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Created
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08BAKU324
2008-04-04 12:30:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Baku
Cable title:
AZERBAIJAN COMMERCIAL UPDATE, March 01 - 15, 2008
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 BAKU 000324
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC
DEPT PASS TO TDA FOR STEIN, EXIM FOR GLAZER
ANKARA FOR FCS
COMMERCE FOR 4231 ITA/MAC/ORUE FOR DSTARKS
COMMERCE FOR 3004 ITA/FCS/ ADVOCACY FOR ACHAMS-EDDINE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EINV ETRD ENRG EFIN AJ
SUBJECT: AZERBAIJAN COMMERCIAL UPDATE, March 01 - 15, 2008
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 BAKU 000324
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC
DEPT PASS TO TDA FOR STEIN, EXIM FOR GLAZER
ANKARA FOR FCS
COMMERCE FOR 4231 ITA/MAC/ORUE FOR DSTARKS
COMMERCE FOR 3004 ITA/FCS/ ADVOCACY FOR ACHAMS-EDDINE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EINV ETRD ENRG EFIN AJ
SUBJECT: AZERBAIJAN COMMERCIAL UPDATE, March 01 - 15, 2008
1. SUMMARY: This information is drawn primarily from the
Azerbaijani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The
opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the
authors, not the U.S. Government. END SUMMARY.
PLANS FOR FOUR-LANE HIGHWAYS
SHAMAKHI-GUBA HIGHWAY TO OPEN IN 2011
URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANS
AZENCO TO EXPORT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER
E-TICKETING TO BE INTRODUCED IN TWO YEARS
CUSTOMS COMMITTEE TENDER
A NEW PHONE NETWORK OUTSIDE OF BAKU
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SERVICE GRANT
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
SOFAZ PROCUREMENT
AIRLINES TENDER FOR FILLING MODULES
AIRPORT TENDER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
AZAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR TIRES
2. PLANS FOR FOUR-LANE HIGHWAYS
--------------
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Transport suggests building four-lane
concrete highways to run along the existing international
expressways that are being reconstructed. The Minister of Transport
Ziya Mammadov expects the roads to be financed with public funds and
international loans.
3. SHAMAKHI-GUBA HIGHWAY TO OPEN IN 2011
--------------
Minister of Transport Ziya Mammadov informed that the blueprint of a
highway that will join the regions of Guba and Shamakhi will be
ready in a few months. Mammadov added that the project is slated to
commence in 2009 and be completed in 2011.
4. URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANS
--------------
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Transport has proposed the government build
30 pedestrian subways, 14 overpasses and 7 multistory auto parks
during 2008-2011.
5. AZENCO TO EXPORT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
--------------
Azenco, a construction company owned by Azerenerji, the state-owned
energy monopoly of Azerbaijan, plans to build on its success with
international partners and expand its international construction
projects.
6. HYDROELECTRIC POWER
--------------
The state electricity monopoly Azerenerji is working on developing
small hydropower stations. Azerenerji plans to construct 300 small
hydropower stations with capacity from 0.5 up to 1.5 mega watts.
The share of hydropower stations in Azerbaijan does not exceed 10
percent currently, but Azerenerji believes they have a potential to
be increased up to 15-20 percent.
7. E-TICKETING TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2010
--------------
The Azerbaijan State Railways is moving forward with computerization
of ticket sales in its railway stations. Beginning in 2010, the
railroad plans to switch to e-ticketing after completing
computerization system.
8. CUSTOMS COMMITTEE TENDER
--------------
The State Customs Committee announced a tender to purchase computer
and office equipment and technical services to improve automation
process. Deadline: April 24, 2008, 6 pm. Address: Baku, 2,
Inshaatchilar Avenue. The tender procedure will take place on April
25, 2008, at 11 am. Contact phone: 497-63-80. Contact person: Mr.
Tamkin Khalilov.
9. A NEW PHONE NETWORK OUTSIDE OF BAKU
BAKU 00000324 002 OF 002
--------------
Baku Telephone Communication Company of the Ministry of
Communications & Information Technologies of Azerbaijan has informed
of plans to lay a new network just outside the capital in connection
with construction of a new sea port in the Alat settlement outside
of Baku and move of industrial enterprises and companies to this
territory.
10. JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SERVICE GRANT
--------------
The Japanese Government has awarded a USD 2.05 million equipment
grant to Azerbaijan for Baku emergency call service. The grant is
designed for raising functionality of emergency call service systems
of some of Baku urban clinical hospitals. The grant covers 400,000
potential patients.
11. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PRJECTS
--------------
Azerbaijan Rural Crediting Agency (under the Ministry of
Agriculture) has announced civil works to restore irrigative and
drainage infrastructure within the North-West Development Project of
the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The
project's total cost is $25.148 million with primary share of
Azerbaijan of $2.69 million. Bidders should submit the documents
till April 16, 2008, 5 pm to the address: Baku, 40, U. Hajibeyov
Street, the House of Government, room No 828. Tender proposals will
be submitted till April 24, 2008, 5 pm. The proposals will be opened
on April 25, 2008, at 12 pm. Contact phone: +99412 493-46-93 (fax:
+99412 498-13-95). e-mail: GHuseynova@office.az. Contact person:
Gabil Huseynov.
12. SOFAZ PROCUREMENT
--------------
The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) announced a tender to
purchase oil and gas wells drilling equipment. SOFAZ also intends
to purchase pumping compressor pipes, connecting pipe, transit
pipes, electric cables and spare parts. Those companies wishing to
participate or get more information can contact Emin Gasimov, SOFAZ,
telephone: 498-77-53, 498-62-55 (172).
13. AIRLINES TENDER FOR FILLING MODULES
--------------
AzalOil, a sub-company of state concern Azerbaijan Airlines (AzAL),
has announced an open tender for the purchase of filters, equipment
for filtration and filling modules made in Europe and the United
States and for fuel supply service on aviation sites. The documents
should be submitted by April 30, 2008 to International Airport named
after Heydar Aliyev, Baku. The bids will be received till 5:00 pm
May 6, 2008. The tender procedure will be held at 11:00 am May 12,
2008. For more information call 497-27-24, 212-96-68. Contact
person: Valery Setezhev.
14. AIRPORT TENDER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
--------------
International Heydar Aliyev Airport announced a tender to repair and
purchase fire extinguishers. Bidders should submit the documents
till April 15, 2008, 6 pm to the address: Baku, 4, International
Heydar Aliyev Airport. Tender proposals will be submitted till
April 22, 2008, 5 pm. The tender procedure will take place on April
23, 2008, at 11 am. Contact phone: 492-90-20. Contact person:
Ramazan Bagirov.
15. AZAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR TIRES
--------------
Azerbaijan Airlines Company (AzAL) has announced a procurement
notices for auto tires for Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Potential bidders have to submit their offers by April 28. The bid
opening will be held on April 29. The contact number is (+994 12)
492-90-20.
DERSE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC
DEPT PASS TO TDA FOR STEIN, EXIM FOR GLAZER
ANKARA FOR FCS
COMMERCE FOR 4231 ITA/MAC/ORUE FOR DSTARKS
COMMERCE FOR 3004 ITA/FCS/ ADVOCACY FOR ACHAMS-EDDINE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EINV ETRD ENRG EFIN AJ
SUBJECT: AZERBAIJAN COMMERCIAL UPDATE, March 01 - 15, 2008
1. SUMMARY: This information is drawn primarily from the
Azerbaijani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The
opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the
authors, not the U.S. Government. END SUMMARY.
PLANS FOR FOUR-LANE HIGHWAYS
SHAMAKHI-GUBA HIGHWAY TO OPEN IN 2011
URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANS
AZENCO TO EXPORT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER
E-TICKETING TO BE INTRODUCED IN TWO YEARS
CUSTOMS COMMITTEE TENDER
A NEW PHONE NETWORK OUTSIDE OF BAKU
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SERVICE GRANT
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
SOFAZ PROCUREMENT
AIRLINES TENDER FOR FILLING MODULES
AIRPORT TENDER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
AZAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR TIRES
2. PLANS FOR FOUR-LANE HIGHWAYS
--------------
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Transport suggests building four-lane
concrete highways to run along the existing international
expressways that are being reconstructed. The Minister of Transport
Ziya Mammadov expects the roads to be financed with public funds and
international loans.
3. SHAMAKHI-GUBA HIGHWAY TO OPEN IN 2011
--------------
Minister of Transport Ziya Mammadov informed that the blueprint of a
highway that will join the regions of Guba and Shamakhi will be
ready in a few months. Mammadov added that the project is slated to
commence in 2009 and be completed in 2011.
4. URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANS
--------------
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Transport has proposed the government build
30 pedestrian subways, 14 overpasses and 7 multistory auto parks
during 2008-2011.
