GWADAR, Mar 17 (INP): As a practical step towards the expansion of Gwadar Expressway Phase II of Gwadar Port, the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), Ministry of Maritime Affairs has floated a tender to hire the services of consultancy firms (National & International) for survey and feasibility study for the execution of the project. The Gwadar Expressway Phase II, with a length of 10.5 kilometers, aims to connect the Gwadar Port with New Gwadar International Airport. Any company registered as a consultant with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), with relevant experience, and providing an affidavit confirming non-involvement in any arbitration or litigation with any government agency or department can apply for the project.

The consulting firms shall be engaged via quality and cost-based selection as per Public Procurement Regulatory Rules while single stage two envelope bidding procedures as per PPRA rule 36(b) will be adopted.  Companies can submit all required documents by April 17, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. Gwadar Eastbay Expressway is the main artery of Gwadar Port through which the entire traffic of the port will flow.  The objective of Eastbay Expressway is to provide primary connectivity of the Port & its Free Zone with the network of National Highways for smooth logistic transportation of import, export, and transit goods. The 19-kilometer Gwadar Expressway Phase I was completed and inaugurated on June 3, 2022. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China