Traffic Survey and Modelling for Pedestrianization of Colombo Fort and Pettah Heritage Zone
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Tourism for Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion, and Value-driven Employment Project (THRIVE) Colombo | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: LK-WPC-PMU-550441-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Urban Mobility, Freight and Transport Policy. Located in Sri Lanka, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 5, 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 transport and logistics 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
WESTERN PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
TOURISM FOR HERITAGE, RESILIENCE, INCLUSION AND VALUEDRIVEN EMPLOYMENT (THRIVE) PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
Assignment Title : Traffic Survey and Modeling for Pedestrianization of Colombo Fort and Pettah Heritage Zone Country : Sri Lanka
Grant No : E572LK
Reference No : CSWP/THRIVE/ PMU/PROC/02-14
01. The Government of Sri Lanka has received financial assistance from the World Bank toward the implementation of the Tourism for Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion and Value-driven Employment (THRIVE) Project.
02. The Western Provincial Council, through the Project Management Unit (PMU), now invites eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the consultancy assignment titled:
“Traffic Survey and Modeling for Pedestrianization of Colombo Fort and Pettah Heritage Zone”
03. The consultancy assignment includes, but is not limited to:
i. Traffic, pedestrian, parking, freight and public transport surveys
ii. Traffic modeling and simulation studies
iii. Evaluation of pedestrianization scenarios
iv. Preparation of traffic circulation and mobility improvement plans
v. Environmental, social and economic impact assessments
vi. Stakeholder consultations and implementation planning
04. The assignment duration is expected to be 06 months.
05. Interested consulting firms shall demonstrate:
a. Proven experience in urban transport planning and traffic engineering
b. Experience in traffic modeling software such as VISSIM, Aimsun or models with equivalent analytical capability.
c. Experience in pedestrianization or urban mobility projects
d. Availability of multidisciplinary expertise in transport planning, urban design, GIS, environmental and social assessments.
06. The detailed Terms of Reference can be found at the following websites : https://wp.gov.lk/en/ and https://sites.google.com/view/thrivecolombo/home
07. 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.
08. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below on or before 5th June 2026 at 1030 hrs.
09. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025). The selection method is expected to be Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS). Interested firms may obtain further information during office hours (from 0900 to 1600 hours) from the address given below.
Address for Submission ;
Project Director,
Tourism for Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion and Value-driven Employment (THRIVE) Project.
Western Provincial Council,
11th Floor, No. 204,
Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,
Battaramulla, 10120, Sri Lanka.
Tel : 011-2092507, Fax : 011-2092508
E-mail : thrivewpc@gmail.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00445991. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Tourism for Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion, and Value-driven Employment Project (THRIVE) Colombo 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 Transport & Logistics 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 OP00445991 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 5, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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