Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Brief

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1 Issue January 2017 Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Brief News Analysis Tenders Companies Data Company of the Week FMIDecaux is set to upgrade 250 Yangon bus-stops to international standard following a tender win. Project of the Week Groundwork on the Falam Airport project in Chin State is over 25% complete as of mid-january. Market Updates MIC approves new logistics centre in upper Myanmar EFR Group aims to bring new facility online by mid-2018 Yangon chief minister visits site of potential deep-sea port U Phyo Min Thein continues to push for the development of a deep-sea port and SEZ in Yangon Region s southern districts Myanmar-Japan JV launches new container freight station KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar unveils its new CFS in Dagon Seikkan township MoC proposes interim budget for infrastructure, housing Regional government shelves underpass projects Extensive river navigation project set to begin next month Construction schedule announced for Magway Region bridge YCDC finalises contract for bus-stop upgrade Second deputy minister appointed for transport and communications Elevated expressway may be implemented without proposal to MIC DCA, Chin State officials discuss airport projects President nominates new construction minister European company awarded seismic acquisition contract YPS implementation will commence shortly Yangon traffic control centre irks government again Large portion of Tanintharyi Region budget used on roads Construction begins on bridge spanning Kaladan River Malaysian infrastructure developer scopes opportunities in Myanmar Road upgrade in Ayeyarwady set to improve connectivity in the delta YBS operator chosen to implement new airport shuttle New traffic alert system in the works Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor to launch new format This Week s Tenders Purchase of used materials from the Ministry of Planning and Finance Supply of fiberglass boat for the Department of Fisheries Transportation services for NGO and Warehouse lease in Mingaladon township Various works for Myanma Railways and Warehouse lease in Thaketa township Supply of asphalt in Mandalay Region and Transportation of goods for NGO Supply of rubber pads and ballast and Supply of reinforced steel bar Data Weekly fuel prices Trade statistics Calendar Asia Infrastructure 18 Retail, Distribution & Logistics Forum Myanmar Supply Chain Summit Myanmar Infrastructure Summit 2018 World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit

2 2 Logistics MIC approves new logistics centre in upper Myanmar A new logistics and distribution centre tied to the EFR Group of Companies was approved by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) on 15 January, according to a release from the commission. The facility will be located near the Paleik railway station in Sintgaing township, Mandalay Region. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the facility is about 40 minutes south of Mandalay by car. EFR Logistics and Distribution Center (Mandalay), a new company established by EFR Group, is developing the facility, a representative from EFR told Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor. The company hopes to start trial operations sometime after April, the representative added. The new company is a Myanmar citizen-owned company and is 100% owned by EFR Group. EFR envisions the facility being a logistics hub for central Myanmar, as the facility will be linked to the national transport network by road and rail, and is located near Mandalay International Airport. The facility will offer inland transport services, container storage and export and import services, the representative said. In an interview with Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor in early 2017, EFR Group chairman U Kyaw Lwin Oo claimed the then at the time proposed Paleik logistics facility could help cut transport costs by nearly 70% for certain agricultural goods that typically rely on road transport to Yangon. The idea is goods can now be stored in Mandalay until a buyer is found and then undergo custom examinations at Paleik before being shipped directly to their final destination in Yangon, as opposed to shipping goods to Yangon for storage. EFR Group was established in Initially focused primarily on customs clearance, the company gradually expanded into a diversified logistics conglomerate which is thought to be the largest in Myanmar. The group of companies has interests in freight forwarding, inland water transport, air freight, project logistics, warehousing, distribution and a number of other logistics activities. Water Chief Minister visits site of potential deep-sea port A group of Yangon Region government officials led by Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein conducted an inspection of a possible deep-sea port site in Yangon Region s Kawhmu township on 20 January, a post on U Phyo Min Thein s Facebook page states. Officials such as Yangon Region minister of electricity, industry, roads and communication Daw Nilar Kyaw and Yangon Region minster of agriculture, livestock, forest and energy U Han Tun accompanied U Phyo Min Thein. The project site is near Thayet Taw village, according to the chief minister. Thayet Taw village is situated in the southeast corner of the township near the mouth of Yangon River. After inspecting the site, the chief minister promised to develop Kawhmu township into a new city of Yangon and explained the regional government s plan to present the project to the union government, according to a Daily Eleven report.

3 3 In a separate Democracy Today report covering the inspection tour, Dala township MP U Tun Yin was quoted as saying that a deep-sea port in the township would be a component of a project similar to Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It has long been thought that any deep-sea or deep-water port in Yangon Region would be tied to a Korea-backed SEZ somewhere in the region s southern districts. The proposed project is one that Yangon Region chief minister U Phyo Min Thein has continually pushed for since taking office in Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that U Phyo Min Thein and Yangon Region minister of transport, electricity and industry Daw Nilar Kyaw claimed at different meetings in early December 2017 that a SEZ in southern Yangon is in the pipeline, though neither offered any detailed plans. The following week in December, a 7Day Daily report claimed Myanmar s central body for SEZs had provisionally accepted an idea proposed by Yangon Region chief minister U Phyo Min Thein to establish a second SEZ in Yangon. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that a development plan for Yangon Region s southern districts was thought to be jointly drafted by the Department of Urban and housing Development (DUHD) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The Yangon-Dala Bridge, also known as the Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bride, is now moving forward and is scheduled to break ground in April. It is being financed by a KOICA loan of approximately $138m. A four to six lane highway in Dala presumably linking the landmark bridge to the proposed SEZ is also reportedly being discussed by KOICA and the regional government, per previous reports. The viability and necessity of a deep-sea port in Yangon Region has been a topic of debate in recent years. Proponents of a deep-sea port in a township such as Kawhmu argue that such as development would mitigate bottleneck issues and reduce logistics costs, while detractors say the number of other potential deep-sea port projects in Myanmar and the breakwater required for a Yangon deep-sea port would make the port an unnecessary and inefficient investment. Photo: U Phyo Min Thein Facebook page Korea has shown an increasing interest in southern Yangon Region transport connectivity as its plans for a SEZ in the area continue to materialise.

4 4 Logistics Myanmar-Japan JV launches new container freight station Work on the facility began in February 2017, according to a 2017 press release from Suzue Corporation. KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar, a joint venture between KMA Shipping and Japan-based Suzue Corporation, has announced that its container freight station in Dagon Seikkan is now operational. An opening ceremony at the facility was held on 16 January, according to MBC. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the facility is located in Dagon Seikkan township about 15km from downtown ports, 20km from Thilawa SEZ and 20km from Yangon International Airport. Logistics companies are increasingly drawn to warehousing and logistics centre investments in Yangon s Dagon Seikkan township due to the area s proximity to industrial zones and relatively easier access to Thilawa SEZ. Photos: Suzue Corporation KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar was established in The joint venture focuses on logistics and freight forwarding services, with the majority of customers being Japanese companies, the CEO says. It recently applied for a bonded warehouse license for the new container freight station, though it is unclear if the company will be granted the license. Moving forward, KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar plans to develop more warehouses and facilities, such as a diesel fuel terminal at Thilawa, KMA Shipping manager Daw Nyein Thwe Khaing said. Photos: Suzue Corporation KMA Shipping CEO U Swe Lynn says Nishimatsu Construction, the main construction contractor, handed the facility over on 20 December The 18,211 sqm site has a total floor space of 1,558 sqm, he added. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes the facility also contains a container yard, an open storage yard and an office building. KMA Shipping is a part of the KMA group of companies, one of Myanmar s largest conglomerates. The group comprises companies such as CB Bank, Golden Myanmar Airlines, KMA Real Estate, KMA Shipping and KMA Construction. The shipping business was established in 2008 and claims to be the first Myanmar-owned private shipping company. Suzue Corporation is one of Japan s oldest logistics companies.

