Rehabilitation of Distribution Network for NRW reduction (including procurement of plant and construction of DTW) with O&M support (163.95 km)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was conceived in the early 1960s as a financial institution that would be Asian in character and foster economic growth and cooperation in one of the poorest regions in the world.

ADB assists its members, and partners, by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.

The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project. Part of this financing will be used for payments under the contract named above. This contract will be jointly financed by ADB and the Government of Bangladesh (GoB). The eligibility rules and procedures of ADB will govern the bidding process. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.

The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) represented by the Project Director, Dhaka Water Supply Network Improvement Project (DWSNIP), (Authorized representative of the Employer) invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders having requisite experience in water supply pipeline design, trenchless technology and installation for the Rehabilitation of Distribution Network for NRW reduction (including procurement of plant and construction of DTW) with O&M support (163.95 km), Contract No. ICB-02.12-MODS Zone 7 (7 DMAs) (the “Facilities”). The completion period is 540 days + 30 days Commissioning / Guarantee Test period + 1-year O&M – DMA Water balances.

Major items of the proposed facilities include Survey, Design, Pressure Tests, Pre- commissioning, Commissioning / Guarantee Test (-s). It includes supplying and laying of 75-450 mm dia. Pipes (163.95 km) water distribution lines using Open Trench, Pipe Bursting and Horizontal Drilling technologies. Service Connections to 16,100 households, 10 No Deep Tube Wells, Key Plant supplies of Regular and special valves, domestic and bulk-water meters and well screen are also part of the facility.

Invitation for Bids