the acceleration in passenger traffic.

Planned privatization in some sectors, such as allowing qualified overseas investors to directly trade on the stock exchange and easing restrictions on foreign ownership in Saudi enterprises, is expected to prompt greater business travel to the Kingdom.

This in turn will boost turnover for operators in industries catering to the tourism sector, according to industry stakeholders, who point out that there are a lot of inbound corporate travelers due to the amount of investment coming from outside the Kingdom.

With an increase in facilities and attractions, domestic tourism is also expected to take on a higher profile as continued instability elsewhere in the region, along with rising living costs and the potential for wage stagnation, could accelerate the trend of Saudis travelling and taking holidays at home.

Development pipeline flowing

To keep pace with projected increases in arrivals, the hospitality segment has been working to increase the hotel stock. More than 49,000 new hotel rooms are either under construction or at the final planning stage, consultancy Deloitte reported in late May.

The current push to increase the accommodation offering, along with travel and tourism-related road, port and airport infrastructure projects, should provide increased opportunities for the country’s construction sector, which is looking for private sector initiatives to take the place of reduced numbers of government contracts.

Employment is also set to benefit, with the expanded focus on the sector expected to create some 1.3m jobs by 2030, according to a McKinsey Global Institute report released in December, 90% of which will be occupied by Saudis.

Growth potential

Tourism and hospitality are among several sectors that have been identified as important for shifting the economy away from hydrocarbons.

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Travel, tourism and hospitality is expected to record one of the highest rates of growth over the next decade and a half, expanding by a compound annual growth rate of 11% between 2014 and 2030, second only to advanced manufacturing, according to McKinsey’s Saudi Arabia report from late last year. Oxford Business Group, 16 July

5.0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS

FAIRS/EXHIBITIONS OVERSEAS “INFRA OMAN 2016”, DRUING 10-12 OCTOBER, 2016

The Project Exports Promotion Council of India with the support of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India is participating in Oman’s “6th International Exhibition for Infrastructure & Industrial projects” to be held during October 10-12, 2016 (Monday- Wednesday) at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman

Event Profile:

Infra Oman –dubbed as one of the largest building and construction expo in the Middle East has been continuously defining the industry’s development for the last 5 years. It is considered as the annual meeting place for industry leaders, suppliers an buyers in the companies, but also for foreign entities that are more determined to be part of Oman’s growing market.

Specific Targeted benefit to participating companies

 Introduce new products, equipment and services directly to target clients in Oman’s Con- struction Sector.  Showcase on-going infrastructure projects as well as previously completed projects.  Highlighting their capabilities in infrastructure development sector  Publicize their products and products capabilities.  Establishing B2B linkage by distinct delegates with their counterparts  Identification of infrastructure sector for exports and standard followed  Assessment of market for indentified projects and services The event is being organised under the Market Initiative Scheme (MAI) of Govt. of India. Participation fees is Rs. 45,000/- (Rupees Forty five thousand only), which includes:  Common space for all participants i.e.36 sqr mtr shell scheme as India’s pavilion

 Designing, Printing & display of one (1) photographic Panel of brief company profiles each& every participating companies.

 Designing & printing of company’s profile in the booklet of PEPC for widely distribution during the Exhibition – approx. 2000 copies

 Designing & printing leaflet containing photos, name & designation along with company profiles of representatives of participating companies.-1000 copies

 B2B meeting at the Indian Embassy or at the Exhibition Centre itself for the participants.

. 1 complimentary visa per participating company (Original Cost USD 130)

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 Please note that airfare, hotel expenditure, sending additional display material and other related expenditure will be borne by the participants on their own.

Kindly send us their confirmation along with participation at the earliest.

In case of any further details/queries, you may contact Sh.U.L.Yadav, Export Coordinator at ph.: 011-41514673, M-09868521288 or by e-mail at [email protected]

INDIA SOURCING FAIR, COLOMBO (SRI LANKA), BMICH, Colombo, SriLanka 9-11th September 2016

The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Commerce will be organizing an exclusive multi product India Show, the India Sourcing Fair in Colombo (Sri Lanka) in September 9-11, 2016. Indo- Sri Lankan mutual trade has been growing steadily. The main objective of the fair is to project strengths of Indian companies to the Sri Lankan counterparts who are going in for massive sourcing of products and services from other countries. Sri Lanka at present focused on development and around reconstruction. Market surveys have indicated that this is the most appropriate time for Indian companies/products and services to enter the Sri Lankan market. The Fair will provide an opportunity for Sri Lankan industrialists and businesses to view the latest innovations, products and services offered by Indian companies. This exhibition will be an ideal networking platform for Indian companies. OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT :- • An opportunity for Indian Manufacturers and Suppliers to showcase their products and services to an evolving market • To facilitate market entry and buyer introduction to many new Indian companies interested in doing business in Sri Lanka • To be a one stop shop for Indian exporters, manufacturers and producers • To provide an opportunity for the Sri Lankan business community to witness first hand on what is available in India • To provide an opportunity for small and medium scale exporters to showcase their products and services. The products on display will include:  Engineering: Automobiles & Auto parts, Engineering Goods, Machinetools, Hand-tools, Machinery & Equipment, Mining & Construction Equipment, Infrastructure companies  Textiles: Readymade Garments, Accessories, Home Furnishings, Fabrics, Carpets & Floor coverings, Handlooms, etc.  Leather Goods: Shoes, Handbags, Garments, Accessories, etc.  Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals,Cosmetics  Handicrafts: Decoratives, Giftware, Jewellery, Art & Craft etc.  Food & Hotel Industry: Processed Food & Beverages, Cutlery, Packaging Machinery & Equipment, Kitchen, Bakery & Hotel Equipment  Medical Tourism

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India Sourcing Fair

Event India Sourcing Fair St. Petersburg(Russia) September 21-23, 2016

Concurrent Exhibition Russian Industrialist 2016 in same venue September 21-23, 2016 : SECTORS: Industrial potential of Russian regions,Innovations, Start-ups, Machine industry, MachineBuilding, Machine tool building, Metalworking, Metallurgical Engineering, Laser equipment and technologies, Robotics. Automation, Food processing machines/equipment, Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals & equipment, Scientific/Lab & Medical Equipment, Radio Electronics, Engineering and Hi-tech, Power Generation, Energy Saving Technologies, Tools, Electronics and instrument making, Advanced materials for industry, Lighting technology, Woodworking industry, IT Industry, Transportation Technologies,Instrument-Making Industry (Aircraft-Borne), Training and professional development for engineers

Venue Expoforum Convention & Exhibition Centre Peterburgskoye Shosee 64/1 St. Petersburg,196140, Russia

Organizer India Trade Promotion Organisation (A Government of India Enterprise) Pragati Bhawan, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi – 110001 Tel:91-11-23371688 Fax:91-11-23378901 Website: www.indiatradefair.com

Supported by :  Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt.of India  Embassy of India, Moscow ,Govt. of India  Consulate General of India, St. Petersburg ,Govt. of India  Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India  Russian Trade and Economic Development Council  Leningrad Chamber of Commerce and Industry  St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry  India-Russia Business Alliance Products Profile Multi sector and Technology Exhibition

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16th Tehran International Industry Exhibition (TIIE)

October 5-8, 2016

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is organizing India Pavilion at “16th Edition of Tehran International Industry Exhibition” to be held from October 5-8, 2016 as per the following schedule:

Dates : October 5 - 8, 2016 (Wednesday - Saturday)

Time : 9.00 AM - 4.00 PM

Venue : Tehran Int'l Permanent Fairground, Charman Exp. Way, Tehran

TIIE is one of the biggest commercial event of Iran where exhibitor showcase capabilities in field of production line machineries, industrial and workshop equipments, tools, advanced industries, industry automation etc. Iran's Total Imports from World in 2013 was US$ 45.58 Billion. India’s total trade with Iran was USD$ 13.13 Billion in 2014-15 out of which exports to Iran was US$ 4.17 Billion. There exists a huge untapped potential for Indian companies in the sectors like Automobile components, Industrial machinery Electronic equipment, Iron & steel, plastics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agricultural and information technology products.

With the recent lifting of sanctions and keeping in view of India’s past relations with Iran, Indian companies should take an early advantage. Iranian envoy to India Mr. Gholamreza Ansari in an interview also pointed out that Iran offers huge potential and since India maintained contacts with Iran even after sanctions priority will be given to India.

EXHIBIT CATEGORIES:

The “India Pavilion“ will showcase multiple categories in the Tehran International Industry Exhibition namely:  Machines and its spare parts  Automotive  Hand and Machine Tools  Industry Automation  Industrial and Workshop Equipment

VISITORS PROFILE:

 Engineering companies  Manufacturing industries managers  Buyers of Instrumentation experts  System planners  Public system and service managers  Plant managers  Research operators  Technicians and maintenance operators  System operators

POST SHOW REPORT : The 15th edition of Tehran International Industry Exhibition showcased 315 foreign companies representing 19 countries namely Turkey, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Germany have exclusive pavilion in the exhibition. Through FIEO 46 companies participated in the exhibition and received immense trade enquiries and leads. 64 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

PARTICIPATION CHARGES:

You can now reserve your booth at a highly subsidized rate through FIEO who is mobilizing participation under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India.

Highly Subsidized rate through FIEO for min 6 Sqm booth

(Shell Scheme) =INR. 1,40,000/- Participation Fees includes Standard built up stall of 6 Square Meters, having Octanorm walls of 2.4 m height, Info counter, 1 round table,

3 chairs, 3 spotlights, carpet floor, fascia, Waste bin, 1 Power socket, Registration, 3 Shelves per Booth (Additional) (Rs. 10000 additional for corner stands)

ADDIS BUILD EXPO’2016

7th International Trade Exhibition on Building - Construction, Safety - Security and Infrastructure sectors 14th-17th October Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Exhibits: Building-Construction Material / Machinery & Equipment / Mining / Steel & Aluminium / Tiles & Marbles / Interiors & Lighting / Glass / Doors & Windows / Paints & Coatings / Sanitary ware / Hardware & Tools / Infrastructure & Water-Sewage / Air Conditioning / Bathroom & Kitchen / Swimming Pools / Safety & Security / Woodworking / Architectural Finishing Products / Water Technologies / Construction Vehicles & Equipment / Fire fighting and related services and much more...

