Invitation for Bids

Date:24 July 2009
Loan No.:2360-PRC Jilin Urban Environmental Improvement Project
Contract No. : CCWT/2.5: Procurement of Ductile Cast Iron Pipe
Deadline for Bids:9:00 am (Beijing Time) on 3 Sep. 2009

1.    The People's Republic of China has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Jilin Urban Environmental Improvement Project. Part of the proceeds of this loan will be used for to payments under the contract named above. Bidding is opening to bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2.    China National Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CMC) (the Procurement Agent), authorized by Changchun Municipal Water (Group) Co., Ltd. (the Purchaser) to act for and on its behalf, invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Supply of Ductile Cast Iron Pipe. The content of this contract is ductile cast iron pipe which is the No.5 water treatment plant to the north pumping station. The required quantity is 10,000m, Connection form is Pipe and pipe, pipe and fittings adopt T type flexible sliding connection. Delivery will be made after 60 days from contract effectiveness.

3.    The eligible bidder shall have an average annual turnover no less than RMB 100 Million Yuan or equivalent foreign currencies for the last 3 years. As the main supplier, the Bidder shall have successfully completed and submit at least 5 contracts of equipments using similar with or more complicated process than that of the bid within the last 3 years.

4.    International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: One-Envelope Bidding Procedure.

5.    To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Document, bidders should contact the Procurement Agent at the address below from 9:00 to 16:00 from 23 July 2009 to1 Sep. 2009.

No. 287. Guiyang Road, Changchun City
Jilin Province. CMC's Office. Jilin Province Administration Hall
Attention: Mr. Mr. Cai Xiaojun(Project Manager)
Tel. No.: 13601309087
Fax No.: 86-10-68991398

6.     To purchase the Bidding Document in English, eligible bidders should:

  1. visit the office of CMC at the address indicated above and pay a non-refundable fee of RMB 1,000 or US$150 in cash;
    or
  2. Request for delivery by sending a written application to the office of CMC at the address indicated above. The application must include a cashier's check of RMB 1,100 (local delivery) or US$160 (for overseas delivery). The document will be sent by courier. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery. To purchase the Bidding Document after 28 July, 2009, Please contract the 010-68991545.

7.    Bids must be delivered to:

  • to the Opening Room of Jilin Province Administration Hall at the address indicated above.
  • On or before 9:00 am (Beijing Time) on 3 September 2009.
  • Together with a Bid Security of 300,000 CNY or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend.

8.    Purchaser and CMC will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

9.    When comparing of Bids, ADB's Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.

Specific Notice