Issue 57 | 24 January 2017

News Analysis Myanmar Transport Tenders Companies Infrastructure Brief Data

Market Updates  MIC approves new logistics centre in upper Myanmar EFR Group aims to bring new facility online by mid-2018

 Yangon chief minister visits site of potential deep-sea port U Phyo Min Thein continues to push for the development of a deep-sea port and SEZ in Yangon Region’s southern districts Company of the Week  Myanmar-Japan JV launches new container freight station FMIDecaux is set to KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar unveils its new CFS in Dagon Seikkan township upgrade 250 Yangon bus-stops to  MoC proposes interim budget for infrastructure, housing international standard  Regional government shelves underpass projects following a tender win.  Extensive river navigation project set to begin next month  Construction schedule announced for Magway Region bridge  YCDC finalises contract for bus-stop upgrade  Second deputy minister appointed for transport and communications  Elevated expressway may be implemented without proposal to MIC  DCA, Chin State officials discuss airport projects  President nominates new construction minister  European company awarded seismic acquisition contract  YPS implementation will commence shortly  Yangon traffic control centre irks government again  Large portion of Tanintharyi Region budget used on roads Project of the Week  Construction begins on bridge spanning Kaladan River  Malaysian infrastructure developer scopes opportunities in Myanmar Groundwork on the  Road upgrade in Ayeyarwady set to improve connectivity in the delta Falam Airport project  YBS operator chosen to implement new airport shuttle in Chin State is over  New traffic alert system in the works 25% complete as of  Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor to launch new format mid-January. This Week’s Tenders  Purchase of used materials from the Ministry of Planning and Finance  Supply of fiberglass boat for the Department of Fisheries  Transportation services for NGO and Warehouse lease in Mingaladon township  Various works for Myanma Railways and Warehouse lease in Thaketa township  Supply of asphalt in Mandalay Region and Transportation of goods for NGO  Supply of rubber pads and ballast and Supply of reinforced steel bar

Calendar Data  Asia Infrastructure ’18

 Retail, Distribution & Logistics Forum Weekly fuel prices  Myanmar Supply Chain Summit

 Myanmar Infrastructure Summit 2018 Trade statistics  World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit

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Logistics The idea is goods can now be stored in MIC approves new logistics centre in upper Mandalay until a buyer is found and then Myanmar undergo custom examinations at Paleik before being shipped directly to their final destination A new logistics and distribution centre tied to in Yangon, as opposed to shipping goods to the EFR Group of Companies was approved by Yangon for storage. the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) on 15 January, according to a release from the EFR Group was established in 1996. Initially commission. focused primarily on customs clearance, the company gradually expanded into a diversified The facility will be located near the Paleik logistics conglomerate which is thought to be railway station in Sintgaing township, the largest in Myanmar. Mandalay Region. The group of companies has interests in Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor freight forwarding, inland water transport, air understands the facility is about 40 minutes freight, project logistics, warehousing, south of Mandalay by car. distribution and a number of other logistics activities. EFR Logistics and Distribution Center (Mandalay), a new company established by Water EFR Group, is developing the facility, a Chief Minister visits site of potential deep-sea representative from EFR told Myanmar port Transport Infrastructure Monitor. A group of Yangon Region government officials The company hopes to start trial operations led by Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein sometime after April, the representative conducted an inspection of a possible added. deep-sea port site in Yangon Region’s Kawhmu township on 20 January, a post on U Phyo Min The new company is a Myanmar citizen-owned Thein’s Facebook page states. company and is 100% owned by EFR Group. Officials such as Yangon Region minister of EFR envisions the facility being a logistics hub electricity, industry, roads and communication for central Myanmar, as the facility will be Daw Nilar Kyaw and Yangon Region minster of linked to the national transport network by agriculture, livestock, forest and energy U Han road and rail, and is located near Mandalay Tun accompanied U Phyo Min Thein. International Airport. The project site is near Thayet Taw village, The facility will offer inland transport services, according to the chief minister. container storage and export and import services, the representative said. Thayet Taw village is situated in the southeast corner of the township near the mouth of In an interview with Myanmar Transport Yangon River. Infrastructure Monitor in early 2017, EFR Group chairman U Kyaw Lwin Oo claimed After inspecting the site, the chief minister the – then at the time proposed – Paleik promised to develop Kawhmu township into a logistics facility could help cut transport costs new city of Yangon and explained the regional by nearly 70% for certain agricultural goods government’s plan to present the project to that typically rely on road transport to Yangon. the union government, according to a Daily Eleven report.

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In a separate Democracy Today report The Yangon-Dala Bridge, also known as the covering the inspection tour, Dala township Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bride, is now MP U Tun Yin was quoted as saying that a moving forward and is scheduled to break deep-sea port in the township would be a ground in April. component of a project similar to Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It is being financed by a KOICA loan of approximately $138m. It has long been thought that any deep-sea or deep-water port in Yangon Region would be A four to six lane highway in Dala — tied to a Korea-backed SEZ somewhere in the presumably linking the landmark bridge to the region’s southern districts. proposed SEZ — is also reportedly being discussed by KOICA and the regional The proposed project is one that Yangon government, per previous reports. Region chief minister U Phyo Min Thein has continually pushed for since taking office in The viability and necessity of a deep-sea port 2016. in Yangon Region has been a topic of debate in recent years. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that U Phyo Min Thein and Proponents of a deep-sea port in a township Yangon Region minister of transport, such as Kawhmu argue that such as electricity and industry Daw Nilar Kyaw development would mitigate bottleneck issues claimed at different meetings in early and reduce logistics costs, while detractors say December 2017 that a SEZ in southern Yangon the number of other potential deep-sea port is in the pipeline, though neither offered any projects in Myanmar and the breakwater detailed plans. required for a Yangon deep-sea port would make the port an unnecessary and inefficient The following week in December, a 7Day Daily investment. report claimed Myanmar’s central body for SEZs had provisionally accepted an idea proposed by Yangon Region chief minister U Phyo Min Thein to establish a second SEZ in Yangon.

Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that a development plan for Yangon Region’s southern districts was thought to be jointly drafted by the Department of Urban and housing Development (DUHD) and the Photo: U Phyo Min Thein Facebook page Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

Korea has shown an increasing interest in southern Yangon Region transport connectivity as its plans for a SEZ in the area continue to materialise.

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Logistics Work on the facility began in February 2017, Myanmar-Japan JV launches new container according to a 2017 press release from Suzue freight station Corporation.

KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar, a joint venture between KMA Shipping and Japan-based Suzue Corporation, has announced that its container freight station in Dagon Seikkan is now operational.

An opening ceremony at the facility was held on 16 January, according to MBC.

Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the facility is located in Dagon Photos: Suzue Corporation Seikkan township about 15km from downtown ports, 20km from Thilawa SEZ and 20km from KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar was established Yangon International Airport. in 2013.

Logistics companies are increasingly drawn to The joint venture focuses on logistics and warehousing and logistics centre investments freight forwarding services, with the majority in Yangon’s Dagon Seikkan township due to of customers being Japanese companies, the the area’s proximity to industrial zones and CEO says. relatively easier access to Thilawa SEZ. It recently applied for a bonded warehouse license for the new container freight station, though it is unclear if the company will be granted the license.

Moving forward, KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar plans to develop more warehouses and facilities, such as a diesel fuel terminal at Thilawa, KMA Shipping manager Daw Nyein Thwe Khaing said.

KMA Shipping is a part of the KMA group of Photos: Suzue Corporation companies, one of Myanmar’s largest conglomerates. KMA Shipping CEO U Swe Lynn says Nishimatsu Construction, the main The group comprises companies such as CB construction contractor, handed the facility Bank, Golden Myanmar Airlines, KMA Real over on 20 December 2017. The 18,211 sqm Estate, KMA Shipping and KMA Construction. site has a total floor space of 1,558 sqm, he added. The shipping business was established in 2008 and claims to be the first Myanmar-owned Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor private shipping company. notes the facility also contains a container yard, an open storage yard and an office Suzue Corporation is one of Japan’s oldest building. logistics companies.

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It was established in 1908 and specialises in Heavy rains during the five-month period warehousing solutions, freight transport and disrupt and slow construction and project logistics. It is based in Yokohama, a city infrastructure development, he said. 40km south of Tokyo. With the change, the government is hoping Road construction operations are able to carry on MoC proposes interim budget for for consecutive months during the dry season, infrastructure, housing especially in flood prone areas such as Chin State and Sagaing Region. The Ministry of Construction has proposed a total budget of Ks244.4bn ($181m) to build Proponents of the change note that under the roads, bridges and rental staff housing current system, projects are tendered before between April and September 2018. the rainy season, but then delayed soon after when the rainy season begins. Following the decision to change the financial year timeline, union level bodies and With more time to continuously operate, the government organizations were required to construction sector will be better positioned to submit budget estimates for the six succeed, supporters claim. month interim period between April and September 2018. However, critics of the change argue that there are many issues that could result in a With the proposed budget, the Ministry of more volatile construction market, such as the Construction intends to construct eight roads, insufficient framework in place to allow for a 58 bridges and 13 rural transport smooth transition for companies. infrastructure projects, as well as rental staff housing in Yangon, Naypyitaw and Mandalay. Road Regional government shelves underpass However, the ministry has projected an overall projects revenue of only Ks172.3bn ($128m) within the six-month period, which includes financial State-run newspapers on 18 January reported assistance from international organisations, its that the Yangon Region government has deputy minister U Kyaw Lin said at the Union decided to withdraw a tender issued last Parliament on 17 January. month inviting local companies to construct three pedestrian underpasses in Yangon. In late October 2017, the parliament voted to move the financial year to an October to The announcement did not provide a specific September timeline. reason for the decision to cease the tender process, though the proposed projects were As Myanmar currently operates with a fiscal described as impracticable by the state-run year running from April 1 to March 30, interim newspapers. budgets must be drafted for the period between April and September 2018 to bridge It is not clear if the projects are being the gap between the end of FY 17-18 and the temporarily shelved or permanently cancelled, beginning of FY 18-19. though, it is possible the cancellation could be linked to budgetary constraints tied to the Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance U financial year shift. Maung Maung Win said the fiscal year adjustment was due to Myanmar’s monsoon season, which runs from June to October.

