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General Information
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Country:
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Serbia
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City/Locality:
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Belgrade
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Notice/Contract Number:
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SER-LIID-QCBS-CS-25-48
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Publication Date:
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Mar 27, 2026
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Deadline (local time):
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April 24, 2026 - 00:00
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Agency:
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Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
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Buyer:
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SERBIA - Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure
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Eligibility of Bidders:
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The assignment will require a qualified Consultant (consulting company or a joint venture) that can demonstrate extensive experience in the above Services.
The following shortlisting criteria will be applied to all consulting firms (individual company or joint venture overall) that have submitted EoI:
1. Criterion: General Firm Experience
Proven general experience and verifiable track record in providing consultancy/technical assistance related to Road Asset Management Systems (RAMSs), completed within the past ten
(10) years. RAMS-related consultancy/technical assistance may cover studies; strategies; policy frameworks; institutional support; or preparation of methodologies, guidelines, and
standards.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 20 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
2. Criterion: Development or implementation of RAMS/LRAMS solutions
Proven specific expertise and verifiable track record in the assignments related to development or implementation of the existing RAMS/LRAMS solutions, deployed on local and/or
national road networks with paved and unpaved roads, completed within the past ten (10) years. For the purpose of this criterion, an assignment shall be considered completed if
the RAMS/LRAMS solution has been fully developed and/or deployed and formally accepted by the Client, regardless of subsequent maintenance or update activities.
Preference will be given to projects related to the local road networks.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 40 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
3. Criterion: Road network data
Proven specific expertise and verifiable track record in the assignments related to road network data survey, collection, and verification to be incorporated in a developed Road
Database (RDB), completed within the past ten (10) years.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 30 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
4. Criterion: Training
Proven specific expertise and verifiable track record in delivering training related to RAMS/LRAMS completed within the last ten (10) years, with preference given to projects
related to the local road networks.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 10 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
As a proof, the Consultant shall prepare a table listing following information: name of the relevant assignments, year of contract’s implementation (start year, end year),
information on contract value, length of road network cowered, percentage carried out by Consultant in case of association of firms and short description of main activities,
contracting entity/client, country/region, contact reference (name, e-mail, phone number).
The maximum score that can be awarded to the Consultant is 100 points based on the cumulative evaluation of all criteria.
Submitted expressions of interest should be no larger than 30 pages of text, including reference forms.
The experience and record of any proposed sub-consultancy shall not be included in the evaluation. Key Experts" CV are not required and will not be evaluated at the shortlisting
stage.
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Original Language:
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English
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Contact information
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Address:
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Dejan Jeremić
Procurement Specialist
Balkanska 53
Beograd
Serbia
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Telephone:
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+381117652565
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E-mail:
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dejan.jeremic@mfin.gov.rs
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Assignments
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60100000 - Road transport services
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48600000 - Database and operating software
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Original Text
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
Republic of Serbia
Local Infrastructure and Institutional Development Project (LIID)
Project ID No. P174251
Assignment Title:
Technical Assistance for the development of the Local Road Asset Management System (LRAMS) in the Republic of Serbia
Reference No. SER-LIID-QCBS-CS-25-48
The Republic of Serbia has received financing in the amount of US$ 300 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and Development
and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) toward the cost of the Local Infrastructure and Institutional Development Project (LIID), and it intends to apply part of
the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this project.
Scope of Services
The Services are designed to support the Government of Serbia and Local Self-Governments (LSGs) in establishing a robust, scalable, and sustainable Local Road Asset
Management System (LRAMS). The assignment covers institutional and policy strengthening, technical development and implementation of a COTS-based RAMS platform,
integration of climate resilience methodologies, and training and capacity building of all relevant stakeholders.
The Consultant’s services shall be guided by the following overarching considerations:
System Development and Institutionalisation: The LRAMS must be designed for effective use at the LSG level, while also enabling aggregation and reporting at the
national level. Institutional sustainability is central, requiring clear organisational responsibilities, dedicated budgets, qualified personnel, transparent reporting and
regular audits.
Integrated Methodology: The system must incorporate governance, public financial management arrangements at central and local levels, climate resilience and road
safety. This ensures that infrastructure planning and interventions are evidence-based, equitable, and aligned with Serbia’s broader resilience and sustainability
objectives.
Data-driven Decision Making: A computer-based platform shall be established, combining road inventory, condition data, hazard and vulnerability information, costs of
interventions, and maintenance history. This database will be integrated with GIS mapping to provide comprehensive visualisation and analysis, including the identification
of climate-vulnerable road segments and black spots.
