Dr. M. Ismail, Managing Director, Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Limited, 97 Purana, Paltan, Bijoynagar, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

47 -- BANGLADESH: CASING AND TUBING POC Tel 880-2-404209 FAX 880-2-836267 product data a detailed product description: tender is invited for supply of 1) casing and tubing, 2) downhole completion equipment, and 3) mud chemicals. B product specification/technical data: details and specifications are provided in the bid documents. C quantity: na D U.S. dollar value: not available, but over 50,000 e purchase needed by: application for item 1 and 2 must be received by July 26, and for item 3 by July 27, 1995. F other information: the bidders will have to put up a bid bond to the extent of two 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 Asian Development Bank loan number 1293-ban(sf). F other information: tender documents are available for tk 2,000 or $50, (not refundable) each from the tender issuing Authority and Embassy of the peoples republic of Bangladesh, Washington, D.C., Tel.: (202) 342-8372 until July 25, 1995. Please send a copy of your response to: Commercial Section (TOP), American Embassy, Dhaka, Dept of State, Washington DC 20521 6120, Refer to T0038.. (0164)

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