Supervision of Works and FOPIP for Construction Works for Wastewater Collection and Treatment System in the City of Čačak

This opportunity is a call for tenders titled "Supervision of Works and FOPIP for Construction Works for Wastewater Collection and Treatment System in the City of Čačak," primarily targeting contractors capable of providing engineering and construction supervision services. It is located in Serbia, specifically under the Pre-Accession framework. The estimated contract value is 2,600,000 EUR, with a total duration of 52 months.

Eligible applicants should be specialized engineering firms with experience in wastewater management, particularly those able to operate under FIDIC conditions. The procurement will not favor small and medium enterprises, suggesting that larger firms or consortia may have a competitive advantage.

The procedure is a restricted tender, indicating a two-stage application process. The first stage involves submitting requests to participate by October 15, 2025. Following an initial evaluation, selected candidates will then be invited to submit full proposals. The evaluation criteria assign an 80% weight to quality and 20% to price, meaning technical capability is prioritized.

The lead authority for this tender is the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, and the aim is to enhance infrastructure and environmental management in alignment with the EU's Green Agenda. Submissions must be made non-electronically, and participation necessitates a Personal Identification Code (PIC).

Overall, this procurement opportunity represents a significant project in Serbia aimed at improving environmental infrastructure through supervised construction works, ensuring compliance with international standards, and building local institutional capacities.

This is an invitation to submit a request to participate in a call for tenders, specifically for the "Supervision of Works and FOPIP for Construction Works for Wastewater Collection and Treatment System in the City of Čačak". The procedure identifier is EC-ENEST/BEG/2025/EA-RP/0095. The TED reference is 168/2025 573128-2025. The publication date is 03/09/2025, version 1, and no translations are available.

The submission method is Non Electronic, and the tender is currently open for submission. The overall objective of this action is to support the implementation of the Green Agenda in the Republic of Serbia. The purpose of this contract is to improve infrastructure for climate change and environmental protection by supervising the construction of a wastewater collection and treatment system in the City of Čačak and strengthening the capacities of institutions to manage environmental investments.

The contractor will undertake all duties of the Engineer as specified in the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design Build ("Yellow Book", FIRST EDITION 1999), carry out professional supervision of the works in accordance with the Law on Planning and Construction and other national legislation of the Republic of Serbia, and provide technical assistance to improve the financial and operational performance of the Public Utility Company.

This is a restricted procedure. The estimated total value of the contract is 2,600,000 EUR. The lead contracting authority is the Ministry of Finance, Government of the Republic of Serbia, Department for Contracting and Financing. The main classification (CPV) code is 71500000, which refers to construction-related services. The nature of the contract is for services, and the maximum contract duration is 52 months. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio. No framework agreement is associated with this tender. The place of delivery or performance is Serbia, specifically identified by the code 20001057. The program associated with this tender is 42921266, PreAccession Countries / New Member States.

The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is 15/10/2025 at 14:00 Europe/Belgrade time.

Submissions must be sent exclusively to the address for submission, which can be found in the procurement documents.

One document is available for download: ENa5f additional information contract notice enInvitation to submit a request to participate, published on 03/09/2025, version 1, with no translations available.

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In summary, this is a call for tenders for the supervision of construction works related to a wastewater collection and treatment system in the City of Čačak, Serbia. The project aims to support the Green Agenda in Serbia by improving environmental infrastructure and strengthening institutional capacities. The contract involves fulfilling the duties of an engineer as defined by FIDIC conditions, supervising construction according to Serbian law, and providing technical assistance to the Public Utility Company. The tendering procedure is restricted, with a total estimated value of 2.6 million EUR. Submissions must be made non-electronically, and the deadline for requests to participate is October 15, 2025. A PIC is mandatory for participation.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity is open to contractors.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, the mention of PIC (Personal Identification Code) for members of a group (consortium) suggests that consortia are eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The place of performance is Serbia, which is listed under Pre-Accession Countries / New Member States.

Target Sector: The target sector is environment and construction, specifically related to wastewater collection and treatment systems. The CPV code provided, 71500000, confirms that this is related to construction-related services.

Mentioned Countries: Serbia is explicitly mentioned as the place of delivery or performance.

Project Stage: The project is in the construction phase, requiring supervision of works.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 2,600,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, using a restricted procedure.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for services rendered.

Application Stages: The procedure type is "Restricted procedure" which implies at least two stages: a request to participate and a full proposal for those selected in the first stage.

Success Rates: The success rate is not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders for the "Supervision of Works and FOPIP for Construction Works for Wastewater Collection and Treatment System in the City of Čačak" in Serbia. The overall objective is to support the implementation of the Green Agenda in Serbia by improving infrastructure for climate change and environmental protection. The selected contractor will be responsible for supervising the construction of the wastewater system, ensuring compliance with Serbian laws and the FIDIC Yellow Book conditions, and providing technical assistance to improve the financial and operational performance of the Public Utility Company. The estimated value of the contract is 2,600,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 52 months. The submission method is non-electronic, and the deadline for receipt of requests to participate is October 15, 2025. The lead contracting authority is the Ministry of Finance, Government of the Republic of Serbia Department for Contracting and Financing. This is a restricted procedure, meaning there will be an initial selection of candidates based on their request to participate, followed by a full proposal submission from the selected candidates. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation, whether as a sole tenderer or as part of a consortium. The tenderer will need to submit the tender in a non-electronic format, following the instructions in the procurement documents.