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67 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 6.0 POLICY & PROCEDURES

RBI/FIDD/2016-17/37 Master Direction FIDD.MSME & NFS.3/06.02.31/2016-17 July 21, 2016 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Master Direction - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines / instructions / circulars / directives to banks in the matters relating to lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Sector. The Master Direction enclosed incorporates the updated guidelines / instructions / circulars on the subject. The list of circulars consolidated in this Master Direction is indicated in the Appendix. The Direction will be updated from time to time as and when fresh instructions are issued. This Master Direction has been placed on the RBI website at www.rbi.org.in. 2. Please acknowledge receipt. Yours faithfully (Jose J. Kattoor) Chief General Manager

Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India [Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector] - Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to do so, hereby, issues the Directions hereinafter specified. CHAPTER – I PRELIMINARY 1.1 Short Title and Commencement (a) These Directions shall be called the Reserve Bank of India [Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector] Directions, 2016. (b) These Directions shall come into effect on the day they are placed on the official website of the Reserve Bank of India. 1.2 Applicability The provisions of these Directions shall apply to every Scheduled Commercial Bank {excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)} licensed to operate in India by the Reserve Bank of India. 1.3 Definitions/ Clarifications In these Directions, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms herein shall bear the meanings assigned to them as below: (a) The MSMED Act, 2006 means ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006’ as notified by the Government of India on June 16, 2006 and the amendments, if any, carried out therein by the Government of India from time to time. (b) ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ mean the enterprises as defined in the MSMED Act, 2006 and the amendments, if any, carried out therein by the Government of India from time to time.

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(c) ‘Manufacturing’ and ‘Service’ Enterprises mean the enterprises as defined in the MSMED Act, 2006 or as notified by the Government of India, Ministry of MSME under the MSMED Act, 2006 from time to time. (d) ‘Priority Sector’ means the sectors as defined in Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Priority Sector Lending –Targets and Classification) Directions, 2016 dated July 7, 2016 or as modified from time to time. (e) ‘Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC)’ would mean Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) as defined in Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Priority Sector Lending –Targets and Classification) Directions, 2016 dated July 7, 2016 or as modified from time to time. CHAPTER – II 2 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 The Government of India has enacted the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 and notified the same vide Gazette Notification dated June 16, 2006. With the enactment of MSMED Act 2006, the paradigm shift that has taken place is the inclusion of the services sector in the definition of Micro, Small & Medium enterprises, apart from extending the scope to medium enterprises. The MSMED Act, 2006 has modified the definition of micro, small and medium enterprises engaged in manufacturing or production and providing or rendering of services. The Reserve Bank has notified the changes to all scheduled commercial banks. Further, the definition, as per the Act, has been adopted for purposes of bank credit vide RBI circular ref. RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No.63/ 06.02.31/ 2006-07 dated April 4, 2007. 2.1 Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (a) Manufacturing Enterprises i.e. Subject to the definition in MSMED Act, 2006, manufacturing enterprises would mean enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production of goods as specified below: (i) A micro enterprise is an enterprise where investment in plant and machinery does not exceed Rs. 25 lakh; (ii) A small enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in plant and machinery is more than Rs. 25 lakh but does not exceed Rs. 5 crore; and (iii) A medium enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in plant and machinery is more than Rs.5 crore but does not exceed Rs.10 crore. In case of the above enterprises, investment in plant and machinery is the original cost excluding land and building and the items specified by the Ministry of Small Scale Industries vide its notification No.S.O. 1722(E) dated October 5, 2006 (Annex I). (b) Service Enterprises i.e. Enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services and whose investment in equipment (original cost excluding land and building and furniture, fittings and other items not directly related to the service rendered or as may be notified under the MSMED Act, 2006) as specified below: (i) A micro enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in equipment does not exceed Rs. 10 lakh; (ii) A small enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in equipment is more than Rs.10 lakh but does not exceed Rs. 2 crore; and (iii) A medium enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in equipment is more than Rs. 2 crore but does not exceed Rs. 5 crore. 2.2 Priority Sector Guidelines for MSME sector In terms of Master Direction FIDD.CO.Plan.1/04.09.01/2016-17 dated July 7, 2016 on ‘Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classification’, bank loans to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, for both Manufacturing and Service sectors are eligible to be classified under the Priority Sector as per the following norms: 2.2.1 Manufacturing Enterprises The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production of goods to any industry specified in the first schedule to the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 and as notified by the Government from time to time. The Manufacturing Enterprises are defined in terms of investment in plant and machinery. 2.2.2 Service Enterprises 69 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Bank loans up to Rs.5 crore per borrower / unit to Micro and Small Enterprises and Rs.10 crore to Medium Enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services and defined in terms of investment in equipment under MSMED Act, 2006. 2.3 Khadi and Village Industries Sector (KVI) All loans to units in the KVI sector will be eligible for classification under the sub-target of 7.5 percent prescribed for Micro Enterprises under priority sector. 2.4 Bank loans to food and agro processing units shall form part of agriculture. 2.5 Other Finance to MSMEs (i) Loans to entities involved in assisting the decentralized sector in the supply of inputs to and marketing of outputs of artisans, village and cottage industries. (ii) Loans to co-operatives of producers in the decentralized sector viz. artisans, village and cottage industries. (iii) Loans sanctioned by banks to MFIs for on-lending to MSME sector as per the conditions specified in the extant Master Direction on ‘Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classification’. (iv) Credit outstanding under General Credit Cards (including Artisan Credit Card, Laghu Udyami Card, Swarojgar Credit Card, and Weaver’s Card etc. in existence and catering to the non-farm entrepreneurial credit needs of individuals). (v) Overdrafts extended by banks after April 8, 2015 up to Rs.5,000/- under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts provided the borrower’s household annual income does not exceed Rs.100,000/- for rural areas and Rs.1,60,000/- for non-rural areas. These overdrafts will qualify as achievement of the target for lending to Micro Enterprises. (vi) Outstanding deposits with SIDBI and MUDRA Ltd. on account of priority sector shortfall. 2.6 To ensure that MSMEs do not remain small and medium units merely to remain eligible for priority sector status, the MSME units shall continue to enjoy the priority sector lending status up to three years after they grow out of the MSME category concerned. 2.7 Since the MSMED Act, 2006 does not provide for clubbing of investments of different enterprises set up by same person / company for the purpose of classification as Micro, Small and Medium enterprises, the Gazette Notification No. S.O.2 (E) dated January 1, 1993 on clubbing of investments of two or more enterprises under the same ownership for the purpose of classification of industrial undertakings as SSI has been rescinded vide GOI Notification No. S.O. 563 (E) dated February 27, 2009. CHAPTER - III 3 Targets / sub-targets for lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector by Domestic Commercial Banks and Foreign Banks operating in India 3.1 Advances to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector shall be reckoned in computing achievement under the overall Priority Sector target of 40 percent of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or credit equivalent amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher, as per the extant guidelines on priority sector lending. 3.2 Domestic Commercial Banks are required to achieve a sub-target of 7.5 percent of ANBC or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher, for lending to Micro Enterprises by March 2017. The sub-target for Micro Enterprises for foreign banks with 20 branches and above operating in India would be made applicable post 2018 after a review in 2017. However, this sub-target for lending to Micro Enterprises is not applicable to foreign banks with less than 20 branches operating in India. 3.3 Bank loans above Rs.5 crore per borrower / unit to Micro and Small Enterprises and Rs.10 crore to Medium Enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services and defined in terms of investment in equipment under MSMED Act, 2006, shall not be reckoned in computing achievement under the overall Priority Sector targets as above. However, bank loans above Rs.5 crore per borrower / unit to Micro and Small Enterprises would be taken into account while assessing the performance of the banks with regard to their achievement of targets prescribed by the Prime Minister’s Task Force on MSMEs for lending to MSE sector. 3.4 In terms of the recommendations of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on MSMEs, banks are advised to achieve: i. 20 per cent year-on-year growth in credit to micro and small enterprises,

70 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 ii. 10 per cent annual growth in the number of micro enterprise accounts and iii. 60% of total lending to MSE sector as on preceding March 31st to Micro enterprises CHAPTER - IV 4 Common guidelines / instructions for lending to MSME sector 4.1 Issue of Acknowledgement of Loan Applications to MSME borrowers Banks are advised to mandatorily acknowledge all loan applications, submitted manually or online, by their MSME borrowers and ensure that a running serial number is recorded on the application form as well as on the acknowledgement receipt. Banks are further advised to put in place a system of Central Registration of loan applications, online submission of loan applications and a system of e-tracking of MSE loan applications. 4.2 Collateral Banks are mandated not to accept collateral security in the case of loans up to Rs.10 lakh extended to units in the MSE sector. Banks are also advised to extend collateral-free loans up to Rs. 10 lakh to all units financed under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) administered by KVIC. Banks may, on the basis of good track record and financial position of the MSE units, increase the limit to dispense with the collateral requirement for loans up to Rs.25 lakh (with the approval of the appropriate authority). Banks are advised to strongly encourage their branch level functionaries to avail of the Credit Guarantee Scheme cover, including making performance in this regard a criterion in the evaluation of their field staff. 4.3 Composite loan A composite loan limit of Rs.1 crore can be sanctioned by banks to enable the MSE entrepreneurs to avail of their working capital and term loan requirement through Single Window. 4.4 Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme In order to enhance the coverage of GCC Scheme to ensure greater credit linkage for all productive activities within the overall Priority Sector guidelines and to capture all credit extended by banks to individuals for non-farm entrepreneurial activity, the GCC guidelines were revised on December 2, 2013. 4.5 Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises had launched Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for Technology Upgradation of Micro and Small Enterprises subject to the following terms and conditions: (i) Ceiling on the loan under the scheme is Rs.1 crore. (ii) The rate of subsidy is 15% for all units of micro and small enterprises up to loan ceiling at Sr. No. (i) above. (iii) Calculation of admissible subsidy will be done with reference to the purchase price of plant and machinery instead of term loan disbursed to the beneficiary unit. (iv) SIDBI and NABARD will continue to be implementing agencies of the scheme. 4.6 Streamlining flow of credit to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) for facilitating timely and adequate credit flow during their ‘Life Cycle’: In order to provide timely financial support to Micro and Small enterprises facing financial difficulties during their ‘Life Cycle’, guidelines were issued to banks vide our circular FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.60/06.02.31/2015-16 dated August 27, 2015 on the captioned subject. Banks are advised to review and tune their existing lending policies to the MSE sector by incorporating therein the following provisions so as to facilitate timely and adequate availability of credit to viable MSE borrowers especially during the need of funds in unforeseen circumstances: i) To extend standby credit facility in case of term loans ii) Additional working capital to meet with emergent needs of MSE units iii) Mid-term review of the regular working capital limits, where banks are convinced that changes in the demand pattern of MSE borrowers require increasing the existing credit limits of the MSMEs, every year based on the actual sales of the previous year.

