Project Implementation Support for Albanian Infrastructure and Tourism Project

Invitation For Expression Interest

1. Funding DetailsThe 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:
   The Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project “the Project” is financed by the European Union through technical assistance and investments grants for a total amount of EUR 40 million, and by complementary sovereign loan facility provided by the EBRD to the Government of Albania. The Project is implemented by the Albanian Development Fund as executing agency (the “Client”) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank”). The EU grants are identified by the EU in close cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund.
   The above-named client intends to use part of the proceeds of European Union grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the following contract(s) for which this Invitation to submit Expressions of Interest is issued.
   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. DONORS MAY REQUEST CERTAIN CONDITIONS IN RELATION TO CONTRACTS FINANCED WITH GRANT FUNDS, WHICH CONDITIONS WILL BE SPECIFIED IN THE PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS. PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACT AWARD. PLEASE CONTACT THE CLIENT FOR ANY QUESTIONS IN THIS RESPECT.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/2639M4667M

   3. Other Information
   The Client now invites expressions of interest (“EoIs”) to provide the consulting services described in the ECEPP EOI Notice and this Data Sheet and (hereinafter called the “Services”):
   Following this EoI procedure, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally established on the basis of the shortlisting criteria set out in this Data Sheet. Only the shortlisted consultants will be invited to submit proposals.
   Procurement will be undertaken in accordance with the policies of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development detailed in the EBRD Procurement Policies and Rules (“PP&R”) and the Guidelines for Clients Managing Donor or Loan Funded Consultancy Assignments (“Guidelines”) which can be found here, this Data Sheet and the Instructions to Consultants.

   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.
   Astrit Alikaj
   Albanian Development Fund
   Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
   Tirana
   1001
   Albania
   Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
   Email: aalikaj@albaniandf.org