BISNIS Trades & Tenders, May 31, 1999

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Table of Contents for web supplement:
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Lead #1: Hotel Furniture and Equipment - Armenia
Lead #2: Agricultural Equipment, wood processing equipment - Azerbaijan
Lead #3: Investment Tender for Garadag Cement Company - Azerbaijan
Lead #4: Meat Canning Equipment Used - Kutaisi, Georgia
Lead #5: Dental Equipment - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Lead #6: Glue for Syringe Production - Novgorod, Russia
Lead #7: Various Pharmaceuticals - Moscow, Russia
Lead #8: X-Ray tubes for tomographs, angiographs and radiology - Moscow, Russia
Lead #9: Interest in Purchasing a Franchise (fast food, video rental or drive in theater) Moscow, Russia
Lead #10: Perfumes, cosmetics, shaving and bath preparations - Moscow, Russia
Lead #11: Textile Machinery - Moscow, Russia
Lead #12: Tender for Housing Design - Sakhalin, Russia
Lead #13: EBRD Tender for Consultancy Services for Alluvial Gold Sector - Russia
Lead #14: EBRD Tender for Kalingrad Water Services Project - Kaliningrad, Russia
Lead #15: Bottling and Sealing Equipment - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Lead #16: EBRD seeks consultants for Financial Institution Reform - Tajikistan
Lead #17: EBRD Railways Freight and Traction Renewal and Management Project - Uzbekistan
Lead #18: Women's or Girls Wool Suits, jackets, suits, etc. Kiev, Ukraine
Lead #19: Medical Equipment - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Lead #20 Greenhouse Equipment Tender- Moscow, Russia

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THIS DOCUMENT:
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Lead #1: Telecommunications Tender for Georgia
Lead #2: Tender for TOO-TASH Stone Processing Plant - Kyrgyzstan
Lead #3:Arcade Games, Billiard Tables, Bowling Alley Equipment - Moscow, Russia
Lead #4: Auction Sale for Stock in Ashbytkhim Plastic and Detergent Plant - Turkmenistan
Lead #5:Parts and Accessories for Electrodiagnostic Equipment - Ukraine
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(Source: The Economist Magazine, May 15, 1999)

TENDER: Telecommunications Privatization in Georgia

Georgia Structural Reform Support Credit Consulting Services
Expressions of Interest

The Government of Georgia has applied for a credit from the International Development Association, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for a Financial and Legal Advisor to assist in Telecommunications Privatization.

The services include familiarization with the current state of development of the telecommunications sector in Georgia, as well as with the laws, regulations, policies and processes governing the sector. The Advosor will make an assessment of, and report to the Ministry of State Property Management on, both foreign and local investor interests in the telecommunications sector in Georgia. The assessment will be made in the context of likely levels of investment, which will be required in the sector during the five- year period 1999 to 2005. It will include a review of any legal, regulatory policy of other factors, which might limit the attractiveness of the sector to private investors. The Advisor will suggest what changes, if any, will be required in order to achieve the Government's objectives, as well as ways in which investor interest could be further enhanced prior to implementation of the transactions. The Advisor will prepare and submit to the Government detailed strategies to complete the transaction, and following approval of the strategy, the Advisor will proceed with implementation.

The Ministry of State Property Management now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating they are qualified to perform the services availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, January 1997 (revised September 1997 and January 1999).

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the addresses below from 10am to 7pm.

