Payment designation: "For bidding documents, Lot NS/2E-ICB/AMBUL/" (without VAT).

Should the documents be sent by DHL or any other international carrier post, an additional fee of US$50 equivalent in rubles at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation on the day of payment will be required at the above stated banking requisites.

Bids must be delivered to the address above at or before 12:00 p.m. (local time) on October 14, 1999.  All bids must be accompanied by bid security of not less than 2 percent of the Bid Price in the bid currency or the equivalent in any freely convertible currency. Late bids will be rejected.

Bids will be opened on the same day in the presence of any bidder's representative that may wish to attend at 1:00 p.m. (Moscow time) at the address given above.

We would appreciate your feedback on this report.  Please share your comments and

suggestions with us. U.S. companies which submit bids as a result of this announcement are encouraged to inform the U.S. Embassy, Moscow office of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service:

U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service Moscow

Bolshaya Molchanovka, 23/38

121069, Moscow Russia

Tel: 7-095-737-5036

Fax: 7-095-7033

e-mail: Michael.Nikoulichev@mail.doc.gov

For more information on FCS Moscow services please visit the BISNIS site at: www.mac.doc.gov/bisnis or contact:

Commercial Service Moscow

E-mail: Michael.Nikoulichev@mail.doc.gov                              

Tel. 7-095-737-5036                                        

Fax: 7-095-737-5033                                        

Commercial Service Yekaterinburg

E-mail: FCS.Yekat@gin.global-one.ru

Alexander Deyanov, Commercial Specialist

Tel. 7-3432-564619

Fax: 7-3432-564515

Commercial Service St. Petersburg

E-mail: Marina.Kamayeva@mail.doc.gov                                 

Tel. 7-812-326-2583                                        

Fax: 7-812-326-2561                                        

Commercial Service Vladivostok

E-mail: Sergey.Vyatkin@mail.doc.gov

Tel. 7-4232-300093

Fax: 7-4232-300092

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Lead #3

TITLE:            FACTORY CONSTRUCTION TO PRODUCE SYRINGES, PLASTERS,  CONDOMS, BASED ON U.S. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLY         

SUBJECT COUNTRY (IES):            RUSSIA

POST OF ORIGIN:            YEKATERINBURG

DATE OF REPORT:            990728

AUTHOR:            YELENA ZHEBERLYAEVA

Company profile

Five pharmaceutical companies united to compete in the Sverdlovsk Oblast pharmaceutical market and formed a holding company, "KIT', in 1993.  They own several chemist shops and a dental clinic and specialize in wholesale and retail pharmaceuticals, both in Yekaterinburg and in the Urals region.  The Urals region covers the territory of several U.S. states.  The "KIT" group's annual trade turnover is estimated at USD 6-10 million.  They have five years experience working with foreign suppliers and international investment funds.  The Russian-American Investment Fund  (TUSRIF) provided financial assistance for five projects implemented by "KIT" which amounted to USD 245,000.  This group of pharmaceutical companies imported and distributed high quality products before the crisis in Sverdlovsk Oblast.  Now, because of the ruble's devaluation, they are forced to import plasters and condoms of lower quality, manufactured in China and Turkey. 

"KIT" recognizes the need to build a factory in Yekaterinburg manufacturing syringes, plasters, bandaging materials, and condoms.  TUSRIF may provide financing for the plant's construction.  The profitability of the project is estimated to be high, as medical materials are not subject to VAT, sales tax or profit tax, and competition is low.

The company seeks U.S. suppliers to purchase technology and equipment for the construction of a plant which will produce syringes and blood transfusion systems, plasters, condoms and other medical bandages.  The company also needs personnel training to manage the plant's production. The company solicits catalogues and prices for equipment, which should conform to Russian standards (voltage 220 V).  The company expects delivery within one year.    Price, quality, and post-construction servicing will be taken into consideration.

Contact information

Mikhail Klimin, Chairman of Director's Board

Pharmaceutical Group "KIT"

31, Ul. Posadskaya

620086 Yekaterinburg

Russian Federation

Tel: (7) (3432) 29-57-23, 29-57-25

Fax: (7) (3432) 29-57-24

E-mail: klimin@online.ural.ru; apteka@online.ural.ru

To ensure the company receives your information, please cc:

Yelena Zheberlyaeva, BISNIS Representative in the Urals

Ul. Gogolya, 15A

620151 Yekaterinburg, Russia

Phone: (7)(3432) 56-47-36 or 62-98-88

Fax:     (7)(3432) 56-45-15

E-mail: Zheberlyaeva@hotmail.com

We would appreciate your feedback on this report.  Please share your comments and

suggestions with us.

