CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DETAILED STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AND PREPARATION OF MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIAL BRIDGES
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: BIMPIII-DOR-CS-QCBS-013
This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Rehabilitation. Located in Nepal, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 13, 2026.
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 construction and civil works 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
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
NEPAL
Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III)
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-Credit No. 7728-NP
Assignment Title: Consulting services for detailed structural inspection and preparation of maintenance and rehabilitation requirements of special bridges
1. Karnali River Bridge, Chisapani, Karnali |
2. Bheri River Bridge, Surkhet, Bheri |
3. Trishuli (Mugling) River Bridge, Mugling, Chitwan |
4. Marsyangdi River Bridge, Aanbukhaireni, Gorkha |
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): BIMPIII-DOR-CS-QCBS-013
The Government of Nepal has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Detailed structural inspection and preparation of maintenance and rehabilitation requirements of special bridges.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the website of the Department of Roads www.dor.gov.np/home/notices.
The Department of Roads, Bridge Branch, Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP III) now invites eligible consulting firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are:
- Core business and years in business
- General Experience of Firm within last 15 years.
- Relevant experience of the Consulting Firm with similarity in nature, size, complexity within last 10 years.
- Technical, Managerial and organizational capability of the firm (Professional staff relevant to the assignment)
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, Seventh Edition, September 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: 0900 to 1700 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 13th August 2026.
Department of Roads
Bridge Branch
Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP III)
Project Coordination Unit (PCU)
Chakupat, Lalitpur
Attn: Project Director, BIMP III
Tel: +977-1-5903796
E-mail: dorbridgebranch2@gmail.com, infobimp3pcubb@gmail.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00459222. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program
Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Nepal. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 28, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program in Nepal. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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 Nepal. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00459222 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 13, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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