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Accelerating Private and Public Investment in Infrastructure Component (APPIIC) of Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure in Nepal (AIIN) Programme

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Nov 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Accelerating Private and Public Investment in Infrastructure Component (APPIIC)" is conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in the UK. This project falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and aims to enhance infrastructure in Nepal. The contract has been awarded, with an active status, and is part of a long-term initiative to support economic growth in Nepal. Key details include a procurement method classified as "limited," used without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is set to extend until 31 March 2023, reflecting the need to adjust timelines due to prior disruptions, including COVID-19 lockdowns. The contract value stands at £13,436,459, signed on 4 December 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on economic development services, particularly those that specialise in infrastructure improvement and economic policy reform. Companies with expertise in providing technical assistance to government bodies, as well as capabilities in regulatory framework enhancement, will be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this programme. The demand for innovative solutions that address energy and transport infrastructure challenges in Nepal creates an inviting environment for growth for organisations proficient in these areas.

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Notice Title

Accelerating Private and Public Investment in Infrastructure Component (APPIIC) of Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure in Nepal (AIIN) Programme

Notice Description

FCDO aims to ensure a stable and prosperous Nepal. Nepal needs both more and better infrastructure and more and better economic policies in order to achieve higher levels of economic growth. FCDO has been supporting these areas through the soon to conclude Centre for Inclusive Growth programme and the concluded Nepal Investment Climate Reform programme through IFC. FCDO wished to appoint a supplier(s) to implement three components of the recently approved programme; Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure in Nepal (AiiN)

Lot Information

Accelerating Private and Public Investment in Infrastructure Component (APPIIC)

The overall Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure in Nepal (AiiN) programme seeks to address key cross-sectoral constraints, opportunities and risks to transformational growth in Nepal. The Accelerating Public and Private Investment in Infrastructure Component (APPIIC) of it provides technical assistance to various Government of Nepal (GoN) agencies to address the constraints of weak energy and transport infrastructure. Additional information: FCDO will be extending the contract beyond the period published in the Terms of Reference. The extension period requested is exceeding the limit set in the TOR by 1 year, to 31 March 2023. There will be no increase to the financial limit.

Options: The original terms of reference includes provision to extend to March 2022

Economic Policy Incubator (EPI)

The overall Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure in Nepal (AiiN) programme seeks to address key cross-sectoral constraints, opportunities and risks to transformational growth in Nepal. EPI is tasked with easing constraints and harnessing sectoral and subnational opportunities to inclusive and transformational growth in Nepal, through economic reforms, mobilising resources and institutional strengthening. It is an adaptive and flexible programme, designed to work by being politically smart.

Financial Sector Stability Component of Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure (AiiN)

The overall Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure in Nepal (AiiN) programme seeks to address key cross-sectoral constraints, opportunities and risks to transformational growth in Nepal. FSSP is tasked with enhancing financial sector stability through improvements in regulatory frameworks, supervisory practices and strengthened capacity of regulatory agencies, as well as other priorities that are consistent with the broader of the AiiN programme.

Procurement Information

Lot 1 - A contract amendment is required to extend the programme by 1 year to 31 March 2023 (exceeding the provisions set out in the original Terms of Reference by 1 year) to make up the lost time due to Covid lockdowns and restrictions. There will be no increase to the financial limit ofthe contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f3b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027715-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

14750000 - Cadmium, lutetium, hafnium, tantalum and tungsten

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,436,459 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Contracts Finder Team -
Contact Email
contractsfinder@dfid.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMC WORLDWIDE

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