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On 8 December, the regional government Water invited Myanmar citizen-owned companies to Extensive river navigation project set to begin design and construct underpasses at the next month following locations: A large-scale navigation enhancement project • U Wisara Road (near Shwedagon on the Mandalay to Nyaung-U stretch of the Pagoda’s north entrance), Bahan Ayeyarwady River is set to begin next month, township according to an official from the Directorate of • Pyay Road (in front of the University of Water Resources and Improvement of River Education), Kamaryut township Systems (DWRIRS). • Pyay Road (near the end of the 8 Mile flyover), Mayangone township The Ayeyarwady River Basin Management Project (AIRBMP), which is being funded by a The paths would have aimed to improve urban $100m loan from the World Bank, will consist road safety near heavy pedestrian traffic areas of navigation enhancements, retainment wall such as shopping malls and universities. construction, riverbed maintenance, the installation of signalling systems and channel The Yangon City Development Committee maintenance. (YCDC) originally expected a quick tender evaluation process and was keen on beginning The project ultimately aims to facilitate construction and finishing construction on all economic development along the country’s three projects before the end of FY 17-18, arterial river by creating a more efficient and YCDC department of engineering associate cost-effective transport option, and by head U Tin Htun Oo said in December. instilling sustainable agricultural practices.

Each underpass was to include shops akin to Work will be split into three programmes. The similar projects in Singapore, U Tin Htun Oo Mandalay to Nyaung-U stretch is reportedly a claimed. part of programme three and is set to require an estimated $38m to carry out, according to Underpass projects in Yangon have historically DWRIRS. faced difficulties being implemented. The Mandalay to Nyaung-U section will Local developer Shwe Taung Group claimed in contain two phases, according to a 22 January 2016 that it was tied to an underpass beneath article in The Myanmar Times. Pyay Road linking its Junction Square development with the University of Education “For the first phase, we will work to retain the compound, though the project seemingly riverbank and for this we have a tender and never progressed past the proposal stage. we expect to start in February,” project manager U Aung Myo Khaing was quoted as saying.

“In the second phase, we will construct concrete barriers on the riverbed to reduce the speed of the water, which is expected to start in December.”

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Environmental and social impact assessments Road along the stretch have already been Construction schedule announced for completed, U Aung Myo Khaing was quoted as Magway Region bridge saying. A previously proposed bridge spanning the Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor Ayeyarwady River in Magway Region is now understands the International Centre for slated to break ground in April. Environment Management (ICEM) conducted the studies throughout 2017. The bridge was expected to receive approval and an allotted budget next fiscal year, but In late October 2017, DWRIRS issued a tender Thayet township MP U Kan Myint says inviting consulting firms to submit proposals construction will commence in April. for feasibility studies, engineering designs, capacity building projects and construction Works will be carried out with an allotted management responsibilities for the Mandalay Ks300m ($200,000) for the 2017-2018 fiscal to Nyaung-U stretch of the project. year and Ks300m ($200,000) for the 2018- 2019 fiscal year, according to Democracy Today.

The Ministry of Construction originally planned to present the projected budget for the project to the Union government at the beginning of the 2018-2019 fiscal year, per previous reports.

A construction schedule would have then been dependent on the budget allotted for each The deadline to submit proposals was 30 fiscal year. November. The bridge is set to link Thayet and Aunglan in However, Myanmar Transport Infrastructure southern Magway Region. Monitor notes that a winning bid for the latest tender has yet to be announced. At present, locals must travel between Aunglan and Thayet by motorboat, with trips DWRIRS seemingly believes an agreement with taking about one hour. a bid winner will be finalised within the next month, according to U Aung Myo Khaing’s Once complete, travel time will be significantly statements. cut between Magway and cities on the western bank of the Ayeyarwady River. The Ayeyarwady River basin covers an approximate area of 414,000 sq km and has a Via road, Aunglan - which is situated on the navigational length of about 2,170 km. eastern bank of the river - is about two and a half hours south of Magway. A total of 215 towns and 3161 villages are located within the river basin area. However, towns such as Thayet on the western bank of the river are about four hours south of Magway due to poor road connections on that side of the river.

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The bridge will also most likely create a The estimated cost of the project has ranged smoother link to the proposed Kyaukphyu SEZ from Ks10bn ($7m) to Ks20bn ($14.1m), per via the Thayet-Mindon road passing previous reports. Pathein-Monywa road. Neither press release divulged a specific figure, Similarly, the bridge will link with the though FMI says their investment in the Yangon-Pyay-Taungdwingyi-Magway- venture will be carried out with 2.99% of FMI’s Kyaukpadaung-Myingyan-Mandalay road consolidated net assets. through the town of Aunglan. Work is scheduled to begin in June and end in Feasibility studies for the bridge began in late 2019, JCDecaux and FMI both say. November with assistance form the Korea Overseas International Cooperation Agency In January, an official from YCDC claimed the (KOICA). upgrade works would begin in February and finish by 2019, though this claim appears to The bridge will be 2,300 metres (7,546 ft) long have been made before any implementation and an estimated Ks75bn ($56m) will be plans were concrete. required to complete the entire project, according to the Department of Bridge. FMIDecaux was awarded the right to upgrade the bus-stops in late November 2017. The exact location of the bridge has not been announced, though Myanmar Transport JCDecaux controls 60% of the partnership, Infrastructure Monitor believes it may be while FMI controls the remaining 40%. situated on Mintone road - which runs through Thayet's city centre - or a few kilometres north FMI is one of Myanmar's largest public of Thayet. companies and was the first listing on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX)in March 2016. Road YCDC finalises contract for bus-stop upgrade The company’s core businesses are in financial services, real estate development, health care A development agreement between the and tourism, though it has several other Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) business interests. and FMIDecaux – a joint venture between First Myanmar Investment (FMI) and JCDecaux – It is a subsidiary of Serge Pun & Associates. was finalised on 20 January, according to 22 January and 23 January press releases from JCDecaux is the world’s largest outdoor media JCDecaux and FMI, respectively. company.

The 20-year contract will cover the design, The French company is known for its bus-stop installation, operation and maintenance of 500 advertising systems. new bus shelters and 500 city information panels (CIPs), the releases state. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands that bus-stops on Pyay, Kabar Aye Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor Pagoda, Bayintnaung, Lan Thit, Khayaypin and notes that a total of 250 bus-stops will be Baho Roads will be prioritised. There are about upgraded, with two shelters installed at every 2,000 bus-stops in all of Yangon. stop for both directions.

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Other President U Htin Kyaw has nominated U Han Second deputy minister appointed for Zaw, the former managing director of the transport and communications Public Works Department under the Ministry of Construction, as U Win Khaing’s President U Htin Kyaw’s office has announced replacement. that U Thar Oo has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Transport and U Han Zaw’s appointment is slated to take Communications, according to a 16 January place on 19 January. release. Road The Ministry of Transport and Elevated expressway may be implemented Communications will now become the second without proposal to MIC ministry to have two appointed deputy minsters. The recently announced Yangon elevated expressway project could begin U Kyaw Myo has served as the ministry’s implementation works without submitting a deputy minister under Union Minister U Thant proposal directly to the Myanmar Investment Sin Maung. Commission (MIC), an official from MIC claims.

U Thar Oo is the 16th deputy minister A proposal would not be necessary as the appointed to Union-level ministries since the expressway is a Union-level project led by the National League for Democracy assumed office government, the official was quoted as saying in 2016. in a 24 January Daily Eleven article.

He was previously the Director General of On 11 January, the International Finance Myanma Post and Telecommunications (MPT), Corporation (IFC) signed an advisory services and will presumably leverage his experience in agreement with the Ministry of Construction information and communications technology to design and implement the 20.5km (ICT) to oversee the communications portfolio, (12.7-mile) elevated expressway under a while U Kyaw Myo will be responsible for the public-private-partnership (PPP), according to transportation portfolio. a release from IFC.

