Hiring of of a consultancy firm for Study on the Modernization of Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) of Port of Colombo
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Program | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: LK-SLPA-GFPP-560842-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Ports, Maritime, Logistics and Freight. Located in Sri Lanka, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 19, 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
(CONSULTANCY SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
SRI LANKA
SRI LANKA PORTS AND LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Grant No.: TF0D0285
Assignment Title: Study on the Modernization of Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) of Port of Colombo
Reference No. LK-SLPA-GFPP-560842-CS-QCBS
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 carrying out a comprehensive study of Potential Extension of The Effective Life Span of the Jaya Container Terminal for the Sustainability of the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website (in the Annexure 01). www.slpa.lk
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority 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:
1.1. The experience in similar consultancy assignments within last 10 years of prior experience of planning and designing of container terminals more than 12m water depth, handling containers more than 2 Million TEUs per annum in a port with ship to shore, transshipment (at least 50% of the operation) and land to port operations.
1.2. And also the consultant shall have the expert team including the key personnel of Team leader/ Port Specialist and supporting specialists as per the qualifications mentioned in the TOR.
The shortlist will contain 5 to 8 firms.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), 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 and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) procurement method described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.
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 only) by 19.08.2026 at 1400 hours UTC/GMT +5.30.
Attn: Chairman – CPCD,
Sri Lanka Ports Authority,
Reference No. LK-SLPA-GFPP-560842-CS-QCBS
Director (Technical)’s Office,
No.45, Layden Bastian Road,
Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94112325559
Fax: +94112451916
E-mail: portal1@slpa.lk
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00460702. 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 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Sri Lanka. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Program in Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. 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 OP00460702 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 19, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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