Are you ready to position your organization to successfully compete for contracts financed by the World Bank?

The World Bank Western Balkan Procurement Hub is organizing a Virtual Business Outreach Workshop for the Private Sector in the Western Balkans. This workshop aims to enhance the private sector’s understanding of contracting opportunities, processes, and requirements under projects financed by the World Bank.

Topics to be covered

The workshop will address questions such as:

• How do the World Bank and governments work together to systematically identify, evaluate, and prioritize investment projects and programs that respond to sector needs and contribute to the achievement of national development goals?
• Where can firms identify contracting opportunities under World Bank–financed projects?
• What are the respective roles and responsibilities of the borrower, the World Bank, and participating firms throughout the procurement process?
• What qualification, evaluation, and compliance requirements should bidders be aware of?
• What common challenges do bidders encounter, and how may these be addressed?
• What practices can help firms prepare responsive and competitive bids?
• What are the key considerations related to transparency, integrity, and sustainability in World Bank–financed procurement?
• What country-specific market or regulatory factors may influence participation and competition?

The session will include presentations and interactive discussion, allowing participants to seek clarification and share perspectives based on their experience and operating environment.

Workshop Facilitator

The virtual training session will be facilitated by Krish Krishnakumar, Senior Consultant in International Public Procurement, an experienced procurement professional with extensive knowledge of World Bank–financed operations.

Krish has over 40 years of experience in public procurement, contracting, and supply chain management across both the public and private sectors, including the World Bank. He served at the World Bank for over two decades, serving as Regional Procurement Manager for the Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe and Central Asia (ECA) regions, and as Special Advisor on procurement policy, where he played a key role in advancing the Bank’s Operational Procurement Reform. Since retiring from the World Bank, he has worked as Lead Procurement Consultant for the Asian Development Bank’s Independent Evaluation Department, contributing to the evaluation of the ADB’s 2017 Procurement Framework. He has also delivered procurement training to PIU staff in ECA, the Caribbean, and Sri Lanka, and has facilitated business outreach workshops supporting Ukraine’s emergency assistance and reconstruction efforts. Krish offers a rich blend of operational experience and practical insight, with a particular focus on the institutional and behavioral dimensions that shape effective procurement, helping institutions achieve positive outcomes grounded in transparency, fairness, and integrity.

Workshop details

Date: March 12, 2026

Time: 1 pm CET

Format: Virtual

Participation: please send a confirmation of your interest to participate to Ana-Maria Luchian at aluchian@worldbank.org. Once received, we will send you the connection details.

We hope this workshop will contribute to strengthening understanding of World Bank procurement processes and support broader participation by the private sector.

Kind regards,

World Bank Western Balkan Procurement Hub

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1. Funding Details

   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

   Additional financing information:
   The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund. Grant Recipient is: Republic of Albania.

   2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

   Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

   The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

   The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

   This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

   https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/VF5VR9G374

   3. Other Information
   The project will be developed in Rozafa Castle, which is part of the Municipality of Shkodra. The geographical position and the peculiarities of the natural conditions the territory of the municipality of Shkodra reconduct to a typical Mediterranean climate.
   “Improving Cultural Tourism potential through the interventions at Rozafa Castle in Shkoder” consists of:
   •PO1:   Restoration of the Path outside the Castle
   •   PO2:   Restoration of the castle museum along with the facade of the building, Courtyard no. 4, Rehabilitation of existing sanitary services (part of the bar-cafe structure), Rehabilitation of the water supply line according to the existing network
   •   PO3:   Recreational area in courtyard no. 2, suitable for hosting cultural and artistic events.
   •   PO5:   Intervention to improve lighting in the inner area of the castle, including the existing line network
   •   PO6:    Restoration of two panoramic points in the castle area; 2. Consolidation intervention on the entrance walls to the castle.
   •   PO7:    Expansion of the parking space for buses and vans and construction of new sanitary facilities in the parking area, at the bottom of the castle hill, in the Pazar neighbourhood
   •   PO8: Intervention in urban design such as placing benches, waste bins, touristic signs within the castle area.