5 5 It was established in 1908 and specialises in warehousing solutions, freight transport and project logistics. It is based in Yokohama, a city 40km south of Tokyo. Road MoC proposes interim budget for infrastructure, housing The Ministry of Construction has proposed a total budget of Ks244.4bn ($181m) to build roads, bridges and rental staff housing between April and September Following the decision to change the financial year timeline, union level bodies and government organizations were required to submit budget estimates for the six month interim period between April and September With the proposed budget, the Ministry of Construction intends to construct eight roads, 58 bridges and 13 rural transport infrastructure projects, as well as rental staff housing in Yangon, Naypyitaw and Mandalay. However, the ministry has projected an overall revenue of only Ks172.3bn ($128m) within the six-month period, which includes financial assistance from international organisations, its deputy minister U Kyaw Lin said at the Union Parliament on 17 January. In late October 2017, the parliament voted to move the financial year to an October to September timeline. As Myanmar currently operates with a fiscal year running from April 1 to March 30, interim budgets must be drafted for the period between April and September 2018 to bridge the gap between the end of FY and the beginning of FY Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance U Maung Maung Win said the fiscal year adjustment was due to Myanmar s monsoon season, which runs from June to October. Heavy rains during the five-month period disrupt and slow construction and infrastructure development, he said. With the change, the government is hoping construction operations are able to carry on for consecutive months during the dry season, especially in flood prone areas such as Chin State and Sagaing Region. Proponents of the change note that under the current system, projects are tendered before the rainy season, but then delayed soon after when the rainy season begins. With more time to continuously operate, the construction sector will be better positioned to succeed, supporters claim. However, critics of the change argue that there are many issues that could result in a more volatile construction market, such as the insufficient framework in place to allow for a smooth transition for companies. Road Regional government shelves underpass projects State-run newspapers on 18 January reported that the Yangon Region government has decided to withdraw a tender issued last month inviting local companies to construct three pedestrian underpasses in Yangon. The announcement did not provide a specific reason for the decision to cease the tender process, though the proposed projects were described as impracticable by the state-run newspapers. It is not clear if the projects are being temporarily shelved or permanently cancelled, though, it is possible the cancellation could be linked to budgetary constraints tied to the financial year shift.

6 6 On 8 December, the regional government invited Myanmar citizen-owned companies to design and construct underpasses at the following locations: U Wisara Road (near Shwedagon Pagoda s north entrance), Bahan township Pyay Road (in front of the University of Education), Kamaryut township Pyay Road (near the end of the 8 Mile flyover), Mayangone township The paths would have aimed to improve urban road safety near heavy pedestrian traffic areas such as shopping malls and universities. The Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) originally expected a quick tender evaluation process and was keen on beginning construction and finishing construction on all three projects before the end of FY 17-18, YCDC department of engineering associate head U Tin Htun Oo said in December. Each underpass was to include shops akin to similar projects in Singapore, U Tin Htun Oo claimed. Underpass projects in Yangon have historically faced difficulties being implemented. Local developer Shwe Taung Group claimed in 2016 that it was tied to an underpass beneath Pyay Road linking its Junction Square development with the University of Education compound, though the project seemingly never progressed past the proposal stage. Water Extensive river navigation project set to begin next month A large-scale navigation enhancement project on the Mandalay to Nyaung-U stretch of the Ayeyarwady River is set to begin next month, according to an official from the Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems (DWRIRS). The Ayeyarwady River Basin Management Project (AIRBMP), which is being funded by a $100m loan from the World Bank, will consist of navigation enhancements, retainment wall construction, riverbed maintenance, the installation of signalling systems and channel maintenance. The project ultimately aims to facilitate economic development along the country s arterial river by creating a more efficient and cost-effective transport option, and by instilling sustainable agricultural practices. Work will be split into three programmes. The Mandalay to Nyaung-U stretch is reportedly a part of programme three and is set to require an estimated $38m to carry out, according to DWRIRS. The Mandalay to Nyaung-U section will contain two phases, according to a 22 January article in The Myanmar Times. For the first phase, we will work to retain the riverbank and for this we have a tender and we expect to start in February, project manager U Aung Myo Khaing was quoted as saying. In the second phase, we will construct concrete barriers on the riverbed to reduce the speed of the water, which is expected to start in December.

7 7 Environmental and social impact assessments along the stretch have already been completed, U Aung Myo Khaing was quoted as saying. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the International Centre for Environment Management (ICEM) conducted the studies throughout In late October 2017, DWRIRS issued a tender inviting consulting firms to submit proposals for feasibility studies, engineering designs, capacity building projects and construction management responsibilities for the Mandalay to Nyaung-U stretch of the project. Road Construction schedule announced for Magway Region bridge A previously proposed bridge spanning the Ayeyarwady River in Magway Region is now slated to break ground in April. The bridge was expected to receive approval and an allotted budget next fiscal year, but Thayet township MP U Kan Myint says construction will commence in April. Works will be carried out with an allotted Ks300m ($200,000) for the fiscal year and Ks300m ($200,000) for the fiscal year, according to Democracy Today. The Ministry of Construction originally planned to present the projected budget for the project to the Union government at the beginning of the fiscal year, per previous reports. The deadline to submit proposals was 30 November. However, Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that a winning bid for the latest tender has yet to be announced. DWRIRS seemingly believes an agreement with a bid winner will be finalised within the next month, according to U Aung Myo Khaing s statements. The Ayeyarwady River basin covers an approximate area of 414,000 sq km and has a navigational length of about 2,170 km. A total of 215 towns and 3161 villages are located within the river basin area. A construction schedule would have then been dependent on the budget allotted for each fiscal year. The bridge is set to link Thayet and Aunglan in southern Magway Region. At present, locals must travel between Aunglan and Thayet by motorboat, with trips taking about one hour. Once complete, travel time will be significantly cut between Magway and cities on the western bank of the Ayeyarwady River. Via road, Aunglan - which is situated on the eastern bank of the river - is about two and a half hours south of Magway. However, towns such as Thayet on the western bank of the river are about four hours south of Magway due to poor road connections on that side of the river.

8 8 The bridge will also most likely create a smoother link to the proposed Kyaukphyu SEZ via the Thayet-Mindon road passing Pathein-Monywa road. Similarly, the bridge will link with the Yangon-Pyay-Taungdwingyi-Magway- Kyaukpadaung-Myingyan-Mandalay road through the town of Aunglan. Feasibility studies for the bridge began in November with assistance form the Korea Overseas International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The bridge will be 2,300 metres (7,546 ft) long and an estimated Ks75bn ($56m) will be required to complete the entire project, according to the Department of Bridge. The exact location of the bridge has not been announced, though Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor believes it may be situated on Mintone road - which runs through Thayet's city centre - or a few kilometres north of Thayet. Road YCDC finalises contract for bus-stop upgrade A development agreement between the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) and FMIDecaux a joint venture between First Myanmar Investment (FMI) and JCDecaux was finalised on 20 January, according to 22 January and 23 January press releases from JCDecaux and FMI, respectively. The 20-year contract will cover the design, installation, operation and maintenance of 500 new bus shelters and 500 city information panels (CIPs), the releases state. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that a total of 250 bus-stops will be upgraded, with two shelters installed at every stop for both directions. The estimated cost of the project has ranged from Ks10bn ($7m) to Ks20bn ($14.1m), per previous reports. Neither press release divulged a specific figure, though FMI says their investment in the venture will be carried out with 2.99% of FMI s consolidated net assets. Work is scheduled to begin in June and end in late 2019, JCDecaux and FMI both say. In January, an official from YCDC claimed the upgrade works would begin in February and finish by 2019, though this claim appears to have been made before any implementation plans were concrete. FMIDecaux was awarded the right to upgrade the bus-stops in late November JCDecaux controls 60% of the partnership, while FMI controls the remaining 40%. FMI is one of Myanmar's largest public companies and was the first listing on the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX)in March The company s core businesses are in financial services, real estate development, health care and tourism, though it has several other business interests. It is a subsidiary of Serge Pun & Associates. JCDecaux is the world s largest outdoor media company. The French company is known for its bus-stop advertising systems. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands that bus-stops on Pyay, Kabar Aye Pagoda, Bayintnaung, Lan Thit, Khayaypin and Baho Roads will be prioritised. There are about 2,000 bus-stops in all of Yangon.

