Background
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (‘EBRD’ or the ‘Bank’) is providing a sovereign-guaranteed loan of EUR 40.0 million to Hrvatske Zeljeznice Infrastruktura d.o.o. “HZI”, the national railways infrastructure manager in Croatia. HZI is an integral part of the national railway system responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the railway infrastructure in Republic of Croatia. Historically, railway operations in Croatia were undertaken by Hrvatske Zeljeznice (the “HZ”) which until recently consisted of the holding company with four main operating subsidiaries – HZ Passenger Services, HZ Cargo, HZ Traction and HZ Infrastructure. In October 2012, the holding company ceased to exist and the three companies (with the exception of HZ Traction which also ceased to exist) have been transferred into ownership of the Republic of Croatia.
Eligibility
The consultants and experts must be of French nationality or employees of consulting firms registered in the Republic of France. However up to 10% of the total contract amount may be used to finance services of the experts from the recipient country.
Requirements
Corporate services are required. The Consultant will be a firm or a group of firms with extensive previous project experience in railway infrastructure project management, procurement, and administration of similar contracts, under International Financial Institutions (IFI) procurement rules.
The Consultant shall nominate a team of experts capable of carrying out the Assignment. It is anticipated that the Consultant’s key expert team shall at least include the following professional expertise with short-term support as required:
- IFI Procurement and Contract Specialist and Team Leader
- Railway infrastructure expert
- 3. Engineer.
All experts
- shall have a minimum of 5 years experience of the activity/area of expertise for which they are proposed for;
- are expected to have a good knowledge of procedures and rules of procurement and procedures of IFIs, such as the World Bank or EBRD
- should preferably have previous project experience in the region.
Deadline: 14 March 2014