Uzbekistan : Preparing the Surkhandarya Regional Road Project

Sovereign Project | 53312-002

The proposed project is aligned with the ADB's Strategy 2030, which gives special attention to the needs of landlocked economies and supports improving regional connectivity and competitiveness by addressing cross-border infrastructure needs. It is also consistent with ADB's CPS 20192023 for Uzbekistan.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Karki, Pawan
    Central and West Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Uzbekistan
  • Sector
    • Transport

Related Projects

Project Name
Preparing the Surkhandarya Regional Road Project
Project Number
53312-002
Country / Economy
  • Uzbekistan
Project Status
Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
  • Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 9847-UZB: Surkhandarya Regional Road Project
Source Amount
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.20 million
Operational Priorities
  • OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
  • OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
  • OP7: Fostering regional cooperation and integration
Sector / Subsector

  • Transport / Road transport (non-urban)

Gender
Effective gender mainstreaming
Description
The proposed project is aligned with the ADB's Strategy 2030, which gives special attention to the needs of landlocked economies and supports improving regional connectivity and competitiveness by addressing cross-border infrastructure needs. It is also consistent with ADB's CPS 20192023 for Uzbekistan.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy

The proposed Surkhandarya Regional Road Project will rehabilitate the 111-kilometer Denau to Derbent Road, linking the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Corridors 3b and 6b (Dushanbe to Gwadar/Karachi Sea Ports). By strengthening this link, the project road will support the broader CAREC corridor network. The project will also support the institutional development of the Government's Committee for Roads (CR). The project continues the Asian Development Banks (ADB's) assistance to the Government for improvement of the country's road sector, both institutionally and through improving important parts of the network.

As a key node in an international road network, Uzbekistan is a contributor to as well as a beneficiary of regional integration to enhance global connectivity, increase international trade and ultimately diversify livelihoods in Central Asia. Three major CAREC corridors, 2, 3b and 6b, provide connectivity with other Central Asian countries.

Impact

Project Outcome

Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome

Implementation Progress

Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location
Denov, Derbent, Termez

Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects

Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples

Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation

During Project Design
During Project Implementation

Business Opportunities

Consulting Services
The TRTA consultants will assist with preparation of bidding documents for civil works and handhold the CR with advance contracting actions to ensure project readiness. ADB will also assist the CR with selecting and engaging the project's construction supervision consultant.
Procurement
Procurement will be undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Policy and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non-consulting and Consulting Services (2017, as amended from time to time). Advance contracting will be undertaken, and retroactive financing may be applied.

Contact

Responsible ADB Officer
Karki, Pawan
Responsible ADB Department
Central and West Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division
Transport and Communications Division, CWRD
Executing Agencies
State Committee for Roads

Timetable

Concept Clearance
-
Fact Finding
-
MRM
-
Approval
04 Nov 2019
Last Review Mission
-
Last PDS Update
07 Nov 2019

Funding

TA 9847-UZB

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
04 Nov 2019 08 Nov 2019 08 Nov 2019 31 Jan 2022 - 25 Feb 2022
Financing Plan/TA Utilization
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
1,200,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,200,000.00
Cumulative Disbursements
Date Amount
17 Jun 2022 1,191,671.32

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Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
National Resettlement Consultant Individual - Consulting Closed
National Senior Highway Engineer Individual - Consulting Closed
International Senior Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Expert Individual - Consulting Closed
International Senior Transport Planner/Policy Expert Individual - Consulting Closed
International Senior Highway Engineer Individual - Consulting Closed
Preparing the Surkhandarya Regional Road Project Firm - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
Project Preparatory Technical Assistance 9847 25 Feb 2020 DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS (UK) LTD.(UNITED KINGDOM) | Suite 11 Penhurst House,352-356 Batterse ,London SW113BY / 19 Drayton Park, Daven 8TB United Kingdom Committee for Roads 980,206.00 —

Procurement Plan

None currently available.