Invitation For Expression Interest

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). Contracts will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules.

Funding Details:

a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank)

Pursuant to the Loan Agreements between the Republic of Serbia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”), the World Bank and the European Investment Bank, the Government of the Republic of Serbia constructed the sections of the Corridor X Highway, e.g. Highway E80, sections from Prosek to Dimitrovgrad (Border crossing with Bulgaria), in total length of 59,6km, and Highway E75, sections from Grabovnica to Levosoje, in total length of 74,1km.

The Republic of Serbia is represented by the Project Implementing Entity, acting as the Contracting Authority Koridori Srbije d.o.o. for a Project to construct and rehabilitate certain sections of the Republic of Serbia road networks with objective to facilitate sustainable economic development and ensure that the country capitalizes on its geographical position to continue its development as a key transit country on the Trans-European Network as well as to increase transport efficiency and improve traffic safety in Serbia.


The proceeds of the loan from/ grant administered by the Bank will be open to firms from any country unless otherwise specified and will not be used for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, of for any import of goods, if such payment or import is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations or under a law of official regulation of the Client's country.

The Client now intends to establish a shortlist of qualified and competent consultants, with a view to inviting proposals from the shortlisted consultants, in relation to the assignment, on the basis of the procurement documentation provided in ECEPP for this assignment. The selection method (procurement method) is shown above and interested firms or groups of firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.

The expected outcome of the assignment is as follows:

efficient and effective execution of the Project resulting in the issue of the Contracts’ Taking-over and Performance Certificates for the Project’s works Contracts within the budget and time defined in the project procurement plan for highway/roads, bridges and interchanges on the specified therein sections of the Republic of Serbia road networks.

The selected consultant is expected to provide the following services:

- Advising the Client on the administration of the above works Contracts with due diligence and care making sure the client’s obligations outlined in the Project’s Financing documents (such as loan and project agreements, etc) are well catered for.
­- Carrying out the duties of the Engineer assigned to him in the Contracts which will use FIDIC as General Contract Conditions (Red and / or Pink and / or Yellow Books). The Consultant shall exercise the authority attributable to the Engineer, as specified in or necessarily implied from the Contracts, to ensure timely, satisfactory completion of the Works in accordance with the Contracts, the EBRD Environmental and Social Performance Requirements (PRs), the Project Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) and local legislation and regulations concerning inter alia construction, supervision, civil works quality control and environmental protection.
­- Carrying out the duties of the Project Manager for design and installation of tunnel equipment contracts in the same manner and with the same objectives as outlined above for the Engineer.



The assignment is expected to start on 30/05/2019 and have an estimated overall duration of 38 months.


Cost Estimate (exclusive of VAT) :
EUR 2,700,000


Response Requirements:

In order to determine the capability and experience of consultants seeking to be selected, the consultant shall submit a response in accordance with the requirements of the procurement documentation available from the link in this notice. Following this invitation for expressions of interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally established on the basis of the shortlisting criteria set out in the procurement documentation. Shortlisted consultants will be invited to submit proposals.

This consultant selection will be conducted by e-procurement using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants who have registered in ECEPP and expressed an interest in the contract may access the documents and may request clarification and further information from the client through ECEPP. Non-registered firms should register on ECEPP at this link:

https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/A5428EEEFK

and express an interest in this assignment. The CPD for this assignment is available for firms registered in ECEPP free of charge at the above link. Full conditions for participation are included in the documents. Prospective consultants may request clarification and further information from the client through ECEPP. Following this invitation for expressions of interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally established on the basis of the shortlisting criteria set out in the CPD. Shortlisted consultants will be invited to submit proposals.



Client Address:
Koridori Srbije d.o.o.
Koridori Srbije d.o.o.
Legal Department - Procurement
21, Kralja Petra Street, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
Tel. +381113344174, Email: procurement@koridorisrbije.rs