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Lead #4

TRADE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM:  Moscow   

Metals and Alloys              

Contact:            Oleg Kashirin

                        Phone:            7-095-211-3278

                        Fax:            7-095-211-3577

2nd Khutorskaya Ul., 38a, Office 502

Moscow,  103287, Russia              Email:            mva_@orc.ru

Product Information:Type of Lead:            Distributor            Company Type:            Private

HS Code:                                  721031

Industry:            Building Products - (BLD)

Brief Description:            Continuously galvanized sheet steel in coils

Detailed Description: Continuously galvanized sheet steel in coils (GOST

14918-80)

Specifications/

Technical Data:                        1.Steel grade: St 0..St 3 (GOST 380-71) or the closest

analogue (S =< 0.04%, P =< 0.035%)

   2.Coil width - 1250 mm, 1100 mm;

   3.Thickness - 0.7 mm; 0.5 mm

   4.Content of zinc - 258-570 gr/sqm

U.S. Dollar Value:            negotiable            Quantity Needed:            500-600mtn per month

Payment Terms:            L/C, barter, other            Shipping Terms:            negotiable

Is a Service Contract Needed:            No            Purchase Needed By:            ASAP

Who/What is the End User            Building companies

Response Information:Response Language: English or Russian

Best Way to Respond:            Mail; Phone; Fax; Email

From Manufacturers Only: Agents and Distributors Acceptable

Information Desired from U.S. Firm: price lists

Primary Buying Factors: price, terms, quality

Other Information:                 

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

Type of Buying or Licensing Relationship:  Regular/long term supplier with

continual sales

Company Information:Type of Business:            Distributor, Importer, Manufacturer               

Year Established: 1997    

# of Employees:            7

Annual Sales:             <$1 Million  US Firms Represented:            no

Member of Business Chamber:                                              No       

Bank Name & Address:            MB AK SB Russian Federation, Petrovsky Branch

5287/0703 

Sales Territory/Area/Countries            Moscow, Moscow Region

Company Description and Business Activity:                                                The company is currently

involved in manufacturing, wholesale and retail of trapezoid bent sheets,

steel and aluminum nails. It now wants to expand the inventory  to meet

its customers' demand.

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Lead #5

SUMMARY: THIS CABLE ANNOUNCES A TENDER FOR AN APPROVED EBRD FUNDED PUBLIC SECTOR AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT IN RUSSIAN FEDERATION, ST. PETERSBURG WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME, GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE.  END SUMMARY.

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

NOTE: COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED AT END OF REPORT.

POST OF ORIGIN:           EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (EBRD)

AUTHOR: GENE R. HARRIS, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

ST. PETERSBURG WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE

THIS NOTICE FOLLOWS THE GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR THIS PROJECT, PUBLISHED IN PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES, NUMBER 63, DATED JULY 1997.

VODOKANAL OF ST. PETERSBURG HAS OBTAINED A LOAN FROM THE EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT TO CO-FINANCE A PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IN ST. PETERSBURG, WHICH HAS A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF DM 85 MILLION, AND WILL REQUIRE THE PROCUREMENT OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES:

LEAKAGE DETECTION EQUIPMENT;

EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT EQUIPMENT;

FREQUENCY REGULATORS FOR PUMPS;

CORPORATE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM;

REHABILITATION OF A WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND

CONSTRUCTION OF MAIN SEWER IN THE CENTRE OF ST. PETERSBURG.

TENDERING FOR THE ABOVE CONTRACTS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 1999.

CONTRACTS TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF A LOAN FROM THE EUROPEAN BANK WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE BANK'S PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND RULES AND WILL BE OPEN TO FIRMS FROM ANY COUNTRY. THE PROCEEDS OF THE BANK'S LOAN WILL NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY PAYMENT TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES, OR FOR ANY IMPORT OF GOODS, IF SUCH PAYMENT OR IMPORT IS PROHIBITED BY A DECISION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL TAKEN UNDER CHAPTER VII OF THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS OR UNDER A LAW OF OFFICIAL REGULATION OF THE PURCHASER'S COUNTRY.

INTERESTED SUPPLIERS, CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS SHOULD CONTACT:

FELIX KARMASINOV
GENERAL DIRECTOR
VODOKANAL OF ST. PETERSBURG
42 KAVALERGARDSKAYA
ST. PETERSBURG 193015
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
TEL: (7-812) 274-7002
FAX: (7-812) 274-1361

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE EBRD AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES, READERS ARE REFERRED TO THE U.S. COMMERCIAL LIAISON OFFICE, EBRD CONTACT: GENE R. HARRIS, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EBRD, ONE EXCHANGE SQUARE, LONDON, EC2A 2EH, UNITED KINGDOM.

