Project description
and objectives:
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The EBRD is considering lending up to EUR 5.4 million loan to the Bishkek Water Company to assist the company to replace water pipes and submersible pumps; drill new boreholes; install water meters; and, acquire equipment for pipe-laying, maintenance and repairs.
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Transition
impact:
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- Technical co-operation to help the Bishkek Water Company to identify and implement measures to improve its financial and operational performance.
- A new tariff policy will be developed to reform the current system to enable the company to cover its costs while protecting low income families from hardship.
- Skills and knowledge transfer will take place during project preparation and implementation plus training and new skills will be provided directly by the technical co-operation programmes.
- The operation will have an important demonstration effect as an example of co-operation between a Kyrgyz municipality, an IFI, and a donor to finance an environmental project.
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The client:
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The Bishkek Water Company, a municipal enterprise of the City of Bishkek.
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EBRD
finance:
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Up to EUR 5.4 million loan to the Bishkek Water Company with a sovereign guarantee of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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Total project cost:
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EUR 11.4 million.
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Environmental impact:
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Screened B/1.
The project is intended to improve the quality and reliability of municipal water supply in Bishkek. The project will also reduce unaccounted-for-water and reduce energy consumption by the Bishkek Water Company.
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Technical
cooperation:
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Pre-signing
- Financial, technical and environmental due diligence - financed by the Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency.
Post-signing
- Support to the Project Implementation Unit including Engineering Design and Construction Supervision Services – donor funding to be identified
- Corporate Development Programme, Master Planning, and Stakeholder Participation Programme – donor funding to be identified.
For consultant opportunities for projects financed by technical cooperation
funds, visit procurement
of consultants.
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EBRD contact:
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Paul Covenden, Operation Leader: covendep@ebrd.com
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Procurement or tendering
opportunities:
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Visit EBRD Procurement
Enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7338 6794; Fax: +44 20 7338 7472, Email: procurement@ebrd.com
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General
enquiries:
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EBRD project enquiries not related to procurement:
Tel: +44 20 7338 7168; Fax: +44 20 7338 7380
Email: projectenquiries@ebrd.com
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