CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER NILE AT JINJA
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Prequalification | Project: UGANDA TRANSPORT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | Method: International Competitive Bidding | Ref: UNRA/WORKS/2011-12/00001/01/01
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for civil works in the infrastructure 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Invitation for Prequalification (IFP)
[24 NOVEMBER 2011]
[Uganda]
[Loan Agreement No. UD-P4
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER NILE AT JINJA
[Procurement Ref UNRA/WORKS/2011-12/00001/01/01]
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The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a Loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency toward the cost of the Construction of a new Bridge Across River Nile at Jinja ,(01 November 2010). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this Loan will be applied to eligible payments for which this Invitation for Prequalification is issued.This contract will be jointly financed by Government of Uganda. Bidding will be governed by JICA's eligibility rules and procedures. |
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The Uganda National Roads Authority (hereinafter referred to as "the Employer") intends to prequalify contractors and/or firms for The execution of Civil Works for the Construction of the new bridge across the River Nile at Jinja. The Works shall comprise among others the following: a) Bridge Name and Location: The Bridge is located 80Km east of the Capital Kampala along the Kampala-Jinja-Malaba international Trunk Road. The new bridge will be located 750m upstream of existing dam-cum-bridge crossing. The Bridge will link Uganda's Central African Neighbours namely; Rwanda, Burundi andEastern Democratic Republic of Congo to the Indian Ocean Coast at Mombasa along the most important Import Export Northern Corridor Route (NCR) of Uganda. b) Bridge Configuration: The new bridge will comprise a "dual carriageway", two-way, Single-Plane Cable stay bridge of total length 525m with central span of 290m and end spans of 135m and 100m on the east and west banks respectively. c) Bridge Substructure:Bridge foundation will be pile foundation with 2.0m or larger diameterembedded approximately 15-30m deep through weathered to hard rock. The pylon shape will be Inverted Y shape approx 70-80m height. d) Bridge Superstructure:Girder will comprise of 2.5m or more prestressed one(1)-box girder with webs and/or tie braces. Multi Strand (MS) stay cables with internal anchorage shall be adopted. e) Approach Roads: New asphalt surfaced approach roads of 2.1 km length will be constructed to Class 1(b) standard. The approach roads shall include 03No. atgrade junction improvements. f) The project will include the following estimated main works quantities:
g) The Construction period will be 48 months with a Defects Liability Period (DLP) of 2 years. |
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It is expected that Invitation for Bids will be made in March 2012. |
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Prequalification will be conducted through prequalification procedures specified in the Guidelines for Procurement under Japanese ODA Loans, March 2009, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries, as definedin the guidelines. |
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Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the Prequalification Documents at the address given below, during working days, from 08:00 hrs to 16:00hrs Local time. |
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A complete set of the Prequalification Document may be purchased by interested Applicant(s) on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of UGX 100,000 or USD 50. |
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Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address shown below by 24 January 2012 at 11:00 am and be clearly marked "Application to Prequalify for Construction of a new Bridge Across River Nile At Jinja". Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Ground Floor, Room GA2 Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda |
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on November 29, 2011. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00012296. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UGANDA TRANSPORT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
UGANDA TRANSPORT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Infrastructure, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Uganda. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: November 29, 2011.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00012296 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UGANDA TRANSPORT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT in Uganda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Uganda. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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