TEL: 44-171-588-4027/28 OR 338-7490, FAX: 44-171-588-4026 OR 338-6487. EMAIL: LONDON.EBRD.OFFICE.BOX@MAIL.DOC.GOV, MCKAINN@EBRD.COM

PREFERENCE SCHEME WILL BE APPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PROVISIONS STIPULATED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.

INTERESTED BIDDERS MAY OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION FROM

AND INSPECT THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AT THE OFFICE OF:

THE STATE JOINT-STOCK RAILWAY COMPANY

UZBEK RAILWAYS

FOREIGN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

7 SHEVCHENKO ST, TASHKENT 700060

REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

FAX: 998 (71) 133 4179; TEL: 998 (71) 136 4573

ATTN: MR. S. A. IRGASHEV, HEAD OF ADB, PIU

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Lead #7

SUBJECT: INTERNATIONAL MARKET INSIGHT (IMI): PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SEPTEMBER 1999, THIS CABLE GIVES ‘EARLY WARNING’ OF EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECTS WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. COMPANIES -REPORTED BY CS-EBRD.

SUMMARY: THIS REPORTS ON THE STATUS OF PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECTS IN THE EBRD’S PIPELINE -FROM THE POINT OF IDENTIFICATION OF INVESTMENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO THE APPROVAL OF PROJECTS BY THE BANK’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  THE INTERVAL IDENTIFICATION OF A PROJECT AND ITS APPROVAL VARIES IN EVERY CASE.  EACH ENTRY IN THE PROJECT PIPELINE IDENTIFIES THE STATUS OF A PARTICULAR PROJECT IN THE PROJECT CYCLE.  AFTER LOANS ARE APPROVED, ENTRIES ARE DROPPED FROM THE PROJECT PIPELINE.  INCLUSION OF A PROJECT IN THE BANK’S PROJECT PIPELINE DOES NOT IMPLY ANY COMMITMENT ON THE PART OF THE BANK TO FINANCE THE PROJECT.  END SUMMARY.

AZERBAIJAN

PROJECT NAME:

ROAD RESTRUCTURING

EXECUTING AGENCY:

AZERAVTOYOL. HAJIBAYOV STREET; BAKU 370010; AZERBAIJAN. CONTACT: MR Y I NOVRUZOV, PRESIDENT. TEL: 00 99412 930130; FAX: 00 99412 930130
SECTOR:

TRANSPORT

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR89,239,094

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF THE GAZI MAMMED TO KYURDAMIR ROAD; INTRODUCTION OF MORE EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS FOR FINANCING THE ROADS SECTOR AND MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE PLANNING OF ROAD MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.
TRANSACTION STATUS:

PREPARATION. GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE, NUMBER 64, DATED AUGUST 1997

NEXT STEP:

APPRAISAL

PROJECT NAME:

BAKU PORT DEVELOPMENT

EXECUTING AGENCY:

BAKU INTERNATIONAL SEA PORT; 72 UZEIR GAJIBEKOV STREET; BAKU; AZERBAIJAN. CONTACT: MR AYDIN MAMEDOV.

SECTOR:

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR25,632,506

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PORT OF BAKU. IMPROVEMENT OF FERRY TERMINAL AND GENERAL CARGO FACILITIES. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

TRANSACTION STATUS:

APPRAISAL

NEXT STEP:

APPROVAL

PROJECT NAME:

TRANS-CAUCASIAN RAIL LINK PROJECT

EXECUTING AGENCY:

MR Z A MAMEDOV, HEAD OF AZERBAIJAN STATE RAILWAY, 230 D ALIYEV STREET, BAKU 3700-10, AZERBAIJAN. TEL: +99412 98 44 67; FAX: +99412 98 42 80.

SECTOR:

TRANSPORT

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR36,065,885

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

TO IMPROVE THE AZERI SECTION OF THE TRANS-CAUCASIAN RAIL LINK AND THE EFFICIENCY AND OUTPUT OF THE TANKER WAGON WORKSHOP IN BAKU. TO IMPLEMENT RAILWAY RESTRUCTURING MEASURES WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE CORPORATISATION OF THE AZERBAIJAN STATE RAILWAYS (ASR) AS A JOINT STOCK COMPANY AND ADOPT STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ITS COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE.

TRANSACTION STATUS:

APPRAISAL. GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE, MAY 1998 SUPPLEMENT.

NEXT STEPS:

APPROVAL

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KAZAKHSTAN

PROJECT NAME:

KTZ TRACK MAINTENANCE AND COMMERCIALISATION PROJECT

EXECUTING AGENCY:

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION, ASTANA 473000, ABAYA 49, REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN; FAX: +7 3172 326 288.