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iv) Timelines for Credit Decisions 4.7 Debt Restructuring Mechanism for MSMEs (i) All scheduled commercial banks are advised to follow the guidelines / instructions pertaining to SME Debt Restructuring, as contained in circular DBR.No.BP.BC.2/21.04.048/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on ‘Master Circular - Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances’ and as updated from time to time. (ii) In the light of the recommendations of the Working Group on Rehabilitation of Sick MSEs (Chairman: Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty), all commercial banks are advised vide our circular RPCD. SME &NFS.BC.No.102/06.04.01/2008-09 dated May 4, 2009 to: (a) put in place loan policies governing extension of credit facilities, Restructuring/Rehabilitation policy for revival of potentially viable sick units / enterprises (now read with guidelines on Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises issued on March 17, 2016) and non- discretionary One Time Settlement scheme for recovery of non-performing loans for the MSE sector, with the approval of the Board of Directors and (b) implement recommendations with regard to timely and adequate flow of credit to the MSE sector. (iii) Banks are advised to give wide publicity to the One Time settlement scheme implemented by them, by placing it on the bank’s website and through other possible modes of dissemination. They may allow reasonable time to the borrowers to submit the application and also make payment of the dues in order to extend the benefits of the scheme to eligible borrowers. 4.8 Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of MSMEs The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, vide their Gazette Notification dated May 29, 2015 had notified a ‘Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ to provide a simpler and faster mechanism to address the stress in the accounts of MSMEs and to facilitate the promotion and development of MSMEs. The Reserve Bank was advised to issue necessary instructions to banks for effective implementation and monitoring of the said Framework. After carrying out certain changes in the captioned Framework in consultation with the Government of India, Ministry of MSME so as to make it compatible with the existing regulatory guidelines on ‘Income Recognition, Asset Classification and provisioning pertaining to Advances’ issued to banks by RBI, the guidelines on the captioned Framework along with operating instructions were issued to banks on March 17, 2016. The revival and rehabilitation of MSME units having loan limits up to Rs.25 crore would be undertaken under this Framework. Banks were required to put in place their own Board approved policy to operationalize the Framework not later than June 30, 2016. The revised Framework supersedes our earlier Guidelines on Rehabilitation of Sick Micro and Small Enterprises issued vide our circular RPCD. CO. MSME & NFS.BC.40/06.02.31/2012-2013 dated November 1, 2012, except those relating to Reliefs and Concessions for Rehabilitation of Potentially Viable Units and One Time Settlement, mentioned in the said circular. The salient features of the Framework are as under: i) Before a loan account of an MSME turns into a Non-Performing Asset (NPA), banks or creditors should identify incipient stress in the account by creating three sub-categories under the Special Mention Account (SMA) category as given in the Framework ii) Any MSME borrower may also voluntarily initiate proceedings under this Framework iii) Committee approach to be adopted for deciding corrective action plan iv) Time lines have been fixed for taking various decisions under the Framework 4.9 Structured Mechanism for monitoring the credit growth to the MSE sector In view of the concerns emerging from the deceleration in credit growth to the MSE sector, an Indian Banking Association (IBA)-led Sub-Committee (Chairman: Shri K.R. Kamath) was set up to suggest a structured mechanism to be put in place by banks to monitor the entire gamut of credit related issues pertaining to the sector. Based on the recommendations of the Committee, banks are advised to:  strengthen their existing systems of monitoring credit growth to the sector and put in place a system-driven comprehensive performance management information system (MIS) at every supervisory level (branch, region, zone, head office) which should be critically evaluated on a regular basis; 72 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

 put in place a system of e-tracking of MSE loan applications and monitor the loan application disposal process in banks, giving branch-wise, region-wise, zone-wise and State-wise posi- tions. The position in this regard is to be displayed by banks on their websites; and  monitor timely rehabilitation of sick MSE units. The progress in rehabilitation of sick MSE units is to be made available on the website of banks. Detailed guidelines were issued to the scheduled commercial banks vide our circular RPCD. MSME&NFS.BC.No.74/06.02.31/2012-13 dated May 9, 2013. Chapter - V 5 Institutional arrangements 5.1 Specialised MSME branches Public sector banks are advised to open at least one specialised branch in each district. Further, banks have been permitted to categorise their general banking branches having 60% or more of their advances to MSME sector as specialized MSME branches in order to encourage them to open more specialised MSME branches for providing better service to this sector as a whole. As per the policy package announced by the Government of India for stepping up credit to MSME sector, the public sector banks would ensure specialized MSME branches in identified clusters/centres with preponderance of small enterprises to enable the entrepreneurs to have easy access to the bank credit and to equip bank personnel to develop requisite expertise. The existing specialised SSI branches, if any, may also be redesignated as MSME branches. Though their core competence will be utilized for extending finance and other services to MSME sector, they will have operational flexibility to extend finance/render other services to other sectors/borrowers. Banks may take care to train the officials posted in such branches appropriately. 5.2 State Level Inter Institutional Committee (SLIIC) In order to deal with the problems of co-ordination for rehabilitation of sick micro and small units, State Level Inter-Institutional Committees were set up in the States. However, the matter of continuation or otherwise, of the SLIIC Forum has been left to the individual States / Union Territory. The meetings of these Committees are convened by Regional Offices of RBI and presided over by the Secretary, MSME or Industry of the concerned State Government. It provides a useful forum for adequate interfacing between the State Government Officials and State Level Institutions on the one side and the term lending institutions and banks on the other. It closely monitors timely sanction of working capital to units which have been provided term loans by SFCs, implementation of special schemes such as Margin Money Scheme of State Government and reviews general problems faced by industries and sickness in MSE sector based on the data furnished by banks. Among others, the representatives of the local state level MSE associations are invited to the meetings of SLIIC which are held quarterly. 5.3 Empowered Committee on MSMEs As part of the announcement made by the Union Finance Minister, at the Regional Offices of Reserve Bank of India, Empowered Committees on MSMEs are constituted under the Chairmanship of the Regional Directors with the representatives of SLBC Convenor, senior level officers from two banks having predominant share in MSME financing in the state, representative of SIDBI Regional Office, the Director of MSME or Industries of the State Government, one or two senior level representatives from the MSME Associations in the state, and a senior level officer from SFC/SIDC as members. The Committee would meet periodically and review the progress in MSME financing as also rehabilitation of sick Micro, Small and Medium units. It would also coordinate with other banks/financial institutions and the state government in removing bottlenecks, if any, to ensure smooth flow of credit to the sector. The committees may decide the need to have similar committees at cluster/district levels. 5.4 Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) The Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) has formulated a Code of Bank's Commitment to Micro and Small Enterprises. This is a voluntary Code, which sets minimum standards of banking practices for banks to follow when they are dealing with Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) as defined in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006. It provides protection to MSE and explains how banks are expected to deal with MSE for their day to-day operations and in times of financial difficulty. The Code also mentions, inter alia, that the banks are expected to dispose of MSE loan application for a credit limit or enhancement in the existing credit limit up to Rs.5 lakh within two weeks; and 73 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 for credit limit above Rs.5 lakh and up to Rs.25 lakh within 3 weeks; and for credit limit above Rs.25 lakh within 6 weeks from the date of receipt, provided the application is complete in all respects and is accompanied by documents as per ‘check list’ provided. While banks may voluntarily adhere to such time limits in the Code, every effort should be taken to reduce further the time taken to process and dispose of MSE loan applications. The Code does not replace or supersede regulatory or supervisory instructions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and banks will comply with such instructions /directions issued by the RBI from time to time. 5.4.1 Objectives of the BCSBI Code The Code is developed to: (a) Give a positive thrust to the MSE sector by providing easy access to efficient banking services. (b) Promote good and fair banking practices by setting minimum standards in dealing with MSE. (c) Increase transparency so that a better understanding of what can reasonably be expected of the services. (d) Improve understanding of business through effective communication. (e) Encourage market forces, through competition, to achieve higher operating standards. (f) Promote a fair and cordial relationship between MSE and banks and also ensure timely and quick response to banking needs. (g) Foster confidence in the banking system. The complete text of the Code is available at the BCSBI's website (www.bcsbi.org.in) 5.5 Micro and Small Enterprises Sector – The imperative of Financial Literacy and consultancy support Keeping in view the high extent of financial exclusion in the MSME sector, it is imperative for banks that the excluded units are brought within the fold of the formal banking sector. The lack of financial literacy, operational skills, including accounting and finance, business planning etc. represent formidable challenge for MSE borrowers underscoring the need for facilitation by banks in these critical financial areas. Moreover, MSE enterprises are further handicapped in this regard by absence of scale and size. To effectively and decisively address these handicaps, Scheduled commercial banks were advised vide our circular RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.20/06.02.31/2012-13 dated August 1, 2012 that they could either separately set up special cells at their branches, or vertically integrate this function in the Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) set up by them, as per their comparative advantage. The bank staff should also be trained through customised training programs to meet the specific needs of the sector. 5.6 Cluster Approach All SLBC Convenor banks are advised to incorporate in their Annual Credit Plans, the credit requirement in the clusters identified by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. They are also encouraged to extend banking services in such clusters / agglomerations which have come up and identified subsequently by SLBC / DCC members. (i) As per Ganguly Committee recommendations (September 4, 2004), banks are advised that a full-service approach to cater to the diverse needs of the SSI sector (now MSE sector) may be achieved through extending banking services to recognized MSE clusters by adopting a 4-C approach namely, Customer focus, Cost control, Cross sell and Contain risk. A cluster based approach to lending may be more beneficial: (a) in dealing with well-defined and recognized groups; (b) availability of appropriate information for risk assessment and (c) monitoring by the lending institutions. Clusters may be identified based on factors such as trade record, competitiveness and growth prospects and/or other cluster specific data. (ii) All SLBC Convenor banks were advised vide letter RPCD.PLNFS.No.10416/06.02.31/ 2006-07 dated May 8, 2007 to review their institutional arrangements for delivering credit to the MSME sector, especially in 388 clusters identified by United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) spread over 21 states in various parts of the country. A list of SME clusters as identified by UNIDO has been furnished in Annex II. 74 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

