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Invitation for Prequalification: Health Sector Rehabilitation and Development II Project in Timor-Leste

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The Ministry of Health in Timor-Leste is inviting prequalification applications from eligible contractors and/or firms for the construction of regional hospitals and rehabilitation of the Dili National Hospital as part of the Health Sector Rehabilitation and Development II Project. The project is financed by the World Bank and the European Commission, with a total grant of $28.76 million. The prequalification process is open to all bidders from eligible source countries and is expected to result in invitations to bid for specific hospital construction projects in November 2004, December 2004, and March 2005.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Health Sector Rehabilitation and Development II Project in Timor-Leste is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health, the World Bank, and the European Commission, with a total grant of $28.76 million.
  • The project involves the construction of regional hospitals and rehabilitation of the Dili National Hospital, with prequalification applications invited from eligible contractors and/or firms.
  • The prequalification process is open to all bidders from eligible source countries, as defined in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits.
  • Interested applicants may obtain further information from Mr. Nagaraju Duthaluri, Procurement Advisor, Health-PMU, Dili, Timor-Leste, and inspect the bidding documents free of charge at the address provided.
  • A complete set of the prequalification document in English may be purchased by interested applicants upon payment of a non-refundable fee of US$ 50 and additional fee of US$ 50 for courier service.
  • Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes and delivered to the address below at or before 1500 hours on 5 October 2004.

Statistics:

  • Total grant for the project: $28.76 million (US dollar equivalent of $12.6 million and Euros 16,170,000)
  • Expected completion date for Oecussi Regional Hospital: November 2004
  • Expected completion date for rehabilitation and reconstruction of Dili National Hospital: December 2004
  • Expected completion date for Maliana & Maubisse Regional Hospital: March 2005
  • Non-refundable fee for purchasing prequalification documents: US$ 50
  • Additional fee for courier service: US$ 50

Sources:

  • World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, January 1995 (revised January and August 1996, September 1997, and January 1999)
  • http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html
  • UN Development Business, No. 566 of 16 September 2001, No. 597 of 31 December 2002, and No. 631 of 31 May 2004
  • http://www.devbusiness.com
  • Notice Number: WB1853-636/04
  • ASIA PULSE 05-08 1840

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