Maintenance of road through Piloting of Performance Based Maintenance Contract (PBMC) of Wangdue Zam to Chuserbu (76.3Km) and Lawala to Phobjikha (17.24Km)
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: ACCESS/DOST/W-4
This is a works contract in the transport and logistics and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Logistics and Freight. 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 civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Request for Bids
Employer: Department of Surface Transport, MoIT
Project: Bhutan ACCESS Project
Contract title: Performance-Based Maintenance Contract on Wangdue Zam – Chuserbu PNH (PNH01) and Lawala – Gangtey – Phobjikha Dzongkhag Road (Including 2.23 km Tabading Access Road)
- Lot 1: Wangdue Zam - Nobding (59.70-105.00 km)
- Lot 2: Nobding - Chuserbu (105.00-136.00km) & Lawala - Gangtey - Phobjikha Dz Road (0.00-17.43 km, including 2.23 Tabading Access Road)
Country: Bhutan
Loan No.: Credit No.7756-BT / Grant No E431-BT / Project ID: P181278
RFB No: ACCESS/DOST/W-4/53
Issued on: September 18, 2026
1. The Royal Government of Bhutan, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Department of Surface Transport has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Transport And Trade Connectivity In Eastern South Asia (Access) – Bhutan Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract [1] for Performance-Based Maintenance Contract on Wangdue Zam – Chuserbu PNH and Lawala – Gangtey – Phobjikha Dzongkhag Road (Including Tabading Access Road) Lot 1: Wangdue Zam - Nobding (59.70-105.00 km) & Lot 2: Nobding - Chuserbu (105.00-136.00 km) & Lawala - Gangtey - Phobjikha Dz Road (0.00-17.43 km, including 2.23 Tabading Access Road)
2. The Department of Surface Transport now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Performance-Based Maintenance Contract on Lot 1: Wangdue Zam - Nobding (59.70-105.00 km) & Lot 2: Nobding - Chuserbu (105.00-136.00 km) & Lawala - Gangtey - Phobjikha Dz Road (0.00-17.43 km, including 2.23 Tabading Access Road) where the project scope includes initial repairs, routine maintenance and management services, periodic maintenance, emergency maintenance, climate change resilience work, and road safety works, and where the contract duration is 5 years.
3. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Fifth Edition, September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Department of Surface Transport at sonam.tobgay@moit.gov.bt and inspect the bidding document during office hours at the address: MoIT Building, Maintenance Division Office.
6. The bidding document in English, which will be published on the website of the ministry (www.moit.gov.bt) may be downloaded by interested eligible Bidders without any charges.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address Chief Engineer, Maintenance Division, Department of Surface Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport on or before October 28, 2026, Time: 1130 hours (Bhutan time). Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address: Conference of Director General, Department of Surface Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
8. All Bids must be accompanied by a (i) Bid Security of BTN 6.10 million for Lot 1 & BTN 5.90 million for Lot 2 and (ii) Local Labor Method Statement for both the lots.
9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Chief Engineer
Maintenance Division
Department of Surface Transport (DoST)
Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport (MoIT)
City: Thimphu
ZIP/Postal Code: 11001
Country: Bhutan
Telephone: PABX No.: 975-2-322086
Email id and website: jwangchuk@moit.gov.bt and www.moit.gov.bt
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00469637. 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 37 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 15 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: September 20, 2026.
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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.
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This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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The contract is for delivery in Bhutan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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