(iii) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has approved a list of clusters under the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) and Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) located in 121 Minority Concentration Districts. Accordingly, appropriate measures have been taken to improve the credit flow to the identified clusters of micro and small entrepreneurs from the Minority Communities residing in the minority concentrated districts of the country. (iv) In terms of recommendations of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on MSMEs banks should open more MSE focused branch offices at different MSE clusters which can also act as Counselling Centres for MSEs. Each lead bank of a district may adopt at least one MSE cluster. 5.7 Delayed Payment In the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED), Act 2006, the provisions of the Interest on Delayed Payment Act, 1998 to Small Scale and Ancillary Industrial Undertakings, have been strengthened as under: (i) The buyer has to make payment to the supplier on or before the date agreed upon between him and the supplier in writing or, in case of no agreement, before the appointed day. The period agreed upon between the supplier and the buyer shall not exceed forty five days from the date of acceptance or the day of deemed acceptance. (ii) In case the buyer fails to make payment of the amount to the supplier, he shall be liable to pay compound interest with monthly rests to the supplier on the amount from the appointed day or, on the date agreed on, at three times of the Bank Rate notified by Reserve Bank. (iii) For any goods supplied or services rendered by the supplier, the buyer shall be liable to pay the interest as advised at (ii) above. (iv) In case of dispute with regard to any amount due, a reference shall be made to the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, constituted by the respective State Government. Further, banks are advised to fix sub-limits within the overall working capital limits to the large borrowers specifically for meeting the payment obligation in respect of purchases from MSMEs. CHAPTER - VI 6 Committees on flow of Credit to MSE sector 6.1 Report of the High Level Committee on Credit to SSI (now MSE) (Kapur Committee) Reserve Bank of India had appointed a one-man High Level Committee (June 30, 1998) headed by Shri S L Kapur, (IAS, Retd.), Former Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Industry to suggest measures for improving the delivery system and simplification of procedures for credit to SSI sector. The Committee made 126 recommendations covering wide range of areas pertaining to financing of SSI sector. These recommendations were examined by the RBI and it was decided to accept 88 recommendations which include the following important recommendations: (i) Delegation of more powers to branch managers to grant ad-hoc limits; (ii) Simplification of application forms; (iii) Freedom to banks to decide their own norms for assessment of credit requirements; (iv) Opening of more specialised SSI branches; (v) Enhancement in the limit for composite loans to Rs. 5 lakh. (since enhanced to Rs.1 crore); (vi) Banks to pay more attention to the backward states; (vii) Special programmes for training branch managers for appraising small projects; (viii) Banks to make customers grievance machinery more transparent and simplify the procedures for handling complaints and monitoring thereof. All scheduled commercial banks were advised vide our circular was RPCD.No.PLNFS.BC.22 / 06.02.31/98-99 dated August 28, 1998 to implement the Kapur Committee Recommendations. 6.2 Report of the Committee to Examine the Adequacy of Institutional Credit to SSI Sector (now MSE) and Related Aspects (Nayak Committee) The Committee was constituted by Reserve Bank of India in December 1991 under the Chairmanship of Shri P. R. Nayak, the then Deputy Governor to examine the issues confronting SSIs (now MSE) in the matter of obtaining finance. The Committee submitted its report in 1992. All the major recommendations of the Committee have been accepted and the banks have been, inter-alia, advised to: (i) give preference to village industries, tiny industries and other small scale units in that order, while meeting the credit requirements of the small scale sector; 75 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

(ii) grant working capital credit limits to SSI (now MSE) units computed on the basis of minimum 20% of their estimated annual turnover whose credit limit in individual cases is upto Rs.2 crore [ since raised to Rs.5 crore ]; (iii) ensure that there should not be any delay in sanctioning and disbursal of credit. In case of rejection/curtailment of credit limit of the loan proposal, a reference to higher authorities should be made; (iv) not to insist on compulsory deposit as a `quid pro-quo’ for sanctioning the credit; (v) open specialised SSI (now MSE) bank branches or convert those branches which have a fairly large number of SSI (now MSE) borrowal accounts, into specialised SSI (now MSE) branches; (vi) standardise loan application forms for SSI (now MSE) borrowers; and (vii) impart training to staff working at specialised branches to bring about attitudinal change in them. All scheduled commercial banks were advised vide our circular was RPCD.PLNFS/BC.No.61/06.0262/2000-01 dated March 2, 2001 to implement the Nayak Committee Recommendations. 6.3 Report of the Working Group on Flow of Credit to SSI (now MSE) Sector (Ganguly Committee) As per the announcement made by the Governor, Reserve Bank of India, in the Mid-Term Review of the Monetary and Credit Policy 2003-2004, a “Working Group on Flow of Credit to SSI sector” was constituted under the Chairmanship of Dr. A S Ganguly. The Committee made 31 recommendations covering wide range of areas pertaining to financing of SSI sector. The recommendations pertaining to RBI and banks have been examined and RBI has accepted 8 recommendations so far and communicated to banks for implementation vide circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.28/06.02.31(WG)/2004-05 dated September 4, 2004 which are as under: (i) adoption of cluster based approach for financing MSME sector; (ii) sponsoring specific projects as well as widely publicising successful working models of NGOs by Lead Banks which service small and tiny industries and individual entrepreneurs; (iii) sanctioning of higher working capital limits by banks operating in the North East region to SSIs (now MSE) , based on their commercial judgment due to the peculiar situation of hilly terrain and frequent floods causing hindrance in the transportation system; (iv) exploring new instruments by banks for promoting rural industry and to improve the flow of credit to rural artisans, rural industries and rural entrepreneurs 6.4 Working Group on Rehabilitation of Sick SMEs (Chairman: Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty) In the light of the recommendations of the Working Group on Rehabilitation of Sick MSEs (Chairman: Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty, the then CMD of Punjab National Bank), all commercial banks were advised vide our circular RPCD. SME & NFS.BC.No.102/06.04.01/2008-09 dated May 4, 2009 to: a) put in place loan policies governing extension of credit facilities, Restructuring/Rehabilitation policy for revival of potentially viable sick units/enterprises and non- discretionary One Time Settlement scheme for recovery of non-performing loans for the MSE sector, with the approval of the Board of Directors and b) implement the recommendations with regard to timely and adequate flow of credit to the MSE sector as detailed in the aforesaid circular. Banks were also advised vide above circular dated May 4, 2009 to consider implementation of the recommendations, inter alia, that lending in case of all advances upto Rs 2 crores may be done on the basis of scoring model. Banks have further been advised vide circular DBOD. Dir. BC.No.106/13.03.00/2013-14 dated April 15, 2014 to undertake a review of their loan policy governing extension of credit facilities to the MSE sector, with a view to using Board approved credit scoring models in their evaluation of the loan proposals of MSE borrowers. 6.5 Prime Minister’s Task Force on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises A High Level Task Force was constituted by the Government of India (Chairman: Shri T K A Nair), in January 2010, to consider various issues raised by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Task Force recommended several measures having a bearing on the functioning of MSMEs, viz., credit, marketing, labour, exit policy, infrastructure/technology/skill development and 76 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 taxation. The comprehensive recommendations cover measures that need immediate action as well as medium term institutional measures along with legal and regulatory structures and recommendations for North-Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir. Banks are urged to keep in view the recommendations made by the Task Force and take effective steps to increase the flow of credit to the MSE sector, particularly to the micro enterprises. A circular was issued to all scheduled commercial banks vide RPCD.SME&NFS BC.No. 90/06.02.31/2009-10 dated June 29, 2010 advising implementation of the recommendations of the Prime Minister’s task Force on MSMEs. 6.6 Working Group to Review the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises A Working Group was constituted by the Reserve Bank of India under the Chairmanship of Shri V.K. Sharma, Executive Director, to review the working of the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS)of CGTMSE and suggest measures to enhance its usage and facilitate increased flow of collateral free loans to MSEs. The recommendations of the Working Group included, inter alia, mandatory doubling of the limit for collateral free loans to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) sector from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.10 lakh and enjoining upon the Chief Executive Officers of banks to strongly encourage the branch level functionaries to avail of the CGS cover and making performance in this regard a criterion in the evaluation of their field staff, etc. have been advised to all banks. A circular was issued to all scheduled commercial banks vide RPCD.SME&NFS.BC.No.79/06.02.31/2009-10 dated May 6, 2010 mandating them not to accept collateral security in the case of loans upto Rs 10 lakh extended to units in the MSE sector and advising them to strongly encourage their branch level functionaries to avail of the CGS cover, including making performance in this regard a criterion in the evaluation of their field staff.