Expressions of interest must be delivered at the addresses below by June 11, 1999.
Mr. Alexander Sikharulidze
Head, Project Implementation Unit
Mnistry of Trade and Froeign economic Relations
42, Al. Kazbegi ave.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: (995-32) 95-08-65
Fax: (995-32) 00-13-03 ext. 124
E-mail:

Mr. Merab Gabunia, Deputy Minister
Mr. Shota Keldishvili, Deputy Minister Ministry of State Property Management
64, Chavchavadze Street
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: (995-32) 29-35-90 or 29-30-64
Fax: (995-32) 29-30-62 or 29-27-90
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Lead #2
SUBJECT: KYRGYZSTAN: INVESTMENT TENDER FOR THE 'KYRGYZ
TOO-TASH' JOINT-STOCK COMPANY

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

SUMMARY

1. THE STATE PROPERTY FUND OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC HAS
ANNOUNCED AN INVESTMENT TENDER FOR THE SALE OF 70.23
PER CENT OF THE SHARES OF THE 'KYRGYZ TOO-TASH' JOINT-
STOCK COMPANY WORTH 14,575,000 KYRGYZ SOMS OR USD
370,865. THIS JOINT-STOCK COMPANY IS THE LARGEST STONE
PROCESSING PLANT IN KYRGYZSTAN, PRODUCING WARES FROM
GRANITE, MARBLE, AND OTHER STONES; DECORATIVE TILE; AND
NON-METALLIC MATERIALS. END SUMMARY.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2. THE COMPANY'S PLANT HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR
THIRTY YEARS AND IS WELL EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY
INFRASTRUCTURE (RAILROAD, COMMUNICATIONS, UTILITIES,
ETC.). TOTAL AREA OF THE TOO-TASH IS 181 HECTARES.
THE COMPANY USES ITS OWN STONE QUARRY TO MINE VARIOUS
SORTS OF GRANITE AND MARBLE USED IN CONSTRUCTION. THE
PLANT EQUIPMENT IS MAINLY OF ITALIAN AND SOVIET
MANUFACTURE. AS OF 1996, THE PLANT HAD THE FOLLOWING
WORKSHOPS: A LINE FOR PROCESSING GRANITE AND MARBLE (44
MACHINES); LINE FOR PRODUCTION OF TILE (2 MACHINES); A
WORKSHOP FOR NON-ORE MATERIALS (15 MACHINES) AND A
WORKSHOP FOR DIAMOND SYNTHESIS (7 MACHINES).
CURRENTLY, SOME GENERAL REPAIRS AND PLANT RENOVATIONS
ARE REQUIRED.

3. THE MAJORITY OF TOO-TASH'S RAW MATERIALS, INCLUDING
RINK AND GRAY GRANITE, AND WHITE MARBLE, ARE IMPORTED
FROM OTHER CIS COUNTRIES. NEIGHBORING KAZAKSTAN IS A
MAJOR SUPPLIER OF MARBLE. ADDITIONAL, GRANITE AND
MARBLE ARE SUPPLIED BY DOMESTIC QUARRIES IN TALAS, AND,
TO A LESSER EXTENT, BY THE PLANT'S OWN QUARRY. THE
QUALITY OF THE RAW MATERIAL IS BELOW INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS DUE TO OUTDATED BLAST MINING METHODS.
HOWEVER, IT IS QUITE ADEQUATE FOR MANY DOMESTIC
CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES AND OTHER CIS MARKETS.

BID OVERVIEW
4. THE STATE PROPERTY FUND OFFERS THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS FOR THE TENDER:
-- PROVIDE THE COMPANY WITH WORKING CAPITAL;
-- IMPROVE THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL ACTIVITY;
-- MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE NUMBER OF PRODUCTION
FACILITIES;
-- MAKE A GUARANTEED PAYMENT OF 2,915,000 KYRGYZSTAN
SOM (OR USD 74,173) TO THE STATE PROPERTY FUND'S
ACCOUNT.

5. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR
PARTICIPATING IN THIS TENDER:
-- WRITTEN APPLICATION;
-- BUSINESS PLAN;
-- APPLICANT'S INSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS AS WELL AS THE
CHARTER OF THE COMPANY, INCORPORATION AGREEMENT, AND
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (FOR LEGAL ENTITIES);
-- INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT (FOR INDIVIDUALS).
-- CONTACT INFORMATION;
-- SERVICING BANK'S DOCUMENT CONFIRMING APPLICANT'S
SOLVENCY;
-- FINANCIAL STATEMENT CONFIRMING GUARANTEED PAYMENT;
-- PRICE OFFER IN A SEPARATE SEALED ENVELOPE.