5. AZENCO TO EXPORT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
--------------
Azenco, a construction company owned by Azerenerji, the state-owned
energy monopoly of Azerbaijan, plans to build on its success with
international partners and expand its international construction
projects.
6. HYDROELECTRIC POWER
--------------
The state electricity monopoly Azerenerji is working on developing
small hydropower stations. Azerenerji plans to construct 300 small
hydropower stations with capacity from 0.5 up to 1.5 mega watts.
The share of hydropower stations in Azerbaijan does not exceed 10
percent currently, but Azerenerji believes they have a potential to
be increased up to 15-20 percent.
7. E-TICKETING TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2010
--------------
The Azerbaijan State Railways is moving forward with computerization
of ticket sales in its railway stations. Beginning in 2010, the
railroad plans to switch to e-ticketing after completing
computerization system.
8. CUSTOMS COMMITTEE TENDER
--------------
The State Customs Committee announced a tender to purchase computer
and office equipment and technical services to improve automation
process. Deadline: April 24, 2008, 6 pm. Address: Baku, 2,
Inshaatchilar Avenue. The tender procedure will take place on April
25, 2008, at 11 am. Contact phone: 497-63-80. Contact person: Mr.
Tamkin Khalilov.
9. A NEW PHONE NETWORK OUTSIDE OF BAKU
BAKU 00000324 002 OF 002
--------------
Baku Telephone Communication Company of the Ministry of
Communications & Information Technologies of Azerbaijan has informed
of plans to lay a new network just outside the capital in connection
with construction of a new sea port in the Alat settlement outside
of Baku and move of industrial enterprises and companies to this
territory.
10. JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SERVICE GRANT
--------------
The Japanese Government has awarded a USD 2.05 million equipment
grant to Azerbaijan for Baku emergency call service. The grant is
designed for raising functionality of emergency call service systems
of some of Baku urban clinical hospitals. The grant covers 400,000
potential patients.
11. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PRJECTS
--------------
Azerbaijan Rural Crediting Agency (under the Ministry of
Agriculture) has announced civil works to restore irrigative and
drainage infrastructure within the North-West Development Project of
the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The
project's total cost is $25.148 million with primary share of
Azerbaijan of $2.69 million. Bidders should submit the documents
till April 16, 2008, 5 pm to the address: Baku, 40, U. Hajibeyov
Street, the House of Government, room No 828. Tender proposals will
be submitted till April 24, 2008, 5 pm. The proposals will be opened
on April 25, 2008, at 12 pm. Contact phone: +99412 493-46-93 (fax:
+99412 498-13-95). e-mail: GHuseynova@office.az. Contact person:
Gabil Huseynov.
12. SOFAZ PROCUREMENT
--------------
The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) announced a tender to
purchase oil and gas wells drilling equipment. SOFAZ also intends
to purchase pumping compressor pipes, connecting pipe, transit
pipes, electric cables and spare parts. Those companies wishing to
participate or get more information can contact Emin Gasimov, SOFAZ,
telephone: 498-77-53, 498-62-55 (172).
13. AIRLINES TENDER FOR FILLING MODULES
--------------
AzalOil, a sub-company of state concern Azerbaijan Airlines (AzAL),
has announced an open tender for the purchase of filters, equipment
for filtration and filling modules made in Europe and the United
States and for fuel supply service on aviation sites. The documents
should be submitted by April 30, 2008 to International Airport named
after Heydar Aliyev, Baku. The bids will be received till 5:00 pm
May 6, 2008. The tender procedure will be held at 11:00 am May 12,
2008. For more information call 497-27-24, 212-96-68. Contact
person: Valery Setezhev.
14. AIRPORT TENDER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
--------------
International Heydar Aliyev Airport announced a tender to repair and
purchase fire extinguishers. Bidders should submit the documents
till April 15, 2008, 6 pm to the address: Baku, 4, International
Heydar Aliyev Airport. Tender proposals will be submitted till
April 22, 2008, 5 pm. The tender procedure will take place on April
23, 2008, at 11 am. Contact phone: 492-90-20. Contact person:
Ramazan Bagirov.
15. AZAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR TIRES
--------------
Azerbaijan Airlines Company (AzAL) has announced a procurement
notices for auto tires for Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Potential bidders have to submit their offers by April 28. The bid
opening will be held on April 29. The contact number is (+994 12)
492-90-20.
DERSE