Mr. Naif AL - Mousherji, Assistant Undersecretary, Central Tenders Committee (Ctc), P.O. Box 107O Safat, 13004 Kuwait

R -- KUWAIT: S891 ENGINEERING SERVICES: CONSTRUCTION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS STORAGE TANKS POC Tel (965) 243-1719 FAX (965) 241-6574 product data a detailed product description: Kuwait national company (knpc) invites international engineering and construction companies to prequalify and to submit offers for the design, purchase, supply, manufacture, construction, completion, building, testing and paint testing and infrastructure works for operation as follows: - four complete storage tanks with sliding roofs: 160 foot diameter X 64 foot high; capacity: 200,000 barrels, (as per api standard specification no. 651), including the infrastructure, instrumentation and fire fighting equipment. - Preparation of the ground work, earthwork fencing of the site and construction of a new road. - Extending the firefighting network to include the new storage tanks area and fixing firefighting outlets on the new road. - The successful contractor will also carry out the manufacture, construction, painting, testing and the necessary works of the surface and underground pipes including electrical surfaces and high precision equipment. B product specifications/technical data: detailed specifications and product data are included in the tender documents to be purchased by the Kuwaiti agent of an interested prospective American bidder from the Central Tenders Committee (Ctc). C quantity: four storage tanks and their accessories D U.S. dollar value: N/a e purchase needed by: the closing date for submitting prequalification offers is July 29, 1995. F other information: foreign companies cannot bid directly. They can through a local Kuwaiti firm alone. Response data a response language: English B best way to respond: communication with a Kuwaiti firm and asking it to act as a local agent for the foreign firm. C from manufacturer only: N. D information desired from U.S. firm: record of adequate experience in similar works and international reputation in engineering, construction and purchase of works belated to major projects. Besides, bidders should meet all tender requirements. The company's financial and technical capabilities are also required. E primary buying factor: former experience and competitive price. F other information: none. company data a type of business: knpc undertakes the refining of crude oil through its refineries in Kuwait. It provides the local market with all its requirements of refined products. It is owned by the government of Kuwait. B year established: 1965 C number of employees: over 3,000. D annual sales: over USD700 million. E member of business chamber: not applicable. F Bank name and address: not applicable. G U.S. firms represented: none. H other information: none. Post remarks knpc is a government-owned entity Post recommends it strongly as a business partner with U S. firms. Post contact/prepared by kzaher Please send a copy of your response to: Commercial Section (FCS TOP), American Embassy, Kuwait, Unit 69000 Box 10, APO AE 09880 9000, Refer to TOO01.. (0179)

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