Preparation Survey for the Fua'amotu International Airport Improvement Project in the Kingdom of Tonga

This JICA consultancy tender concerns a preparation survey for the Fua'amotu International Airport Improvement Project in Tonga. The project aims to assess the current state of the airport infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and develop a plan for its modernization. This includes evaluating the runway, terminal facilities, air navigation systems, and safety standards. The survey will determine the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of proposed upgrades, ensuring they align with international standards and Tonga's development needs. The consultancy will involve detailed site assessments, technical analyses, and consultations with Tongan authorities and aviation stakeholders. The objective is to enhance the airport's capacity, improve operational efficiency, and support Tonga's tourism and trade sectors. The announcement also notes an extension of the submission deadline for proposals due to the addition of supplementary materials for bidder inquiries, indicating a commitment to ensuring thorough bidder understanding.

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Airports and Feasibility Studies. Located in Global, Asia, 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 consulting in the transport and logistics sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.