Annex I MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 5th October, 2006 S.O. 1722(E) – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 7 of the MSMED Act, 2006 (27 of 2006) herein referred to as the said Act, the Central Government hereby specifies the following items, the cost of which shall be excluded while calculating the investment in plant and machinery in the case of the enterprises mentioned in Section 7(1)(a) of the said Act, namely: (i) equipment such as tools, jigs, dyes, moulds and spare parts for maintenance and the cost of consumables stores; (ii) installation of plant and machinery; (iii) research and development equipment and pollution controlled equipment (iv) power generation set and extra transformer installed by the enterprise as per regulations of the State Electricity Board; (v) bank charges and service charges paid to the National Small Industries Corporation or the State Small Industries Corporation; (vi) procurement or installation of cables, wiring, bus bars, electrical control panels (not mounted on individual machines), oil circuit breakers or miniature circuit breakers which are necessarily to be used for providing electrical power to the plant and machinery or for safety measures; (vii) gas producer plants; (viii) transportation charges (excluding sales-tax or value added tax and excise duty) for indigenous machinery from the place of their manufacture to the site of the enterprise; (ix) charges paid for technical know-how for erection of plant and machinery; (x) such storage tanks which store raw material and finished products and are not linked with the manufacturing process; and (xi) firefighting equipment. 2. While calculating the investment in plant and machinery referred to in paragraph 1, the original price thereof, irrespective of whether the plant and machinery are new or second hand, shall be taken

77 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 into account provided that in the case of imported machinery, the following shall be included in calculating the value, namely; (i) Import duty (excluding miscellaneous expenses such as transportation from the port to the site of the factory, demurrage paid at the port); (ii) Shipping charges; (iii) Customs clearance charges; and (iv) Sales tax or value added tax. (F.No.4(1)/2006-MSME- Policy) JAWHAR SIRCAR, Addl. Secy.

RBI/2016-17/13 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 02

July 14, 2016

To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks

Madam/Sir,

Exim Bank's GoI supported Line of Credit of USD 86.31 million to Myanma Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB), Myanmar

Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 11, 2013 with Myanma Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB), Myanmar for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 155 million (USD one hundred fifty five million only) for financing the procurement of rolling stock, equipment and upgradation of three major railway workshops in Myanmar. Subsequently, Exim Bank signed First Amendatory Agreement with MFTB on October 03, 2015, for reducing the value of the LOC from USD 155 million to USD 86.31 million (USD eighty six million three hundred ten thousand). The goods, 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, the goods and services including consultancy services of the value of at least 75% of the contract price shall be supplied by the seller from India and the remaining 25% 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 June 27, 2016. Under LOC, the terminal utilization period is 48 months from scheduled completion date of contract in case of project export and 72 months from execution of the Credit Agreement in case of other supply contracts.

3. Shipments under the LOC will have to be declared on EDF/ SDF Forms as per instructions issued

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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 his own resources or utilize balances in his Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency Account for payment of commission in free foreign exchange. Authorised Dealer Category- l (AD Category-l) banks may allow such remittance after realization of full payment of contract value subject to compliance with the prevailing 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 Line of Credit from the Exim Bank’s office at Centre One, Floor 21, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005 or log on to www.eximbankindia.in.

6. The Directions contained in this circular have been issued under section 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 (42 of 1999) and are without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any, required under any other law.

Yours faithfully,

(A. K. Pandey) Chief General Manage

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PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ITEMS : OVERSEAS INQUIRIES

Bathroom Fittings & Accessories

Curtiss AS. Importers of products related to bathroom. Address: Keramikkveien 32, Stavanger - 4032, Norway Phone: +(47)-(51)-800805

Plasztikform Kft Importers of stainless steel bathroom units. Address: Baross Utca 167, Budavrs - 2040, Hungary Phone: +(36)-(23)-423001 Fax: +(36)-(23)-423003

Samra Bath Center Engaged in importing of bathroom accessories, bathroom mirrors and bathroom other products. Address: 23, King George Street, Tel Aviv - 63290, Israel Phone: +(972)-(52)-4669609 Fax: +(972)-(3)-5273506

Plumb Crazy Buyers of all plumbing, bathroom, hardware products. Address: 100 Voortrekker Road, Salt River, Cape Town - 7925, South Africa Phone: +(27)-(21)-5117818 Fax: +(27)-(21)-5117873 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(27)-834634649

Kudos Shower Products Limited Buyers of cotton bath and shower mats. Address: Elmsfield Park Holme Cumbria, Manchester - LA61RJ, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(1539)-564040 Fax: +(44)-(1539)-564141

Newise International Limited Importer of bathroom sinks. Address: 1/F, Kai Kwong Commercial Bldg Lockhart Road Wanchai, Wan Chai - 332334, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Phone: +(852)-(852)-25117008 Fax: +(852)-(852)-28917187

T. K. Interior Design & Decoration S/b Importers of bathroom accessories. Address: 750/D, Taman Ecorich Jalan Tanjung Batu, Bintulu - 97000, Malaysia Phone: +(6)-(86)-332729 Fax: +(6)-(86)-332729 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(6)-0138338430

Cixi Star Light Sanitary Ware Company Limited Buyers of shower. Address: Cang Tian Industrial Area, Changhe, Cixi, Ningbo - 315 326, China Phone: +(86)-(574)-63406416 / 63415898 Fax: +(86)-(574)-63409125 / 63415786

Otari Ghana Limited Buyers of all types of bathroom fittings. Address: No.:10, Dadeban Loop, North Industrial Area, Accra, Ghana Phone: +(233)-(21)-237796 Fax: +(233)-(21)-237796 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(233)-24670780

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Swadesh Bidesh Buyers of bathroom accessories. Address: 64, Aziz Super Market, 1st Floor, Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh Phone: +(880)-(2)-861025 Fax: +(880)-(2)-8613958 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-11875686

Jash Technical Services Co. Limited Importers of bath accessories. Address: P. O. Box 173, Riyadh - 11411, Saudi Arabia Phone: +(966)-(1)-4767780 Fax: +(966)-(1)-4776662

Haider Limited Buyers of bathroom fittings. Address: 15 Hollinbank Lane, Lee - WF16 9NF, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(7979)-920555

Multitrade International Ltd. deals in bathroom fittings Address: Data General Building, 666 Gt South Rd., Ellerslie, P O Box : 62503, Central Park, Auckland, New Zealand Phone: +(64)-(9)-5259721 Fax: +(64)-(9)-5250471

Bellagio, Sarl Buyers of bathroom fitting. Address: Tabaris Square, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Phone: +(961)-(1)-204042

Importers of all kinds of bathroom fittings. Address: 20/25, North South Road, Siddique Bazar, Habib Market, 3rd Floor, Dhaka, Bangladesh Phone: +(880)-(2)-9566254 Fax: +(880)-(2)-9566254 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-171536146

Microdata Associates Limited Buyers of bathroom accessories such as shower curtain, toothbrush holders etc. Address: 79, Roseville Road, Hayes, London - UB34QY, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(208)-5731391 Fax: +(44)-(790)-2098281 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(44)-7812339669

E-buy Radiators Direct Limited Buyers of bathroom fixture and fittings such as taps, showers, baths sinks etc. Address: 15, Longfield Avenue, Fareham - PO141DA, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(1329)-519465 Fax: +(44)-(1329)-519465

Aqua Tec Importers of spare parts for sink. Address: 25 Moaz Aldawla, Nser City Mkram Abeed, Cairo - 11241, Egypt Phone: +(2)-(2)-6708075 Fax: +(2)-(2)-2729651 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(2)-0020124595870

Roca Sanitario SA Importers of bathroom fittings and products. Address: Avda. Diagonal, 513, Barcelona - 08029, Spain Phone: +(34)-(93)-3661200

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Construction Machinery

Wahyu Mandiri Importers of all types of construction equipments. Address: Basuki Rahmat 56, Sumatera Selatan - 12430, Indonesia Phone: +(62)-(711)-421557 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(62)-8127132333

J. L. International Limited, Partnership Buyers of machineries and raw material for construction industry. Address: No. 889, Thai C. C. Tower, Room No. 242, South Sathorn Road, Yanawa, Sathorn, Bangkok - 10120, Thailand Phone: +(66)-(2)-6723444 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(66)-896610896

Induztrial Toyz Corporation Buyers of road construction equipments. Address: 169, Forrest Drive, Sherwood Park - T8A6A9, Canada Phone: +(1)-(780)-9451161 Fax: +(1)-(780)-4493747

Precise Engineering Services Importers of construction equipment. Address: Plot 43, Oboja Road, Kampala - 19780, Uganda Phone: +(256)-(772)-742053 Fax: +(256)-(38)-400258

Birdi Civil Engineers Importers of construction plants. Address: P. O. Box 58223, Nairobi - 00010, Kenya Phone: +(254)-(20)-823620 Fax: +(254)-(20)-891017

Dabaywa Trading & Contracting Co. Importer of construction equipment, construction materials and construction machineries etc Address: 2, W2, Mosque Street Ibnauf Suliman Building, Khartoum - 11111, Sudan Phone: +(249)-(9)-12953816 / 12843934

Alghanim International & General Trading Buyers of construction equipments. Address: Shuaikh, Behind Old Pepsi Company, Safat - 2118, Kuwait Phone: +(965)-(1)-804044 / 9149534 Fax: +(965)-(1)-4822490 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(965)-965789

Hire Station Limited Buyers of general construction machineries. Address: Fields Farm Road Long Eaton, Nottingham - NG103FZ, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(845)-6045337 Fax: +(44)-(845)-6688999 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(44)-7711958183

