BISNIS Trades & Tenders, May 17, 1999 -- Part II

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Table of Contents for web supplement:
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Lead #1: ADB Project for Road Safety for Kazakhstan
Lead #2: ADB Law Reform Project - Tajikistan
Lead #3: ADB Road Rehabilitation Almaty-Bishkek Road - Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Lead #4: Bowling Alley Equipment - Armenia
Lead #5: Dental Equipment - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Lead #6: Mechanical Engineering Equipment - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Lead #7: Watches, Watch Parts - Ukraine
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Lead #1
SUBJECT: IMI: EARLY PROJECT NOTIFICATION (ALERT 1)
- - ADB BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
- - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS ADVISORY
- - MAY 1999

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 1999. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

1. THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE LISTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
IN THE MAY 1999 ISSUE OF THE ADB BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES (ADBBO). (NOTE: THE ADBBO IS NOW ALSO
AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET ADDRESS HTTP://WWW.ADB.ORG)
FIRMS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO POTENTIAL PROCUREMENT OF GOODS
AND SERVICES IN THESE PROJECTS.

2. THE FOLLOWING ARE PROJECTS THAT THE ADB HAS PUBLICLY
IDENTIFIED FOR THE FIRST TIME AS PROJECTS IT PLANS TO
FINANCE. PERSONS TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH
OF THESE PROJECTS ARE LISTED BELOW.

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PROJECTS: (A) LOANS, AND (B)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) GRANTS. LOANS GENERATE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTRACTORS, EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIERS AND RELATED SERVICES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PROJECTS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSULTANTS. SINCE
CONSULTANTS FOR TAS ARE SELECTED BY THE ADB, CANDIDATES
SHOULD RESPOND QUICKLY WITH A LETTER OF INTEREST FOR
SPECIFIC TA GRANTS TO MR. PETER PEDERSEN, MANAGER,
CONSULTING SERVICES DIVISION AND A COPY TO THE PROJECT
OFFICER. THE LETTER OF INTEREST SHOULD RELATE A FIRM OR
INDIVIDUAL'S EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE BASED ON THE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION. IT IS IMPORTANT TO EMPHASIZE
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE IN THE COUNTRY OR OTHER ASIAN
COUNTRIES RATHER THAN PRESENTING A GENERAL PROFILE OF
CONSULTING ACTIVITIES. A SEPARATE LETTER OF INTEREST
SHOULD BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH PROJECT AND THE PROJECT NAME
SHOULD EXACTLY MATCH THAT LISTED IN THE ADBBO TO AVOID
CONFUSION.

ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED FOR ENGAGEMENT, CONSULTANTS ARE
ALSO STRONGLY ADVISED TO REGISTER WITH THE ASIAN
DEVELOPMENT BANK. THE DACON REGISTRATION FORMS FOR FIRMS
ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE ADB'S CONSULTING SERVICES DIVISION
(COCS), P.O. BOX 789, 0980 MANILA, PHILIPPINES; FAX (632)
636-2444. THESE FORMS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE USED BY THE
WORLD BANK, INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND OTHER
- - MAY 1999

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE INSTITUTIONS. INDIVIDUAL
CONSULTANTS CAN REGISTER ON THE DICON SYSTEM BY DISKETTE,
WHICH ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM COCS.

3. A COPY OF ANY CORRESPONDENCE MAY BE SENT TO DENNY
BARNES, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER, ADB LIAISON OFFICE,
PSC 500 BOX 33, FPO AP 96515-1000; FAX: (632) 804-0357.

4. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS (ADVISORY AND
- OPERATIONAL):

G. KAZAKSTAN
NAME OF PROJECT: IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROAD SECTOR
EFFICIENCY
PROJECT NO.: KAZ30134-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: BOARD FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS
- - MAY 1999

TA AMOUNT: US$750.0 (THOUSAND)
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS AND
ROAD TRANSPORT
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE ADVISORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
(TA) IS AIMED AT HELPING THE GOVERNMENT OF KAZAKHSTAN TO
RESOLVE THE CONSTRAINTS DUE TO PHYSICAL AND NON-PHYSICAL
CROSS-BORDER BARRIERS, IMPROVE COORDINATION AND
MANAGEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY AND PROVIDE ADVISORY ASSISTANCE
TO THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATIONS AND TOURISM.
THE SCOPE OF THE TA WILL INCLUDE (I) REVIEWING ALL
EXISTING CUSTOMS AND TRANSPORT DOCUMENTATION AND
INTRODUCING CHANGES IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS IN THE
CROSS BORDER AGREEMENT; (II) INTRODUCING PROPER CUSTOMS
PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTOMATED CUSTOMS CLEARANCE SYSTEM
AT THE GEORGIEVKA BORDER AND TRAINING THE STAFF IN
PROCESSING TIR (TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL ROUTIER) CARNET
(INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT LOGBOOK FOR FREIGHT
TRANSPORTERS), VEHICLE INSPECTION AND CLEARANCE
PROCEDURES, THE USE OF RISK ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES, AND
THE USE OF COMPUTER FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE; (III)
ASSISTING THE GOVERNMENT IN ESTABLISHING NATIONAL ROAD
SAFETY COUNCIL; (IV) UPDATING ROAD SAFETY ACT; (V)
PREPARING A RUSSIAN VERSION OF THE ROAD SAFETY GUIDELINES
PREPARED BY THE BANK AND CONDUCTING ROAD SAFETY SEMINARS;
(VI) STREAMLINE THE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES,
DEFINE ROLES AND SECTOR OBJECTIVES INCORPORATING THE
SECTOR ROAD REFORMS IMPLEMENTED SO FAR AND IN LINE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF THE ROAD SECTOR POLICY STATEMENT (RSPS)
ADOPTED BY THE MOTCT ON 31 MARCH 1996; AND (VII)
PREPARING THE THREE-YEAR NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
INVESTMENT PLAN. (THIS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS
PIGGY-BACKED TO ALMATY-BISHKEK REGIONAL ROAD
REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR KAZAKHSTAN).
PROCUREMENT: ABOUT 20 PERSON-MONTHS OF INTERNATIONAL AND
18 PERSON-MONTHS OF LOCAL CONSULTING SERVICES WILL BE
REQUIRED WITH EXPERTISE IN CROSS-BORDER CUSTOMS AND ROAD
TRANSPORT OPERATIONS, ROAD SAFETY AND TRANSPORT ECONOMICS
(FOR TRANSPORT POLICY REVIEW AND ANALYSIS, REGULATIONS,
PRICING AND PROCUREMENT AND TRANSPORT PLANS).
STATUS OF CONSULTING SERVICES: NO ACTION HAS YET BEEN
TAKEN TO RECRUIT CONSULTANTS.
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE:
- - MAY 1999

FACT-FINDING MISSION COMPLETED: 12 MAR 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: SANGPA TAMANG (632-6918)
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: MICHAEL LALLY,
AMEMBASSY ALMATY
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Lead #2
P. TAJIKISTAN
NAME OF PROJECT: LEGAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
PROJECT NO.: TAJ33039-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
80 RUDAKI AVENUE, DUSHANBE
FAX: (7-3772) 213446/214042/215110
- - MAY 1999

TEL. NO.: (7-3772) 212911
TA AMOUNT: US$360.0 THOUSAND
SECTOR: OTHERS
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: ASSISTANCE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION, THE DISSEMINATION OF LAWS OF
TAJIKISTAN, AND THE TRAINING OF TAJIK LAWYERS.
PROCUREMENT: EIGHT PERSON-MONTHS OF INTERNATIONAL
CONSULTANTS WHO ARE RECOGNIZED SPECIALISTS IN CIVIL LAW,
COMMERCIAL LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW WITH (I) EXPERTISE
IN LEGAL REFORM IN CENTRAL ASIA; AND (II) EXPERIENCE IN
CONDUCTING SEMINARS. DOMESTIC CONSULTANTS TO ASSIST THE
LAW REFORM COMMISSION AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS
IN LEGAL RESEARCH AND PREPARATION OF LAWS FOR PUBLICATION
IN A COMPUTER-READABLE FORMAT.