   4. Client Address
   The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
   Ingrida Dashi
   Albanian Development Fund
   Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
   Tirana
   1001
   Albania
   Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
   Email: idashi@albaniandf.org

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1. Funding Details

   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

   Additional financing information:
   The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund. Grant Recipient is: Republic of Albania.

   2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

   Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

   The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

   The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

   This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

   https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/37JW427GAB

   3. Other Information
   As part of the “Ali Pasha Trail”, a centerpiece of the broader initiative to promote sustainable tourism in Laberia area offering visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the legacy of Ali Pasha of Tepelene alongside the adventures of romantic figures like Lord Byron and Edward Lear, the Works have been divided in the sub-components listed below:
   •IP (1) Rehabilitation of Gusmar Village Centre and Establishment of a Tourist Mobility Service Point
   The rehabilitation of the village square aims to create a multifunctional hub for the local community, and a tourist stop along the “Ali Pasha Route.” The local population will benefit from new seating areas, improved public lighting, improved access to the fountain area and increments of the number of local trees and shaded area.
   The proposed Mobility Hub will serve as both a tourist information point and a local bus stop.
   A small new volume, connected to the existing administrative building, will function as a commercial space, generating income and providing tourist services for visitors going to Nivice and Progonat.
   The tourist-oriented services are designed to support and promote bicycle tourism, but they may also function as a general tourist information point and a community-focused infrastructures.
   This rehabilitation will facilitate access to the trail by providing parking, bicycle rental, and visitor information.
   •   IP (2) Tourist Mobility Service Point in Salari
   The Salari Mobility Hub project is a transformative initiative aimed at revitalizing an underutilized and unplanned parking area while enhancing the visitor experience with a scenic viewpoint overlooking the canyons. This sub-component’s key features include:
   •   Mobility Hub:
   •   Bike Repair, Renting, and Charging: The mobility hub will offer essential services for cyclists, including facilities for bike repair, rental services for those looking to explore the area, and charging stations for electric bikes, promoting sustainable travel and accessibility.
   •   Dedicated viewpoint (Panoramic View Area): will be established at top terrace, offering visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding canyons. This area will be designed to be accessible and comfortable, possibly including seating and informative signage about the landscape and surrounding attractions.
   •   Paving and Landscaping:
   •   Organized Parking Area: The existing un-organized parking space will be redesigned with proper paving and landscaping to create a well-organized and aesthetically pleasing parking area, reducing congestion and enhancing safety.
   •   Green Spaces: Landscaping will incorporate green spaces, trees, and native plants, contributing to the environmental sustainability of the project and providing a welcoming atmosphere.
   •   IP (3) Urban Regeneration of the Village Centre of Progonat
   The Progonat Main Square Regeneration will revitalize the central area of the village of Progonat, which currently lacks a defined centre or focal point for both residents and visitors. The intervention aims to transform the existing square and adjacent public spaces into a vibrant node that serves as a signal for tourists and a communal gathering place for the community. Key Components of this sub-component are:
   •   Street-Paving:
   The project includes comprehensive street-paving within and around the main square. The chosen materials will likely reflect the historical and cultural context of the village, ensuring that the new paving integrates seamlessly with Progonat’s existing aesthetic.
   •   Paving Materials:
   Natural stone, similar to what is used in the main square, will be employed to maintain visual consistency. This will involve the restoration of existing surfaces and the careful integration of new paving to enhance durability and accessibility. Use of interlock cement block along pedestrian walkways.
   •   Landscaping and Urban Furnishing
   •   Small gardens and planters with native plants will be introduced to soften the hards

   4. Client Address
   The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message center for communication with the client.
   Ingrida Dashi
   Albanian Development Fund
   Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
   Tirana
   1001
   Albania
   Tel. +355 4 22 35 598
   Email: idashi@albaniandf.org

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1. Funding Details
   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

Additional financing information:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a loan facility consisting of a sovereign loan of up to EUR 60 million to the Government of Albania (GoA) co-financing the Infrastructure and Tourism Enabling Programme alongside an EU investment grant of EUR 46 million.

