Consultancy Service for Operational Readiness, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Go-Live Management and Operational Stabilization of East Container Terminal (ECT) of Port of Colombo
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Program | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: LK-SLPA-GFPP-577531-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Curriculum, Scholarships, Freight and Logistics. Located in Sri Lanka, Asia, this opportunity is open to individual consultants.
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 consulting in the infrastructure 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
SRI LANKA
SRI LANKA PORTS AND LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Grant No.: TF0D0285
Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for Operational Readiness, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Go-Live Management and Operational Stabilization of East Container Terminal (ECT)
Reference No.: LK-SLPA-GFPP-577531-CS-INDV
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has received financing from the World Bank
toward the Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Project, and intends to apply part of the
proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include ensuring the Operational Readiness, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Go-Live Management and Operational Stabilization of East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment and a CV format can be found at the following website from 19.10.2026 at 1400 hours UTC/GMT +5.30 onwards. www.slpa.lk/port-colombo-list/other
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Staff of firms may also express interest for this assignment. In such cases, the Expression of Interest should be submitted in the name of the individual, and only the qualifications and experience of that individual will be considered in the evaluation.
The eligibility criteria is:
1. Having experience in commissioning of at least two (02) number of Automated or semi-automated container terminals with the minimum capacity of 1 Mn TEUs throughput in Sea/River ports
2. Having at least ten (10) years of experience in the field of container terminal operations in Sea/River ports with minimum 5 years in Automated or semi-automated container terminals
All other required qualifications and experience are mentioned in the TOR.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.16(d) and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers – September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained from Chief Engineer (Contracts & Design Division)
+94112380517 and/or romesh@slpa.lk during office hours from 0930 to 1600 hours UTC/GMT
+5.30
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 02.11.2026 at 1400 hours UTC/GMT +5.30.
Attn: Chairman – CPCD,
Sri Lanka Ports Authority,
Director (Technical)’s Office,
No.45, Layden Bastian Road,
Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka.
E-mail: portal1@slpa.lk
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00476000. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Program
Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Program has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Sri Lanka. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 19, 2026.
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