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Turkmenistan, Ashgabat - tm/12

Wastewater

3.7 m-diameter Herrenknecht EPB, machine No. M-715 with VMT semi-automatic guidance system, screw conveyor, and articulated shield supplied for 2 x 3.5 km-long project. M-715 is already in Ashgabat since early July 2002. On-site assembly in August-September 2002 for tunnelling start in October 2002. Lining rings consisting of five segments plus key. Geology is mainly stiff to hard loam (clay, silt, sand) with ballast in the south part of the city. Groundwater table varies from 1 m below the surface (northern part) to 5 m below the surface. Maximum coverage of 13 m, maximum pressure of 1 bar. First bore expected to break through in about one year. Planning and design of second drive not ready yet. Construction company is Construction Association Interbudmontazh (CAI) of Ukraine. Client is the municipality of Ashgabat. Visit www.herrenknecht.com and www.vmt-gmbh.de 32/02.



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Turkmenistan, Ashgabat - tm/11

Combined Utility

Two 6.25 m-diameter Herrenknecht EPB TBMs, machines No. S-218 and S-219, with VMT semi-automatic guidance systems, screw conveyor, and articulated shield being supplied for 8 km drive with radius of 300 m and 5 km drive. Segment design by Herrenknecht, Ceresola and PSP. Universal rings, OD 6,000 and ID 5,400 with six segments plus key. Segments to be installed using bolts, with central socket for mortar injection. Geology consisting of clay and silt. Ashgabat's geology is made of loam, sand and sections of crushed gravel. Soils are mostly cohesive with groundwater table ranging from below to above the tunnel alignment. Some sand lenses have to be expected imbedded within a stiff silt-matrix. S-218 being shipped from Antwerpen to Turkmenbaschi. Arrival in Ashgabat end of August 2002. On-site assembly in September 2002 for tunnelling start in October-November 2002. S-219 is still in Schwanau, Germany and will be transported in about two weeks. Contractor is Ukrainian company Construction Association Interbudmontazh (CAI). Client is the municipality of Ashgabat. Visit www.herrenknecht.com and www.vmt-gmbh.de 32/02.



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Uganda

Uganda, Hoima District - ug/11

Hydropower

Closing Date: 30.03.2015 (Tender Closed)

Open invitation to tender, deadline 30.03.2015 for notification of interest for tunnelling works. The project is for hard rock drill/blast, minimum cross section 880 m-long hydro tunnel at the Nkusi water falls. Principal is Norwegian company. Possible extension to Civil works. Free issue operating equipment. Experience with African operations required. Need lean, but complete crews for 24/7 operations. Contacts are rune.freyer @freyerconsulting.com and asakatama @yahoo.com.



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Ukraine

Ukraine, Kharkiv - ua/16

Metro

Prior information notice without call for competition for a project to extend a metro (subway) line in the city of Kharkiv. The proposed project, which has a total estimated cost of approximately EUR 382 million will be implemented by Kharkiv Metro Company and will require the procurement of the following contracts: extension of the existing metro line by 3.5km and construction of 2 metro stations; construction of new metro wagon depot and connecting rail; acquisition of new rolling stock; FIDIC Engineer and procurement and implementation support consultant. Interested suppliers, contractors and consultants have to contact Kharkiv Metro Company, attn Igor Pashnev, Kharkiv, tel +380 57 731 62 64, fax +380 57 731 50 73, email kharkivmetro@gmail.com. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=392558-2017. Ref. n. 8838-GPN-46411. 41/17.



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Invitation for expression of interest, deadline 16.03.2018, for a FIDIC Engineer,  procurement and implementation support consultant for the extension of the existing Green Metro Line in Kharkiv. the project is to extend the metro (subway) line in the city of Kharkiv. Contact Kharkiv Metro Company, attn Igor Pashnev, Kharkiv, tel +380 57 731 59 83, fax +380

57 731 21 41, email kharkiv.metro2017@gmail.com. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=069090-2018.

Ref. n. 8979-EOI-46411(NM). 09/18.



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Prior information notice without call for competition for the project to extend the Green metro line in the city of Kharkiv. This is an update of the original notice published on 9.2.2018. The Government of Ukraine has signed loan financing agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European Investment Bank (EIB) for the project.

