📋 Tender Overview
Scope :
The project will construct the first subway (15 stations underground, approximately 27 kilometers in length) in the Philippines to connect Valenzuela City in the northern part of Metro Manila to Pasay City in the southern part, thereby accommodating the increasing transportation needs and alleviating serious traffic congestion in Metro Manila. This project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs goal 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and 13 (climate action).
The loan funds will be allocated to: 1) constructing stations, underground tunnels between stations, a depot, and other public works, 2) procuring rail systems and rolling stocks, and 3) consulting services (including tender assistance, construction supervision and Transit Oriented Development support [1]).
Special Terms for Economic Partnership (STEP)* will apply to the Japanese ODA loan for this project, and Japanese technology, including underground tunnel excavation, construction in narrow areas, signal systems, and vehicles being constructed in the project.
Planned Implementation Schedule
(1) Completion of project: November 2027 (when the facilities are put into service)
(2) Issuing of letters of invitation for consulting services (including detailed design work): November 2018 (already hired)
(3) Tender announcement of initial procurement package for international competitive bidding on project construction:
Procurement package title: Package CP101
