Tenders/Legal Consultant - Iloilo Airport PPP (Philippines)

Legal Consultant - Iloilo Airport PPP (Philippines)

World Bank Group

Published: Nov 6, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

Source: WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, legal services and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Airports and Rehabilitation. Located in Philippines, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement, 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

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the Republic of the Philippines is undertaking a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the rehabilitation, upgrading, phased expansion, operation, and maintenance of Iloilo Airport (IATA: ILO) under a long-term concession. The PPP will be procured through a solicited public bidding process in accordance with Republic Act No. 11966, or the PPP Code, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is in discussions with DOTr to support as lead transaction advisor in the structuring and implementation of the PPP. IFC intends to engage a legal consultant (the “Consultant”), comprising an international law firm and Philippine local counsel, with specialized experience in airport PPP transactions, to provide legal advisory support throughout due diligence, transaction structuring, and implementation of the tender process. The assignment will cover the Project’s legal, regulatory, and contractual aspects, including review of the applicable legal, regulatory, and institutional framework; legal due diligence; support in structuring the PPP from a legal and contractual perspective; support in securing requisite government approvals; identification and allocation of key legal and commercial risks; preparation and review of transaction documentation, including tender documents and the concession agreement; and support during implementation of the tender process, including responses to bidder queries, review of comments and resulting revisions to the transaction documentation, bid evaluation support, and assistance through contract finalization and commercial close. The Consultant should have substantial experience in airport PPP transactions, including legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of PPP and project agreements, and tender process support, as well as relevant experience in the Philippines. Interested firms are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the procurement portal. A detailed Terms of Reference will be provided separately upon issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement and was originally published on November 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About World Bank Group

World Bank Group has issued 578 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Uzbekistan, and Chile. Notices are distributed via WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement and aninver_manual. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Philippines. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by World Bank Group in Philippines. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.