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|**BISNISHome PageSearchBISNISEmbassyReportsCountryReportsIndustryReportsPublicationsSourcesof FinanceLeadsand EventsExchangeRatesState ExportsOtherSources** |  | August 1997European Bank for Reconstruction and Development -- The European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering a loan application from Green Market
of Georgia for construction of a central wholesale market for fruits and vegetables in Tbilisi and
three collection/assembly markets in rural Georgia.  The $13.1 million project would include
consulting services for project implementation, a design and engineering master plan, tender
documentation, selection of contractors, and construction management; construction and
rehabilitation of markets in Tbilisi and elsewhere; and supplies and equipment for use in the
markets.  Tendering for design and engineering services will start in the third quarter of 1997. 
Tendering for other contracts should begin in the first quarter of 1998.  For more information,
contact: Dean Peterson, U.S. Department of Commerce Senior Commercial Officer at the
EBRD at 011 44 (171) 338-6569 (voice), or 011 44 (171) 338-6487 (fax).European Bank for Reconstruction and Development -- The Tolmachevo
Airport Joint Stock Company of Novosibirsk has applied for a loan from the EBRD to
modernize its domestic departure hall and upgrade its service facilities. The $16.6 million project
calls for refurbishment of the existing departure hall; procurement of new baggage handling, flight
information display, and internatal telephone systems; airport furniture; barrier equipment; public
seating; and design and implementation of management information systems. Tendering for the
Tolmachevo Airport contracts is expected to begin in the third and fourth quarters of 1997.  For
more information, contact Mr. A. Mozzherin, General Director of the Tolmachevo Airport, at 011
7 (3832) 226-201 (voice) or FAX: 011 7 (3832) 221-500 (fax); or contact Dean Peterson, U.S.
Department of Commerce Senior Commercial Officer at the EBRD, at 011 44 (171) 338-6569
(voice) or 011 44 (171) 338-6487 (fax).This report is provided courtesy of the Business Information Service for the Newly
Independent States (BISNIS)