The EUR382 million project, implemented by Kharkiv Metro Company, will require the procurement of the following 3 contracts:-

  • Extension of the existing metro line by 3.47 km and construction of 2 metro stations;
  • Construction of a new metro wagon depot and connecting rail;
  • Acquisition of new rolling stock.

 Tendering for the above contracts is expected to begin in the Q2 of 2019.The selection of the FIDIC Engineer and procurement and implementation support consultant is ongoing  (click ua/16 for tunnelbuilder archive).

Interested suppliers and contractors have to contact Kharkiv Metro Company, attn Igor Pashnev, Kharkiv, tel +380 57 731 59 83, fax +380 57

731 21 41, email kharkiv.metro2017@gmail.com  with cc to kharkivmetro@gmail.com. Visit

http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=075799-2019

and https://www.ebrd.com/work-with-us/procurement/p-pn-190211b.html. Ref.

n. 9339-GPN-46411. 12/19.




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Invitation for expression of interest, deadline 16.03.2018, for a firm or group of firms (the "Consultant") (the "Assignment") supporting the client in all aspects of the Kharkiv Metro Line project’s implementation, including preparation of tender documents, assisting with tendering, tender evaluation, contract finalisation and administration and works supervision. Contact Kharkiv Metro Company, attn Igor Pashnev, Kharkiv, tel +380 57 731 59 83, fax +380 57 731 21 41, email kharkiv.metro2017@gmail.com. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=077723-2018.

Ref. n. 46411. 09/18.




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Open invitation to tender, deadline  20/04/2020, for the extension of the existing metro line and construction of two metro stations. The contract will include 3.47 km twin-tube tunnels,  2 underground stations (platform lengths approx. 104 m), track works, supply and installation of E&M equipment and integration of this equipment into existing metro systems.

Contact Kharkiv Metro Company, attn  Mr Igor Pashnev,  Kharkiv, tel +380 577303406, fax +380 577315983, email kharkiv.metro2017@gmail.com  with CC: to kharkivmetro@gmail.com. For further tender information please click here Ref.n. 9593-IFP-46411. 11/20.



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Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk - ua/15

Metro

Closing Date: 30.07.2013 (Tender Closed)

Prior information notice of EUR366 million project to extend Dnipropetrovsk metro using EBRD seed capital of EUR152 million. Tendering commences Q3/2012. Interested suppliers, contractors and consultants contact Viktor Sitonin, tel +380 562 423768, fax +380 56 7786533, e-mail metro@dniprorada.gov.ua. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=254684-2012. 33/12.



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Invitation to tender using restricted procedure, deadline 22.11.2012, for contract no 1A completion of construction of metro in Dnipropetrovsk comprising design and construction of 4 km of tunnels with three stations and associated works as part of EUR366 million project to extend metro using EBRD seed capital of EUR152 million. Prequalification documents from Sitonin Viktor Ivanovich, Metro office, 8 Kurchatova Street, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine 49038, tel +380 562 423768, fax +380 56 7786533, e-mail metro@dniprorada.gov.ua. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=328043-2012. 42/12.



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Invitation for expressions of interest, deadline 12.11.2012, to contract a lender's technical supervisor to assist EBRD in monitoring Dnipropetrovsk Metro Extension project. The assignment is expected to start in Q1/2013 and last for 5 years. The Assignment may be extended at the end of five years depending on the progress of the project. Cost estimate for the Assignment: EUR295,000, excluding VAT. Contact Georgia Vasiliadis, EBRD, London, tel + 44 20 7338 7750, fax +44 20 7338 7451, e-mail vasiliag@ebrd.com.  Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=344556 -2012. 44/12.



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Invitation to tender using restricted procedure, deadline 10.12.2012, for Engineer to supervise construction of metro in Dnipropetrovsk comprising design and construction of 4 km of tunnels with three stations and associated works as part of EUR366 million project to extend metro using EBRD seed capital of EUR152 million. Contract to commence Q3/2013, duration 48 months. Prequalification documents from Sitonin Viktor Ivanovich, Metro office, 8 Kurchatova Street, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine 49038, tel +380 562 423768, fax +380 56 7786533, e-mail metro@dniprorada.gov.ua. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=366431-2012. 47/12.



