Request For Proposals

1. Funding Details

The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

Additional financing information:
Sovereign EBRD Loan up to EUR 5 million
WBIF Investment Grant for an amount of EUR 2.4 million
WBIF Technical Assistance Grant of EUR 0.25 million



2. Information on the Procurement Exercise

Contracts will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the 'Access Opportunity' button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/X4V2U34F3J


3. Other Information
The funds will finance the upgrade and energy efficiency renovation of the existing rail station buildings and the construction of additional new high energy performance buildings, including associated equipment at the Rail Joint Border Crossing (RJBC) at Tabanovce, North Macedonia. The works also include the construction of an access road of approximately 900 metres which will connect the existing road with the RJBC. Renewable energy measures (installation of solar photovoltaics on the rooftops) will also be implemented.

The Client intends to contract a qualified Consultant to provide Project Implementation Support and Supervision Services. Prior to the provision of the Supervision Services for the works contract, there will be a period of Pre-Construction activities where the Consultant will be required to develop and deliver the following, inter alia:
• Report containing the Consultant’s review of the Detailed Design documents with recommendations.
• Report containing the Consultant’s review of the Energy Performance requirements of the existing and new buildings, and the necessary modifications to ensure minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) class B for the new buildings, and a reduction in primary energy demand by at least 30% compared to pre-Project performance through energy efficiency measures and/or renewable energy technologies for the existing buildings.
• Development and delivery of New Certified Energy Audits.
• Delivery of modified BoQs and Technical Specifications containing the requirements to achieve the Energy Performance improvements for the existing and new buildings.

The complete services are defined and described in the RFP documents.


4. Client Address
The client's address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
Makedonka Dimitrioska Gjorgjieska
Ministry of Transport and Communications, Republic of North Macedonia (MoTC)
MoTC Project Implementation Unit
Plostad Crvena Skopska Opstina No.4
Skopje
1000
North Macedonia
Tel. +38923145546
Email: makedonka.dimitrioska@mtc.gov.mk