MYANMA Port Authority (MPA) called for local and international companies to submit a tender for the dredging work of the Thanlwin River (Darebauk) in Mon State to improve the waterway and navigation channel as the river sedimentation blocks water way and causes shallow water depth, and disrupts the port operation. Furthermore, bidding also includes the exportation of sand excavated from the dredging work.
This dredging work is far from commercial dredging. Those companies need to ensure not incur any damage to the environment and ecosystem. Moreover, dredging operations need to be undertaken only at the specific shallow water areas designated by the MPA to reach the targeted depth. The dredging works must not affect the socio-economic conditions of the residents, and the bidders must assist and support local development works if necessary. The qualified bidders must present work and technical experiences, a strong team with expertise, equipment and financial capabilities.
Those qualified business entities that meet the technical and financial requirements can buy the application between 11 February and 6 March at the MPA, and the deadline for submission is 1 pm on 10 March.
International companies need to establish a Joint venture with the local company or open a branch office in Myanmar if they are awarded the tender. Interested companies can enquire about details through the MPA at 01 246380 and 09 444714377. — NN/KK