9 9 Other Second deputy minister appointed for transport and communications President U Htin Kyaw s office has announced that U Thar Oo has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, according to a 16 January release. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will now become the second ministry to have two appointed deputy minsters. U Kyaw Myo has served as the ministry s deputy minister under Union Minister U Thant Sin Maung. U Thar Oo is the 16th deputy minister appointed to Union-level ministries since the National League for Democracy assumed office in He was previously the Director General of Myanma Post and Telecommunications (MPT), and will presumably leverage his experience in information and communications technology (ICT) to oversee the communications portfolio, while U Kyaw Myo will be responsible for the transportation portfolio. The Ministry of Planning and Finance was previously the only ministry to have two appointed deputy ministers - U Set Aung and U Maung Maung Win. The ministry is headed by Union Minister U Kyaw Win. The president s appointment is the second significant development this week related to government personnel overseeing transport affairs. Earlier this week, former Union Minister of Construction, Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing was officially transferred as the Union Ministry for Electricity and Energy, meaning he will give up the Ministry of Construction portfolio. President U Htin Kyaw has nominated U Han Zaw, the former managing director of the Public Works Department under the Ministry of Construction, as U Win Khaing s replacement. U Han Zaw s appointment is slated to take place on 19 January. Road Elevated expressway may be implemented without proposal to MIC The recently announced Yangon elevated expressway project could begin implementation works without submitting a proposal directly to the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC), an official from MIC claims. A proposal would not be necessary as the expressway is a Union-level project led by the government, the official was quoted as saying in a 24 January Daily Eleven article. On 11 January, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed an advisory services agreement with the Ministry of Construction to design and implement the 20.5km (12.7-mile) elevated expressway under a public-private-partnership (PPP), according to a release from IFC. The expressway is the same eastern ring road proposed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in its Comprehensive Urban Transport Plan for Greater Yangon, which runs north to south along Waizayantar road. It will begin downtown and end near the Mingaladon industrial zone. It is believed that this is the first phase of a broader expressway plan and the Ministry of Construction intends to eventually extend the expressway to the Hanthawaddy International Airport if the airport project moves forward.

10 10 One or more companies will be chosen to develop the project, Ministry of Construction deputy director general U Kyi Zaw Myint told Myanmar Business Today. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that IFC expects a tender award winner to be announced by early 2019 and for the project to be complete sometime during FY The preliminary route design can be found below. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that the airport will be located next to the Rih-Falam road near Mount Surburg, about 8.5 miles away from Falam. The runway will be 6,000ft by 100ft and will be able to accommodate aircrafts such as the ATR 72, per previous reports. Although the project initially faced some delays during rainy season, construction has significantly sped up over the past two months, a Chin Sate government official was quoted as saying in the reports last month covering Chin State chief minister U Salai Lian Luai s visit to the project site. Implementation work originally began during FY and the project is expected to finish in FY An estimated Ks25bn ($18.5m) will be needed to carry out construction, per previous reports. Construction this fiscal year is being financed by Ks5bn ($3.7m) from the Union government budget. Photo source: Tomorrow Journal Air DCA, Chin State officials discuss airport projects Ground work on the future Falam Airport is now 25% complete, Aerodrome Standards and Safety Department director U Kyaw Soe was quoted as saying in local media publications. The construction of ground retainment walls is now underway, he added. Chin State chief minister U Salai Lian Luai recently met with U Kyaw Soe to also inspect and discuss the potential Htantlang airport project in central Chin State, according to an 18 January article in The Mirror. An airport in Htantlang, which is located about 35km (22 miles) west of the state capital of Hakha, could serve as an alternative to the proposed Hakha airport project if the project is deemed unfeasible. Some aviation experts believe construction an airport is Hakha may prove to be too difficult as the terrain in and around the town is not suitable for such a project. At present, Chin State is the only region in Myanmar that does not have an airport.

11 11 Travellers typically use the Kale Airport in Sagaing Region to access Chin State. In a bid to boost its tourism industry and increase air connectivity, the Chin State government has previously claimed it plans to build six airports throughout the state. The Falam and Lielinpi airports project appear to be moving forward, while Hakha, Htantlang, Tiddim and Paletwa could be the three other locations based on previous comments made by the state government. Other President nominates new construction minister U Htin Kyaw, the President of the Republic of Myanmar, named U Han Zaw as his nominee for the position of Union Minister for Construction. U Han Zaw is the retired Managing Director of the Public Works Department under the Ministry of Construction. The Union Parliament confirmed his appointment on 19 January. A brief bio released by the Union Parliament shows U Han Zaw is 72-years old and received a MS in Engineering from a university Moscow. The president s nominee is set to replace U Win Khaing, Union Minister for Construction, and Union Minister for Electricity and Energy. U Win Khaing was officially transferred as the Union Ministry for Electricity and Energy, meaning he will give up the Ministry of Construction portfolio. U Win Khaing was the initial Minister for Construction in the National League for Democracy s cabinet when the party first took office in April He subsequently took on the Electricity and Energy portfolio when former minister U Pe Zin Tun resigned in August 2017, amidst criticism that there had been minimal progress under his watch. In the two days following U Win Khaing's transfer, rumour had it that Daw Nilar Kyaw, the Yangon Region minister for electricity, industry and transport, as well as U Kyaw Lin, the deputy minister of construction, were also popular choices for the new minister position. Water European company awarded seismic acquisition contract Total and Eni have awarded Shearwater GeoServices a 10,000 sq km seismic acquisition contract in The survey is for two blocks, YWB (operated by Total) and MD-4 (operated by Eni). Both blocks were awarded in the 2013 offshore round. Shearwater will use the Polar Empress for the six-month survey, which is to begin this month. The vessel was built in 2015, and has a capacity of up to 22 streamers. The contract follows another deal in November with ONGC for 3-D seismic work in India. Shearwater CEO Irene Waage Basili said in the press release that the seismic market remains challenging, but that the firm is well positioned given a solid 2017 and the recent contract wins. Shearwater GeoServices is a marine geophysical services company jointly owned by Norway s GC Rieber Shipping ASA and Rasmussengruppen AS.

12 12 The firm has four seismic vessels and was founded in December MD-4 MD-4 is located approximately 230km offshore in the Moattama-South Andaman Basin, west of the Yetagun gas field. Water depths range from 1,500m to 2,200m. French firm Total farmed-in in late 2016, taking a 40% stake in the block. Eni's previous holding of 80% dropped to 40%, though it stayed as the operator, and PetroVietnam's stake remained unchanged at 20%. YWB YWB is a 8,223 sq km block awarded to Total in 2014, with the PSC signed in February It is 100% held by Total E&P. Road YPS implementation will commence shortly Yangon Bus Service (YBS) management has revealed a more detailed implementation plan for the Yangon Payment Service (YPS), a cashless payment service set to be installed on thousands of buses in the YBS fleet. YPS will first be implemented on two or three bus lines operating on major roads in Yangon, such as Pyay road, Kabaraye Pagoda road and Insein road, Union Daily reported YBS officials as saying. The implementation will occur in March, the article states. Machines will charge various fares depending on distance travelled, with Ks100 being the base fare. Excel KC Myanmar, a joint venture between Yangon-based Excel Myanmar and Taiwan-based Acer, was awarded the right to implement the system on 10 January. The partnership will invest Ks20bn ($14.78m) to implement the cashless payment service and use Acer-manufactured equipment in the system. Road Yangon traffic control centre irks government once again Machines recently installed at the forthcoming Yangon traffic control centre do not meet the regional government s standards of quality, according to Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) associate secretary U Than Win. It is difficult to say when the traffic control centre can be operational since the regional government has refused to accept the quality of the machines and equipment at the control centre, the associate secretary was quoted as saying in a 19 January 7Day Daily article. A joint-venture between China Railways Construction and Myanmar Shwe Ying was awarded the right to construct the control centre on Pyidaungsu Road - as well as install 154 new traffic lights and 600 CCTVs across Yangon - in early The Yangon Region government allocated Ks19bn ($14m) for the installation of the new technology. The project has faced many delays and is currently over a year and a half behind schedule, resulting in the Yangon Region government fining the developers Ks100,000 ($74) per day until the project is finished, per previous reports. It is unclear if the fine is still enforced. The control centre was reportedly finished in 2017, though the facility has not been operational due to complications surrounding the installation of new traffic lights, CCTVs and equipment by Myanmar Shwe Ying and China Railways Construction.

