Procurement of consultancy services for preperation of a land use optimisation study for the 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-548857-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Sri Lanka, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 25, 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 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
SRI LANKA
PREPARATION GRANT FOR SRI LANKA PORTS AND LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PORTAL)
Grant No.: TF0D0285
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Preparation of a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo
Reference No. : LK-SLPA-GFPP-548857-CS-QCBS
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority has received financing from the World Bank toward the Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include carrying out a major land use survey and a land use optimization plan for the Port of Colombo. The Terms of Reference (TOR) that govern the assignment could be found in the annex 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, specially in port related environment/zone, consultants shall provide their most relevant consulting projects information to demonstrate the firm’s technical competence and land use optimization experience. And also the consultant shall have the expert team including the key personnel of team leader/ project Manager, Land survey expert, Legal expert, Port Related logistic expert, Transport Planner Expert, Environmental and Social Impact Expert a s per the Expert requirement of the TOR
1.2 The Consultants shall not have been debarred or blacklisted by Government of Sri Lanka during the last 5 years.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Regulations) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained from Chief Manager (Premises & Land Management) +94112390688 and/or prasad@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 the form of email submission or in person physical submission of the document only) by 25/05/2026 at 1400 hours UTC/GMT +5.30.
Chairman,
Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Chairman’s Office,
19, Chaithya Road,
Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94112325559
Fax: +94112451916
E-mail: chairman@slpa.lk
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00444020. 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 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Sri Lanka. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 10, 2026.
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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.
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?
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is May 25, 2026. You have 4 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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.
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