This notice has been cancelled as of 13-Feb-2012. Please do not respond.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OFINTEREST
(CONSULTANT SERVICES)
DESK TOP GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT
Papua New Guinea
Institutional Strengthening and Technical Assistance Project
Mining Sector
CONSULTING SERVICES
Loan No. IDA 4491-PG
Project ID No. P102396
Expressions of interest
The Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Mining Sector Institutional Strengthening Technical Assistance Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. The services include:
- Research an internationally recognized best practice geotechnical laboratory either in Australia and New Zealand, and provide details of these institutions.
- Assess the level of demand for the engineering geology/geotechnical services of the GSD to the government and the industry;
- Assess the demand for environmental geology and mine auditing protocols in PNG.
- Assess the level of demand for the geotechnical testing services of the GSD;
- Advise on what additional testing equipment should be purchased by GSD (if any) in collaboration with DMPGM and the cost of same, and the technical specifications for each of the additional testing equipment recommended should also be prepared.
The Mineral Resources Authority now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhancetheir qualifications.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, Revised October 1, 2006 edition).
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (8am to 5pm,Monday to Friday (Port Moresby GMT +10hrs)).
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 1st March 2012.
Acting Managing Director
Mineral Resources Authority
Attn: Joyce Morlin, Procurement Specialist, Special Projects Unit
PO Box 1906
Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Tel: (675) 321 3511
Fax: (675) 320 0578
E-mail: jmorlin@mra.gov.pg
Web site: www.mra.gov.pg