The Ministry of Planning and Finance was The expressway is the same eastern ring road previously the only ministry to have two proposed by the Japan International appointed deputy ministers - U Set Aung and U Cooperation Agency (JICA) in its Maung Maung Win. The ministry is headed by Comprehensive Urban Transport Plan for Union Minister U Kyaw Win. Greater Yangon, which runs north to south along Waizayantar road. The president’s appointment is the second significant development this week related to It will begin downtown and end near the government personnel overseeing transport Mingaladon industrial zone. affairs. It is believed that this is the first phase of a Earlier this week, former Union Minister of broader expressway plan and the Ministry of Construction, Electricity and Energy U Win Construction intends to eventually extend the Khaing was officially transferred as the Union expressway to the Hanthawaddy International Ministry for Electricity and Energy, meaning he Airport – if the airport project moves forward. will give up the Ministry of Construction portfolio.

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One or more companies will be chosen to Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor develop the project, Ministry of Construction notes that the airport will be located next to deputy director general U Kyi Zaw Myint told the Rih-Falam road near Mount Surburg, about Myanmar Business Today. 8.5 miles away from Falam. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that IFC expects a tender award winner The runway will be 6,000ft by 100ft and will be to be announced by early 2019 and for the able to accommodate aircrafts such as the ATR project to be complete sometime during 72, per previous reports. FY 21-22. Although the project initially faced some The preliminary route design can be found delays during rainy season, construction has below. significantly sped up over the past two months, a Chin Sate government official was quoted as saying in the reports last month covering Chin State chief minister U Salai Lian Luai’s visit to the project site.

Implementation work originally began during FY 15-16 and the project is expected to finish in FY 20-21.

An estimated Ks25bn ($18.5m) will be needed to carry out construction, per previous reports.

Construction this fiscal year is being financed by Ks5bn ($3.7m) from the Union government budget.

Chin State chief minister U Salai Lian Luai recently met with U Kyaw Soe to also inspect and discuss the potential Htantlang airport project in central Chin State, according to an Photo source: Tomorrow Journal 18 January article in The Mirror.

Air An airport in Htantlang, which is located about DCA, Chin State officials discuss airport 35km (22 miles) west of the state capital of projects Hakha, could serve as an alternative to the proposed Hakha airport project if the project is Ground work on the future Falam Airport is deemed unfeasible. now 25% complete, Aerodrome Standards and Safety Department director U Kyaw Soe was Some aviation experts believe construction an quoted as saying in local media publications. airport is Hakha may prove to be too difficult as the terrain in and around the town is not The construction of ground retainment walls is suitable for such a project. now underway, he added. At present, Chin State is the only region in Myanmar that does not have an airport.

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Travellers typically use the Kale Airport in He subsequently took on the Electricity and Sagaing Region to access Chin State. Energy portfolio when former minister U Pe Zin Tun resigned in August 2017, amidst In a bid to boost its tourism industry and criticism that there had been minimal progress increase air connectivity, the Chin State under his watch. government has previously claimed it plans to build six airports throughout the state. In the two days following U Win Khaing's transfer, rumour had it that Daw Nilar Kyaw, The Falam and Lielinpi airports project appear the Yangon Region minister for electricity, to be moving forward, while Hakha, Htantlang, industry and transport, as well as U Kyaw Lin, Tiddim and Paletwa could be the three other the deputy minister of construction, were also locations based on previous comments made popular choices for the new minister position. by the state government. Water Other European company awarded seismic President nominates new construction acquisition contract minister Total and Eni have awarded Shearwater U Htin Kyaw, the President of the Republic of GeoServices a 10,000 sq km seismic acquisition Myanmar, named U Han Zaw as his nominee contract in 2018. for the position of Union Minister for Construction. The survey is for two blocks, YWB (operated by Total) and MD-4 (operated by Eni). U Han Zaw is the retired Managing Director of the Public Works Department under the Both blocks were awarded in the 2013 Ministry of Construction. offshore round.

The Union Parliament confirmed his Shearwater will use the “Polar Empress” for appointment on 19 January. the six-month survey, which is to begin this month. A brief bio released by the Union Parliament shows U Han Zaw is 72-years old and received The vessel was built in 2015, and has a a MS in Engineering from a university Moscow. capacity of up to 22 streamers.

The president’s nominee is set to replace U The contract follows another deal in Win Khaing, Union Minister for Construction, November with ONGC for 3-D seismic work in and Union Minister for Electricity and Energy. India.

U Win Khaing was officially transferred as the Shearwater CEO Irene Waage Basili said in the Union Ministry for Electricity and Energy, press release that the seismic market remains meaning he will give up the Ministry of challenging, but that the firm is well Construction portfolio. positioned given a solid 2017 and the recent contract wins. U Win Khaing was the initial Minister for Construction in the National League for Shearwater GeoServices is a marine Democracy’s cabinet when the party first took geophysical services company jointly owned office in April 2016. by Norway’s GC Rieber Shipping ASA and Rasmussengruppen AS.

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The firm has four seismic vessels and was The partnership will invest Ks20bn ($14.78m) founded in December 2016. to implement the cashless payment service and use Acer-manufactured equipment in the MD-4 system.

MD-4 is located approximately 230km offshore Road in the Moattama-South Andaman Basin, west Yangon traffic control centre irks government of the Yetagun gas field. Water depths range once again from 1,500m to 2,200m. Machines recently installed at the forthcoming French firm Total farmed-in in late 2016, Yangon traffic control centre do not meet the taking a 40% stake in the block. Eni's previous regional government’s standards of quality, holding of 80% dropped to 40%, though it according to Yangon Region Transport stayed as the operator, and PetroVietnam's Authority (YRTA) associate secretary U Than stake remained unchanged at 20%. Win.

YWB “It is difficult to say when the traffic control centre can be operational since the regional YWB is a 8,223 sq km block awarded to Total government has refused to accept the quality in 2014, with the PSC signed in February 2015. of the machines and equipment at the control It is 100% held by Total E&P. centre,” the associate secretary was quoted as saying in a 19 January 7Day Daily article. Road YPS implementation will commence A joint-venture between China Railways shortly Construction and Myanmar Shwe Ying was awarded the right to construct the control Yangon Bus Service (YBS) management has centre on Pyidaungsu Road - as well as install revealed a more detailed implementation plan 154 new traffic lights and 600 CCTVs across for the Yangon Payment Service (YPS), a Yangon - in early 2016. cashless payment service set to be installed on thousands of buses in the YBS fleet. The Yangon Region government allocated Ks19bn ($14m) for the installation of the new YPS will first be implemented on two or three technology. bus lines operating on major roads in Yangon, such as Pyay road, Kabaraye Pagoda road and The project has faced many delays and is Insein road, Union Daily reported YBS officials currently over a year and a half behind as saying. schedule, resulting in the Yangon Region government fining the developers Ks100,000 The implementation will occur in March, the ($74) per day until the project is finished, per article states. previous reports.

Machines will charge various fares depending It is unclear if the fine is still enforced. on distance travelled, with Ks100 being the base fare. The control centre was reportedly finished in 2017, though the facility has not been Excel KC Myanmar, a joint venture between operational due to complications surrounding Yangon-based Excel Myanmar and the installation of new traffic lights, CCTVs and Taiwan-based Acer, was awarded the right to equipment by Myanmar Shwe Ying and China implement the system on 10 January. Railways Construction.

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Myanmar Shwe Ying is a local conglomerate “Only when the road networks and road with interests mainly in agribusiness and conditions improve will commodity flow and trading. individual productivity increase.”

The Ministry of Construction spent Ks32.32 bn, Ks35.31bn and Ks12bn on roads and bridges in Dawei, Myeik and Kawthoung districts respectively, according to a 24 January article in The Myanmar Times.

For the construction of city ring roads, Ks1.95bn, Ks1.90bn and Ks1.19bn were spent on Dawei, Myeik and Kawthoung respectively, the article added. The company has made multiple partnerships with Chinese state-owned companies bidding Road Infrastructure in the remote Tanintharyi on infrastructure projects in the past. Region remains poor relative to other regions in Myanmar, though developments over the At present, new traffic light installation at 154 past few years have signalled that connectivity old traffic lights is 100% complete, but CCTV is gradually improving in the region known for installation at the newly installed lights is only its immense natural beauty. 90% complete. A highway from southern Mon State’s Ye to The CCTVs being installed are connected to the Dawei is currently being improved and traffic control centre, and will monitor traffic widened, while other small road projects in build-up and traffic infractions, southern Tanintharyi are in the proposal stage. according to YRTA. A separate upgrade that will widen and pave a Removing the old traffic lights is also a road linking Dawei to the popular beach town component of the project. of Maungmagan is also underway and should finish sometime next fiscal year, according to As of January 2018, 70 aging traffic lights have officials. been removed and another 84 slated for removal this year. Additionally, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was tapped in early Road 2017 to develop a master plan for Tanintharyi Large portion of Tanintharyi Region budget Region and Dawei SEZ. used on roads The plan is expected to be finished during FY The Tanintharyi Region government has used 18-19. over 50% of its FY 17-18 budget on road infrastructure works, according to regional On the other hand, the status of the proposed chief minister Daw Le Le Maw. 132km (82-mile) highway connecting the proposed Dawei SEZ to Kanchanaburi, Thailand “We spent most of our Tanintharyi budget on remains unclear. infrastructure sectors,” the chief minister was quoted as saying by The Myanmar Times.