13 13 Myanmar Shwe Ying is a local conglomerate with interests mainly in agribusiness and trading. Only when the road networks and road conditions improve will commodity flow and individual productivity increase. The Ministry of Construction spent Ks32.32 bn, Ks35.31bn and Ks12bn on roads and bridges in Dawei, Myeik and Kawthoung districts respectively, according to a 24 January article in The Myanmar Times. The company has made multiple partnerships with Chinese state-owned companies bidding on infrastructure projects in the past. At present, new traffic light installation at 154 old traffic lights is 100% complete, but CCTV installation at the newly installed lights is only 90% complete. The CCTVs being installed are connected to the traffic control centre, and will monitor traffic build-up and traffic infractions, according to YRTA. Removing the old traffic lights is also a component of the project. As of January 2018, 70 aging traffic lights have been removed and another 84 slated for removal this year. Road Large portion of Tanintharyi Region budget used on roads The Tanintharyi Region government has used over 50% of its FY budget on road infrastructure works, according to regional chief minister Daw Le Le Maw. We spent most of our Tanintharyi budget on infrastructure sectors, the chief minister was quoted as saying by The Myanmar Times. For the construction of city ring roads, Ks1.95bn, Ks1.90bn and Ks1.19bn were spent on Dawei, Myeik and Kawthoung respectively, the article added. Road Infrastructure in the remote Tanintharyi Region remains poor relative to other regions in Myanmar, though developments over the past few years have signalled that connectivity is gradually improving in the region known for its immense natural beauty. A highway from southern Mon State s Ye to Dawei is currently being improved and widened, while other small road projects in southern Tanintharyi are in the proposal stage. A separate upgrade that will widen and pave a road linking Dawei to the popular beach town of Maungmagan is also underway and should finish sometime next fiscal year, according to officials. Additionally, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was tapped in early 2017 to develop a master plan for Tanintharyi Region and Dawei SEZ. The plan is expected to be finished during FY On the other hand, the status of the proposed 132km (82-mile) highway connecting the proposed Dawei SEZ to Kanchanaburi, Thailand remains unclear.

14 14 Thailand has offered to finance the construction of the road with a $132m loan, though Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the loan deal has yet to be finalised and will eventually need approval from the Union parliament. Road Construction begins on bridge spanning Kaladan River Construction is underway on a bridge spanning the Kaladan River near Paletwa. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes the bridge is located in Laung Kadu village, Paletwa township. Surveys and studies for the bridge project were carried out in mid-2017, according to a report in Myanma Ahlin. An approach road has already been constructed on the Laung Kadu side of the 1,943ft by 27ft bridge has, the report added. Construction on the bridge is expected to finish within three years. Nearby, the Ministry of Construction has already completed a 217km (135-mile) dust road linking Paletwa and Matupi, as well as a 53km (33-mile) stone road from Paletwa to Kyauktaw. These roads will now be upgraded in three phases, coinciding with the bridge development. The project aims to increase road connectivity with southern and eastern Chin State. Once the new bridge is complete, it will link with the two roads and promote trade flow in the region, Chin State officials say. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands that the bridge is not affiliated with the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project. Road Malaysian infrastructure developer scoping opportunities in Myanmar Sunway Construction Group (SunCon), a Malaysian infrastructure and housing developer, is mulling over an entry into Myanmar and is currently scouting for local partners, according to The Edge Financial Daily. Currently, we re looking quite seriously into Myanmar and Indonesia. We need a long-term strategic partner. It will depend on the opportunity and we will have to understand and study our partners and the risks of [the respective] countries, SunCon managing director Chung Soo Kiong said on 23 January at an investment forum in Malaysia. SunCon will only explore opportunities in infrastructure or specialised buildings such as hospitals, the managing director added. The company has interests in a range of construction services, though mainly focuses on roads and railways under its infrastructure business. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes SunCon has completed a number of urban rail and interregional highway projects throughout Malaysia. Domestically, the company is currently bidding on the right to construct railways such as the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Railway and the East Coast Rail, a railway project spanning the east coast of Malaysia to link major ports with infrastructure deficient regions.

15 15 Road Road upgrade in Ayeyarwady set to improve connectivity in the delta A road upgrade on the Bogale-Kyonmangay Road in Ayeyarwady Region is now being carried out using Ks250m ($0.2m) from the Union government budget, according to a 23 January article in The Voice Daily. Bogale-Kyonmangay Road is currently 106km (66 miles) long and 14ft wide. Upgrade works will include extending the width and paving stretches of the road. The project is expected to finish by the end of the current fiscal year, Department of Highway engineer U Thein Zaw Myint was quoted as saying. Locals in the area have traditionally relied on water transportation due to the difficulty of developing roads and bridges in the delta s numerous waterways. However, roads such as the Bogale- Kyonmangay Road have helped towns like Kyonmangay better connect to the regional road network. Kyonmangay is mainly known for its rice and fish products. If road infrastructure is continually improved between towns such as Kyonmangay and Bogale, trade in the delta will be grow and help develop smaller towns, a resident was quoted as saying in the report. Two large bridges currently being constructed nearby over Tha Kan creek and Satsan creek are two examples of plans to continually increase road connectivity in the delta area. The bridges are scheduled to open sometime during H Road YBS operator chosen to implement new airport shuttle A long-anticipated shuttle bus service linking Yangon International Airport (YIA) to downtown Yangon is slated to commence operations in February. Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) secretary Dr Maung Aung says the service will operate as a new Yangon Bus Service (YBS) line with a 50-bus fleet, several local language publications reported on 22 January. Omni Focus which currently operates YBS lines 20, 27, 56 and 85 will operate the new shuttle route, the secretary added. The new line will reportedly act as more of an express route, making few stops as it travels in between YIA and Sule Pagoda along Kabar Aye Pagoda Road. Preparation works are now underway, and drivers have already been assigned to the route, Omni Focus transport manager U San Yu was quoted as saying in multiple publications. Omni Focus is a diversified group of companies headed by U Kyaw Ne Win, grandson of former leader Ne Win. Its transport business has interests in public bus services and has looked to rapidly increase its presence in the market over the past year. The company imported 400 new Foton buses in May 2017 and recently applied to introduce a handful of new routes to YBS. In December 2017, YRTA approved two new bus lines for the company: YBS 82 and YBS 83. A shuttle-type bus service between YIA and Sule Pagoda has been discussed for some time now.

16 16 Omni Focus officially submitted a proposal for the shuttle route in It is unclear where the bus stops will be located at the airport. At present, almost all travellers take taxis or personal cars to and from the airport. Road New traffic alert system in the works The Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) plans to introduce a new information system that will notify drivers and commuters of traffic and road conditions, YRTA secretary U Than Win was quoted as saying in a 24 January Myawady Daily article. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the system consists of standalone LED signs, sensors and CCTVs. The system will presumably interact with the forthcoming Yangon Traffic Control Centre, which has faced a litany of delays. At present, drivers and commuters rely on time delayed Goggle traffic alerts and their own senses to gauge congestion levels across the city. Roads such as Yangon-Insein road, Bogyoke Aung San road and Banyardala road will be the first roads to host the installations. The systems will be situated near the main entrances to those roads, U Than Win says. Installations and alerts will aim to reduce traffic on some of Yangon s main roads by deterring drivers from to taking already congested routes, though it remains to be seen if the proposed system will actually alleviate traffic or spread congestion to alternative routes. Other Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor to launch new format In response to feedback from subscribers, Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor will amend its current service structure and discontinue the Daily Brief beginning 29 January. The change in format will allow FMR to focus on more in-depth content, including special report into various market sectors, as well as analysis and feature articles on transport. Moving forward, subscribers will still receive the weekly Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Brief - covering the week s most pertinent transport news - every Wednesday and have continually updated content on the website, such as news & analysis pieces, tenders, company profiles and project trackers. If you are not currently a subscriber, but are interested in learning more about our coverage, please contact: Jordan Zele at: jordan.zele@frontiermyanmar.com Tin May Lynn at: may.lynn@frontiermyanmar.com FMR also produces the Myanmar Energy Monitor and the Myanmar Real Estate & Construction Monitor subscription services. For more information, please get in touch with the above contacts. We welcome any comments or feedback.

17 17 Company and Project Profiles The Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor database now includes over 350 companies, as well as 150 transport infrastructure projects across Myanmar. The database is continually updated with new information. The following are links to the Company and Project profiles that Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor has updated this week: Company Updates Asia Sun Group Asia World Fuji Furukawa Engineering & Construction (Myanmar) KMA Shipping KMA-Suzue Logistics Myanmar Myanmar Shwe Ying National Infrastructure Holdings Omni Focus Services Utracon Myanmar Project Updates Airport construction, Falam Ayeyarwady River navigation, Mandalay to Nyaung U Bridge construction, Aunglan to Thayet (Magway Region) Bridge construction, Bogale township (Tha Kan) Container Freight Station, KMA-Suze Logistics Myanmar Railway Upgrade, Yangon to Mandalay Special Economic Zone, Kyaukphyu Wharf, Bo Aung Kyaw Street (BAK) Please note that access to our Company and Project profiles are restricted to Premium Subscribers only. For information on Premium Subscriptions, please contact Chris Markey chris.markey@frontiermyanmar.com Tin May Linn may.lynn@frontiermyanmar.com

18 18 NEW TENDERS Purchase of used materials from the Ministry of Planning and Finance 29 January , or The Central Equipment Statistics & Inspection Department under the Ministry of Planning and Finance invites companies to bid on purchasing used machinery, spare parts of vehicles, tyres and battery. Tender forms can be obtained at Office No (32), Central Equipment Statistics & Inspection Department, Naypyitaw and Stock Maintenance Division, Thazin Yone street, 5th ward, Mayangone township, Yangon from 17 January to 29 January. Tender forms can be submitted at the Central Equipment Statistics & Inspection Department, Office No (32), Naypyitaw. The tender will be open on 30 January, 1pm. Supply of fiberglass boat for the Department of Fisheries 14 February , or The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation invites Myanmar citizen owned companies to bid on supplying two fiberglass vessels. Tender documents can be obtained at the Department of Fisheries, Office No. (36) or Department of Rural Development, Office No. (14), Naypyitaw. Interested bidders must submit technical and financial proposal separately in accordance with instructions to tenderer no later than 14 February, 10am.

