Loan 2327: Domestic Maritime Transport Project

The Republic of the Maldives has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Development Policy Support Program (DPSP)- Subprogram I. The loan was approved 24 April 2007.

The Project will enhance the capacity of Malé North Harbor through construction of additional quay wall, provision of cargo handling equipment, and construction of a temporary transit area for goods and passengers. The institutional capacity of Ministry of Transport and Communication (MTC) and Ministry of Construction and Public Infrastructure (MCPI) will be strengthened though inputs provided under the infrastructure investment consulting, and the institutional development and capacity building components.

Procurement
All contracts will be procured in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines.

The Project includes one civil works contract of US$3.89 million covering all harbor and land works, as well as cargo handling facilities, which will be procured through International Competitive Bidding without prequalification procedures, with prior review by ADB.

Consulting Services:
International and national consultants, to be engaged by the Government, will assist MTC and MCPI in implementing the Project. All consultants will be engaged in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants.

Interested bidders from ADB's member countries who wish obtain additional information may contact:

Ministry of Finance and Treasury
Contact : Mr. Riluwan Shareef, Executive Director
Fax. No. : 960-32-4432
Tel. No. : 960-32-2343
Address : Ameenee Magu
Male, Republic of Maldives

 

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