Go Industry A. S Buyers of construction equipments. Address: Sak R Kesebir Cad. 36/13, Balmumcu Besiktas, Istanbul - 80700, Turkey Phone: +(90)-(212)-2114348 Fax: +(90)-(212)-2114348

Hanmi International Company Limited Buyers of used construction equipments and spare parts. Address: #121-246, Dangsandong 6, Ga Youngdeungpogu, Seoul - 150 808, Korea Phone: +(82)-(2)-26755013 Fax: +(82)-(2)-26327883 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(82)-112815200

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Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd Buyers of concrete mixer trucks and batching plants. Address: 76, C. F. Park, Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Bintulu - 97000, Malaysia Phone: +(60)-(86)-333019 Fax: +(60)-(86)-332700

JB System Inc. Engaged in import of construction equipments such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, cranes, road rollers, forklifts, dump trucks, concrete mixture trucks, garbage compactor trucks, generators. Also imports used ship, cargo etc. Address: No. 4-4-29, Nishi Sakado, Sakado-Shi - 350 0247, Japan Phone: +(81)-(492)-793455 Fax: +(81)-(492)-793456 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(81)-9034053162

Yabhana Group Importers of construction equipments. Address: 12, Dunchurch Crescent Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - B73 6QN, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(7909)-526410

Halong Traseco Buyers of all types of construction machine. Address: 39 Le Lai Street, NGoquyen Dist Hai phong, Haiphong City - 10000, Vietnam Phone: +(84)-(31)-768412 Fax: +(84)-(31)-767638 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(84)-0903245444

Lumbini Trade Centre Nepal Private Limited Importers of construction equipment Address: Trispureshore, K. K. M. Building Satdobato, Lalitpur - Na, Nepal Phone: +(977)-(1)-4260058 / 5524362 Fax: +(977)-(1)-4226711

Door Knobs, Handles, Knockers, Stoppers & Other Door Hardware

Kin Kei Hardware Industries Limited Importer of door closers, door handles, door hinges, door knob locks and door viewers. Address: Room 704, 7/F Eastern Centre, 1065 King's Road,, Tai Koo - .., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Phone: +(852)-(852)-25616788 Fax: +(852)-(.)-25639115

John Phillips Investments Limited Distributor and supplier of door locks and door closers. Address: 5, East Hill, London - HA9 9PT, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(20)-89049407

Emmanuella Consult Importers of door handle. Address: Plot 22, Victor Hugo Dakar, Dagana - 221, Senegal Phone: +(221)-(820)-12819 Fax: +(221)-(820)-45221

Kin Kei Hardware Industries Limited Importer of door closers, door handles, door hinges, door knob locks and door viewers.

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Address: Room 704, 7/F Eastern Centre, 1065 King's Road,, Tai Koo - .., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Phone: +(852)-(852)-25616788 Fax: +(852)-(.)-25639115

John Phillips Investments Limited Distributor and supplier of door locks and door closers. Address: 5, East Hill, London - HA9 9PT, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(20)-89049407

Emmanuella Consult Importers of door handle. Address: Plot 22, Victor Hugo Dakar, Dagana - 221, Senegal Phone: +(221)-(820)-12819 Fax: +(221)-(820)-45221

Anurasiri Furnitures Private Limited Importers of door pulls, hingers, cam locks, plywood etc. Address: 701/A, Peradeniya Road Mulgampola, Kandy, Sri Lanka Phone: +(94)-(81)-2228173 Fax: +(94)-(81)-2233279

Newise International Limited Importers of door closers, door handles and door hinges. Address: 1/F, Kai Kwong Commercial Building, 332-334 Lockhart Road, Wanchai - ., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Phone: +(852)-(852)-25117008 Fax: +(852)-(852)-28917187

Willimco Buyer of door, door lock, door handles, etc. Address: 22, Watson Street, Aberdeen - 4850, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(7)-20482314 Fax: +(44)-(7)-23547563

Jazco Company Importers of door knnobs and knobs products. Address: Banani Road -5, Block F , House No. 88 Third Floor, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh Phone: +(880)-(12)-8824395

General Building Hardware Traders

Almacen El Arquitecto Buyers of builders hardware accessories. Address: Cra 42, No. 75-83, Local 148, Itagui, Colombia Phone: +(57)-(4)-3741718 Fax: +(57)-(4)-3741718

The Stanley Works Buyers of builder hardware. Address: 3F, 338 Wen Lin Road, Taipei - 111, Taiwan Phone: +(886)-(2)-81451465

Chifley Exim Australia Importers and distributors of builder's hardware in brass, steel, iron and few products of general merchandise. 84 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Address: 2, St.Martins Crt., Wantirna South, Melbourne - 3152, Australia Phone: +(61)-(3)-98010799 Fax: +(61)-(3)-98005798

Maroc Motif Buyers of building hardware. Address: 22, Rue Ennarjisse Benjdia, Casablanca Maroc - 20000, Morocco Phone: +(212)-(2)-2225702 Fax: +(212)-(2)-2225716

Rajabdeen & Sons Limited Importers of builders hardware. Address: 192, Nawala Road, Colombo - 5, Sri Lanka Phone: +(94)-(11)-2807500/2807500 Fax: +(94)-(11)-2807500

Vijay Hardware Buyers of building hardwares. Address: Algoz Industrial Area No. 3, Dubai - 41396, United Arab Emirates Phone: +(971)-(4)-3479200 Fax: +(971)-(4)-3479733

Allu Metal Maghrebin Buyers of various builder hardwares. Address: 40-44, Rue Abou, Amrane Al Fassi, Casablanca - 20100, Morocco Phone: +(212)-(22)-981058 Fax: +(212)-(22)-981055

Indenza Limited Buyers of builders hardware. Address: 142 Westchester Dr, Wellington - 6004, New Zealand Phone: +(64)-(4)-477 3555

J. Hassanali Hardware Store Buyers of building hardware. Address: P O Box 1485, Daressalaam - , Tanzania Phone: +(255)-(22)-2115793 Fax: +(255)-(22)-2130341

Granite, Marble, Sandstone & Slate Stone

Balography Nig Limited Engaged in importing of granite. Address: Omoh 20 Funsho Kinoshi Street , Avenue B Stop, Okota Ago, Palace Way, Lagos - ., Nigeria Phone: +(234)-(709)-313766 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(234)-8086797706

Excellence Integrated Solutions Importers of limestone. Address: Old Mazda Road, Fabric Care Building, 203, Abu Dhabi - 52596, United Arab Emirates Phone: +(971)-(2)-6711197 Fax: +(971)-(2)-6711158 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(971)-506421157

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Importers of marble, granite, limestone, onyx etc. Address: # 34, No.3, Golfam Building, Golfam Street, Africa Ave,, Tehran - 0098, Iran Phone: +(980)-(21)-22020251 / 22055860 Fax: +(980)-(21)-22055860 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(980)-9121271665

Xiamen Yueyang Stone Company Limited Importers of importing rough granite blocks. Address: Unit 7b, Bldg A, Baolong Center, No. 297, Jiahe Road, Xiame, Xiamen - 361 012, China Phone: +(86)-(592)-5328291

Entity Holdings Private Limited Importers of gypsum boards. Address: 410/3, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo - 7000, Sri Lanka Phone: +(94)-(11)-4737828 Fax: +(94)-(11)-5362588 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(94)-777667657

Charcon Specialist Products Importers of granites. Address: Marions Way, Coventry Road, Leicester - LE9 3GP, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(1455)-288241 Fax: +(44)-(1455)-285284

Taj Trading Buyers of marble. Address: 17, Buxton Avenue, Oranjezicht, Cape Town - 8001, South Africa Phone: +(27)-(21)-4231505 Fax: +(27)-(21)-4231505 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(27)-824549383

Copro Group Importers of all types of marbles. Address: Kosuyolu Mah. D. Blok, Daire No. 4 Emlakbankas, Istanbul - 34000, Turkey Phone: +(90)-(532)-2401125

Shirkooh Yazd Tile Importers of all types of ceramic and tiles. Address: Apartment 1, 9th Floor, Mellat Tower, Vali Asr Street, Tehran - Na, Iran Phone: +(98)-(21)-88784678 Fax: +(98)-(21)-88784678

Quang Dieu Co. Limited Importers of marble, granite, sandstone, slate etc. Address: 364, Cong Hoa Street, Etown Building, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Phone: +(84)-(88)-8122606 Fax: +(84)-(88)-8122282 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(84)-8918319699

Avner Mart Import Export Buyers of marble. Address: 1, HaDror, Kiryat-Ono - 55602, Israel Phone: +(972)-(50)-590488

Al-Murad Tiles Buyers of marbles and granites. Address: Howley Park Road East Morley Leeds West Yorkshire, Leeds - LS27OBN, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(1132)-537766 Fax: +(44)-(1132)-537766

Fujian Nanan Lian Feng Mei Stone Co. Ltd. Importers of marble. Address: Pushan Industrial Area, Shuitou Town, Nanan, Fujin - 362342, China Phone: +(86)-(595)-86989553 Fax: +(86)-(595)-86909553

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Pipe Fittings & Tube Fittings

Egypipe Buyers of all types of hdpe pipes. Address: 157 Al Harm St Giza, Cairo - 12556, Egypt Phone: +(20)-(48)-600098 Fax: +(20)-(48)-600819

Hakan Plastic Buyers of pvc, pprc, pe pipes and fittings. Address: Organize Sanayi Bolgesi Gaziosmanpasa Mah. Istiklal Cad, Cerkezkoy - 59500, Turkey Phone: +(90)-(282)-7266443 Fax: +(90)-(282)-7269467 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(90)-5334738964

Handal Mandiri Buyers of steel pipes. Address: Jl. DI. Panjaitan, Gang Sederhana No. 01, Balikpapan - 76123, Indonesia Phone: +(62)-(542)-423315 Fax: +(62)-(542)-420537 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(62)-811-547493