2. Information on the Procurement Exercise
Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/7G7485M4VY

3. Other Information
The primary objective of this assignment is to increase participation of women in high value-added areas of the tourism value chain, strengthen women’s entrepreneurship and self-employment in Albania’s tourism sector by designing and implementing targeted, practical support measures for women-led businesses. Building on the findings of previous assessments conducted under the GEI Programme and the broader AITP, the assignment will focus on identifying key challenges and opportunities that shape the participation of women and women entrepreneurs in the tourism value chain. It will place particular emphasis on addressing barriers to business start-up, formalization, growth, and access to markets and networks — in the pilot territories of Berat, Fier, Korçë, and Shkodër.

4. Client Address
The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
Paola Polo
Albanian Development Fund
Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
Tirana
1001
Albania
Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
Email: ppolo@albaniandf.org

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1. Funding Details

   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

   Additional financing information:
   The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund. Grant Recipient is: Republic of Albania.

   2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

   Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

   The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

   The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

   This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

   https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/M7YRYJ59XN

   3. Other Information
   The project will be developed in Dardhe, Arrez, Sinec and Nikolica villages, which is part of the Municipality of Korce. The climate of the area around the city of Korçë is continental with Mediterranean influences. The Korçë region has a distinctive climate, quite different from the coastal climate, due to its altitude and its position in the eastern part of Albania, in a mountainous and hilly terrain.

   4. Client Address
   The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
   Ingrida Dashi
   Albanian Development Fund
   Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
   Tirana
   1001
   Albania
   Tel: 00355 4 22 35 598
   Email: idashi@albaniandf.org

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1. Funding Details

   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

   Additional financing information:
   The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund. Grant Recipient is: Republic of Albania.

   2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

   Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

   The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

   The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

   This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

   https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/Q785U8N349

   3. Other Information
   The project will be implemented in the villages of Boboshtica and Drenova, which are part of the Municipality of Korca, located in southeastern of Albania.

   4. Client Address
   The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
   Ingrida Dashi
   Albanian Development Fund
   Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
   Tirana
   1001
   Albania
   Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
   Email: idashi@albaniandf.org

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1. Funding Details

   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

   Additional financing information:
   The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund. Grant Recipient is: Republic of Albania.

   2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

   Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

   The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

   The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

   This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

   https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/CYY25Z43QK

   3. Other Information
   The project will be developed in the village of Bogë, which is part of the Municipality of Malësi e Madhe and is located within the boundaries of the Albanian Alps Protected Area. It lies in the North-Eastern part of the territory of the Municipality of Malësia e Madhe in a mountainous terrain. This village is positioned in the following geographic coordinates: 42°24’3.98″N latitude and 19°39’15.01″E longitude. The village of Bogë lies in a wide valley of the same name, at an altitude of 950 m above sea level, surrounded by the mountain peaks of the Albanian Alps, which reach from 2000 to 2500 m in height.

   4. Client Address
   The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
   Ingrida Dashi
   Albanian Development Fund
   Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
   Tirana
   1001
   Albania
   Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
   Email: idashi@albaniandf.org

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Employer: Albanian Development Fund (ADF)

Project: Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD)

Contract title: “Support municipal services by improving traffic management issues”

Country: Albania

Loan No.: IBRD loan 93260-AL

RFB No: AL-ADF-462102-GO-RFB

Issued on: February 24, 2025

1. The selection method used: Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2020 as revised (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

1. The Bidders who submitted a Bid and the bid prices as read out and as evaluated:

• The Bidders whose Bids were rejected and the reasons therefor:

1. The Bidder submitting the successful Bid: Start Co sh.p.k.
2. The Contract price: 1,773,500 EUR
3. The duration and summary scope of the contract: The construction period is 4 months.

