Consultants (Financial Advisors) for Indian Ports Association

Empanelment of Consultants (Financial Advisors) for Indian Ports Association

Indian Ports Association has been assigned by Ministry of Shipping, Government of India with the task of preparation of panel of consultants (Financial Advisors). Accordingly, Indian Ports Association invites Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for empanelment of consultants (Financial Advisor) for evaluation of Project initiatives in Port Sector/SEZs, MMLPs. The detailed terms and conditions including evaluation criteria and application fee are available on the web site www.ipa.nic.in.

The schedule for receipt of the application is as follows:-

1. Submission of queries must be requested before 2.00 PM on 14/12/16
2. Pre-bid meeting 15/12/2016 at 3.00 pm (1500 hrs) at IPA, New Delhi.
3. Receipt of offers on or before 3.00 pm(1500 Hrs) on December 29, 2016
4. Opening of offers at 3.30 pm (1530 Hrs) on 29/12/2016

Reputed and interested consultants/consulting firms/consortia may download the RFQ from the above website and send in their response to the Managing Director, Indian Ports Association, 1st. Floor, South Tower, NBCC Place, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003.

In case, if RFQ is downloaded from website, the requisite document fee of Rs. 10,000/- in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of Indian Ports Association shall be submitted along with bid.

1. Brief Scope of Financial Advisor for PPP projects.

Financial Appraisal and Advisory Services for bankable project development, would inter-alia, include

• Evaluation of project plans from project formulation stage for bankability of the project.
• Assistance in preparation of project feasibility study and bankable detailed project reports.
• Assistance in formulation of optimal project implementation structure.
• Assistance in optimal allocation of risk, investments, operational and financing responsibilities among stakeholders.
• Assistance in project formulation / cash flow projections and undertaking financial appraisal of project.
• Transaction Advisory- Pre-Bid/ Post Bid including assistance in preparation of Bid Document, assistance in preparation of optimal bidding parameters, assistance in formulising optimal bidding/ project award structure.