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Thailand has offered to finance the Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor construction of the road with a $132m loan, understands that the bridge is not affiliated though Myanmar Transport Infrastructure with the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Monitor understands the loan deal has yet to Transport Project. be finalised and will eventually need approval from the Union parliament. Road Malaysian infrastructure developer scoping Road opportunities in Myanmar Construction begins on bridge spanning Kaladan River Sunway Construction Group (SunCon), a Malaysian infrastructure and housing Construction is underway on a bridge spanning developer, is mulling over an entry into the Kaladan River near Paletwa. Myanmar and is currently scouting for local partners, according to The Edge Financial Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor Daily. notes the bridge is located in Laung Kadu village, Paletwa township. “Currently, we’re looking quite seriously into Myanmar and Indonesia. We need a long-term Surveys and studies for the bridge project strategic partner. It will depend on the were carried out in mid-2017, according to a opportunity and we will have to understand report in Myanma Ahlin. and study our partners and the risks of [the respective] countries,” SunCon managing An approach road has already been director Chung Soo Kiong said on 23 January at constructed on the Laung Kadu side of the an investment forum in Malaysia. 1,943ft by 27ft bridge has, the report added. SunCon will only explore opportunities in Construction on the bridge is expected to infrastructure or specialised buildings such as finish within three years. hospitals, the managing director added.

Nearby, the Ministry of Construction has The company has interests in a range of already completed a 217km (135-mile) dust construction services, though mainly focuses road linking Paletwa and Matupi, as well as a on roads and railways under its infrastructure 53km (33-mile) stone road from Paletwa to business. Kyauktaw. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor These roads will now be upgraded in three notes SunCon has completed a number of phases, coinciding with the bridge urban rail and interregional highway projects development. throughout Malaysia.

The project aims to increase road connectivity Domestically, the company is currently bidding with southern and eastern Chin State. on the right to construct railways such as the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Railway Once the new bridge is complete, it will link and the East Coast Rail, a railway project with the two roads and promote trade flow in spanning the east coast of Malaysia to link the region, Chin State officials say. major ports with infrastructure deficient regions.

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Road Road Road upgrade in Ayeyarwady set to improve YBS operator chosen to implement new connectivity in the delta airport shuttle

A road upgrade on the Bogale-Kyonmangay A long-anticipated shuttle bus service linking Road in Ayeyarwady Region is now being Yangon International Airport (YIA) to carried out using Ks250m ($0.2m) from the downtown Yangon is slated to commence Union government budget, according to a 23 operations in February. January article inThe Voice Daily. Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) Bogale-Kyonmangay Road is currently 106km secretary Dr Maung Aung says the service will (66 miles) long and 14ft wide. operate as a new Yangon Bus Service (YBS) line with a 50-bus fleet, several local language Upgrade works will include extending the publications reported on 22 January. width and paving stretches of the road. Omni Focus – which currently operates YBS The project is expected to finish by the end of lines 20, 27, 56 and 85 – will operate the new the current fiscal year, Department of Highway shuttle route, the secretary added. engineer U Thein Zaw Myint was quoted as saying. The new line will reportedly act as more of an express route, making few stops as it travels in Locals in the area have traditionally relied on between YIA and Sule Pagoda along Kabar Aye water transportation due to the difficulty of Pagoda Road. developing roads and bridges in the delta’s numerous waterways. Preparation works are now underway, and drivers have already been assigned to the However, roads such as the Bogale- route, Omni Focus transport manager U San Kyonmangay Road have helped towns like Yu was quoted as saying in multiple Kyonmangay better connect to the regional publications. road network. Omni Focus is a diversified group of companies Kyonmangay is mainly known for its rice and headed by U Kyaw Ne Win, grandson of fish products. former leader Ne Win.

If road infrastructure is continually improved Its transport business has interests in public between towns such as Kyonmangay and bus services and has looked to rapidly increase Bogale, trade in the delta will be grow and its presence in the market over the past year. help develop smaller towns, a resident was quoted as saying in the report. The company imported 400 new Foton buses in May 2017 and recently applied to Two large bridges currently being constructed introduce a handful of new routes to YBS. nearby over Tha Kan creek and Satsan creek are two examples of plans to continually In December 2017, YRTA approved two new increase road connectivity in the delta area. bus lines for the company: YBS 82 and YBS 83.

The bridges are scheduled to open sometime A shuttle-type bus service between YIA and during H1 2018. Sule Pagoda has been discussed for some time now.

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Omni Focus officially submitted a proposal for Other the shuttle route in 2017. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor to launch new format It is unclear where the bus stops will be located at the airport. In response to feedback from subscribers, Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor At present, almost all travellers take taxis or will amend its current service structure and personal cars to and from the airport. discontinue the Daily Brief email beginning 29 January. Road New traffic alert system in the works The change in format will allow FMR to focus on more in-depth content, including special The Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) report into various market sectors, as well as plans to introduce a new information system analysis and feature articles on transport. that will notify drivers and commuters of traffic and road conditions, YRTA secretary U Moving forward, subscribers will still receive Than Win was quoted as saying in a 24 January the weekly Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Myawady Daily article. Brief - covering the week’s most pertinent transport news - every Wednesday and have Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor continually updated content on the website, understands the system consists of standalone such as news & analysis pieces, tenders, LED signs, sensors and CCTVs. company profiles and project trackers.

The system will presumably interact with the If you are not currently a subscriber, but are forthcoming Yangon Traffic Control Centre, interested in learning more about our which has faced a litany of delays. coverage, please contact:

At present, drivers and commuters rely on Jordan Zele at: time delayed Goggle traffic alerts and their own senses to gauge congestion levels across [email protected] the city. +95 997 942 0841

Roads such as Yangon-Insein road, Bogyoke Tin May Lynn at: Aung San road and Banyardala road will be the first roads to host the installations. [email protected] +95 996 501 5389 The systems will be situated near the main entrances to those roads, U Than Win says. FMR also produces the Myanmar Energy Monitor and the Myanmar Real Estate & Installations and alerts will aim to reduce Construction Monitor subscription services. For traffic on some of Yangon’s main roads by more information, please get in touch with the deterring drivers from to taking already above contacts. congested routes, though it remains to be seen if the proposed system will actually We welcome any comments or feedback. alleviate traffic or spread congestion to alternative routes.

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Company and Project Profiles The Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor database now includes over 350 companies, as well as 150 transport infrastructure projects across Myanmar.

The database is continually updated with new information.

The following are links to the Company and Project profiles that Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor has updated this week:

Company Updates Asia Sun Group Asia World Fuji Furukawa Engineering & Construction (Myanmar) KMA Shipping KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar Myanmar Shwe Ying National Infrastructure Holdings Omni Focus Services Utracon Myanmar

Project Updates Airport construction, Falam Ayeyarwady River navigation, Mandalay to Nyaung U Bridge construction, Aunglan to Thayet (Magway Region) Bridge construction, Bogale township (Tha Kan) Container Freight Station, KMA-Suze Logistics Myanmar Railway Upgrade, Yangon to Mandalay Special Economic Zone, Kyaukphyu Wharf, Bo Aung Kyaw Street (BAK)

Please note that access to our Company and Project profiles are restricted to Premium Subscribers only.

For information on Premium Subscriptions, please contact

Chris Markey [email protected]

Tin May Linn [email protected]

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NEW TENDERS Overview Purchase of used materials from the Ministry of Planning and Finance

Deadline 29 January 2018

Contact 067-406088, 067-406265 or 01-651039

Description The Central Equipment Statistics & Inspection Department under the Ministry of Planning and Finance invites companies to bid on purchasing used machinery, spare parts of vehicles, tyres and battery.

Tender forms can be obtained at Office No (32), Central Equipment Statistics & Inspection Department, Naypyitaw and Stock Maintenance Division, Thazin Yone street, 5th ward, Mayangone township, Yangon from 17 January to 29 January.

Tender forms can be submitted at the Central Equipment Statistics & Inspection Department, Office No (32), Naypyitaw.

The tender will be open on 30 January, 1pm.

Overview Supply of fiberglass boat for the Department of Fisheries

Deadline 14 February 2018

Contact 067-409029, 409215 or 418537

Description The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation invites Myanmar citizen owned companies to bid on supplying two fiberglass vessels.

Tender documents can be obtained at the Department of Fisheries, Office No. (36) or Department of Rural Development, Office No. (14), Naypyitaw.

Interested bidders must submit technical and financial proposal separately in accordance with instructions to tenderer no later than 14 February, 10am.

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NEW TENDERS Overview Transportation services for NGO

Deadline 7 February 2018

Contact 01-537387 or 537092 Ext 294, or 09 966909801

Description Save the Children is on of the world’s leading independent organization for children. Save the Children International Myanmar is now inviting submissions of tenders for a framework agreement for a one year contract to provide the following goods and services:

1. Office use stationary materials– SCI-MMR-ITT-2018-001

2. Transportation Services – SCI-MMR-ITT-2018-002

Detailed technical specifications are included in the tender documents upon request.

Tender documents are available from 9am to 5pm commencing from 18 January at the reception of the Save the Children Office, No 224A, 1st floor, Solomon Building, U Wisara road, Bahan township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Bids are due by 7 February, 5pm.