1. Based on the Plans of Mobility for the municipalities of Berat, Gjirokastër, Përmet and Sarandë, considering terrain morphology and traffic aspects in them as well, the following typologies of vehicles are proposed in order to facilitate tourism related mobility issues in respect of sustainable environment and transport. The operator of these vehicle has been a considerable variable in proposing the typology and quantity of vehicles. All vehicles should be branded as requested by the relevant municipalities in order to promote them. All the works for the installation of the charging facilities or related to the stationing of the vehicle should be executed by licensed subjects in accordance with the Albanian Law.

1. Successful Bidder’s Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form

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Invitation For Tenders Single

1. Funding Details

   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

   Additional financing information:
   The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund. Grant Recipient is: Republic of Albania.

   2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

   Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

   The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

   The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

   This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

   https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/4T6A3JVC56

   3. Other Information
   Geographical positioning of the project area, the City of Berat is located in the southern part of Albania. The project area is located in a mountainous terrain in the southern part of Albania, more precisely west of Mount Tomori. Mount Tomori has a length of 16 km from north to south and a width varying from 3 to 10 km from east to west. It is located between Sotire in the north, the Berat plateau in the west, the Tomorrica river in the east and the Osum river and the town of Çorovoda in the south. This Project consists of:
   1.The reconstruction and new construction of the road axis from the intersection of the Berat-Polican road in the village of Vodice to the village of Dardhë, with a length of 15.2 km.
   2.Restoration and Enhancement of Tariko’s Spring, Tomorr.

   4. Client Address
   The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
   Ingrida Dashi
   Albanian Development Fund
   Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
   Tirana
   1001
   Albania
   Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
   Email: idashi@albaniandf.org

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Invitation For Tenders Single

1. Funding Details

   The above-named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above-named contract(s).

Additional financing information:

The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund.

2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/4Z4BK247MK

3. Other Information
The project takes place in the Municipality of Shkoder, a continuation of the project of the new bridge over the Buna River in the border area Albania-Montenegro. This project will connect the Bridge over the Buna River with the Shkoder-Velipoje National Road, the border crossing point and the auxiliary infrastructure. This project targets the coastal border area that extends from the northern coastline of Albania, to the delta of the Buna/Bojana River in the Adriatic Sea. The whole area represents a great tourist potential, with well-known destinations such as Shengjini and Velipoja on the Albanian side, with unexplored but wonderful beaches such as Rana e Hedhun, Rrjoll, with lagoons, islands, hills, natural parks, rivers, etc. and Ulcinj in Montenegro with wonderful, salty beaches and cultural assets. The existing road on which the track of the new road lies is a rural road that connects the area around the village of Pulaj with Velipoje by connecting to the Shkoder-Velipoje road. The existing road has an asphalt width of 3.5-4.0m and unpaved shoulders on both sides with variable width. On the right side, the road is bordered by the main existing drainage channel. The objects on both sides of the street have direct entrances and exits to the street. The facilities on the side of the canal have made their entrances and exits on the street by crossing the canal with small culverts and fill. At the end, the road connects with the road over the embankment along the Buna River. The existing road is located at an elevation of 0.5-1.5m above sea level. The existing road has no lighting, sidewalks and rainwater drainage system. The new junction will lie on the existing Shkoder-Velipoje road, which has an asphalt width of 6.0m (2 lanes x 3.0m) and unpaved shoulders on both sides with a width of 1.5m. The road has a drainage channel on both sides, which is occasionally interrupted by entrances and exits. The road crosses over the main canal with a 15m span bridge in amortized condition.

4. Client Address
The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message center for communication with the client.
Shegë Hatija
Albanian Development Fund
Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
Tirana
1001
Albania
Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
Email: shhatija@albaniandf.org

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