Tenders/Feasibility Study: New Vanua Levu Airport and potential upgrade of Matei Airport and development of a masterplan for the Labasa Airport.
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Feasibility Study: New Vanua Levu Airport and potential upgrade of Matei Airport and development of a masterplan for the Labasa Airport.

Published: Jan 20, 2026
Updated: May 22, 2026
Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Contract Award | Project: Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: FJ-AFL-363065-CS-QCBS

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, transport and logistics and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Airports and Aviation. Located in Fiji, Pacific & Oceania, 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 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Project: Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu

Contract Award

Project:P178694-Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-73690
Bid/Contract Reference No:FJ-AFL-363065-CS-QCBS
Procurement Method:QCBS-Quality And Cost-Based Selection
Scope of Contract:Feasibility Study: New Vanua Levu Airport and potential upgrade of Matei Airport and development of a masterplan for the Labasa Airport
Notice Version No:0


Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/15
Duration of Contract

1 Year(s)
Minimum Qualifying Score

80
Awarded Firm(s):
AIRBIZ AVIATION STRATEGIES LIMITED (182211)
UNIT Q, 383 KHYBER PASS ROAD NEWMARKET
Country: New Zealand

Beneficial Ownership Details
Form Date: 16-JAN-26
NameNationalityResidence CountryConditions Met
George LAZENKASAUAustraliaDirectly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares
Gregory Wallace FORDHAMAUAustraliaDirectly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights
James Kerr LAMMIECACanadaDirectly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights

Scores
Technical:89.56
Methodology:31.33
Key Personnel:58.23
Financial:100
Combined:91.65
Rank:1
Final Evaluation Price
USD 1631020.00
Signed Contract Price
USD 1834897.50
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United States Dollars (United States Dollars)
1834897.50
Evaluated Firm(s):
WSP CANADA INC. (732743)
Country: Canada

Final Evaluation Price
USD 1920960.00
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CADMUS (453621)
Country: United States

Final Evaluation Price
USD 2299971.84
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ARUP AUSTRALIA PTD LTD (905725)
Country: Australia

Final Evaluation Price
USD 2489346.00
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Rejected Firm(s):
LEADING EDGE AVIATION PLANNING PROFESSIONALS PTY LTD (328848)
Country: Australia

Final Evaluation Price
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
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SMEC (765040)
Country: Australia

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Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
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Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on January 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00421574. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu

Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Fiji. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to AIRBIZ AVIATION STRATEGIES LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu in Fiji. 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 Fiji. 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 OP00421574 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
OP00421574

Source

w
world_bank
Official Source

Contracting Authority

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