STATUS OF CONSULTING SERVICES: NO ACTION HAS YET BEEN
TAKEN TO RECRUIT CONSULTANTS.
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE: FACT-FINDING TO BE SCHEDULED.
PROJECT OFFICER: GERD DROESSE (632-4197)
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: C/O MICHAEL LALLY,
AMEMBASSY ALMATY
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Lead #3
SUBJECT: IMI: EARLY PROJECT NOTIFICATION (ALERT 1)
- - ADB BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (LOAN PROJECTS)
- - MAY 1999

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 1999. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

1. THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE LISTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
IN THE MAY 1999 ISSUE OF THE ADB BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES. (NOTE: THE ADBBO IS NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON
THE INTERNET ADDRESS HTTP://WWW.ADB.ORG). FIRMS SHOULD BE
ALERTED TO POTENTIAL PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN
THESE PROJECTS.

2. THE FOLLOWING ARE PROJECTS THAT THE ADB HAS PUBLICLY
IDENTIFIED FOR THE FIRST TIME AS PROJECTS IT PLANS TO
FINANCE. PERSONS TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
THESE PROJECT ARE LISTED BELOW.

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PROJECTS: (A) LOANS,AND
(B) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS (PLEASE SEE SEPARATE
CABLE).

FOR LOAN PROJECTS, THIS LISTING IS A VERY EARLY
NOTIFICATION, AS FORMAL CONSIDERATION OF THE PROJECTS BY
THE ADB BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUBSEQUENT ISSUE OF TENDER
DOCUMENTS IS STILL GENERALLY 12-24 MONTHS IN THE FUTURE.
POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS SHOULD
CONTACT THE PERSONS LISTED BELOW TO ANTICIPATE FUTURE
OPPORTUNITIES. POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS SHOULD CONTACT THE
PERSONS LISTED AND EXPRESS INTEREST WITH THE EXECUTING
AGENCY TO MARKET THE FIRM'S EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE ON
SIMILAR PAST PROJECTS. IT IS ADVISED THAT CONSULTANTS
REGISTER WITH THE ADB BY FORWARDING A COMPLETED COPY OF
DACON (FORM AVAILABLE AT ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, ATTN:
MR. PETER PEDERSEN, MANAGER, CONSULTING SERVICES
DIVISION). THIS IS THE SAME FORM USED BY THE WORLD BANK,
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALIZE THAT
FOR LOAN PROJECTS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY RESTS WITH THE
EXECUTING AGENCY IN THE BORROWING COUNTRY. A GOOD WAY TO
FACILITATE CONTACT WITH THE EXECUTING AGENCY IS THROUGH
THE APPROPRIATE COMMERCIAL SERVICE OFFICER LISTED BELOW.

3. A COPY OF ANY CORRESPONDENCE MAY BE SENT TO DENNY
BARNES, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER, ADB LIAISON OFFICE,
PSC 500 BOX 33, FPO AP 96515-1000; FAX: (632) 804-0357.

