October 20, 2025, in Uzbekistan
With the awarding of a major contract under the Rural Infrastructure Development Project (Project ID: P168233), Uzbekistan has taken yet another important step towards bolstering rural infrastructure. A local construction company called Chindovul Qurilish Info has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to upgrade the drinking water supply systems in the Pap district's MCA "Chiganok" area. After a competitive Request for Bids procedure, the contract award was formally announced on October 20, 2025.
Key Information and Contract Overview
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Reference to Contract: MOEI-RIDP-NAM-W-182
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The scope of work is to improve the drinking water supply systems for the people living in the Pap district's MCA "Chiganok."
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Method of Procurement: Request for Bids (RFB)
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UZS 4,351,769,289 is the contract value.
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175 days in duration
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Declaration of Award October 17, 2025 is the date
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Financing: IDA-65020 (supported by the World Bank) and COFN-C1750
The contract that was awarded is a component of the country's plan to update rural Uzbekistan's water supply infrastructure so that communities have access to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable water.
Chindovul Qurilish Info was the winning bidder.
After submitting an evaluated bid price of UZS 4.35 billion, which matched the signed contract value, Chindovul Qurilish Info, with its headquarters located in Chindavul town, Kosonsoy district, won the tender. The company is well-known in the Namangan region for its community service facilities, small-scale infrastructure projects, and civil works in rural water systems.
It is anticipated that the company's local knowledge will facilitate effective project execution during the 175-day completion period.
Rival Bidders and the Results of the Evaluation
During the technical evaluation phase, two additional bidders who had entered the tender were turned down:
Unsuccessful Bidders
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Imkon Binokor Dizayn
Reason: The minimum technical score was not met. -
The Olmos-Uychi
Reason: Submission was unresponsive.
The evaluation procedure emphasises compliance, technical capability, and value for money while highlighting the project's adherence to World Bank procurement standards.
Importance of the Project for Rural Uzbekistan
In the rural areas of Uzbekistan, access to clean drinking water continues to be a crucial development priority. This agreement is a significant step towards improving water infrastructure as part of the Rural Infrastructure Development Project, which seeks to:
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Enhance the quality of life in marginalised communities
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Boost resistance to water scarcity
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Improve public health outcomes by implementing safer water systems
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Encourage local economic growth by building and improving infrastructure.
Households in the Chiganok area are anticipated to receive more dependable and sustainable service once the upgraded water supply network is finished.
Final Thoughts
The contract award is a reflection of Uzbekistan's sustained progress in modernising its infrastructure and rural development. With funding from the World Bank and a local contractor in charge of the project, it is expected to have a significant impact on the community in a comparatively short amount of time. Over the course of the next 175 days, additional milestones will indicate significant advancements in the Pap district's access to water.
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