User-friendly Tools: The Consultant shall ensure that the system operates as a cloud- and web-based platform, equipped with a practical and intuitive interface for
decision-making. It should enable resource optimisation through planning, scheduling, and tracking of maintenance activities, as well as robust financial forecasting and
reporting.
Modern Data Collection: In addition to traditional survey methods, innovative approaches such as smartphone-based applications shall be explored for condition
assessment and mapping. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will define periodic and ad hoc data provision to ensure the system remains up to date.
Comprehensive Coverage: The system shall extend beyond pavements to include bridges, major structures, drainage, and safety-related assets, ensuring that all critical
elements of the local road network are properly managed.
Guidelines and Manuals: To support sustainability, the Consultant shall develop a Road Asset Management Manual and practical guidelines on data utilisation, resource
allocation, maintenance planning, and system operation. These documents will serve as references for both local practitioners and central authorities.
Estimated contract duration: 26 months.
The detailed Terms of Reference for the above referenced consulting services is posted on the website of the Ministry of Construction, Transportation and Infrastructure
(MCTI) https://www.mgsi.gov.rs/cir/dokumenti/javni-konkursi .
The Central Fiduciary Unit (CFU) of the Ministry of Finance now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants
should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The assignment will require a qualified Consultant (consulting company or a joint venture) that can demonstrate extensive experience in the above Services.
The following shortlisting criteria will be applied to all consulting firms (individual company or joint venture overall) that have submitted EoI:
1. Criterion: General Firm Experience
Proven general experience and verifiable track record in providing consultancy/technical assistance related to Road Asset Management Systems (RAMSs), completed within the
past ten (10) years. RAMS-related consultancy/technical assistance may cover studies; strategies; policy frameworks; institutional support; or preparation of
methodologies, guidelines, and standards.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 20 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
2. Criterion: Development or implementation of RAMS/LRAMS solutions
Proven specific expertise and verifiable track record in the assignments related to development or implementation of the existing RAMS/LRAMS solutions, deployed on local
and/or national road networks with paved and unpaved roads, completed within the past ten (10) years. For the purpose of this criterion, an assignment shall be considered
completed if the RAMS/LRAMS solution has been fully developed and/or deployed and formally accepted by the Client, regardless of subsequent maintenance or update
activities.
Preference will be given to projects related to the local road networks.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 40 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
3. Criterion: Road network data
Proven specific expertise and verifiable track record in the assignments related to road network data survey, collection, and verification to be incorporated in a
developed Road Database (RDB), completed within the past ten (10) years.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 30 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
4. Criterion: Training
Proven specific expertise and verifiable track record in delivering training related to RAMS/LRAMS completed within the last ten (10) years, with preference given to
projects related to the local road networks.
Scoring:
The Consultant shall be awarded up to 10 points based on the quality and relevance of project references.
As a proof, the Consultant shall prepare a table listing following information: name of the relevant assignments, year of contract’s implementation (start year, end
year), information on contract value, length of road network cowered, percentage carried out by Consultant in case of association of firms and short description of main
activities, contracting entity/client, country/region, contact reference (name, e-mail, phone number).
The maximum score that can be awarded to the Consultant is 100 points based on the cumulative evaluation of all criteria.
Submitted expressions of interest should be no larger than 30 pages of text, including reference forms.
The experience and record of any proposed sub-consultancy shall not be included in the evaluation. Key Experts" CV are not required and will not be evaluated at the
shortlisting stage.
The Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure (MCTI), as Contracting Authority, intends to shortlist five to eight eligible firms to whom a subsequent Request
for Proposals (RFP), both technical and financial, shall be sent.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a
sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection as set out in the Regulations.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers – Procurement in
Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services (November 2020) (“the Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on
conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 15:00 hours.
Expressions of interest in English language must be delivered in a written form to the email below, by April 24, 2026, 12:00 hours, noon, local time.
Contact: E–mail: Address:
To: dejan.jeremic@mfin.gov.rs
Mr. Dejan Jeremić
Procurement Specialist Ministry of Finance
Central Fiduciary Unit
Balkanska 53
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Tel/Fax: (+381 11) 765 2565
Cc: ljiljana.dzuver@mfin.gov.rs
dragan.mirkovic@mgsi.gov.rs
gordana.suboticki@mgsi.gov.rs
aleksandar.radovanovic@mgsi.gov.rs
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