B. KAZAKSTAN
NAME OF PROJECY: ALMATY-BISHKEK REGIONAL ROAD
REHABILITATION
PROJECT NO.: KAZ29568-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: BOARD FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS
KAZAKHAVTODOR, 86 GOGOL STREET (5TH FLOOR), ALMATY 470091
FAX: (73272) 322679; TEL. NO.: (73272) 324769
LOAN AMOUNT: US$65.0 MILLION
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS
AND ROAD TRANSPORT
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF THE PRINCIPAL
SUBREGIONAL ROAD LINK BETWEEN ALMATY AND BISHKEK BY
RESOLVING THE CONSTRAINTS DUE TO PHYSICAL AND
NON-PHYSICAL CROSS-BORDER BARRIERS, AND THROUGH IMPROVED
COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY AND
MAINTENANCE IN THE CORRIDOR. THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
WOULD COMPRISE (I) REHABILITATION KAZAKHSTAN PORTION OF
ABOUT 245.2 KM OF ALMATY-BISHKEK ROAD, INCLUDING
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION AND ROAD MAINTENANCE; AND (II) ROAD
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. THE ASSOCIATED ADVISORY TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROAD SECTOR EFFICIENCY
FOR KAZAKHSTAN WILL BE PIGGY-BACKED TO THE LOAN AND HELP
IMPLEMENT THE CROSS BORDER AGREEMENT AND COORDINATE AND
MANAGE THE ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES, AND WILL PROVIDE
ADVISORY ASSISTANCE TO THE KAZAK MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT,
COMMUNICATIONS AND TOURISM TO STREAMLINE THE FUNCTIONS,
DEFINE ROLES AND SECTOR OBJECTIVES AND PREPARE A
THREE-YEAR NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN. THE
PROJECT IS BEING PROCESSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
ALMATY-BISHKEK REGIONAL ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR
KRYGYZ REPUBLIC.
PROCUREMENT:
GOODS: THE CIVIL WORKS COMPRISING REHABILITATION OF
204.4 KM OF KAZAK PORTION OF ALMATY-BISHKEK ROAD AND
EQUIPMENT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE (YET TO BE DETERMINED)
THROUGH TWO CONTRACTS UNDER INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE
BIDDING.
SERVICES: ABOUT 109 PERSON-MONTHS OF INTERNATIONAL AND 80
PERSON-MONTHS OF LOCAL CONSULTING SERVICES WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
AND ROAD MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE.
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY: B
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE:
FACT-FINDING MISSION COMPLETED: 11 MAR 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: SANGPA TAMANG (632-6918)
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: MICHAEL LALLY, AMEMBASSY
ALMATY

C. KYRGYZSTAN: ALMATY-BISHKEK REGIONAL ROAD
REHABILITATION
PROJECT NO.: KGZ32463-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND
COMMUNICATIONS, 42 ISANOV STREET, BISHKEK 720017
FAX: (996 312) 621-710; TEL. NO.: (996 312) 662-336
LOAN AMOUNT: US$5.0 MILLION
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS
AND ROAD TRANSPORT
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF THE PRINCIPAL
SUBREGIONAL ROAD LINK BETWEEN ALMATY AND BISHKEK BY
RESOLVING THE CONSTRAINTS DUE TO PHYSICAL AND
NON-PHYSICAL CROSS-BORDER BARRIERS, AND THROUGH IMPROVED
COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY AND
MAINTENANCE IN THE CORRIDOR. THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
WOULD COMPRISE REHABILITATION OF THE KYRGYZ PORTION OF
ABOUT 40.8 KM OF ALMATY-BISHKEK ROAD, INCLUDING
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION. THE ASSOCIATED ADVISORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROAD SECTOR EFFICIENCY FOR KYRGYZ
REPUBLIC WILL BE PIGGY-BACKED TO THE LOAN AND HELP
IMPLEMENT THE CROSS BORDER AGREEMENT AND COORDINATE AND
MANAGE THE ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES.
PROCUREMENT:
GOODS: THE CIVIL WORKS COMPRISES REHABILITATION OF
40.8 KM OF KYRGYZ PORTION OF ALMATY-BISHKEK ROAD THROUGH
ONE CONTRACT UNDER LOCAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
SERVICES: ABOUT 20 PERSON-MONTHS OF INTERNATIONAL AND 20
PERSON-MONTHS OF LOCAL CONSULTING SERVICES WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
AND ROAD MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE.
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY: B
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE: FACT-FINDING MISSION COMPLETED:
26 MAR 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: SANGPA TAMANG (632-6918)
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: NECIA QUAST, AMEMBASSY
BISHKEK
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6A. CONTACT:
6B. MR. ARMAN KURDIAN, FOREIGN AFFAIRS MANAGER (SPEAKS
ENGLISH)
6C. ALCON
8 DAVID ANHAGHT STREET, YEREVAN, ARMENIA
PHONE: (374-2) 246-921
8. FAX: (374-2) 151-449
11. COMMENTS:
PRODUCT DATA
A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

1) EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR TWO LANE BOWLING ALLEY
OCCUPYING 2,300 SQ.FT.

2) FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR 100-ROOM HOTEL: BEDS,
SOFAS, CHAIRS, TABLES, DESKS, DOORS, VENETIAN BLINDS,
SHOWERS, GLASSED CABINS, JACUZZI WITH SHOWER, OTHER
BATHROOM FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES, LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
AND SUPPLIES, RESTAURANT FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

3) GAMBLING MACHINES (BLACK JACK, VIDEO POKER GAMES,
ROULETTE, ETC) - 20 SETS

4) FITNESS EQUIPMENT (FOR 900 SQ.FT. GYM)
5) SAUNA, SWIMMING POOL (TOTAL AREA 1,400 SQ.FT.)
6) BILLIARDS (4 TABLES AND ACCESSORIES)
B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL DATA: N/A
C. QUANTITY: N/A
D. U.S. DOLLAR VALUE: UP TO $7OO,OOO
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: JULY 1, 1999
F: OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

RESPONSE DATA

A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX
C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY: N/A
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: CATALOGUES,
PRICE LISTS, DELIVERY OPTIONS
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICES, QUALITY
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA

A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: PRIVATE
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1997
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 80
D. ANNUAL SALES: N/A
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: N/A
BANK NAME ANO ADDRESS: HSBC ARMENIA BANK
1 AMIRIAN ST., YEREVAN, ARMENIA
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: N/A
H. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

POST REMARKS: FOUNDED IN 1997 ALCON OWNS A FACTORY THAT
PRODUCES STEEL PROFILES, DOORS, WINDOWS, ALUMINUM AND
STEEL KIOSKS, AND METAL FURNITURE. THE FACTORY IS
EQUIPPED WITH ITALIAN-MADE MODERN EQUIPMENT. ALCON'S
CLIENTELE TNCLUOES ARMENIAN AIRLINES, YEREVAN-ZVARTNOTS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, RUSSIAN TUMEN AIR AND SAMARA AIR
COMPANIES, AND ALMATY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(KAZAKHSTAN). RECENTLY ALCON PURCHASEO THE FIVE-STORY
BUILDING OF A FORMER SPA IN TSAKHKAOZOR, A POPULAR SKI
RESORT CENTER 50 KM AWAY FROM YEREVAN, ARMENIA'S
CAPITAL. WITH ITS SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL RESOURCES,
ALCON WISHES TO CONVERT THE BUILDING INTO A MODERN
HOTEL THAT INCLUDES A SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER.

PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY DIRECTLY AND
SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE TO:

GEORGE ISAYAN - BISNIS REPRESENTATIVE
AMERICAN EMBASSY, YEREVAN
OEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON OC 20521-7020
TEL: (374-2) 524-661/151-551
FAX: (374-2) 151-550
E-MAIL: ISAYANGX@YEREVWPOA.US-STATE.GOV

