National Planning Commission
Plot 421, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja
Expressions of Interest for Projects within the Framework of Eu-Africa Infrastructure Partnership
The Commission of the African Union presents its compliments to all Member States and has the honour to announce that it is preparing to launch seven service projects within the framework of the EU-Africa Infrastructure Partnership.
Details of the expected services, instructions and deadline for sending in Expressions of interest as well as eligibility criteria will be available in the official advertisement of the tenders to be posted on the websites of AUC
(http:/www.africa-union.org/root/au/BIDS/AUCBIDS.htm) and EuropeAid (https://webgat e. ec.euro pa. eu /euro pea id/online -services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome) on or after, 10 July 2010.
The Commission, in the meantime, transmits herewith the titles and indicative budget of each project and requests Member States to draw the attention of potential tenderers in their respective states to the upcoming tenders and to the above mentioned website addresses:
- Operationalisation of the Executing Agency of the Yamoussoukro Decision. Indicative maximum budget: Euro 520,000
- Technical Advocacy and Support Activities for Gambia Bridge Project. Indicative maximum budget: Euro 800,000
- Feasibility Study for Western Section of Beira-Lobito Corridor, indicative maximum budget: Euro 1,850,000
- Regional Transport study of Trans-African Highway no. 3 with Pre-feasibility Study of Selected Road Sections and Strategic Options Study for Regional Ports. Indicative maximum budget: Euro 950,000
- Comprehensive Market Analysis and Options Study for Implementation, Operation and Financing of Cotonou-Niamey-Ouagadougou Railway. Indicative maximum budget: Euro 1,100,000
- Technical Assistance to AUC for African Energy Policy Agenda (Hydropower2020), Capacity Building Actions and Strategy for Development of Inga Hydropower Site. Indicative maximum budget: Euro 1,250,000
- Support for Development of African ICT Broadband Backbone and Related Policy Objectives and a System of Interconnected Regional Database for Infrastructure. Indicative maximum budget: Euro 950,000
Sign:
The Secretary,
Procurement Planning Committee
National Planning Commission
Plot 421, Constitution Avenue
Central Business District, Abuja.