REPAIRS AND REPOSITIONING OF RUN-ON SLABS AND PAVING BLOCKS AT THE MAURITIUS CONTAINER TERMINAL

PROCUREMENT NOTICE

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

(Authorized under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006)

REPAIRS AND REPOSITIONING OF RUN-ON SLABS AND PAVING BLOCKS AT THE MAURITIUS CONTAINER TERMINAL

CONTRACT NO: MPA 619/2024

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting bids from local bidders for the Contract MPA 619/2024 – Repairs and Repositioning of Run-on Slabs and Paving Blocks at the Mauritius Container Terminal as more fully described in the bidding document.

Bidding exercise shall be conducted through the Open National Bidding method according to the procurement rules and regulations issued by the Procurement Policy Office.

The scope of works comprises the following inter-alia:

1. Careful removal and recovery of the existing precast concrete interlock paving blocks.
2. Careful lifting and storage of the run-on slabs.
3. Scarification and Compaction of damaged portions.
4. Supply, lay and compact 300mm thick Graded Crushed Stone 0/31.5mm.
5. Supply, lay and compact 300mm thick cementitious bound granular mixture (CBGM).
6. Careful Lifting and reinstatement of the run-on slabs in position.
7. Laying of concrete interlock paving blocks.

Qualifications

Bidders should have the following minimum qualification to be eligible as a contractor for undertaking the project:

1. valid registration certificate with the CIDB under the grade that will enable the contractor to perform the works quoted for, under the following class(es): Bidders to be classified under Civil Engineering Construction Works – Grade A;
2. Past experience as prime contractor over the last five (5) years in at least:

• One (1) project which comprised the handling / lifting of precast concrete elements weighing at least 20 tonnes using mobile cranes; and
• One (1) project in the supply and laying of at least 100 m2 precast interlocking paving blocks; and

3. Other qualifying criteria as mentioned in the bidding document.

Bidders, specialized in the field, who are willing to participate in this exercise may contact the office of:

The Manager, Administrative Services

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Tel: + 230 206 5400

Fax: +230 240 0856

Email: info@mauport.com

A complete set of bidding documents will be submitted to bidders via email.

Pre-Bid Meeting

Bidders or their designated representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday 21 August 2024 at 10.00 hours. The meeting place is the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority at Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Submission of Bids

Bids (one original and one copy) sealed in single envelope must be submitted in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders, clearly marked “Contract MPA 619/2024 – Repairs and Repositioning of Run-on Slabs and Paving Blocks at the Mauritius Container Terminal” which shall be addressed to the Director General, Mauritius Ports Authority, H. Ramnarain Building, Port Louis.

Deadline for the submission of bids

Bids should be either deposited in the Bid Box located in the Chief Officer’s Office, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis or submitted by registered post or courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before Tuesday 24 September 2024 up to 14.00 hours at latest. 

Bids will be opened on the same day as the closing date at 14.15 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives (limited to two) who choose to attend.

Bids received after the specified closing date and time will not be considered.

The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to award of the Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge

Port Louis

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com

Date: 13 August 2024