Luxembourg-Luxembourg: Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) – Infrastructure Project Facility – Technical Assistance 12 (IPF 12), Infrastructures: Energy, Environment, Social, Transport and Digital Economy
2022/S 113-317063
This notice is for prior information only
Legal Basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.3)CommunicationAdditional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4)Type of the contracting authorityEuropean institution/agency or international organisation
I.5)Main activityEconomic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:
Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) – Infrastructure Project Facility – Technical Assistance 12 (IPF 12), Infrastructures: Energy, Environment, Social, Transport and Digital Economy
Reference number: AA-011076-001
II.1.2)Main CPV code71356200 Technical assistance services
II.1.3)Type of contractServices
II.1.4)Short description:
The overall objective of the TA operation is to contribute to socio economic development through the improvement of the infrastructure in the candidate countries and potential candidates of the Western Balkan region. The specific objectives of this TA operation are to support the preparation and implementation of priority infrastructure investment projects that may be financed by a combination of grants (EU and other funds) and loans (from IFIs) in the energy, environment, social, transport and digital economy sectors and, in this context, to enhance the cooperation and coordination between financial institutions, beneficiaries, bilateral donors and regional organisations. The results of the TA will be deliverables of high quality for investment in the energy, environment, social, transport and digital economy sectors infrastructure and for services to the beneficiaries.
II.1.5)Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 28 000 000.00 EUR
II.1.6)Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)Description
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: 1A Kosovo
NUTS code: AL Shqipëria
NUTS code: BA Bosnia And Herzegovina
NUTS code: ME Црна Гора / Crna Gora
NUTS code: MK Северна Македонија / Severna Makedonija
NUTS code: RS Srbija/Сpбија / Serbia
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Specific results will include pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies and financial affordability analysis, detailed designs, budget and financing plans, tender documents and other technical assistance studies and services, for investment projects in energy, environment, social, transport and digital economy sectors. It will also comprise the transfer of know-how in project development, project management and financing techniques to the Beneficiaries, to enhance talents and skills of local human resources within government institutions, but also local authorities, municipalities, etc. Indirect results will be:
(a) enhanced collaboration between IFIs and internalisation of project preparation techniques by local counterparts;
(b) upgrading Beneficiaries' management skills to prepare them for their future utilisation of EU structural funds.
II.2.14)Additional information
Financing: IPA III multi-country multi-annual action plan in support of WBIF 2021-2027.
II.3)Estimated date of publication of contract notice:11/07/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Description
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)Additional information:
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:07/06/2022