1. The People’s Republic of China has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Jilin Urban Environmental Improvement Project. Part of the proceeds of this loan will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is opening to bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2. China National Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CMC, the Procurement Agent), authorized by Changchun Municipal Water (Group) Co., Ltd. (the Purchaser) to act for and on its behalf, invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Supply of Ductile Cast Iron Pipe. The content of this contract is ductile cast iron pipe which is the No. 5 water treatment plant to the north pumping station. The required quantity is 10,000m, Connection form is Pipe and pipe, pipe and fittings adopt T type flexible sliding connection. Delivery will be made after 60 days from contract effectiveness.

3. The eligible bidder shall have an average annual turnover no less than RMB 100 Million or equivalent foreign currencies for the last 3 years. As the main supplier, the Bidder shall have successfully completed and submit at least 5 contracts of equipment using similar with or more complicated process than that of the bid within the last 3 years.

4. International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: One-Envelope Bidding Procedure.

5. To obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Document, bidders should contact the CMC at the address below between 9:00 and 16:00 from 6 Aug. 2009. Room 2102B, No. 1, West Wing, Sichuan Mansion, Fuwaidajie Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. Attention: Mr. Du Yujing. Tel: 010-68991545 010-68991377, Fax: 86-10-68991398.

6. To purchase the Bidding Document in English, eligible bidders should:

a. visit the office of CMC at the address indicated above and pay a non-refundable fee of RMB1,000 or US$150 in cash; or

b. Request for delivery by sending a written application to the office of CMC at the address indicated above. The application must include a cashier’s check of RMB1,100 (local delivery) or US$160 (for overseas delivery). The document will be sent by courier. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

7. Bids must be delivered:

* to the Opening Room of Jilin Province Administration Hall, No. 287, Guiyang Street, Changchun City, at or before 10:00 am (Beijing Time) on 17 September 2009.

* Together with a Bid Security of RMB 300,000 or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

8. Purchaser and CMC will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

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