Esmil Trading Buyers of pipes, solid bar and fittings. Address: P.O. Box 129, 8500 Ac Joure, Heerenveen - 8500AC, The Netherlands Phone: +(31)-(513)-528810 Fax: +(31)-(513)-528842

Kwan Hing Metal Manufacturing Co. Limited Buyers of pipes. Address: Unit 2713A, 27/F., Asia Trade Center, 79 Lei Muk Road, Kwai Chung - Na, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Phone: +(852)-24211322 Fax: +(852)-24215322

Raj Arab International Buyers of pipes and pipe fittings. Address: Flat No. 3, 79 Hussein Street, Mohandesein, Cairo, Egypt Phone: +(20)-(2)-7495194 Fax: +(20)-(2)-7495194 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(20)-122388564

G Rgenler AS Importers of seamless pipes. Address: No. 1, Organize Sanayi, Bolgesi Avar, CAD. No. 4, Ankara - 06935, Turkey Phone: +(90)-(312)-2670969 Fax: +(90)-(312)-2670881

Comdo Italia SRL Buyers of iron pipes for bed mechanisms. Address: Via Dell Orzo 53/55/57, Z. I., Altamura - 70022, Italy Phone: +(39)-(80)-3101078 Fax: +(39)-(80)-3103449

Al Aswar Technology Group Co. Buyers of ductile pipes. Address: Farhan Building, Fadala Street Block No.11,Salmiya, P.O. Box 6213, Hawalli - 32037, Kuwait Phone: +(965)-(2)-5629205 Fax: +(965)-(2)-5628176

Sag Stahl GmbH Importers of steel pipes. Address: Ruetersbarg, 48, Hamburg - 22529, Germany Phone: +(49)-(40)-6447077 Fax: +(49)-(40)-64428490

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A Tech Comapny Importers of titanium plated stainless steel pipes. Address: A-919, Sam Ho Building, #275-1, YangJae-Dong, SeoCho-Ku, Seoul - 137 941, Korea Phone: +(82)-(2)-5537555

Tig Group Importers of pe pipes. Address: Botelkamp 38, Hamburg - D-22529, Germany Phone: +(49)-(40)-790000 / 245117 Fax: +(49)-(40)-790099

Buyers of pvc pipes and fittings. Address: No. 10, Jasmine Street, Ubalde Village, Agdao, Davao City - 8000, Philippines Phone: +(63)-(82)-2349855 Fax: +(63)-(82)-3008865 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(63)-9177020147

Viking Johnson Buyers of pipe couplings. Address: 46-48 Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertford - SG40UD, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(1462)-443322 Fax: +(44)-(1462)-443311

S. S. Trade Link International Private Limtied Buyers of steel pipe, steel pipe fittings, upvc pipe fittings. Address: 11, Haji Osman Goni Road, Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh Phone: +(880)-(2)-9554805 / 7164364 Fax: +(880)-(2)-9554755 / 7164362 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-11846662

Decor Limited Importers of stainless steel pipes. Address: St Riznikovski, 1 A, Kharkov - 61025, Ukraine Phone: +(380)-(57)-7122037 Fax: +(380)-(57)-7102239 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(380)-506306686

Mahmoud For Trading Pipes & Fittings Importres of pipes and fittings. Address: 14 El Sayegh St El Sabteya Ramsis,cairo,egypt, Al Q�Hirah - 11111, Egypt Phone: +(2)-(2)-5775321 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(2)-102828362

S. K. F. Corporation Limited Buyers of pipes. Address: 300/4, Hatirpool, Dhaka - 1215, Bangladesh Phone: +(880)-(2)-8620274

Viking Cives Limited Buyers of steel flange beams. Address: RR#4 Norpark Drive, Mount Forest - N0H 2k0, Canada Phone: +(1)-(519)-3234433 Fax: +(1)-(519)-3234608

Technical Oilfield Supplies Centre Importers of all types of pipes, tube fittings, flanges, expansion joints etc. Address: Post Box No. 2647, Abu Dhabi - 2647, United Arab Emirates Phone: +(971)-(2)-6734042 Fax: +(971)-(2)-6734041 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(971)-507514327

I. B. N. Al Nafees General Trading Establishment Importers of used steel pipes type F51, ST52, external dia 168 mm, 20mm wallthick, 6 m long, seamless or welded etc. Address: P. O. Box 61835, Dubai - 971, United Arab Emirates Phone: +(971)-(4)-2850500 Fax: +(971)-(4)-2855782 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(971)-504577100

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Wall & Floor Tiles

Mohammed Osman Ahmed Al Fattani Estate Buyers of all kinds of stone tiles, multi colored tiles, white tiles, kitchen wall tiles, decorative wall tiles etc. Address: Al Dahab, Behind Atlas Hotel,, Jeddah - 21425, Saudi Arabia Phone: +(966)-(2)-6458316 / 6420491 Fax: +(966)-(2)-6458308 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(966)-966505506286

Rosean Company Limited Buyers of ceramic tiles. Address: 15-3 Doida, Matsuyama - 790-0056, Kenya Phone: +(81)-(89)-9311700 Fax: +(81)-(89)-9311703 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(81)-60-12-3190414

Dennis Plink Builder Pty Limited Importers of building products like tiles and ceramics. Address: P. O. Box 247, Blackheath - 2785, Australia Phone: +(61)-(2)-63552003 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(61)-414 825711

Associated Industries, UK Buyers of flooring products etc. Address: 9, Norfolk Road, Industrial Estate, Gravesend - DA122PS, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(1474)-328111 Fax: +(44)-(1474)-328222

Potent Solutions Buyers of tiles. Address: 14, Twynyrefail Place, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford - SA181HY, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(1269)-823039 Fax: +(44)-(1269)-823039

Venetto Ceramicas Importers of tiles. Address: 145/1, Green Road., Dhaka - 1205, Bangladesh Phone: +(88)-(2)-9144949 Fax: +(88)-(2)-8314400 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(88)-171037609

Sikder Trading International Importers of all kinds of tiles. Address: 1613, Hamzarbag Colony, Muradpur, Chittagong, Bangladesh Phone: +(880)-(31)-682127 Fax: +(880)-(31)-655711 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(880)-0176328881 Wood Floorings, Timber, Plywood & Laminates

Rimaju (Asia Pacific) Sdn. Bhd. Importers of unfinished and prefinished t & g timber floorings, laminated timber floorings etc. Address: Lot 14, 1st Floor, Kolam Centre, Jalan Lintas, Luyang, Kota Kinabalu - 88300, Malaysia Phone: +(60)-(88)-232551 Fax: +(60)-(88)-211313

Vivek Industries Limited Buyers of plywood. Address: Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya Phone: +(254)-(20)-531783 Fax: +(254)-(20)-531587 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(254)-733311335 90 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Shree Shivshakti Hardware And Sanitary Suppliers Freight Link International Co. Limited Importer of commercial dbbcc plywood, mdf radiata pine planks and pine plywood. Address: SIR VIRGIL NAZ STREET, Port Louis - NIL, Mauritius Phone: +(230)-(233)-0101 Fax: +(230)-(211)-5410

Laidebao Furniture Company Limited Buyers of woods, logs etc. Address: Chumen Section, Sci-Tech Industrial, Yuhuan - 317 605, China Phone: +(86)-(576)-7427356 Fax: +(86)-(576)-7427358 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(86)-8613566859068

Al Bahjah Buyers of plywood. Address: Karama, Bur Dubai, Dubai - 34633, United Arab Emirates Phone: +(971)-(50)-6760089

Indi - Stone Design Buyers of dimensioned stone. Address: 681, Timboon - Colac Road, Scotts Creek - 3267, Australia Phone: +(61)-(3)-55959206 Fax: +(61)-(3)-55959206 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(61)-4005763758

Moods Fine Furniture Co. Buyers of tiles. Address: Killymitten, Ballinamallard, Enniskillen - BT942FW, United Kingdom Phone: +(44)-(28)-6638882 Fax: +(44)-(28)-66388881

Steel City Renovation & Engineeering Sdn Bhd Buyers of tiles. Address: Plot 41, Elseidale Estate, Mount Erskine - 10470, Malaysia Phone: +(60)-(4)-8909594

Rudwan Workshop Buyers of meranti, mahagany and teak wood. Address: A'amran Street, Sana'A - 326, Yemen Phone: +(967)-(1)-325224 Fax: +(967)-(1)-325224 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(967)-71124009

Phiali Company Importers of high pressure laminates. Address: No. 61-3, Houhu Rd., Linkou Shiang, Taipei Hsien, Taipei - 244, Taiwan Phone: +(886)-(2)-2603493 Fax: +(886)-(2)-26034954

E Corner Buyers of sawn timber. Address: No. 54, Jalan S.P. 1/5 Taman Saujana, Puchong - 47100, Malaysia Phone: +(60)-(3)-80602095 Mobile / Cell Phone: +(60)-60123815330

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PEPC : WORKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS-2015-16

CHAIRMAN

Shri Rajan Malhotra Regional Manager Larsen & Toubro Ltd. IFCI Towers, 14th Floor 61, Nehru Place New Delhi: 110019 VICE CHAIRMAN Shri Arun Karambelkar President & Whole Time Director Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. Hincon House Lal Bhadur Shastri Marg Vikhroli (West), Mumbai-400 083 MEMBERS : WORKING COMMITTEE

Shri V.C. Verma Shri Mohan Dass Saini Director CEO (Construction Division) Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd. OSE Commerical Block, Asset 5B Aerocity Hospitality District, IGI Airport SP Centre New Delhi – 110 037 41/44 Minoo Desai Marg Tel 011- 4604 4604 Colaba, Mumbai: 400005 Email : [email protected]

Shri R.K. Goel Shri Pankaj Goyal Managing Director Chief Financial Officer U.P. Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. Angelique International Limited Vishweshwariya Bhawan 104-107, 1st Floor Gomto Nagar Hemkunt Tower Lucknow-226010 98 Nehru Place New Delhi-110019

