Invitation for Bids

Date: September 4, 2024
Name of Country: P.R. China
Name of Project: Procurement of Design and Supply of The Ropewayfor Fanzhengyan and Gongyu under Demonstration Project on Biodiversity Conservation and Development of Xianju County Project
IFB No: 0702-2450CITC1010/01

1. The Xianju Biodiversity Development Co., Ltd. has received funds from the Agence Française de Développement (the French Development Agency) towards the cost of Project for the Demonstration Project on Biodiversity Conservation and Development of Xianju County Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of these funds will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Procurement of Design and Supply of The Ropewayfor Fanzhengyan and Gongyu.

2. CMC International Tendering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Employer’s Agent”), authorized and on behalf of The Xianju Biodiversity Development Co., Ltd. now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the design, supply and installation of Procurement of Design and Supply of The Ropewayfor Fanzhengyan and Gongyu (“the Facilities”). International competitive bidding will conduct in accordance with the Agency's Single-Stage Bidding Procedure.

3. Interested eligible bidders may inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from September 4, 2024 to September 29, 2024 between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on work days. The IFB is also published on the afd.dgmarket.com, "China General Tendering Network" (www.china-tender.com.cn), and www.chinabidding.com
To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents, Bidders should contact:
Name of Purchaser: Xianju Biodiversity Development Co., Ltd.
Postal Address: Xianju National Park Management Committee, Gaoqian Village, Baita Town, Xianju County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province (West of Tourist Center)
Contact person: Ms. Liu Can
Tel. No.: 86-576-89389705
Email Address: xjafdxx@126.com

Name of Procurement Agent: CMC International Tendering Co., Ltd.
Postal Address: Building C, General Times Center, No.1 Yard, Xiying Street, Fengtai District, Beijing
Office Rm. No,: Room 811
Contact Person: Mr. Wang Yiguan, Ms. Liu Lu, Mr. Fangpeng
Email Address: liulu@cgci.gt.cn,fangpeng@cgci.gt.cn
Tel. No.: 010-81168503/81168425
Fax No.: 010-81168445


4. Interested eligible bidders wishing to participate bid are requested to register free of charge at the China General tendering Network (www.china-tender.com.cn) from September 4, 2024 to September 29, 2024 (Beijing Time) upon non-refundable payment of RMB 10000 or USD 1400 for set of Bidding Documents. Technical support Tel: 4006808126. For mail orders, the document will be sent by courier at an additional cost of RMB200 (for domestic delivery) or USD 30 (for overseas delivery). No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery
After completing the purchase application on China General tendering Network, bidders can download the bidding documents after payment is completed in accordance with the instructions.
Bidders who purchaser the Bidding Documents by Telegraphic Transfer shall remit to:
Beneficiary: CMC International Tendering Co., Ltd.
Bank: Bank of China, Beijing Xicheng Sub-branch
Account No.: 3233 6606 6071

5. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the Agence Française de Développement’s Standard Bidding Documents: Procurement of Plant, Design, Supply and Installation.

6. Bids must be delivered to the above office on or before 4th Floor, Shouke Plaza, No. 14, Xisanhuan South Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, China on or before 9:30 AM on October 22, 2024 and must be accompanied by bid security of two (2) % of the total bid price with the same currency of the bid.

7. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at at 9:30 AM on October 22, 2024 at the offices of 4th Floor, Shouke Plaza, No. 14, Xisanhuan South Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, China.

8. Qualification criteria are as follows:
Only eligible Bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:

1) Non-performance of a contract did not occur as a result of contractor default in the past 5 years.
2) Not under suspension based on execution of a Bid Securing Declaration pursuant to ITB 4.4 or withdrawal of a Bid pursuant ITB 20.9.
3) Bidder’s financial position and prospective long term profitability sound according to criteria established in 2.3.1 below and assuming that all pending litigation will be resolved against the Bidder
4) (i) The Bidder shall demonstrate that it has access to, or has available, liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means (independent of any contractual advance payment) sufficient to meet the construction cash flow requirements estimated as EUR 5 million for the subject contract(s) net of the Bidders other commitments
5) Minimum average annual construction turnover of EUR 27 million, calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed within the last 3 years, divided by 3 years
6) Experience under ropeway contract in the role of prime contractor, JV member, sub-contractor, or management contractor for at least the last 5 years, starting 1st January 2019.
7) A minimum number of similar contracts specified below that have been satisfactorily and substantially completed as a prime contractor, joint venture member, management contractor or sub-contractor between 1st January 2016 and application submission deadline: 1 contract of Ropeway, each of minimum value EUR 5 million;
8) Availability of a valid ISO certification or or equivalent of internationally recognized certification (equivalency to be demonstrated by Applicant): - quality management certificate ISO 9001 or equal international or national level certificate in China; - environmental management certificate ISO 14001 or equal international or national level certificate in China; - Occupational Health Management certificate ISO 45001 or equal international or national level certificate in China.
9) Joint Venture shall be not allowed for this project.