19 19 NEW TENDERS Transportation services for NGO 7 February or Ext 294, or Save the Children is on of the world s leading independent organization for children. Save the Children International Myanmar is now inviting submissions of tenders for a framework agreement for a one year contract to provide the following goods and services: 1. Office use stationary materials SCI-MMR-ITT Transportation Services SCI-MMR-ITT Detailed technical specifications are included in the tender documents upon request. Tender documents are available from 9am to 5pm commencing from 18 January at the reception of the Save the Children Office, No 224A, 1st floor, Solomon Building, U Wisara road, Bahan township, Yangon, Myanmar. Bids are due by 7 February, 5pm. Warehouse lease in Mingaladon township 10 February or The Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation invites private companies to lease long-term the following warehouses established on an estimated total area of 2.3 acres in Mingalardon township: (1) Warehouse No (12) (121 x 50 x 15 ) (2) Warehouse No (13) (121 x 50 x 15 ) (3) Warehouse No (14) (121 x 50 x 15 ) (4) Warehouse No (15) (121 x 50 x 15 ) Tender forms can be obtained at the Agricultural Extension Division, Department of Agriculture, Office No. (43) from 19 January to 5 February. The submission of bidding documents is due by 1pm on 10 February.

20 20 NEW TENDERS Various works for Myanma Railways 8 February or Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to bid on carrying out the following works. Sr. Tender Number Work 1 84/MaMa/ (CE) Region (2) 2 85/MaMa/ (CE) Region (5) Construction of a 4' short well foundation at bridge No. (72-A) (3 x 20') on Ywahtaung-Monywa rail stretch in Ywahtaung township Upgrade of vehicle terminals in Naypyitaw station compound 3 86/MaMa/(CME) Supply of propane gas in cylinder (15,000 kg) Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Supply Department, Myanma Railways, corner of Strand road and 51st road, Botahtaung township, Yangon beginning 19 January. Bids for Sr. (1) and Sr.(2) will be due by 2:30pm on 8 February, while bids for Sr. (3) will be due by 2:30pm on 19 February. Warehouse lease in Thaketa township 10 February or The Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation invites private companies to long-term lease a (120 x 50 x15 ) warehouse on (180 x 100 ) land area on Mya Khwar Nyo street, Industrial zone ward, Thaketa township. Tender forms can be obtained at the Agricultural Extension Division, Department of Agriculture, Office No. (43) from 19 January to 5 February. The submission of bidding documents is due by 1pm on 10 February.

21 21 NEW TENDERS Supply of asphalt in Mandalay Region 5 February or The Department of Highway of Mandalay Region invites companies to bid on supplying 253 tonnes of asphalt with Bitumen Penetration Grade 80/100 for road upgrade works in Mandalay Region. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Director's (civil) office, Department of Highway of Mandalay Region, 30th street, between 70th street and 71st street beginning 22 January. Bids are due by 4:30pm on 5 February. The tender will be open on 6 February, 10am. Transportation of goods for NGO 16 February 2018 ACF-Mission Myanmar, No (48), Thirimingalar street, Kamaryut township, Yangon, Ph, , , , - loghod@mm.missions-acf.org ACF (Action Contre la Faim) is a registered charity, founded in In Myanmar, ACF is working in northern Rakhine, Rakhine State and Kayah State. ACF-Myanmar intends to award a framework contract for the handling in transportation of ACF s goods in Myanmar by boat, truck, express and air in the framework of humanitarian programs. Bidding documents can be obtained by interested parties from the Logistics Department, Ph, , , , - loghod@mm.missions-acf.org or at the address of ACF-Mission Myanmar, No (48), Thirimingalar street, Kamaryut township, Yangon. ACF does not bind itself to award the tender to the lowest tender or any bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the tender.

22 22 NEW TENDERS Supply of rubber pads and ballast for Myanma Railways 5 February or Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to bid on supplying the following materials: Sr. Tender Number Materials 1 91/MaMa/CE Supply of 600,000 Nos of rubber pad 2 92/MaMa/CE Region (8) Supply of 3,600 units (each unit = 100 cubit feet) of (1" x 1 ½") ballast including transport service to Mottamma station and Thel Phyu Kone station Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Supply Department, Myanma Railways, corner of Traders road and 51st street, Botahtaung township, Yangon beginning 22 January. The submission of bidding documents will be due by 2:30pm on 5 February. Supply of reinforced steel bar in Rakhine State 16 February , or The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying 150 tonnes of reinforced steel bar (all sizes) to be used for the Dalet creek crossing bridge on Yangon-Sittwe road in Rakhine State. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's (civil) office, Special Bridge Unit (7), Kyauktaw town, Rakhine State beginning 19 January. The submission of bidding documents will be due by 4pm on 16 February.

23 23 NEW TENDERS Supply of mini-bus and truck for organisation 22 February , or The Anti-Corruption Commission invites interested firms to bid on supplying the following vehicles: (1) Brand new Toyota Hiace micro bus (12 seater) - 3 units (2) Brand new Mitsubishi Fuso Canter truck (3.5 tonnes) 1 unit Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Anti-Corruption Commission office, Group (1), Sport training centre, Wunna Theiddi ward, Naypyitaw beginning 22 January. The submission of bidding documents will be due by 12pm on 22 February. Supply of reinforced steel bar in Kayah State 7 February or The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites local companies to bid on supplying reinforced steel bar (all size) for the construction of five bridges on Yardo-Kaykaw Road in Fruso township, Loikaw District and improvement works on Daw Noe Kuu bridge and Union bridge in Loikaw township. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Team (6), Naypyitaw beginning 22 January. Submission will be closed on 7 February, 4pm.

24 24 NEW TENDERS Supply of asphalt in Kachin State 1 February 2018 Director's office, Department of Highway, Kachin State Ministry of Electricity, Industry, Roads and Communication at or The Department of Highway in Kachin State invites companies to bid on supplying asphalt with Bitumen Penetration Grade 80/100 for road upgrade works in Kachin State. Tender documents can be obtained at the Director's office, Department of Highway, Kachin State beginning 22 January. A full set of tender documents should be submitted at the Director's office, Department of Highway, Kachin State no later than 12pm on 1 February. Supply of road construction materials in Ayeyarwady Region 7 February or The Department of Highway invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for road paving works in Yay Kyi, Ayeyarwady Region, including the delivery of supplies to construction sites. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. More detailed information of construction materials and instructions to tenderers can be obtained at the notice board of the Deputy Director's (civil) office, Special Road Unit (20),Yay Kyi town beginning 1 February. Tender forms can be obtained beginning 1 February. Tender documents should be submitted at the Deputy Director's (civil) office, Department of Highway, Special Road Unit (20), Yay Kyi town, Ayeyarwady Region no later than 9am on 7 February. The tender will be open on 7 February, 10am.

25 25 OPEN TENDERS Construction of toll gates in Yangon 15 February , or The Ministry of Municipal Affairs in Yangon Region invites Myanmar citizen owned companies to bid on developing eleven toll gates which will be implemented with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' budget. Toll gates construction will take place at: 1. Hlegu township 2. Hmawbi township 3. Taikkyi township 4. Thanlyin township 5. Kyauktan township 6. Khayan township 7. Thongwa township 8. Twantay township 9. Kungyangon township 10. Kawhmu township 11. Htantabin township Interested parties should submit technical and financial proposals separately in accordance with instructions to tenderers. A full set of tender documents can be obtained at the Engineering Department, Yangon Region Municipal office, 61st ward, Dagon Seikkan township, Yangon beginning 6 February. Bids are due by 10am on 15 February. The tender will be open on 15 February, 11am.