Overview Warehouse lease in Mingaladon township

Deadline 10 February 2018

Contact 067-410196 or 067-410524.

Description The Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation invites private companies to lease long-term the following warehouses established on an estimated total area of 2.3 acres in Mingalardon township:

(1) Warehouse No (12) (121’ x 50’ x 15’) (2) Warehouse No (13) (121’ x 50’ x 15’) (3) Warehouse No (14) (121’ x 50’ x 15’) (4) Warehouse No (15) (121’ x 50’ x 15’)

Tender forms can be obtained at the Agricultural Extension Division, Department of Agriculture, Office No. (43) from 19 January to 5 February.

The submission of bidding documents is due by 1pm on 10 February.

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NEW TENDERS Overview Various works for Myanma Railways

Deadline 8 February 2018

Contact 01-294352 or 291994

Description Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to bid on carrying out the following works.

Sr. Tender Number Work Construction of a 4'∅ short well foundation at bridge 1 84/MaMa/ (CE) Region (2) No. (72-A) (3 x 20') on Ywahtaung-Monywa rail stretch in Ywahtaung township Upgrade of vehicle terminals in Naypyitaw station 2 85/MaMa/ (CE) Region (5) compound 3 86/MaMa/(CME) Supply of propane gas in cylinder (15,000 kg)

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Supply Department, Myanma Railways, corner of Strand road and 51st road, Botahtaung township, Yangon beginning 19 January.

Bids for Sr. (1) and Sr.(2) will be due by 2:30pm on 8 February, while bids for Sr. (3) will be due by 2:30pm on 19 February.

Overview Warehouse lease in Thaketa township

Deadline 10 February 2018

Contact 067-410196 or 067-410524.

Description The Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation invites private companies to long-term lease a (120’ x 50’ x15’) warehouse on (180’ x 100’) land area on Mya Khwar Nyo street, Industrial zone ward, Thaketa township.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Agricultural Extension Division, Department of Agriculture, Office No. (43) from 19 January to 5 February.

The submission of bidding documents is due by 1pm on 10 February.

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NEW TENDERS Overview Supply of asphalt in Mandalay Region

Deadline 5 February 2018

Contact 02-39184 or 02-39186

Description The Department of Highway of Mandalay Region invites companies to bid on supplying 253 tonnes of asphalt with Bitumen Penetration Grade 80/100 for road upgrade works in Mandalay Region.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Director's (civil) office, Department of Highway of Mandalay Region, 30th street, between 70th street and 71st street beginning 22 January.

Bids are due by 4:30pm on 5 February.

The tender will be open on 6 February, 10am.

Overview Transportation of goods for NGO

Deadline 16 February 2018

Contact ACF-Mission Myanmar, No (48), Thirimingalar street, Kamaryut township, Yangon , Ph, +95 1 538618, 1 510130, 9421734722, Email- [email protected]

Description ACF (Action Contre la Faim) is a registered charity, founded in 1979. In Myanmar, ACF is working in northern Rakhine, Rakhine State and Kayah State.

ACF-Myanmar intends to award a framework contract for the handling in transportation of ACF’s goods in Myanmar by boat, truck, express and air in the framework of humanitarian programs.

Bidding documents can be obtained by interested parties from the Logistics Department, Ph, +95 1 538618, 1 510130, 9421734722, Email- [email protected] or at the address of ACF-Mission Myanmar, No (48), Thirimingalar street, Kamaryut township, Yangon.

ACF does not bind itself to award the tender to the lowest tender or any bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the tender.

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NEW TENDERS Overview Supply of rubber pads and ballast for Myanma Railways

Deadline 5 February 2018

Contact 01-294352 or 01-291994

Description Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to bid on supplying the following materials:

Sr. Tender Number Materials

1 91/MaMa/CE Supply of 600,000 Nos of rubber pad Supply of 3,600 units (each unit = 100 cubit feet) of 2 92/MaMa/CE Region (8) (1" x 1 ½") ballast including transport service to Mottamma station and Thel Phyu Kone station

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Supply Department, Myanma Railways, corner of Traders’ road and 51st street, Botahtaung township, Yangon beginning 22 January.

The submission of bidding documents will be due by 2:30pm on 5 February.

Overview Supply of reinforced steel bar in Rakhine State

Deadline 16 February 2018

Contact 043-70258, 09-448038348 or 09-448548585

Description The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying 150 tonnes of reinforced steel bar (all sizes) to be used for the Dalet creek crossing bridge on Yangon-Sittwe road in Rakhine State.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's (civil) office, Special Bridge Unit (7), Kyauktaw town, Rakhine State beginning 19 January.

The submission of bidding documents will be due by 4pm on 16 February.

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NEW TENDERS Overview Supply of mini-bus and truck for organisation

Deadline 22 February 2018

Contact 067-8103348, 067-8103350 or 067-8103343

Description The Anti-Corruption Commission invites interested firms to bid on supplying the following vehicles:

(1) Brand new Toyota Hiace micro bus (12 seater) - 3 units

(2) Brand new Mitsubishi Fuso Canter truck (3.5 tonnes) – 1 unit

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Anti-Corruption Commission office, Group (1), Sport training centre, Wunna Theiddi ward, Naypyitaw beginning 22 January.

The submission of bidding documents will be due by 12pm on 22 February.

Overview Supply of reinforced steel bar in Kayah State

Deadline 7 February 2018

Contact 067-550103 or 09-781386195

Description The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites local companies to bid on supplying reinforced steel bar (all size) for the construction of five bridges on Yardo-Kaykaw Road in Fruso township, Loikaw District and improvement works on Daw Noe Kuu bridge and Union bridge in Loikaw township.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Team (6), Naypyitaw beginning 22 January.

Submission will be closed on 7 February, 4pm.

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NEW TENDERS Overview Supply of asphalt in Kachin State

Deadline 1 February 2018

Contact Director's office, Department of Highway, Kachin State Ministry of Electricity, Industry, Roads and Communication at 074-29514 or 074-22332

Description The Department of Highway in Kachin State invites companies to bid on supplying asphalt with Bitumen Penetration Grade 80/100 for road upgrade works in Kachin State.

Tender documents can be obtained at the Director's office, Department of Highway, Kachin State beginning 22 January.

A full set of tender documents should be submitted at the Director's office, Department of Highway, Kachin State no later than 12pm on 1 February.

Overview Supply of road construction materials in Ayeyarwady Region

Deadline 7 February 2018

Contact 046-52010 or 046-52011

Description The Department of Highway invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for road paving works in Yay Kyi, Ayeyarwady Region, including the delivery of supplies to construction sites.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

More detailed information of construction materials and instructions to tenderers can be obtained at the notice board of the Deputy Director's (civil) office, Special Road Unit (20),Yay Kyi town beginning 1 February.

Tender forms can be obtained beginning 1 February.

Tender documents should be submitted at the Deputy Director's (civil) office, Department of Highway, Special Road Unit (20), Yay Kyi town, Ayeyarwady Region no later than 9am on 7 February.

The tender will be open on 7 February, 10am.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Construction of toll gates in Yangon

Deadline 15 February 2018

Contact 09-953129660, 09-976680479 or 09-778116630

Description The Ministry of Municipal Affairs in Yangon Region invites Myanmar citizen owned companies to bid on developing eleven toll gates which will be implemented with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' 2017-2018 budget.

Toll gates construction will take place at:

1. Hlegu township 2. Hmawbi township 3. Taikkyi township 4. Thanlyin township 5. Kyauktan township 6. Khayan township 7. Thongwa township 8. Twantay township 9. Kungyangon township 10. Kawhmu township 11. Htantabin township

Interested parties should submit technical and financial proposals separately in accordance with instructions to tenderers.

A full set of tender documents can be obtained at the Engineering Department, Yangon Region Municipal office, 61st ward, Dagon Seikkan township, Yangon beginning 6 February.

Bids are due by 10am on 15 February. The tender will be open on 15 February, 11am.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Purchase of used materials from Myanmar Timber Enterprise

Deadline 2 February 2018

Contact 09-421730100 or 01-535891

Description Myanma Timber Enterprise under the Ministry Of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation invites companies to bid on purchasing the following used materials:

(1) Used tyre – 521 units (2) Used battery– 388 units (3) Used parts of machines and machinery – 11.7 tonnes

Tender forms can be obtained at the Vessel and Transport Division, Kyeemyindaing township, Yangon from 15 January to 2 February.

The tender will be open at the Vessel and Transport Division on 6 February, 9:30am.

Overview Supply of construction materials in Bhamo District

Deadline 30 January 2018

Contact 074-50019

Description The Department of Highway in Kachin State invites companies to bid on supplying cement, rebar, timber, crushed stone (all sizes) for road and bridge works in Bhamo District including transport of them to the construction sites.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Interested bidders can obtain tender forms at the Assistance Director's office, Department of Highway, Bhamo, Bhamo District beginning 22 January. Bids are due by 30 January.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Supply of construction materials in Myitkyina, Kachin State

Deadline 7 February 2018

Contact 09-49281469 or 09-400021014

Description The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for bridge construction works in Myitkyina, Kachin State, including the delivery of supplies to the construction sites.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myitkyina town beginning 15 January.

Bids must be submitted at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myitkyina town no later than 7 February.

