Tufan Turuc, Deputy Head, Turk Telekominikasyon A.s., Malzeme Dairesi Baskanligi-II. Satinalma Sube Mudurlugu, 06101 Aydinlikevler, Ankara, Turkey

58 -- TURKEY: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EARTH STATION DUE 072095 POC Tel (90-312) 313-1508 FAX (90-312) 313-1495 Turkish telecom invites international bids for construction of aka-I standard a satellite ground station to offer better quality telephone and television services over intelsat satellites aka-I standard-a satellite ground station will be constructed on a turn-key basis for Ankara satellite communication center directorate located in golbasi-Ankara the project covers supply and installation of 16-meter diameter satellite antenna, various telecommunication equipment and personnel training financing will be met by Turk telecom's own funds and estimated cost is about USD 2 million an appropriation of 10 percent of the total investment cost has been foreseen which amounts to approximately USD 200,000 the winner of the contract will be required to commission the system within 12 months from the date of signing the contract bidding specifications in English (technical) are available from Turk telecom upon payment of a non- refundable fee of tl 10 million (rate of exchange is approx tl 43,500 to USD 1). Bids will be accepted only from those bidders who have officially purchased the bidding documents all bids must be accompanied by a bid bond of 3 percent of the bid price (counter-guaranteed by a Turkish Bank) if requested, FCS Ankara will purchase and send bid documents via courier for an additional charge of USD 100 (to cover our expenses). Payment May be made by check (in advance) or, for fastest service, ry American express credit card (authorized via fax message) prepared by usfcs/harac approved sco/jmwilson Please send a copy of your response to: Commercial Section (FCS-TOP), American Embassy, Ankara, Psc 93 Box 5000, APO AE 09823, Refer to T0017.. (0144)

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