26 26 OPEN TENDERS Purchase of used materials from Myanmar Timber Enterprise 2 February or Myanma Timber Enterprise under the Ministry Of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation invites companies to bid on purchasing the following used materials: (1) Used tyre 521 units (2) Used battery 388 units (3) Used parts of machines and machinery 11.7 tonnes Tender forms can be obtained at the Vessel and Transport Division, Kyeemyindaing township, Yangon from 15 January to 2 February. The tender will be open at the Vessel and Transport Division on 6 February, 9:30am. Supply of construction materials in Bhamo District 30 January The Department of Highway in Kachin State invites companies to bid on supplying cement, rebar, timber, crushed stone (all sizes) for road and bridge works in Bhamo District including transport of them to the construction sites. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Interested bidders can obtain tender forms at the Assistance Director's office, Department of Highway, Bhamo, Bhamo District beginning 22 January. Bids are due by 30 January.

27 27 OPEN TENDERS Supply of construction materials in Myitkyina, Kachin State 7 February or The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for bridge construction works in Myitkyina, Kachin State, including the delivery of supplies to the construction sites. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myitkyina town beginning 15 January. Bids must be submitted at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myitkyina town no later than 7 February. The tender will be open on 8 February, 1:30pm. Supply of mini bus and saloon cars in Yangon Region 16 February or The Yangon Region Parliament Office invites local companies to bid on supplying one 23+ seat mini-bus and four Saloon cars for office use. Tender forms can be obtained at the Yangon Region Parliament Office (Administration Department), corner of Ahlone road and Pyay road. The deadline for bid submission is 4pm on 16 February. The tender will be open at the Media Room, Yangon Region Parliament Office on 19 February, 2pm. Interested bidders must submit a copy of company registration certificates and company profiles attached with the tender application form.

28 28 OPEN TENDERS Supply of bridge construction materials in Meiktila township, Mandalay Region 5 February or The Rural Road Development Department in Mandalay Region invites Myanmar citizen-owned companies to bid on supplying crushed stone (all sizes), cement, reinforced steel bar and other construction materials for bridge construction works in Meikhtila township, Mandalay Region. Transport service to the construction sites must be included. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Assistance Director's (civil) office, Meiktila District, Mandalay Region beginning 15 January. The submission of bidding documents will be due by 10 am on 5 February. The tender will be open at the Assistance Director's (civil) office, Meiktila District, Mandalay Region on 5 February, 10am. Supply of road and bridge construction materials in northern Yangon 30 January The Department of Highway in Yangon Region invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for road and bridge works in northern Yangon Region. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Assistance Director's office, Department of Highway, Insein township, northern Yangon District from 17 January to 30 January. Bids are due by close of business on 30 January. The tender will be open at the Assistance Director's office, Department of Highway, Insein township, northern Yangon District on 30 January.

29 29 OPEN TENDERS River bank protection works for Sub Project-1 of AIRBM 30 January 2018 Mr. Aung Myo Khaing, Component 3 Director, No.400, DWIR Compound, PMU office (Building-7), Lower Pazuntaung Road, Postal Code 11171, Pazuntaung township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: , component3director@airbm.org Country: Myanmar (Credit No.: 5559-MM) Project: Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management (AIRBM) Project Contract Title : River Bank Protection for Sub Project-1 (Reference No: CW 3.1) The Government of Myanmar has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management (AIRBM) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for construction of River Bank Protection for sub project 1. Ministry of Transport and Communications, Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems (DWIR), (AIRBM) Project, Project Management Unit (PMU) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the works for construction of River Banks Protection for Sub Project 1. To be considered eligible and qualified a firm must: (a) Have completed within the last 5 years at least three contracts of a similar nature of river training works in total at least 50% of the value of the bid. (b) Propose the project manager who has at least 5 years of experience in works of an equivalent nature and volume and no less than three years as a manager. It is preferable to have knowledge on implementation of Environmental and Social Safeguard Management Plans. (c) Demonstrate to have or plan to acquire at least 2 excavators, 4 trucks, 2 tractors and any other equipment required for the work. (d) Demonstrate to have adequate funds or access to funds (letter from the bank) to demonstrate that he has funds to finance at least one month cash flow required for the project (bid price divided by period of construction method). (e) Include an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist in the team to implement the ESMP throughout the construction period. (f) Not be under any notice of debarment issued by World Bank. (g) Not be declared bankrupt or insolvent by a competent authority. (h) To be an officially registered firm. Bidding will be conducted through the Shopping procedures as specified in the World Bank s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011 (revised July 2014) ( Procurement Guidelines ), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. The address where the document may be

30 30 OPEN TENDERS inspected and obtained is : Mr. Aung Min or Ms. Ei Kyipyar Soe, Procurement Officers No.400, DWIR Compound, PMU office (Building 7), Lower Pazuntaung Road, Postal Code 11171, Pazuntaung township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: or , aungminaung1977@gmail.com with a copy to dwir.airbm@gmail.com; component3director@airbm.org; eikyipyarsoe@gmail.com and inspect the bidding documents during office hours at the address given above. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Mr. Aung Myo Khaing, Component 3 Director, No.400, DWIR Compound, PMU office (Building-7), Lower Pazuntaung Road, Postal Code 11171, Pazuntaung township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: , component3director@airbm.org; with a copy to aungminaung1977@gmail.com and dwir.airbm@gmail.com. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be obtained free of charge by interested eligible bidders form the address above. Bids must be delivered to the address above on or below 2pm, 30 January Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly open in the presence of the bidders designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address above at 2pm on 30 January Supply of bridge construction materials in Kachin State 7 February 2018 Tender Evaluation Committee, Special Bridge Unit (1), Ph , The Department of Bridge in Kachin State under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for bridge construction in Kachin State, including the delivery of supplies to construction sites. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat.tender forms can be obtained at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myikyina beginning 15 January. A full set of bidding documents should be submitted no later than 7 February. Tender will be open at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (1), Myikyina on 8 February.

31 31 OPEN TENDERS Upgrade of markets and vehicle terminal in Yangon Region 19 February , or The Ministry of Municipal Affairs in Yangon Region invites Myanmar citizen-owned companies to bid on the right to design and build the following markets and vehicle terminal, which are managed by the Yangon Region Municipal committee: (1) Upgrade work of Myoma market of Kawhmu township (2) Upgrade work of vegetable market in Konchangon township (3) Upgrade work of vehicle terminal in Kyauktan township Interested bidders must submit technical and financial proposals separately in accordance with instructions to tenderers. Tender forms can be obtained at the Engineering Department, Yangon Region Municipal office, 61st ward, Dagon Seikkan township, Yangon from 5 January to 19 January. Bids should be submitted to the above mentioned address no later than 19 February, 9am. The tender will be open on 19 February, 10am. Supply of construction materials in southern Yangon District 22 January The Department of Highway under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying construction materials for road and bridge construction works in southern Yangon District, Yangon Region. Tender forms can be obtained at the Assistance Director office, Department of Highway, southern Yangon District, Thanlyin township from 22 December 2017 to 22 January The tender will be open at the Assistance Director office, Department of Highway, Southern Yangon District, Thanlyin township on 23 January 2018, 1pm.

32 32 OPEN TENDERS Bridge construction in Kayin State 26 February 2018 U Shwe Lay Director General Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction Building No. 11, Naypyitaw, Myanmar , mrshwelay@gmail.com, bridgesection.moc1@gmail.com Date: 12January 2018 Loan Agreement #: MY-P15 IFP #: MYA/MOC/EWEC/PACKAGE1/PQ 1. The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency toward the cost of the East-West Economic Corridor Improvement Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of the loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract resulting from the bidding for which this prequalification is conducted. 2. The Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction, Myanmar intends to prequalify contractors and/or firms for Package-1. Construction of the Gyaing Kawkareik Bridge. 3. It is expected that an invitation for bids will be made in the beginning of April Prequalification will be conducted through procedures in accordance with the applicable guidelines for procurement under Japanese ODA loans, and is open to all applicants from eligible source countries (all countries and areas), as defined in the loan agreement. 5. Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the prequalification documents at the office of the Director General, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction from 10:00 to 14:00 during working days until 13 February A complete set of the prequalification documents may be purchased by interested applicant(s) on the submission of a written application to the address above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $ Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address above by 26 February 2018, and be clearly marked Application to prequalify for East-West Economic Corridor Improvement Project (EWEC) for Package-1, Construction of Gyaing Kawkareik Bridge".