The tender will be open on 8 February, 1:30pm.

Overview Supply of mini bus and saloon cars in Yangon Region

Deadline 16 February 2018

Contact 01-2301882 or 01-211328

Description The Yangon Region Parliament Office invites local companies to bid on supplying one 23+ seat mini-bus and four Saloon cars for office use.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Yangon Region Parliament Office (Administration Department), corner of Ahlone road and Pyay road.

The deadline for bid submission is 4pm on 16 February.

The tender will be open at the Media Room, Yangon Region Parliament Office on 19 February, 2pm.

Interested bidders must submit a copy of company registration certificates and company profiles attached with the tender application form.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Supply of bridge construction materials in Meiktila township, Mandalay Region

Deadline 5 February 2018

Contact 09-448533064 or 09-33003712

Description The Rural Road Development Department in Mandalay Region invites Myanmar citizen-owned companies to bid on supplying crushed stone (all sizes), cement, reinforced steel bar and other construction materials for bridge construction works in Meikhtila township, Mandalay Region. Transport service to the construction sites must be included.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Assistance Director's (civil) office, Meiktila District, Mandalay Region beginning 15 January.

The submission of bidding documents will be due by 10 am on 5 February.

The tender will be open at the Assistance Director's (civil) office, Meiktila District, Mandalay Region on 5 February, 10am.

Overview Supply of road and bridge construction materials in northern Yangon

Deadline 30 January 2018

Contact 01-3640516

Description The Department of Highway in Yangon Region invites companies to bid on supplying construction materi- als for road and bridge works in northern Yangon Region.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Assistance Director's office, Department of Highway, Insein township, northern Yangon District from 17 January to 30 January. Bids are due by close of business on 30 January.

The tender will be open at the Assistance Director's office, Department of Highway, Insein township, northern Yangon District on 30 January.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview River bank protection works for Sub Project-1 of AIRBM

Deadline 30 January 2018

Contact Mr. Aung Myo Khaing, Component 3 Director, No.400, DWIR Compound, PMU office (Building-7), Lower Pazuntaung Road, Postal Code 11171, Pazuntaung township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +95 95150213, Email: [email protected]

Description Country: Myanmar (Credit No.: 5559-MM) Project: Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management (AIRBM) Project Contract Title : River Bank Protection for Sub Project-1 (Reference No: CW 3.1)

The Government of Myanmar has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management (AIRBM) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for construction of River Bank Protection for sub project 1. Ministry of Transport and Communications, Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems (DWIR), (AIRBM) Project, Project Management Unit (PMU) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the works for construction of River Banks Protection for Sub Project 1.

To be considered eligible and qualified a firm must:

(a) Have completed within the last 5 years at least three contracts of a similar nature of river training works in total at least 50% of the value of the bid.

(b) Propose the project manager who has at least 5 years of experience in works of an equivalent nature and volume and no less than three years as a manager. It is preferable to have knowledge on implementation of Environmental and Social Safeguard Management Plans.

(c) Demonstrate to have or plan to acquire at least 2 excavators, 4 trucks, 2 tractors and any other equipment required for the work.

(d) Demonstrate to have adequate funds or access to funds (letter from the bank) to demonstrate that he has funds to finance at least one month cash flow required for the project (bid price divided by period of construction method).

(e) Include an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist in the team to implement the ESMP throughout the construction period.

(f) Not be under any notice of debarment issued by World Bank.

(g) Not be declared bankrupt or insolvent by a competent authority.

(h) To be an officially registered firm.

Bidding will be conducted through the Shopping procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011 (revised July 2014) (“Procurement Guidelines”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. The address where the document may be

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OPEN TENDERS inspected and obtained is :

Mr. Aung Min or Ms. Ei Kyipyar Soe, Procurement Officers

No.400, DWIR Compound, PMU office (Building 7), Lower Pazuntaung Road, Postal Code 11171, Pazuntaung township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +95 95058307 or +95 9263657191, Email: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] and inspect the bidding documents during office hours at the address given above. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Mr. Aung Myo Khaing, Component 3 Director, No.400, DWIR Compound, PMU office (Building-7), Lower Pazuntaung Road, Postal Code 11171, Pazuntaung township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +95 95150213, Email: [email protected]; with a copy to [email protected] and [email protected].

A complete set of bidding documents in English may be obtained free of charge by interested eligible bidders form the address above. Bids must be delivered to the address above on or below 2pm, 30 January 2018. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly open in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address above at 2pm on 30 January 2018.

Overview Supply of bridge construction materials in Kachin State

Deadline 7 February 2018

Contact Tender Evaluation Committee, Special Bridge Unit (1), Ph 09-49281469, 09-400021014.

Description The Department of Bridge in Kachin State under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for bridge construction in Kachin State, including the delivery of supplies to construction sites.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.Tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myikyina beginning 15 January.

A full set of bidding documents should be submitted no later than 7 February. Tender will be open at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myikyina on 8 February.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Upgrade of markets and vehicle terminal in Yangon Region

Deadline 19 February 2018

Contact 09-953129660, 09-976680479 or 09-2042759

Description The Ministry of Municipal Affairs in Yangon Region invites Myanmar citizen-owned companies to bid on the right to design and build the following markets and vehicle terminal, which are managed by the Yangon Region Municipal committee:

(1) Upgrade work of Myoma market of Kawhmu township

(2) Upgrade work of vegetable market in Konchangon township

(3) Upgrade work of vehicle terminal in Kyauktan township

Interested bidders must submit technical and financial proposals separately in accordance with instructions to tenderers.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Engineering Department, Yangon Region Municipal office, 61st ward, Dagon Seikkan township, Yangon from 5 January to 19 January.

Bids should be submitted to the above mentioned address no later than 19 February, 9am.

The tender will be open on 19 February, 10am.

Overview Supply of construction materials in southern Yangon District

Deadline 22 January 2018

Contact 056-21056

Description The Department of Highway under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for road and bridge construction works in southern Yangon District, Yangon Region.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Assistance Director office, Department of Highway, southern Yangon District, Thanlyin township from 22 December 2017 to 22 January 2018.

The tender will be open at the Assistance Director office, Department of Highway, Southern Yangon District, Thanlyin township on 23 January 2018, 1pm.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Bridge construction in Kayin State

Deadline 26 February 2018

Contact U Shwe Lay Director General Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction Building No. 11, Naypyitaw, Myanmar +95-67-407069, +95-67-407514 [email protected], [email protected]

Description Date: 12January 2018 Loan Agreement #: MY-P15 IFP #: MYA/MOC/EWEC/PACKAGE1/PQ

1. The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency toward the cost of the East-West Economic Corridor Improvement Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of the loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract resulting from the bidding for which this prequalification is conducted.

2. The Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction, Myanmar intends to prequalify contractors and/or firms for Package-1. Construction of the Gyaing Kawkareik Bridge.

3. It is expected that an invitation for bids will be made in the beginning of April 2018.

4. Prequalification will be conducted through procedures in accordance with the applicable guidelines for procurement under Japanese ODA loans, and is open to all applicants from eligible source countries (all countries and areas), as defined in the loan agreement.

5. Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the prequalification documents at the office of the Director General, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction from 10:00 to 14:00 during working days until 13 February 2018.

6. A complete set of the prequalification documents may be purchased by interested applicant(s) on the submission of a written application to the address above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $500.

7. Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address above by 26 February 2018, and be clearly marked “Application to prequalify for East-West Economic Corridor Improvement Project (EWEC) for Package-1, Construction of Gyaing Kawkareik Bridge".

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Supply of vehicles for MoEE

Deadline 9 February 2018

Contact 067-8104216 or 09-973491872, or email [email protected]

Description The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MoEE) invites companies to bid on supplying the following cars to be used for national electrification projects and other projects:

(1) Double Cab - 5 units

(2) Space Cab – 9 units

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Secretary office, Tender Evaluation Committee, National Electricfication Project, Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Office no. (27), Naypyitaw beginning 9 January.

Bids are due by 10am on 9 February.

Overview Construction of roads in Ottarathiri township, Naypyitaw

Deadline 10 February 2018

Contact 067-417236 or 067-417235

Description Ottarathiri township Administration Department invites companies to bid on the right to construct a (11,250’ x 12’ x 8”) concrete road linking Gway Pin Yoe-Mathein-Poe Sar Taw-Thayettaw villages in Ottarathiri township, Naypyitaw, as well as the construction of a three feet road shoulder along the main road.

Tender forms can be obtained at the Ottarathiri township Administration Department, Ottarathiri township from 10 January to 10 February.

The submission of bidding document will be due by 4:35pm on 10 February.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Soil improvement and earth filling works for Myanma Railways

Deadline 9 February 2018

Contact 01-291985, 01-291994 or 067-77026

Description Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to present expressions of interest (EOI) in carrying out soil improvement and earth filling works for the following railroad stretches:

Number of units to Name of railroad Length Sr. Reion No. Exact location fill earth (each unit = stretch ( meter) 100 cubit feet) Mandalay- 1 Region (2) Melzar-Intaw 15,087 16,000 Myitkyina Du Yin Ga Bo- 2 Region (6) Pyay-Aunglan 4,023 15,000 Shwe Dagar Yangon-Thilawa Ote Pho Su- 3 Region (7) 1,276 4,000 SEZ Thilawa (1) Yin Nyein- (1) 640 Katon Sittaung- 4 Region (8) 5,000 Mawlamyine (2) Thel Phyu Gon-Mottama (2) 2,500

Interested bidders should submit EOIs mentioning the method the firm will use, the work duration and the estimated cost.