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6A. CONTACT:
6B. MR. KONSTANTIN STAVITSKIY
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
6C. DENTAL COMPANY 'STAVKO'
- 118, UL. PERVOMAYSKAYA
- 620049 YEKATERINBURG
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION
7. PHONE: 7 (3432) 74-91-33
8. FAX: 7 (3432) 74-91-33
9. 101
10. DENTAL EQUIPMENT
11. COMMENTS: PRODUCT DATA
11A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
1. MOBILE DENTIST'S DRILL - 1 DEVICE
2. MOBILE X-RAYS DEVICE 'REVOLUTION' (SENSOR
CONTROL) OR X-RAYS DEVICE OF THE FOLLOWING TYPE
(EXPLOR X- 65M OR EXPLOR X 65 AP-M OR EXPLOR 70-
AP-M)
3. RADIO- VIZOGRAPH (SECOND-HAND ACCEPTABLE)
4. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR DENTURE LAB
5. PLASTER (3 BASIC TYPES)
6. FIXATION BOND
7. ISOLATION SPRAY (PLASTIC, METAL, CERAMICS,
SILICONE)
8. JOINT PIN FOR MODELS DISMANTLING
9. HAND FRET SAW
10. WAX (DIFFERENT TYPES)
11. CORRECTING SPRAY
12. SCRAPER L2 AND MILLING CUTTER
13. SETS OF PLASTIC TEETH
14. ABRASIVES, POLISHING PASTES AND BRUSHES
15. DURA LET PLASTIC FOR MASTER MODELS
16. DIAMOND INSTRUMENT
17. BRUSHES FOR WAX MODULING
18. CERAMIC (BASIC SET AND ADDITIONAL COLORS)
19. MELTING FORM
20. METAL FOR CROWNS

D. QUANTITY: ONE SET OF EACH TYPE
E. EXPECTED U.S. DOLLAR VALUE: USD 20,000
F. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: JUNE 1999
G. ENDQUSER: BUYER
H. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A
PAYMENT TERMS: ANY, BASED ON SUPPLIER'S
PREFERENCE
I. SERVICE CONTACT NEEDED: N/A
J. SHIPPING TERMS: CIF YEKATERINBURG
K. WHO/WHAT IS THE END USER: DENTAL CLINIC 'STAVKO'

RESPONSE DATA:

A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN/ENGLISH
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX, E-MAIL
C. DIRECT MANUFACTURER ONLY: N
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (CATALOGS), PRICE LISTS
F. TERMS OF DELIVERY: N/A
G. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICE, QUALITY
H. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA:

A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: DENTAL SERVICES
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1998
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 18
D. ANNUAL SALES: USD84,000
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: NO
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: URAL GOLD-PLATINUM BANK
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: NONE
OTHER INFORMATION: THE 'STAVKO' DENTAL CLINIC IS
INTERESTED IN ESTABLISHING A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP
WITH AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER OF DENTAL EQUIPMENT AND
ARTIFICIAL DENTAL MATERIALS. THEY WOULD LIKE TO LEASE
DENTURE EQUIPMENT. STAVKO IS WILLING TO DISCUSS A
VARIETY OF COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENTS WITH POTENTIAL
PARTNERS. YEKATERINBURG, THE CAPITAL OF SVERDLOVSK
OBLAST, IS THE MOST PROMINENT INDUSTRIAL CENTER IN THE
URALS AND ONE OF THE FOUR LARGEST CITIES IN RUSSIA.

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6A. CONTACT:
6B. MR. VIKTOR SUVOROV, CHIEF MANAGER
6C. NEVYANSKIY MECHANICAL PLANT
- 2, OKTYABRSKIY PROSPEKT
- 624170 NEVYANSK
- SVERDLOVSK OBLAST
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION
7. PHONE: 7 (34356) 2-43-53, 2-82-06
8. FAX: 7 (34356) 2-14-90
9. 101
10. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT
11. COMMENTS: PRODUCT DATA
11A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
1. AUTOMATIC MACHINE TO PRODUCE TERMINAL BOLTS;
2. HEAT PUNCHING AUTOMATIC MACHINE TO PRODUCE
BILLETS OF HEXAHEDRAL SCREWS;
3. AUTOMATIC MACHINE TO PRODUCE BILLETS OF 24X170
DIAMETER SCREWS;
4. AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR ROLLING THREAD OF 24X170
DIAMETER SCREWS.
B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION/TECHNICAL DATA: THE
CAPACITY OF EQUIPMENT IS 20 TO 35 PIECES PER MINUTE
C. QUANTITY: ONE SET OF EACH TYPE
D. EXPECTED U.S. DOLLAR VALUE: N/A
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: JULY 1999
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A
PAYMENT TERMS: LETTER OF CREDIT OR OTHER TERMS
SERVICE CONTACT NEEDED: N/A
SHIPPING TERMS: CIF YEKATERINBURG
WHO/WHAT IS THE END USER: NEVYANSKIY MECHANICAL PLANT