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Ukraine, Autonomous Republic of Crimea - ua/14

Water main and wastewater

Closing Date: 04.07.2013 (Tender Closed)

Prior Information Notice, deadline 04.07.2013, for a project to finance the rehabilitation and upgrade of water and wastewater treatment facilities and system in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, including rehabilitation of Schastlivoye tunnel water main. Tendering in Q4/2012, total estimated value EUR18 million. Contact Production Enterprise of Water and Wastewater Management Utility of the South Coast of Crimea, Yalta, Ms Larissa Zhaliy, tel +380 654 342892, fax +380 654 275167, e-mail zhaliy@bk.ru. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=218160-2012. 29/12.



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Ukraine, Transcarpathia - ua/13

High Speed Railway

Invitation for expressions of interest, deadline 15th March, 2007 for consultancy services for the Beskyd railway tunnel. The project encompasses construction of a new railway tunnel alongside the existing 1,736 m Beskyd tunnel, which is one of the major bottlenecks on trans-European corridor V between Ukraine and Western Europe. The existing tunnel is currently restricted to one line, in an advanced state of deterioration and has a speed limit of 15 km/h. The assignment requires the following services: preparation of tender documents for the procurement of the tunnel construction works; implementation of an open tendering; and supervision of works. The assignment is expected to start during the third quarter of 2007 and last about three years. Visit www.ebrd.com/oppor/procure/opps/consult/070213a.htm or contact Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ), Kiev, tel. +380 444653770, fax +380 444653772. 08/07.Invitation to prequalify, deadline 21st July, 2008 for design and construction (civil and track works) and for design and installation of electrical and mechanical works for the new Beskyd tunnel, a double-track railway tunnel with a length of 1,822 m and an excavation cross-section of up to 115 sq m. The tunnelling method is to be determined by the design. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=151944-2008, OJ S 113, or contact Ukrainian Railways, Kiev, fax +380 444653772. E-mail piu@lotus.uz.gov.ua 25/08.



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Open invitation to tender, deadline 02.09.2010, for design and construction of estimated 1.8 km-long, 115 sq m Beskyd tunnel as part of Ukrainian Railways Fast Passenger Trains Project, financed by EBRD. Design period 140 days, construction period 800 days. Tender documents cost USD200.00. Security of EUR1.5 million to accompany each tender. More from Yuriy Simchuk at PIU in Kiev, tel +380 44 465 37-70, fax -72, e-mail piu@lotus.uz.gov.ua. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=204881-2010. 28/10.



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Open invitation to tender, deadline 01.12.2011, for feasibility study of options for design and construction of estimated 1.8 km-long, 115 sq m Beskyd tunnel as part of Ukrainian Railways Fast Passenger Trains Project, financed by EBRD. Contract starts 01.01.2012 for completion within four months. More information from TPU in Lviv, tel +380 32 226-4709, -4554, -3997 and -3916. Tenders to TPU, Office 517, Lystopadovoho Chynu St, 22, Lviv, Ukraine 79000. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=349739-2011. 45/11.



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Ukraine, Krasnodar - ua/12

Marine Railway

Three single-track tunnels totalling 8.8 km designed by Espo, value $70 million on 42-month construction contract, for Crimean government to transport oil under Kerch Strait. Start search at www.crimea.ua 22/01.



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Ukraine, Donetsk - ua/11

Metro

Work commenced on six-station line with launch of 5.6 m TBM from Proletarski. Completion planned for 2005. April 1999.



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United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates, Dubai - ae/21

Hydro

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), awarded the Strabag Dubai LLC, Strabag AG, Andritz Hydro (Austria) and Ozkar Insaat (Turkie) consortium the EUR340 million (AED1.437 bn) design, build and commission contract for the Hatta pumped storage power plant, located in the Hajar Mountains, 140 km southeast of the city of Dubai.

The project includes:

-              a turbine shaft with a diameter of approximately 36 m and a depth of almost 70 m to house two Francis turbines with a power output of 250 MW;

-              a 1.2 km long pressure tunnel connecting the existing lower reservoir, to be upgraded, to the new upper reservoir.

-              the upper reservoir to be constructed with two roller-compacted concrete dams with a height of approximately 35 m and 70 m.

-              two road tunnels, length 470 m and 440 m, to be built by drill & blast.

-              the reinforced concrete outflow and intake structures;

-              several ancillary buildings as well as their extension and E&M systems.

The project, the first of its kind in the region, will generate 250 MW and it is scheduled to be commissioned by February 2024. Visit https://www.strabag.com, https://www.andritz.com/ and http://www.ozkarins.com.tr/Default.aspx. 40/19.





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