Shri Alok Garg, S Shri Sandip Baran Das Executive Director (Building & Airports), Vice President RITES Limited Simplex Infrastructures Limited RITES Office Complex, 27, Shakespeare Sarani Plot No. 1 Sector -29, Gurgaon - 122001 Kolkatta

Shri Ashutosh Jagga Shri Jacob George General Manager Head- Exim Commercial Technofab Engineering Ltd. Thermax Ltd. Plot No.5 Sector 27 C D-13, MIDC Industrial Area Mathura Road R.D. AGA Road Faridabad: 121003 Chinchwad Pune-411019 INSTITUTIONS Director Department of Commerce Ministry of Commerce & Industry,Govt. Of India Udyog Bhawan New Delhi- 110 011

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Shri K. Nagaraj Naidu Director (ITP) Ministry of External Affairs Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan, Janpath New Delhi - 110003

Shri Sunil Joshi DGM & BM, ECGC of India Ltd., Project Export Branch The Metropolitan (7th Floor), Plot No. C26/27, Bandra Kurla Complex Mumbai-400051

Shri Sriram Subramaniam Dy. General Manager Exim Bank Of India Ground Floor, Statesman House 148 Barakhamba Road New Delhi 110001 23326625, 23326254, 233221622, 23321742, 23721393Extn.211 Fax: 23321719, 23322758 E-Mail: [email protected]

EX-OFFICIO MEMBER SECRETARY

Executive Director Project Exports Promotion Council Of India

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UPDATE

P. E.P.C.

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

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

Each of the above are explained here:

Civil construction projects Construction projects involve civil works, steel structural work, erection of utility equipment and include projects for building dams, bridges, airports, railway lines, roads and bridges, apartments, office complexes, hospitals, hotels, and desalination plants. 94 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

Turnkey projects

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

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

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

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

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.

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255. Such projects, while helping the recipient countries to bridge their infrastructure gaps also help India’s exports of goods and services. They help to build a long term relationship of the target country with India and its project export entities. India’s entry into high value project exports will also impart high brand visibility in the target countries. Besides the specific brand visibility, India’s general branding is also promoted as a country which can export hi-tech and high value projects. Such branding and visibility facilitates easier acceptance of other products exported by India to such markets. Long term business relationships also develop in supplies of replaceable components and spare parts, annual maintenance and servicing contracts, upgradation of project technology, etc. Repeat orders become easier, as the countries gain experience and confidence in Indian project export entities. They also exhibit India’s cost competitiveness while at the same time maintaining internationally comparable quality standards.

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

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

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

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

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

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SCREENING COMMITTEE- GUIDELINES (2016)

Objectives

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

Screening Committee approval is generally accorded selectively for activities for which applicant companies have established capability in one or more of the following construction engineering/ consultancy activities involving: i. Dams, canals, irrigation works, tunnels and earthworks. ii. Roads, bridges, flyovers, airports. iii. Water and sewage treatment plants, pipelines. iv. Buildings including commercial and factory complexes, hotels, schools and hospitals. v. Special foundations and structural works, docks and sea water works/ports. vi. Electrification, air-conditioning and utilities. vii. Any other structure, infrastructure, utility or activity to be determined by the Screening Committee. viii. General contractors with capabilities in combination of two or more areas in the above range of activities.

Scope

The coverage of Screening Committee includes all companies wishing to undertake

- overseas construction engineering projects involving design, construction, erection and/or commissioning; - consultancy services - export of project construction items

Types of Clearance Clearance may be accorded to an applicant company for one or more of the following: i. Civil Construction and/or Turnkey Engineering Projects ii. Consultancy & Engineering Services iii. 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.

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i) company should be a member of PEPC

ii) company should be a limited company - either private limited or public limited or a Government undertaking/department iii) company should have a minimum turnover/ networth/ operating experience as follows for getting approval by the screening committee.

Category Minimum Turnover Networth Experience (last three years) Civil Construction Rs. 10 Crore 10% of the 3 years and/or Turnkey turnover Engineering Projects Consultancy & Rs. 1 Crore Not applicable 3 years Engineering Services (As Company or Individual Consultant) Project Construction Rs. 50 Lacs Not applicable Not Applicable Items

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

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

Screening Procedure:

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

Screening Committee accords clearance after taking into account the following factors: i) Constitution of Board of Directors of a company including the qualifications, background and experience of directors; ii) Track record of a company regarding projects executed in India and overseas, as also the nature of works undertaken. Particular emphasis is placed on record of timely completion; and value of single largest contract executed;

98 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016 iii) Exposure of a company’s management and personnel in dealing with international organisations, and in executing works to international specifications. This is of particular relevance if the company seeks clearance as Sub-contractor to a foreign company (from a third country); iv) Qualifications and experience of key-personnel currently in full - time employment of company. v) Financial position of a company, including contingent liability and bank loans as a proportion to the net-worth; and paid up capital; vi) Approach to international marketing and information systems. Ability of the company to furnish information required by institutions, from time to time. vii) The plant and machinery owned by the company, the nature and size of which would commensurate with the volume of business proposed to be undertaken. Though these equipments may not be of use overseas, considering their unsuitability to the job proposed, this factor will give the Committee an idea of the applicant company’s status in the business and his familiarity in handling equipment, a factor that is very important for the purpose of deciding his suitability for undertaking contracts overseas.

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

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

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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 ASSISTANCE Under this scheme assistance is given to individual exporters for participation in following export promotion activities abroad  Trade Delegations  BSMs  Trade Fairs/Exhibitions

The details of scheme is given as ANNEXURE-I. MARKET ACCESS INITIATIVE (MAI) The scheme is formulated on focus product- focus country approach to evolve specific strategy for specific market and specific product through market studies/survey. Assistance would be provide to Export Promotion Organizations/ Trade Promotion Organizations / Exporters etc. for enhancement of export through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets. Under the Scheme the level of assistance for each eligible activities has been fixed.

The following activities will be eligible for financial assistance under the Scheme :

 Research studies consistent with the priorities;  WTO Studies for evolving WTO compatible strategy;  To support EPCs/Trade Promotion Organistions in undertaking market studies/survey for evolving proper strategies.  To support marketing projects abroad based on focus product - focus country approach. Under marketing projects, the following activities will be funded: o Opening of Showrooms o Opening of Warehouses o Display in international departmental stores o Publicity Campaign and Brand Promotion o Participation in Trade Fairs, etc., abroad o Research and Product Development o Reverse visits of the prominent buyers etc. from the project focus countries o 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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13.0 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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

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

ANNEXURE-I

4.1 MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (MDA) SCHEME

EXPORT PROMOTION ASSISTANCE GIVEN BY GOVERNMENT

The Government of India encourages Indian project/product exporters by providing financial assistance under the following export promotion assistance schemes: a. Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme b. Scheme for Export Promotion by Small Scale Manufacturers c. Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme

MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (MDA) SCHEME

Under this scheme assistance is given to individual exporters for participation in following export promotion activities abroad  Trade Delegations  BSMs  Trade Fairs/Exhibitions

Eligibility Criteria/Conditions

(i) Exporting companies with an f.o.b. value of exports of upto Rs. 30 crore in the preceding year. No such ceiling is applicable for participation in Focus LAC region. (ii) The exporter should have complete 12 months membership with concerned EPC etc (iii) Assistance would be permissible on travel expenses by air, in economy excursion class fair and/or charges of the built up furnished stall. This would, however, be subject to an upper ceiling mentioned in the table per tour.

S No. Area/Sector No. of visits Maximum Financial ceiling (1) (2) (3) per event (4) 1. Focus LAC 1 Rs. 2,50,000 2. FOCUS AFRICA 1 Rs. 2,00,000 ( including WANA Countries) 3. FOCUS CIS 1 Rs. 2,00,000 4. FOCUS ASEAN+2 1 Rs. 2,00,000 5. General Areas 1 Rs. 1,50,000* TOTAL 5 102 Global Project Opportunities: August’ 2016

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.

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ANNEXURE-II

MARKET ACCESS INITIATIVE (MAI) SCHEME

The scheme is formulated on focus product- focus country approach to evolve specific strategy for specific market and specific product through market studies/survey. Assistance would be provide to Export Promotion Organizations/ Trade Promotion Organizations / Exporters etc. for enhancement of export through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets. Under the Scheme the level of assistance for each eligible activities has been fixed.

The following activities will be eligible for financial assistance under the Scheme: 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 reimbursement 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 under 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:

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 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. 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 employment generation potential. vi) Miscellaneous:

 Developing Foreign Trade Facilitation web Portal (data bases and systems for dissemination of information (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 Assistance Market Study 75% of the total cost Rs.100.00 lakh/each study However, for studies assigned by the D/Commerce for the cause of export promotion, 100% assistance would be provided Opening of 75%, 50% and 33% of leasing / rental Rs. 100.00 lakh for each Showrooms and charges in the first, second and the third market/ product per Warehouses year, respectively annum.

Display in 50% of rental charges of display space Rs. 100.00 lakh per International annum/each product Departmental Stores Publicity 50% assistance for two years in a Rs. 100.00 lakh per Campaign particular market annum/ per market Participation in 65% of approved expenditure Rs. 500.00 lakh for each Trade Fairs, BSMs fair etc. abroad

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 Bank c) ENR Web-edition (http://enr.com/) (d) www.allafrica.com e) www.construction.com (f) http://www.ifpinfo.com g) http://www.constructionreviewonline.com h) http://www.arabianbusiness.com (i) http://www.indianembassyorg.np j) http://www.asiannewsnet.net l) m) International Monetary Fund Website n) OPEC Fund Web site (o) MEED Web-site p) Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (q) www.ConstructionFutures.co.uk r) Reserve Bank of India (http://www.rbi.org.in), (s) Ministry of Finance and many others…. t) http://commerce.nic.in u) 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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