SECTOR:

TRANSPORT

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR80,694,926

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

RENEWAL OF INFRASTRUCTURE, INTRODUCTION OF IMPROVED TRACK MAINTENANCE METHODS.  SETTING UP OF PRIVATE MAINTENANCE AND LEASING COMPANY FOR TRACK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT.

TRANSACTION STATUS:

APPRAISAL

NEXT STEPS:

APPROVAL

PROJECT NAME:

KEGOC POWER TRANSMISSION AND REHABILITATION

EXECUTING AGENCY:

KEGOC, SHEVCHENKO 162 "ZH", ALMATY 480008, KAZAKHSTAN. TEL: +7 3272 62 62 00; FAX: +7 3272 68 43 08. CONTACT: MR YEVGENY DAVYDOVICH FELD (PRESIDENT).

SECTOR:

ENERGY

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR242,844,259

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

TO SUPPORT THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE KAZAKH POWER SECTOR AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPETITIVE ELECTRICITY MARKET; TO REDUCE TRANSMISSION LOSSES AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY; TO INTRODUCE TRANSFER OF KNOW-HOW BY INTRODUCTION OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES; TO IMPROVE KEGOC'S MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION CAPABILITIES IN A THIRD PARTY ACCESS MARKET STRUCTURE.

TRANSACTION STATUS:

APPRAISAL

NEXT STEPS:

APPROVAL

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color:black;text-transform:uppercase'>RUSSIAN FEDERATION

PROJECT NAME:

RUSSIA FAR EAST ANS PROJECT

EXECUTING AGENCY:

FEDERAL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF RUSSIA; 37 LENINGRADSKY PR.; 125836 MOSCOW; RUSSIAN FEDERATION. TEL: +7 095 155 5931; FAX: +7 095 151 3355; CONTACT: MR VICTOR GALKIN, FIRST DEPUTY DIRECTOR.

SECTOR:

TRANSPORT

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR72,312,147

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

DEVELOPMENT OF ANS SERVICES TO THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST TO IMPROVE DEMAND/RELIABILITY/SAFETY.  SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED TO COMPLEMENT RADAR EQUIPMENT.

TRANSACTION  STATUS:

PREPARATION. GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE, SEPTEMBER 1997, SUPPLEMENT.

NEXT STEPS:

APPRAISAL
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UKRAINE

PROJECT NAME:

RAILWAY COMMERCIALISATION PROJECT

EXECUTING AGENCY:

STATE ADMINISTRATION FOR RAILWAY TRANSPORT OF UKRAINE, 6, LYSENKO STR., KYIV 252034, UKRAINE. CONTACT: MR. YURI M. FEDIUSHYN, FIRST DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL. TEL: +380 44 223 00 01; FAX: +380 44 227 03 23

SECTOR:

TRANSPORT

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR64,252,148

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMERCIALISATION OF UKRAINE STATE RAILWAYS (UKRZALIZNITSA) BY IMPROVING INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS INCLUDING TRANSIT ROUTES FROM RUSSIA TO CENTRAL AND WESTERN EUROPE, AND FOSTERING MORE COST-EFFECTIVE NETWORK MANAGEMENT.

TRANSACTION STATUS:

APPRAISAL.  GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE, FEBRUARY 1999, SUPPLEMENT

NEXT STEPS:

APPROVAL

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UZBEKISTAN

PROJECT NAME:

UZBEK RAILWAYS FREIGHT TRACTION RENEWAL & MANAGEMENT PROJECT
EXECUTING AGENCY:
UZBEK RAILWAYS, T. SHEVCHENKO KO'CHASI 7, 700060 TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN. TEL: +998 71 136 4414/133 7445. CONTACT: MR VALERY L. DAVIDOVITCH

SECTOR:

RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION

ESTIMATED COST:

EUR37,974,083

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

RESTRUCTURING AND REHABILITATION OF UZBEK RAILWAYS. PROCUREMENT OF NEW ELECTRIC FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVES TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF UZBEK RAILWAYS' FREIGHT BUSINESS.

TRANSACTION STATUS:

APPROVAL.  GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE, MAY 1999, SUPPLEMENT

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE EBRD AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES, READERS ARE REFERRED TO THE U.S. COMMERCIAL LIAISON OFFICE, EBRD CONTACT: GENE R. HARRIS, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EBRD, ONE EXCHANGE SQUARE, LONDON, EC2A 2EH, UNITED KINGDOM.

TEL: 44-171-588-4027/28 OR 338-7490, FAX: 44-171-588-4026 OR 338-6487. EMAIL: LONDON.EBRD.OFFICE.BOX@MAIL.DOC.GOV  MCKAINN@EBRD.COM