RESPONSE DATA:

A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN/ENGLISH
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX
C. DIRECT MANUFACTURER ONLY: N
D: INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (CATALOGS), PRICE LISTS, TERMS
OF DELIVERY
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICE, QUALITY
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA:

A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1701

C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3000
D. ANNUAL SALES: N/A
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: N
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: URALVNESHTORGBANK
- 7, UL. GENERALSKAYA
- 620062 YEKATERINBURG
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: NONE
H. OTHER INFORMATION: NEVYANSKIY MECHANICAL PLANT
WOULD LIKE TO ESTABLISH A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH
AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
EQUIPMENT. NEVYANSKY MECHANICAL PLANT IS ONE OF THE
OLDEST FIRMS IN THE URALS. IT IS LOCATED 80
KILOMETERS FROM YEKATERINBURG, THE CAPITAL OF
SVERDLOVSK OBLAST AND A LEADING INDUSTRIAL CENTER.
THE PLANT IS NOW RENOVATING ITS FACILITIES.
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Lead #7
6A. CONTACT:
6B. VICTOR KRAVETS, DIRECTOR GENERAL
6C: "MAY LTD" COMPANY
38, DRUZHBY NARODIV BLVD, OFFICE 816
P.O. BOX 48, KYIV 252014, UKRAINE
7. TEL: (380-44) 295-5007
8. FAX: (38O-44) 295-6428
8A. E-MAIL: MAY@UKRNET.NET
9. 101
9A.
10. HS 91O191 WATCHES, PRECIOUS METAL, BATTERY,
EXCEPT WRIST WATCHES
HS 910199 WATCHES, PRECIOUS METAL, NOT BATTERY,
EXCEPT WRIST WATCHES
HS 910200 WATCHES, WRIST, POCKET ETC
HS 91O211 WRIST WATCHES, BATTERY, MECHANICAL
DISPLAY, BASE METAL
HS 910212 WRIST WATCHES, BATTERY POWERED, OPTO-
ELEC DISPLAY, BASE METAL
HS 910221 WRIST WATCHES, NOT BATTERY, CASE BASE
METAL, AUTOMATIC
HS 910291 OTHER WATCHES, BASE METAL, BATTERY,
EXCEPT WRIST WATCHES
HS 910299 OTHER WATCHES, BASE METAL, NOT BATTERY,
EXC WRIST WATCHES
HS 910300 CLOCKS WITH WATCH MOVEMENTS, EXCLUDING
INSTALLED PANEL CLOCK
HS 910310 CLOCKS WITH WATCH MOVEMENTS, BATTERY,
EXCLUDING CLOCK OF 910400
HS 91O390 CLOCKS WITH WATCH MOVEMENTS, NOT BATTERY
EXCLUDING CLOCK OF 91O400
HS 910511 ALARM CLOCKS, BATTERY POWERED
HS 91O519 ALARM CLOCKS, NOT BATTERY POWERED
HS 910521 WALL CLOCKS, BATTERY POWERED
HS 910529 WALL CLOCKS, NOT BATTERY POWERED

COMMENTS:

PRODUCT DATA

A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
MAY LTD COMPANY IS PLANNING ON PURCHASING
WRIST WATCHES, POCKET WATCHES, ALARM CLOCKS, AND
WALL CLOCKS FROM U.S. EXPORTERS FOR DISTRIBUTION
IN UKRAINE.

