Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2022-10-25
Buyer: The Department of Transport (DOT) of the Ministry of Public Work and Transport, (MPWT) Lao PDR (the “Employer”)
Country: LA
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 34121100: Public-service buses
Estimated value: 17240000 USD
Submission deadline: 2022-12-01
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: This contract will be financed by European Investment Bank (EIB) and is subject to the EIB's Guide to Procurement.
Procurement of 55 BRT E-Buses in Vientiane (the “Goods”). Completion period is within 18 months after award of contract. The Bid is for ONE complete Lot and related services.
Department of Public Works and Transport of Vientiane Capital Setthathirat Road, Khao Ngot Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
The Purchaser’s objective is to procure 55 E-Buses the required vehicles to provide public transport services ensuring a quality level of service for the public. Additionally, the Purchaser seeks to implement the training and maintenance regimes required to manage the fleet’s operation. Completion period is within Eighteen (18) months after award of contract. The Bid is for ONE complete Lot and related services.
International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with EIB’s Single-Stage One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all Bidders as described in the Bidding Document.
The Government of Lao PDR through Department of Transport, Ministry of Public Works and Transport (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchaser”) is committed to providing specific public transport services in order to ensure efficient levels of mobility. To this end, the Purchaser seeks to procure quality public transport vehicles for the successful operation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services.
Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding (Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence demonstrating that it meets the experience and financial requirements, which include):
1.	Contractual Experience: The Bidder has satisfactorily completed at least three (3) contracts as the main supplier for supply of similar goods in the preceding five (5) years of each not less than: USD 13.8 Million;
2.	Average Annual Turnover: The Bidder has a minimum average annual turnover of: USD 34.5 Million; calculated as total payments received by the Bidder for contracts completed or under execution over the last five (5) years;
3.	The Bidder has availability of or access to liquid assets, lines of credit, and other finances sufficient to meet cash flow requirement, which is: USD 17.2 million;
4.	That, in the case of a Bidder not doing business within Lao PDR, the Bidder is, or will be (if awarded the contract), establish in Lao PDR and be able to carry out the Supplier’s warranty, maintenance, repair, and spare parts stocking obligations prescribed in the Conditions of Contract and/or Technical Specifications.
1	55 BRT Buses 12‐meter, low floor, Battery Electric Buses (BEB). 	As per manufacturer’s standards and as per given specifications.
2	Manufacturer’s recommended spare parts and tools; As per manufacturer’s standard as per given specification
Attention:	Dr. Bounta ONNAVONG - Director General, Department of Transport, Ministry of Public       Works and Transport
The Purchaser shall open the Bids in public at the address, on the date, and time specified in the BDS in the presence of Bidders` designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend.

Eligibility requirements: Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding (Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence demonstrating that it meets the experience and financial requirements, which include): 1.	Contractual Experience: The Bidder has satisfactorily completed at least three (3) contracts as the main supplier for supply of similar goods in the preceding five (5) years of each not less than: USD 13.8 Million; 2.	Average Annual Turnover: The Bidder has a minimum average annual turnover of: USD 34.5 Million; calculated as total payments received by the Bidder for contracts completed or under execution over the last five (5) years; 3.	The Bidder has availability of or access to liquid assets, lines of credit, and other finances sufficient to meet cash flow requirement, which is: USD 17.2 million; 4.	That, in the case of a Bidder not doing business within Lao PDR, the Bidder is, or will be (if awarded the contract), establish in Lao PDR and be able to carry out the Supplier’s warranty, maintenance, repair, and spare parts stocking obligations prescribed in the Conditions of Contract and/or Technical Specifications. The qualification criteria are more completely described in the Bidding Document.

Award value: 17240000