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Hiring of Consultancy Firm to develop Multi Modal Master plan for Bhutan

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Awarded to PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS PVT. LTD, INDIA (PWCPL, INDIA)

About This Opportunity

Contract Award | Project: Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: ACCESS/RGOB-DOST/CS-3/1

This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Bhutan, Asia, 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 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

**Project:** Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project

Contract Award

Project:P181278-Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-77560; IDA-E4310
Bid/Contract Reference No:ACCESS/RGOB-DOST/CS-3/1
Procurement Method:QCBS-Quality And Cost-Based Selection
Scope of Contract:Selection of Consultant for Multimodal Transport and Trade Logistics Assessment, Formulation of Masterplan(s) and Supporting Capacity Development
Notice Version No:0


Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/10/15
Duration of Contract

18 Month(s)
Minimum Qualifying Score

75
Awarded Firm(s):
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS PVT. LTD, INDIA (PWCPL, INDIA) (1059285)
18th Floor, Tower C, Building No 10 DLF Cyber City Gurgoan 122002, India
Country: India

Beneficial Ownership Details
Form Date: 15-OCT-26
NameNationalityResidence CountryConditions Met
Dhruv GadhINIndiaDirectly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent

TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LTD. (TTT LTD) (1059311)
Country: New Zealand

Beneficial Ownership Details
Form Date: 15-OCT-26
NameNationalityResidence CountryConditions Met
Nazmus ShakibNZNew ZealandDirectly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent

Scores
Technical:70.16
Consultant Specific Experience:5.69
Methodology:22.09
Key Personnel:37.4
Transfer of Knowledge:4
Participation by Nationals:0.98
Financial:18.47
Combined:88.63
Rank:1

Final Evaluation Price
BTN 227668869.50

Signed Contract Price
USD 1732850.00; BTN 62580250.00
Price:
Currency:
Amount:
United States Dollars (United States Dollars)
1732850.00
Bhutanese Ngultrums (Bhutanese Ngultrums)
62580250.00
Evaluated Firm(s):
KPMG ADVISORY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED (KASPL) (1059309)
Country: India

Final Evaluation Price
BTN 255719552.00
Price:
Currency:
Amount:
M/S CONSULTING ENGINEERS GROUP (874983)
Country: India

Dohwa Engineering Co., Ltd. (201326)
Country: Korea, Republic of

Final Evaluation Price
BTN 210254477.15
Price:
Currency:
Amount:
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN CONSULTANTS LTD. (792203)
Country: Bangladesh

AARVEE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LIMITED, INDIA (1059279)
Country: India

Final Evaluation Price
BTN 405783207.90
Price:
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Amount:
RINA CONSULTING S.P.A. (1019934)
Country: Italy

TRT TRASPORTI E TERRITORIO SRL (1059306)
Country: Italy

FRED ENGINEERING S.R.L (1059300)
Country: Italy

Final Evaluation Price
BTN 228636091.25
Price:
Currency:
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Rejected Firm(s):
CRISIL LIMITED (1068396)
Country: India

BALAJI RAILROAD SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. (BARSYL) (1059307)
Country: India

Final Evaluation Price

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 October 29, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: OP00477944. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project

Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project has issued 43 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Bhutan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Bhutan. 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 OP00477944 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS PVT. LTD, INDIA (PWCPL, INDIA). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project in Bhutan. 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 Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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