EOI forms can be obtained at the Deputy General Manager's office, Supply Department, Myanma Railways, corner of Strand road and 51st street, Botahtaung township, Yangon.

Interested parties must submit an original hard copy of the EOI together with one duplicate copy and an electronic copy of in CD ROM to the above mentioned office no later than 9 February, 2:30pm. (Submission via email will not be considered).

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Bridge Construction, Yangon-Dala Bridge

Deadline 23 February 2018

Contact Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction U Shwe Lay, Director General Building No. 11, Naypyitaw, Myanmar Telephone: +95-67-407069 Fax: +95-67-407514

Description Date: 9 January 2018 EDCF Loan Agreement #: MYA-10 Contract Title: Korea-Myanmar Friendship (Dala) Bridge Construction Project

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Construction has received a loan from the Export- Import Bank of Korea from the resources for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Republic of Korea in the amount of $137,833,000 toward the cost of the Korea-Myanmar Friendship (Dala) Bridge Construction Project (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of the loan to payments under the contract for which this invitation for bids is issued.

The Project Executing Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of the Korea-Myanmar Friendship (Dala) Bridge:

Cable Stayed Bridge: 690 metres Dala Approach Bridge: 601 metres Yangon Approach Bridge: 576 metres Ramp A: 467 metres Ramp B: 526 metres

Bidding will be conducted through Competitive Bidding (CB) among Korean companies and the single-stage, tow-envelope procedures specified in the Guidelines for Procurement under EDCF Loans, and is open to al eligible bidders that meet the following minimum qualification criteria:

General construction experience in bridge and road field for five years Specific experience in construction: satisfy the minimum requirement of having build cable-stayed bridges including access bridges and access roads with main spans of 260 metres or more, with a value of at least $80m that are completed. A minimum average construction turnover of $100m for the last three years Average net worth for the last three years (2014, 2015, 2016) and net worth in 2016 must be positive.

The bidder must also show that it has the personnel for key positions, key equipment and financial resources in terms of their latest years with working capital and lines of credit to meet the requirements of the contract bid and other current work commitments, as given in detail in the bidding documents.

In the case of joint ventures, refer to the qualification requirement specified in the bidding documents.

Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction and inspect the bidding documents at the address below from 10:00 am 9 January to 14:00 9

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OPEN TENDERS February 2018.

A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by any interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $1,000. The payment will be made in cash.

The document will be delivered directly to the bidders from the Department of Bridge’s office:

Attention: U Shwe Lay, Director General, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction U Kyaw Kaung Cho, Chief Engineer, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction Telephone: +95-67-407069, +95-67-407465, +95-67-407514 (International Relation and Legal Sub Division)

Bids must be submitted to the address below at or before 10:00 am 23 February 2018. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of $3,000,000. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidder’s representatives who choose to attend at the address below at 10:30 am 23 February 2018.

The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of bids.

Overview Supply of rebar in Yangon

Deadline 29 January 2018

Contact 09-776200876 or 01-555773

Description The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying 185 tonnes of reinforced steel bar (all sizes) for the construction of an overpass the near Pazundaung-Thaketa bridge and the construction of a 40ft long bridge in Dawbon township.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Interested bidders can obtain tender forms at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (11), Thaketa township from 5 January to 29 January.

The tender will be open at the Deputy Director (civil) office, Special Bridge Unit (11), Thaketa township, Yangon on 30 January.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Bidding for Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge #3 packages

Deadline 4 April 2017

Contact Director General’s office, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction at Building 11, Ministry of Construction, Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Phone No: +95 67 407514, +95 67 407069

Description Date: 5 January 2018 Loan Agreement No: MY-P16 IFB No: Package 1: BRBP-P1 Package 2: BRBP-P2 Package 3: BRBP-P3

1. The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (GOM) has received a loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) toward the cost of the Procurement of Civil Works Contractor for Infrastructure Development Project of Bago River in Yangon City. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract resulting from the bidding for which this bidding is conducted.

2. The Ministry of Construction (the employer) intends to bid contractors and/or firms for the bridge construction project on Bago River in Yangon City (Bago River Bridge Construction Project: Package 1, Package 2 and Package 3). The project comprises of the following components:

Package 1 • Construction of bridges, its approach road and an on–ramp. Total length of the project is 1,312m for main alignment. • No. of lanes: four (4) lanes for main alignment, one (1) lane for the on-ramp. • Main alignment bridges consist of PC Box Girder, Steel Box Girder and Cable Stayed Bridge. Total length of main alignment bridges is 955m. The on-ramp bridge consists of PC girder. Total length of the on-ramp bridge is 115m. • Approach road consists of embankment with soft soil treatment and drainage. Construction of pavement, lighting, lane marks, road safety facilities.

Package 2 • Construction of bridges, its approach road and toll gates. Total length of the project is 1,363m for main alignment. • No. of lanes: four (4) lanes for main alignment. • Main alignment bridges consist of PC Box Girder and Steel Box Girder. Total length of main alignment bridges is 1,076m. • Approach road consists of embankment with soft soil treatment and drainage. • Construction of pavement, lighting, lane marks and road safety facilities.

Package 3 • Construction of flyovers, its approach road and two (2) intersections. Total length of the project is 824.9m for main alignment.

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OPEN TENDERS (continued from previous page) • No. of lanes: two (2) lanes for main alignment. • Main alignment bridges consist of PC-T girder, steel plate girder and steel box girder. Total length of main alignment bridges is 602m. • Approach road consists of embankment with soft soil treatment and drainage. • Construction of pavement, lighting, lane marks and road safety facilities

3. Bids will be conducted through procedures in accordance with the applicable guidelines for procurement under Japanese ODA loans (April 2012). The eligible nationality of the applicants shall be Japan in the case of the prime contractor. In case where the prime contractor is a joint venture, such joint venture will be eligible provided that the nationality of the lead partner is Japan, that the nationality of the other partner is Japan and/or the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and that the total share of work of Japanese partner in the joint venture is more than fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount.

4. Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, from 10am to 2pm.

5. The complete set of the bidding documents for each package are available in CD-ROM and will be obtained by $1,000 per package by interested applicant(s) from 5 January to 5 February on the submission of a written application to the address below.

6. Pre-bid meeting and site visit for package 1, 2 and 3 will be held on below date and time.

Package 1 Package 2 Package 3

Date 24 January 2018 25 January 2018 26 January 2018 Site Visit Time 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am Bridge Special Unit 11, Bridge Special Unit 11, Bridge Special Unit 11, Place Thaketa township, Yangon Thaketa township, Yangon Thaketa township, Yangon Date 24 January 2018 25 January 2018 26 January 2018

Pre-Bid Meeting Time 2pm 2pm 2pm Bridge Special Unit 11, Bridge Special Unit 11, Bridge Special Unit 11, Place Thaketa township, Yangon Thaketa township, Yangon Thaketa township, Yangon 7. Applications for bidding for Package 1,2 and 3 should be submitted in sealed envelops, delivered to the address below on 10:30am of 4 April Myanmar local time and be clearly marked “ Application to Bidding for Bago River Bridge Construction Project”.

Attention: U Shwe Lay, Director General, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction

Address: Director General’s office, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction at Building 11, Ministry of Construction, Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

Phone No: +95 67 407514, +95 67 407069

8.Applications for bidding will be opened below schedule. Package 1 Package 2 Package 3

Date 4 April 2018 4 April 2018 4 April 2018

Time 11am 11:30am 12pm Place Director General's office mentioned above

The opening of the technical bid shall take place at the Director General's office mentioned above.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Development of roads and bridges in Tanintharyi Region

Deadline 31 January 2018

Contact Tender Inviting Committee at 059-22126, 059-23934 or 09-254303018

Description The Tanintharyi Region government invites companies to bid on developing four dust roads, one stone road, five concrete roads, 10 reinforced concrete bridges, 12 box culverts and one school in Tanintharyi Region.

Interested bidders can obtain tender forms beginning 15 January.

A full set of bidding document should be submitted to the Taninthayi Region Development office, Seikkan Thar road, Dawei no later than 31 January.

The tender will be open at Industrial Training Center, Dawei on 9 February 2018, 9am.

Overview Supply of diesel, premium diesel and octane for MPA

Deadline 6 February 2018

Contact 01-8610229 or 01-861023

Description Myanma Port Authority (MPA) under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to bid on supplying diesel oil, premium Diesel oil and octane 92.

Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.

Tender forms can be obtained at Myanma Port Authority, Central Stock Maintenance Department, new Strand road, Seikkan township from 5 January until 5 February.

Bids are due by 1pm on 6 February.