B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL DATA:
WRIST WATCHES, POCKET WATCHES, ALARM CLOCKS, WALL
CLOCKS BATTERY POWERED AND NOT BATTERY POWERED

C. QUANTITY: 3,00O ITEMS A MONTH
D: U.S. DOLLAR VALUE: NEGOTIABLE
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: IMMEDIATELY

F. OTHER INFORMATION:
PAYMENT TERMS: PREPAYMENT BASIS
IS A SERVICE CONTRACT NEEDED: NO
SHIPPING TERMS: CIF KYIV
WHO/WHAT IS THE END USER:
GENERAL CONSUMERS

RESPONSE DATA

A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: BY FAX OR MAIL
C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY? YES
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM:
CATALOGUES, PRICE LISTS, TERMS OF DELIVERY AND
PAYMENT, TERMS OF DISCOUNTS, SAMPLES
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTORS:
PRICE, DISCOUNTS, ASSORTMENT, QUALITY, TERMS OF
COOPERATION
F. OTHER INFORMATION:
THE COMPANY WISHES TO ENTER INTO A LONG-TERM
AGREEMENT;
TYPE OF BUYING OR LICENSING RELATIONSHIP:
LONG-TERM AGREEMENT

COMPANY DATA

A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: TRADE AND WATCH REPAIR SERVICE
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1993
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 45
D. ANNUAL SALES: N/A
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: NO
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS:
"AVAL" BANK
9, LESKOVA VUL.
KYIV 252011, UKRAINE
TEL: (380-44) 295-7003, 296-9287
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED:
N/A
H. OTHER INFORMATION:
TYPE OF COMPANY: PRIVATE
SALES TERRITORY/AREA/COUNTRIES: UKRAINE

COMPANY DESCRIPTION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
MAY LTD COMPANY IS A TRADING AND REPAIR SERVICE
COMPANY WHO DEALS WITH WATCHES AND CLOCKS. THE
COMPANY HAS BEEN OPERATING IN THE UKRAINIAN MARKET
SINCE 1993. THE COMPANY EMPLOYS 45 EMPLOYEES AND
HAS A DEVELOPED DISTRIBUTION NETWORK. TO
DIVERSIFY IMPORT LINKS AND ASSORTMENT, THE COMPANY
WISHES TO SET UP LONG-TERM PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
U.S. EXPORTERS OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS.

POST COMMENTS:
MAY LTD PRIVATE COMPANY IS UNKNOWN TO THE
COMMERCIAL SERVICE. ACCORDING TO THE DATA
PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY, MAY LTD IS A MEDIUM SIZED
FIRM WHO HAS BEEN DEALING IN THE WATCH BUSINESS
SINCE 1993. CURRENTLY, THE UKRAINIAN MARKET FOR
WATCHES AND CLOCKS IS BEING SATISFIED BY
CHINESE AND HONG-CONG CUT-RATE PRODUCTS. THERE
ARE A FEW STORES LOCATED IN THE DOWN TOWN AREA OF
KYIV, WHO REPRESENT CASIO BRAND AND A LIMITED
ASSORTMENT OF CITIZEN BRAND WATCHES. THE
UKRAINIAN MARKET FOR QUALITY WATCHES AND TIME
PIECES IS STILL OPEN TO NEW BRANDS AND A VARIETY
OF MODERN PRODUCTS.

POST RECOMMENDS THAT INTERESTED AMERICAN
EXPORTERS NEGOTIATE DIRECTLY WITH MAY LTD
COMPANY ON PAYMENT AND DELIVERY TERMS.
INTERESTED U.S. COMPANIES ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO
CONTACT THE COMMERCIAL SECTION OF THE U.S. EMBASSY
IN KYIV AND SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE TO:

ATTENTION: LESIA POLYSHCHUK
COMMERCIAL SECTION (FCS-TOP)
MAY LTD COMPANY

7, KUDRIAVSKY UZVIZ
KIEV 254053, UKRAINE
REF# 494-01-000048-T

PREPARED BY: LESIA POLYSHCHUK

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