BID PROCEDURES

6. INVESTMENT PROPOSAL WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED
DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THEN
JUNE 18, 1999.

7. THE BIDDER OFFERING THE BEST INVESTMENT AND PRICE
WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE WINNER.

8. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING
OFFICE:
STATE PROPERTY FUND
57 ERKINDIK BLVD., #16/3, BISHKEK 720002, KYRGYZSTAN.

9. FOR ACQUISITION OF AN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, YOU
MAY VISIT THE STATE PROPERTY FUND AT THE ABOVE
MENTIONED ADDRESS OR CONTACT IT THE FOLLOWING PHONE/FAX
NUMBERS:
TEL:996(312) 22 77 92, 66 43 29, 22 87 70
FAX:996(312) 66 02 36, 66 30 28, 22 79 54.
SOURCE: BISNIS REPRESENTATIVE IN KYRGYZSTAN
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Lead #3
BARS Contact: Oleg Chamin

Phone: 7-095-2074248/2086944

Fax: 7-095-2074248/2086944

7, St. Basmannaya Email:
Moscow,

Product Information:

Type of Direct Purchase Company |-------------|
Lead: Type: | (*) Private |
|-------------|

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HS Code: | | 9504 - Articles For
| | Arcade/ Table Or Parlor
| | Games/ Including Pinball
| | Machines/ Billiards Etc./
| | Automatic Bowling Alley
| | Equipment/ Parts And
| | Accessories
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Industry: Toys/Games - (TOY)

Brief Used gaming machines.
Description:

Detailed Used gaming machines
Description: BALLI, I.G.T., Universal,
A-Tronic (Video Poker,
Video Slot and Reel Slot)
and etc.

Specificatio Renovated equipment,
ns/ winning percentage must
Technical correspond to American
Data: standards

U.S. Dollar Mutual agreement Quantity Approximtely 800 items
Value: Needed:

Payment Mutual agreement Shipping Preferably CIF Moscow
Terms: Terms:

Is a Service |---------| Purchase
Contract | ( ) Yes | Needed By:
Needed: | (*) No |
|---------|

Who/What is Buyer
the End
User:

Response Information:

Response English
Language:

Best Way to |-----------|
Respond: | [ ] Mail |
| [ ] Phone |
| [X] Fax |
| [ ] Email |
|-----------|

From Agents and Distributors Acceptable
Manufacturers
Only:

Information Price lists, catalogs, advertising materials
Desired from
U.S. Firm:

Primary Buying Price, terms and dates of delivery
Factors:

Other
Information:

Intent to Will purchase in short term (2-6 months)
Buy:

Type of Irregular purchase based on best price and terms
Buying or available
Licensing
Relationship

Company Information:

Type of Distributor,
Business: Importer,
Wholesaler

Year 1992 # of 150
Established Employees:
:

Annual Unknown US Firms None
Sales: Represented
:

Member of |---------|
Business | ( ) Yes |
Chamber: | (*) No |
|---------|

Bank Name & Bank "Ekspress-Kredit",
Address: 3, 3rd Pryadilnaya str.,
Moscow

Sales Moscow and all Russia
Territory/A
rea/Countri
es

Company The company is involved
Description in the entertainment
and business, installs
Business gaming machines and
Activity: billiards; purchases and
sells gaming equipment
manufactured in Russia
and abroad, provides
technical services for
gaming equipment.

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

CS Contact:

Office: Moscow

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Lead #4
INFORMATION BULLETIN

The State Agency for Foreign Investment of Turkmenistan announces the auction sale for 85% common stock majority shareholdings in the *Ashbytkhim* Stock Company.

*Ashbytkhim* is located in the industrial zone of Ashgabat. The favorable location is ensured by its proximity to the international airport and bus terminals, railway lines and a major highway. Principal activity: production of plastic goods, plastic film, detergents, leatherette and linoleum. Total area: 5.6 ha.