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Supply and delivery of materials for Myanma Railways

Deadline 23 March 2018

Contact Deputy General Manager (Supply), Supply Department, Myanma Railways by fax (95-01-291994, 01-6777016) or by phone (95-01-291991, 01-291985)

Description Performance Bond: 10% of the total contract value Tender Number: 16/MR/INDIA(E)2017-2018

Myanma Railways, under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, invites manufacturers or agents from the Republic of India to supply and deliver the following materials:

Tender Tender Tender Issuing Sr No Tender No Description Closing Date Document Date & Time Fee (per set) (1) Track Recording Car EM 80: 1 unit, rec- ommended 10% spare parts

16/MR/INDIA(E) (2) Small Track Maintenance Machinery: 70 20.2.2018 1 20.12.2017 $100 2017-2018 units rail drill machine, 70 units rail cutting (14:30) machine, 60 sets of hand tie tamper (4 tamping tools and 2.3 KVA Generator), recommended 10 % spare parts

Tender documents are only available at the Office of the Deputy General Manager (Supply, Supply Department, Myanma Railways, Corner of 51st Street and Merchant Street, Botahtaung township, Yangon during office hours.

Bids are due before 20 February 2018, 14:30.

Bids not accompanied with bid bonds will not be considered. No telegraphic/telex/fax/email proposal will be considered or accepted.

Myanmar Railways accepts the right to reject any or all tenders without furnishing reasons. Tenders will only be accepted from bidders who have purchased documents officially.

The above materials are to be purchased with the proceeds of a loan from the Government of the Republic of Indi

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OPEN TENDERS Overview Design and construction of three underpasses

Deadline 22 January 2018

Contact Engineering Department (Road and Bridge), Yangon City Development Committee at 09-5103250

Description 1. Yangon Region Government, Tender Evaluation Committee invites local companies to bid for the design and build of three underpasses in the Yangon municipal area.

Sr. Tender Number Works

Construction of underpass on U Wisara road (near 1 EDRB/04/2017-2018 Shwedagon pagoda's north entrance) in Bahan township Construction of underpass on Pyay road (in front 2 EDRB/05/2017-2018 of the University of Education) in Kamayut township Construction of underpass on Pyay road (near the 3 EDRB/06/2017-2018 end of the 8 mile junction flyover) in Mayangone township

2. Interested bidders must submit financial and technical proposal forms separately in accordance with instructions to tenderers.

3. Tender forms can be obtained at No. (420/430), Maha Bandoola road, Kyauktada township, City Hall (2nd) floor, Engineering Department (Road and Bridge) from 8 December 2017 to 22 December 2017.

4. A full set of tender documents including the proposed design must be submitted at the above men- tioned address no later than 22 January 2018, 2pm. Any bids submitted after the deadline will not be con- sidered. The tender will be open on 22 January 2018, 3pm.

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THIS WEEK’S NEW DATA

Japan exports to Myanmar

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 67 83 72 66 64 74 79 69 86 64 65

2016 62 89 99 96 69 70 67 57 88 82 106 98 2015 99 103 87 110 96 107 93 74 89 101 85 84 Japan imports from Myanmar

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 77 92 99 78 61 67 84 100 108 114 95 2016 72 86 89 74 44 58 59 89 106 84 69 61 2015 69 77 76 72 40 56 75 79 117 114 73 67 Singapore exports to Myanmar

Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec

2017 5 10 10 14 29 9 11 13 16 11 11 11 2016 17 13 11 8 5 10 33 8 19 11 7 10

2015 11 7 13 46 11 12 6 6 32 8 6 12

2014 11 6 20 5 8 13 55 5 6 49 6 16

Singapore imports from Myanmar Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec

2017 290 367 327 199 311 282 203 346 215 315 275 349 2016 326 330 307 244 195 245 214 210 266 250 219 338

2015 308 311 332 226 248 235 272 187 276 262 344 374

2014 365 185 260 208 240 242 212 202 257 202 358 303

Thailand-Myanmar monthly trade (total trade) Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 357 399 432 314 372 334 323 344 369 333 364 2016 351 347 380 335 379 340 333 327 326 320 350 387 2015 356 357 397 321 368 316 298 308 356 365 349 384 2014 346 346 393 339 392 319 334 340 368 355 332 377 U.S. exports to Myanmar Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 18 18 50 15 11 14 13 10 11 17 16 2016 15 53 8 11 8 8 12 12 13 16 17 21 2015 14 19 12 7 11 50 7 6 6 58 23 15 2014 9 5 11 7 10 6 5 7 8 8 9 10 U.S. imports from Myanmar Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 25 24 28 25 30 20 31 40 36 42 35 2016 15 18 15 19 19 16 20 31 24 25 25 18 2015 9 8 10 9 10 11 12 17 15 16 15 12 2014 5 9 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 7 15

All data is in US$ millions

This data is obtained from the following sources: Japan’s Ministry of Finance Statistics Singapore Bank of Thailand

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THIS WEEK’S NEW DATA

Japan exports to Myanmar Japan imports from Myanmar 120 140

100 120 100 80 80 60 60 40 40

20 20

0 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015

Singapore exports to Myanmar Singapore imports from Myanmar 50 400 45 350 40 300 35 250 30 25 200 20 150 15 100 10 5 50 0 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015

Total trade with Thailand

500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015

All data is in US$ millions

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THIS WEEK’S NEW DATA

Retail fuel prices by December 2017 - January 2018

W/E 26 Dec W/E 2 Jan W/E 9 Jan W/E 15 Jan W/E 22 Jan

Diesel Ks. 795 Ks. 800 Ks.815 Ks. 815 Ks. 825

Octane 95 Ks. 835 Ks. 845 Ks. 845 Ks. 845 Ks. 855

Octane 92 Ks. 795 Ks. 800 Ks. 800 Ks. 800 Ks. 810

860

850

840

830

820

810 Diesel

800 Octane 95 Octane 92 790

780

770

760

01-Jan 03-Jan 05-Jan 13-Jan 15-Jan 07-Jan 09-Jan 11-Jan 17-Jan 19-Jan 21-Jan

28-Dec 30-Dec 26-Dec

Source: Myanmar Petroleum Trade Association. Myanmar Ks per litre

Note: The original source refers to the figures as "fuel prices". According to our surveys of petrol stations, they are largely in line with retail prices in Yangon. The source notes that retail prices may vary from location to location due to transportation costs.

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CALENDAR

Asia Infrastructure 2018 Date: 23-25 January 2018 Venue: Borneo Convention Center, Kuching, Sarawak http://www.ambtarsus.com/download/ AsiaInfrastructure2017-Brochure.pdf

The Sarawak State Government will host the 3rd Edition of Asia Infrastructure – the International Infrastructure Development Exhibition & Conference to be held at the Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, Malaysia from 23-25 January 2018.

The summit will comprise of:

• An international expo • An international conference • Business matching & investment programme

The event will be held in conjunction with Petroleum Asia '18, Electro Power Asia '18 and International Energy Week '18, all held at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Malaysia from 23-25 January.

Contact Person: Ms. Fatia Tel: 603 2692 6888 Email: [email protected]

Myanmar Supply Chain Summit Date: 15 February 2018 Venue: to be confirmed https://www.gscc.co/events/mscs18

The Myanmar Supply Chain Summit is one day conference focusing on innovative approaches to supply chain and logistics management and effective techniques to grow your supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and distribution capabilities in Myanmar.

This summit will draw upon the experience of leading companies to explore how a cross-functional supply chain team can enhance company results.

The summit brings to you 12 leading senior speakers from across the industry to discuss the crucial issues that matter most to supply chain operations field.

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CALENDAR

Retail, Distribution & Logistics Forum Date: 28 February 2018 Venue: Novotel Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar http://mm.retails.asia/home

The forum will focus on how retailers, manufacturers and brand owners are striving to create world class retail and distribution operations for the ever demanding customer in Myanmar.

This cutting-edge event will provide a platform for discussion, debate and networking with the foremost practitioners within the retail profession In Myanmar.

It will also provide a unique exploration of potential solutions to the fulfillment and logistic challenges fac- ing retailers and brand owners in Myanmar.

Sessions will include key expert insight into the issues impacting the retail and consumer goods industry, practical examples from leading logistics and e-commerce executives.

Myanmar Infrastructure Summit 2018 Date: 20-22 March 2018 Venue: Sule Shangri-La, Yangon http://www.myanmarinfrastructuresummit.com/

This is the fourth infrastructure summit in Myanmar, themed “Building An Inclusive, Integrated and Modernised Myanmar”. It will be held with the strong supports from Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) and various regional governments along with key stakeholders.

The event is set to provide a platform for potential foreign investors, infrastructure developers, technology providers and infrastructure funders to be updated on the development plans and policies of investing in Myanmar’s urban and rural infrastructure.

Contact Information Website: www.myanmarinfrastructuresummit.com Email - [email protected]

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CALENDAR

World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit Date: 5 April 2018 Venue: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Singapore https://live.ft.com/Events/2018/World-Bank-Singapore- Infrastructure-Finance-Summit? refer-

The eighth World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit is for public-private discussion on infra- structure investment.

It is co-organised by Financial Times, the World Bank Group, the Singapore Ministry of Finance and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, in association with ASEAN ministerial meetings.

The forum will focus on the significant, renewed efforts being undertaken to improve infrastructure in one of the world’s fastest-growing economic blocs.

Contact Person: Pamela Lam

Tel: +852 2905 5515

Email: [email protected]

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