33 33 OPEN TENDERS Supply of vehicles for MoEE 9 February or , or nep.pmomoep@gmail.com The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MoEE) invites companies to bid on supplying the following cars to be used for national electrification projects and other projects: (1) Double Cab - 5 units (2) Space Cab 9 units Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at the Secretary office, Tender Evaluation Committee, National Electricfication Project, Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Office no. (27), Naypyitaw beginning 9 January. Bids are due by 10am on 9 February. Construction of roads in Ottarathiri township, Naypyitaw 10 February or Ottarathiri township Administration Department invites companies to bid on the right to construct a (11,250 x 12 x 8 ) concrete road linking Gway Pin Yoe-Mathein-Poe Sar Taw-Thayettaw villages in Ottarathiri township, Naypyitaw, as well as the construction of a three feet road shoulder along the main road. Tender forms can be obtained at the Ottarathiri township Administration Department, Ottarathiri township from 10 January to 10 February. The submission of bidding document will be due by 4:35pm on 10 February.

34 34 OPEN TENDERS Soil improvement and earth filling works for Myanma Railways 9 February , or Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to present expressions of interest (EOI) in carrying out soil improvement and earth filling works for the following railroad stretches: Sr. Reion No. 1 Region (2) Name of railroad stretch Mandalay- Myitkyina 2 Region (6) Pyay-Aunglan 3 Region (7) 4 Region (8) Yangon-Thilawa SEZ Sittaung- Mawlamyine Exact location Length ( meter) Melzar-Intaw 15,087 16,000 Du Yin Ga Bo- Shwe Dagar Ote Pho Su- Thilawa (1) Yin Nyein- Katon (2) Thel Phyu Gon-Mottama 4,023 15,000 1,276 4,000 (1) 640 (2) 2,500 Number of units to fill earth (each unit = 100 cubit feet) 5,000 Interested bidders should submit EOIs mentioning the method the firm will use, the work duration and the estimated cost. EOI forms can be obtained at the Deputy General Manager's office, Supply Department, Myanma Railways, corner of Strand road and 51st street, Botahtaung township, Yangon. Interested parties must submit an original hard copy of the EOI together with one duplicate copy and an electronic copy of in CD ROM to the above mentioned office no later than 9 February, 2:30pm. (Submission via will not be considered).

35 35 OPEN TENDERS Bridge Construction, Yangon-Dala Bridge 23 February 2018 Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction U Shwe Lay, Director General Building No. 11, Naypyitaw, Myanmar Telephone: Fax: Date: 9 January 2018 EDCF Loan Agreement #: MYA-10 Contract Title: Korea-Myanmar Friendship (Dala) Bridge Construction Project The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Construction has received a loan from the Export- Import Bank of Korea from the resources for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Republic of Korea in the amount of $137,833,000 toward the cost of the Korea-Myanmar Friendship (Dala) Bridge Construction Project (hereinafter referred to as the Project ) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of the loan to payments under the contract for which this invitation for bids is issued. The Project Executing Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of the Korea-Myanmar Friendship (Dala) Bridge: Cable Stayed Bridge: 690 metres Dala Approach Bridge: 601 metres Yangon Approach Bridge: 576 metres Ramp A: 467 metres Ramp B: 526 metres Bidding will be conducted through Competitive Bidding (CB) among Korean companies and the single-stage, tow-envelope procedures specified in the Guidelines for Procurement under EDCF Loans, and is open to al eligible bidders that meet the following minimum qualification criteria: General construction experience in bridge and road field for five years Specific experience in construction: satisfy the minimum requirement of having build cable-stayed bridges including access bridges and access roads with main spans of 260 metres or more, with a value of at least $80m that are completed. A minimum average construction turnover of $100m for the last three years Average net worth for the last three years (2014, 2015, 2016) and net worth in 2016 must be positive. The bidder must also show that it has the personnel for key positions, key equipment and financial resources in terms of their latest years with working capital and lines of credit to meet the requirements of the contract bid and other current work commitments, as given in detail in the bidding documents. In the case of joint ventures, refer to the qualification requirement specified in the bidding documents. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction and inspect the bidding documents at the address below from 10:00 am 9 January to 14:00 9

36 36 OPEN TENDERS February A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by any interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $1,000. The payment will be made in cash. The document will be delivered directly to the bidders from the Department of Bridge s office: Attention: U Shwe Lay, Director General, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction U Kyaw Kaung Cho, Chief Engineer, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction Telephone: , , (International Relation and Legal Sub Division) Bids must be submitted to the address below at or before 10:00 am 23 February All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of $3,000,000. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidder s representatives who choose to attend at the address below at 10:30 am 23 February The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of bids. Supply of rebar in Yangon 29 January or The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction invites companies to bid on supplying 185 tonnes of reinforced steel bar (all sizes) for the construction of an overpass the near Pazundaung-Thaketa bridge and the construction of a 40ft long bridge in Dawbon township. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Interested bidders can obtain tender forms at the Deputy Director's office, Special Bridge Unit (11), Thaketa township from 5 January to 29 January. The tender will be open at the Deputy Director (civil) office, Special Bridge Unit (11), Thaketa township, Yangon on 30 January.

37 37 OPEN TENDERS Bidding for Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge #3 packages 4 April 2017 Director General s office, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction at Building 11, Ministry of Construction, Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Phone No: , Date: 5 January 2018 Loan Agreement No: MY-P16 IFB No: Package 1: BRBP-P1 Package 2: BRBP-P2 Package 3: BRBP-P3 1. The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (GOM) has received a loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) toward the cost of the Procurement of Civil Works Contractor for Infrastructure Development Project of Bago River in Yangon City. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract resulting from the bidding for which this bidding is conducted. 2. The Ministry of Construction (the employer) intends to bid contractors and/or firms for the bridge construction project on Bago River in Yangon City (Bago River Bridge Construction Project: Package 1, Package 2 and Package 3). The project comprises of the following components: Package 1 Construction of bridges, its approach road and an on ramp. Total length of the project is 1,312m for main alignment. No. of lanes: four (4) lanes for main alignment, one (1) lane for the on-ramp. Main alignment bridges consist of PC Box Girder, Steel Box Girder and Cable Stayed Bridge. Total length of main alignment bridges is 955m. The on-ramp bridge consists of PC girder. Total length of the on-ramp bridge is 115m. Approach road consists of embankment with soft soil treatment and drainage. Construction of pavement, lighting, lane marks, road safety facilities. Package 2 Construction of bridges, its approach road and toll gates. Total length of the project is 1,363m for main alignment. No. of lanes: four (4) lanes for main alignment. Main alignment bridges consist of PC Box Girder and Steel Box Girder. Total length of main alignment bridges is 1,076m. Approach road consists of embankment with soft soil treatment and drainage. Construction of pavement, lighting, lane marks and road safety facilities. Package 3 Construction of flyovers, its approach road and two (2) intersections. Total length of the project is 824.9m for main alignment. Continued on next page

38 38 OPEN TENDERS (continued from previous page) No. of lanes: two (2) lanes for main alignment. Main alignment bridges consist of PC-T girder, steel plate girder and steel box girder. Total length of main alignment bridges is 602m. Approach road consists of embankment with soft soil treatment and drainage. Construction of pavement, lighting, lane marks and road safety facilities 3. Bids will be conducted through procedures in accordance with the applicable guidelines for procurement under Japanese ODA loans (April 2012). The eligible nationality of the applicants shall be Japan in the case of the prime contractor. In case where the prime contractor is a joint venture, such joint venture will be eligible provided that the nationality of the lead partner is Japan, that the nationality of the other partner is Japan and/or the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and that the total share of work of Japanese partner in the joint venture is more than fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount. 4. Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, from 10am to 2pm. 5. The complete set of the bidding documents for each package are available in CD-ROM and will be obtained by $1,000 per package by interested applicant(s) from 5 January to 5 February on the submission of a written application to the address below. 6. Pre-bid meeting and site visit for package 1, 2 and 3 will be held on below date and time. Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Date 24 January January January 2018 Site Visit Time 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am Place Bridge Special Unit 11, Thaketa township, Yangon Bridge Special Unit 11, Thaketa township, Yangon Bridge Special Unit 11, Thaketa township, Yangon Date 24 January January January 2018 Pre-Bid Meeting Time 2pm 2pm 2pm Place 7. Applications for bidding for Package 1,2 and 3 should be submitted in sealed envelops, delivered to the address below on 10:30am of 4 April Myanmar local time and be clearly marked Application to Bidding for Bago River Bridge Construction Project. Attention: U Shwe Lay, Director General, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction Address: Director General s office, Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction at Building 11, Ministry of Construction, Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Phone No: , Bridge Special Unit 11, Thaketa township, Yangon 8.Applications for bidding will be opened below schedule. Bridge Special Unit 11, Thaketa township, Yangon Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Date 4 April April April 2018 Time 11am 11:30am 12pm Bridge Special Unit 11, Thaketa township, Yangon Place Director General's office mentioned above The opening of the technical bid shall take place at the Director General's office mentioned above.

