Harunur Rashid, Deputy General Manager (Purchase), Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution CO. Ltd., 105, Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave., 5TH FL., Kawran Bazar, Dhaka, 1215

99 -- BANGLADESH: POC Tel 880-2-819380 FAX 880-2-813031 730000 pipes product data a detailed product description: tender is invited for supply of 1) M. S. line pipes, 8 inch N. D. X 0.250 inch wall thickness X 40 feet long; and 2) M.S. pipes 12 inch N.D. X 0.344 inch wall thickness X 40 feet long. B product specification/technical data: 1) standard: American petroleum institute's 5L X 46, electron resistance welding, and 2) standard: American petroleum institute's 5L, gr. B, electron resistance welding. C quantity: 1) 15,600 meter; and 2) 240 meter. D dollar value: 250,000 e purchase needed by: application shall be received by February 11, 1995. F other information: the bidders will have to put up a bid bond to the extent of 2.5 percent of the total quoted price. Response data a response language: English B best way to respond: interested firms in the United States without an agent in Bangladesh are advised to contact the American Bangladesh economic forum (abef) for assistance with bidding. Abef will obtain and express mail applications as well as receive and file offers for a fee of $ 300 plus actual costs. Fees should be remitted in the form of a Bank draft. Contact information is: Mr. A. gafur executive secretary, abef Dhaka sheraton hotel, room 319 1 minto road gpo box 504, Dhaka 1000 phone: 880-2-863391 fax: 880-2-832915 U.S. companies May also send offers directly to the procuring agency. The Embassy is not able to assist with obtaining applications or submitting documents. While there is not sufficient time to establish a local agency before the deadline for this bid, interested firms May find that a local agent May enhance their competitive advantage for future bids. The department of commerce can assist in contacting potential agents through its agent/distributor service (ads). C from manufacturers only: na D information desired from U.S. firm: none e primary buying factor: procurement will be financed against cash foreign exchange. F other information: tender documents are available for tk 2,000 or $ 50, (not refundable) from the tender issuing authority until February 9, 1995. Post contact/prepared by thaque Please send a copy of your response to: Commercial Section (TOP), American Embassy, Dhaka, Dept of State, Washington DC 20521 6120, Refer to T0017..(0010)

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