The winner of the auction will be granted a 5 year deferred payment made in equal annual installments in Manat equivalent of the foreign currency. The asking price of the 85%-stake is 4,491,000,000 Manat. The security deposit is to be made in the amount of 265,000,000 Manat cash or bank guarantee to account No. 572101 with the Central Treasury Department at Central Bank of Turkmenistan, code 390101101, tax code 101161009451 (put down the name of recipient *Center for Privatization at SAFI* on the payment order).

The auction is to be held in Ashgabat on June 7, 1999 at 10 a.m. Applications in English or Russian should be submitted at the following address: Ashgabat, Azadi Street 53, Privatization Center at the State Agency for Foreign Investment at the President of Turkmenistan. The deadline is 48 hours before the auction time.

For more information call: (993 12) 39 77 34; 39 62 07; 39 05 58; 35 10 60; 35 04 16 (fax).
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Lead #5
6A. CONTACT:
6B. VALERY IVANOV, DEPUTY CHIEF DOCTOR
6C: CHERNIVTSI OBLAST MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
-- 5A, STASYUKA
-- CHERNIVTSI 274022, UKRAINE
7. TEL: (38O-37) 223-2386
8. FAX: (380-37) 223-2386
8A.
9. 101
9A.
10. 9018.19.806O - PARTS&ACCESSORIES FOR
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

11. COMMENTS

PRODUCT DATA

A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
THE FOLLOWING SPARE PARTS ARE REQUIRED:
PHASE SENSOR 225MHZ, PART OF "ULTRAMARK 9", S/W
VERSION 20652, SERIAL NO. SN 9DB4O018, MADE BY
"ATL ULTRASOUND INC" IN 1988.

B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL DATA:
PHASE SENSOR 225MHZ, PART OF "ULTRAMARK 9", S/W
VERSION 20652, SERIAL NO. SN 90B40018, MADE BY
"ATL ULTRASOUND INC" IN 1988.

C. QUANTITY: 1 UNIT
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: JULY 1999
F. OTHER INFORMATION:
-- PAYMENT TERMS: N/A
-- IS A SERVICE CONTRACT NEEDED: NO
-- SHIPPING TERMS: CIF CHERNIVTSI
-- WHO/WHAT IS THE END USER: CHERNIVTSI OBLAST
MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

RESPONSE DATA
A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX
C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY? NO
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: POSSIBILITY TO
GET EQUIPMENT AS HUMANITARIAN AID
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTORS:
-- N/A
F. OTHER INFORMATION:
-- INTENT TO BUY:
-- COMPANY NEEDS EQUIPMENT IN 1-2 MONTHS
-- TYPE OF BUYING OR LICENSING RELATIONSHIP:
-- SINGLE PURCHASE

COMPANY DATA

A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDER
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1990
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 50-249
D. ANNUAL SALES: N/A
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS:
-- CHERNIVTSI BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE,
CHERNIVTSI, UKRAINE
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: N/A

H. OTHER INFORMATION:
-- TYPE OF COMPANY: STATE OWNED
-- SALES TERRITORY/AREA/COUNTRIES: CHERNIVTSI OBLAST
(REGION) OF UKRAINE
COMPANY DESCRIPTION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
THE COMPANY PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES.

POST REMARKS

POST RECOMMENDS THAT INTERESTED AMERICAN
EXPORTERS NEGOTIATE DIRECTLY WITH CHERNIVTSI
OBLAST MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER 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: OLENA STEPHANSKA
COMMERCIAL SECTION (FCS-TOP)
7, KUDRYAVSKIY UZVIZ, 2ND FLOOR
KIEV, UKRAINE 254O53
REF# 494-01-00OO49-T
TEL: (38044)417-2669
FAX: (38O44) 417-1419
E-MAIL: OSTEPHANSKA@CS.DOC.GOV

PREPARED BY: OLENA STEPHANSKA .
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