39 39 OPEN TENDERS Development of roads and bridges in Tanintharyi Region 31 January 2018 Tender Inviting Committee at , or The Tanintharyi Region government invites companies to bid on developing four dust roads, one stone road, five concrete roads, 10 reinforced concrete bridges, 12 box culverts and one school in Tanintharyi Region. Interested bidders can obtain tender forms beginning 15 January. A full set of bidding document should be submitted to the Taninthayi Region Development office, Seikkan Thar road, Dawei no later than 31 January. The tender will be open at Industrial Training Center, Dawei on 9 February 2018, 9am. Supply of diesel, premium diesel and octane for MPA 6 February or Myanma Port Authority (MPA) under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites companies to bid on supplying diesel oil, premium Diesel oil and octane 92. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender forms can be obtained at Myanma Port Authority, Central Stock Maintenance Department, new Strand road, Seikkan township from 5 January until 5 February. Bids are due by 1pm on 6 February.

40 40 OPEN TENDERS Supply and delivery of materials for Myanma Railways 23 March 2018 Deputy General Manager (Supply), Supply Department, Myanma Railways by fax ( , ) or by phone ( , ) Performance Bond: 10% of the total contract value Tender Number: 16/MR/INDIA(E) Myanma Railways, under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, invites manufacturers or agents from the Republic of India to supply and deliver the following materials: Sr No Tender No (1) Track Recording Car EM 80: 1 unit, recommended 10% spare parts Tender Tender Issuing Closing Date Date & Time Tender Document Fee (per set) 1 16/MR/INDIA(E) (2) Small Track Maintenance Machinery: units rail drill machine, 70 units rail cutting machine, 60 sets of hand tie tamper (4 tamping tools and 2.3 KVA Generator), recommended 10 % spare parts (14:30) $100 Tender documents are only available at the Office of the Deputy General Manager (Supply, Supply Department, Myanma Railways, Corner of 51st Street and Merchant Street, Botahtaung township, Yangon during office hours. Bids are due before 20 February 2018, 14:30. Bids not accompanied with bid bonds will not be considered. No telegraphic/telex/fax/ proposal will be considered or accepted. Myanmar Railways accepts the right to reject any or all tenders without furnishing reasons. Tenders will only be accepted from bidders who have purchased documents officially. The above materials are to be purchased with the proceeds of a loan from the Government of the Republic of Indi

41 41 OPEN TENDERS Design and construction of three underpasses 22 January 2018 Engineering Department (Road and Bridge), Yangon City Development Committee at Yangon Region Government, Tender Evaluation Committee invites local companies to bid for the design and build of three underpasses in the Yangon municipal area. Sr. Tender Number Works 1 EDRB/04/ EDRB/05/ EDRB/06/ Construction of underpass on U Wisara road (near Shwedagon pagoda's north entrance) in Bahan township Construction of underpass on Pyay road (in front of the University of Education) in Kamayut township Construction of underpass on Pyay road (near the end of the 8 mile junction flyover) in Mayangone township 2. Interested bidders must submit financial and technical proposal forms separately in accordance with instructions to tenderers. 3. Tender forms can be obtained at No. (420/430), Maha Bandoola road, Kyauktada township, City Hall (2nd) floor, Engineering Department (Road and Bridge) from 8 December 2017 to 22 December A full set of tender documents including the proposed design must be submitted at the above mentioned address no later than 22 January 2018, 2pm. Any bids submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The tender will be open on 22 January 2018, 3pm.

42 Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Brief 18 January 24 January THIS WEEK S NEW DATA Japan exports to Myanmar Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Oct 114 Nov 95 Japan imports from Myanmar 2017 Jan 77 Feb 92 March 99 April 78 May 61 June 67 July 84 Aug 100 Sep 108 Dec Singapore exports to Myanmar Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec March April Singapore imports from Myanmar Jan Feb May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec Thailand-Myanmar monthly trade (total trade) Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec U.S. exports to Myanmar Jan Feb March April May June 11 July August Sep Oct Nov Dec U.S. imports from Myanmar Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec All data is in US$ millions This data is obtained from the following sources: Japan s Ministry of Finance Statistics Singapore Bank of Thailand

43 43 THIS WEEK S NEW DATA 120 Japan exports to Myanmar 140 Japan imports from Myanmar Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Singapore exports to Myanmar Singapore imports from Myanmar Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total trade with Thailand All data is in US$ millions

44 26-Dec 28-Dec 30-Dec 01-Jan 03-Jan 05-Jan 07-Jan 09-Jan 11-Jan 13-Jan 15-Jan 17-Jan 19-Jan 21-Jan Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Brief 18 January 24 January THIS WEEK S NEW DATA Retail fuel prices by December January 2018 W/E 26 Dec W/E 2 Jan W/E 9 Jan W/E 15 Jan W/E 22 Jan Diesel Ks. 795 Ks. 800 Ks.815 Ks. 815 Ks. 825 Octane 95 Ks. 835 Ks. 845 Ks. 845 Ks. 845 Ks. 855 Octane 92 Ks. 795 Ks. 800 Ks. 800 Ks. 800 Ks Diesel Octane 95 Octane Source: Myanmar Petroleum Trade Association. Myanmar Ks per litre Note: The original source refers to the figures as "fuel prices". According to our surveys of petrol stations, they are largely in line with retail prices in Yangon. The source notes that retail prices may vary from location to location due to transportation costs.

45 45 CALENDAR Asia Infrastructure 2018 Date: January 2018 Venue: Borneo Convention Center, Kuching, Sarawak AsiaInfrastructure2017-Brochure.pdf The Sarawak State Government will host the 3rd Edition of Asia Infrastructure the International Infrastructure Development Exhibition & Conference to be held at the Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, Malaysia from January The summit will comprise of: An international expo An international conference Business matching & investment programme The event will be held in conjunction with Petroleum Asia '18, Electro Power Asia '18 and International Energy Week '18, all held at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Malaysia from January. Person: Ms. Fatia Tel: Myanmar Supply Chain Summit Date: 15 February 2018 Venue: to be confirmed The Myanmar Supply Chain Summit is one day conference focusing on innovative approaches to supply chain and logistics management and effective techniques to grow your supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and distribution capabilities in Myanmar. This summit will draw upon the experience of leading companies to explore how a cross-functional supply chain team can enhance company results. The summit brings to you 12 leading senior speakers from across the industry to discuss the crucial issues that matter most to supply chain operations field.

46 Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Brief 18 January 24 January CALENDAR Retail, Distribution & Logistics Forum Date: 28 February 2018 Venue: Novotel Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar The forum will focus on how retailers, manufacturers and brand owners are striving to create world class retail and distribution operations for the ever demanding customer in Myanmar. This cutting-edge event will provide a platform for discussion, debate and networking with the foremost practitioners within the retail profession In Myanmar. It will also provide a unique exploration of potential solutions to the fulfillment and logistic challenges facing retailers and brand owners in Myanmar. Sessions will include key expert insight into the issues impacting the retail and consumer goods industry, practical examples from leading logistics and e-commerce executives. Myanmar Infrastructure Summit 2018 Date: March 2018 Venue: Sule Shangri-La, Yangon This is the fourth infrastructure summit in Myanmar, themed Building An Inclusive, Integrated and Modernised Myanmar. It will be held with the strong supports from Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) and various regional governments along with key stakeholders. The event is set to provide a platform for potential foreign investors, infrastructure developers, technology providers and infrastructure funders to be updated on the development plans and policies of investing in Myanmar s urban and rural infrastructure. Information Website: - conference@confexhub.com

47 47 CALENDAR World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit Date: 5 April 2018 Venue: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Singapore Infrastructure-Finance-Summit? refer- The eighth World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit is for public-private discussion on infrastructure investment. It is co-organised by Financial Times, the World Bank Group, the Singapore Ministry of Finance and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, in association with ASEAN ministerial meetings. The forum will focus on the significant, renewed efforts being undertaken to improve infrastructure in one of the world s fastest-growing economic blocs. Person: Pamela Lam Tel: ftevents@ft.com