Morocco: Rabat-Casablanca Inland Expressway Construction Project Preparatory Study (QCBS) [O&M Technical Assistance]

This JICA consultant contract announcement is for a preparatory study for the Rabat-Casablanca Inland Expressway Construction Project in Morocco, utilizing the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. A key aspect highlighted is the provision of 'O&M Technical Assistance' (有償勘定技術支援), indicating that the study will also consider the technical assistance required for the operation and maintenance of the planned expressway. The project involves the construction of a new inland expressway connecting Rabat and Casablanca, two major economic hubs in Morocco. The preparatory study will likely assess the feasibility of the project, including technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects. It will involve detailed engineering design, cost estimation, route analysis, and impact assessments. The inclusion of O&M technical assistance suggests a focus on ensuring the long-term sustainability and effective management of the infrastructure once built. This expressway is expected to improve transportation efficiency, reduce travel times, and support economic activity between these key cities. Responses to inquiries were posted on March 24th.

This is a works contract in the transport and logistics, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Road Transport, Roads and Feasibility Studies. Located in Morocco, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.