APPLICATION/PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IN OXIDATIVE ROASTING

APPLICATION/PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IN OXIDATIVE ROASTING

published: 19 March 2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: no later than 14:00 (Bishkek time) on March 30, 2026.

CJSC Kumtor Gold Company, located at 24/1 Ibraimov Street, Bishkek, hereby invites all potential participants who meet the requirements of the tender documentation to submit a tender application/proposal for the provision of training services for engineering and technical personnel in oxidative roasting, in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Specifications.

The procurement is conducted through an open two-envelope, one-stage method with unlimited participation.

Tender participants must submit their tender applications electronically, completing the relevant forms and attaching the required documentation no later than 14:00 (Bishkek time) on March 30, 2026 (final deadline for submission of tender proposals).

The tender application must be submitted together with a bid security in the form of a declaration guaranteeing the tender application.

The tender application must remain valid for 60 calendar days. For additional information or clarification of the tender documentation, participants should submit their inquiries to Zhyldyzkan.Satybekova@kumtor.kg no later than 12:00 on March 27, 2026, i.e., 3 working days before the final deadline for submitting tender applications. The purchasing organization shall not be held responsible for any delays caused by circumstances beyond its control.

Submission Format: The tender application and other documents must be signed by a person authorized to sign the application and contractual obligations. The authority of the signatory must be confirmed by a power of attorney or certified copies of the relevant documents. All documents must bear the company seal and be submitted in PDF format.

Before preparing the tender proposal, the participant must review the  Instructions for Preparing the Tender Proposal (for Suppliers) (Appendix 1).

The tender consists of two stages, and separate emails must be prepared for each stage.

Qualification documents and the financial proposal must be submitted simultaneously but in separate emails:

The first email (for Stage 1) must be submitted with documents confirming the qualification and technical parts. Subject line: “Qualification Documents”

The second email (for Stage 2) must be submitted with the financial proposal.

Subject line: “Financial Proposal”
Stage 1: Qualification and Technical Part
 Procedure for Submitting Qualification and Technical Proposals Participants must submit their proposal in Kyrgyz and/or Russian and/or English in accordance with the tender requirements, attach the required document copies, and send them electronically to:

obzhig2026@kumtor.kg no later than 14:00 (Bishkek time) on March 30, 2026.

The Terms of Reference are attached (Appendix 8).
The proposal must include the following documents: A letter confirming the participant’s interest in the tender (form attached – Appendix 2);
Scanned copy of the certificate of registration of the legal entity;
Scanned copy of the document defining the main type of activity (Charter/Articles of Association), and a scanned copy of the resolution on the appointment of the head of the organization;
Certificate confirming the absence of tax and social contribution arrears as of the latest reporting date (for residents of the Kyrgyz Republic);
For residents of the Kyrgyz Republic:

Scanned copies of the original financial statements for 2024–2025:

×          Balance Sheet;

×          Income Statement;

×          Cash Flow Statement;

×          Statement of Changes in Equity;

×          or Unified Tax Declaration for 2024–2025.

For non-residents: A document confirming financial stability for 2023–2025.
Integrity Declaration  form attached (Appendix 3);
Декларацию гарантирующую конкурсную заявку Bid Securing Declaration

form attached (Appendix 4);
Information about employees with a description of their previous work experience  form attached (Appendix 5).
The participant must be a legal entity authorized to perform survey and design works in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy.
1.    Qualification Requirements:

Successful experience in implementing training projects for mining and metallurgical enterprises; Availability of in-house experts or capability to engage experts with at least 10 years of practical experience working with roasting furnaces and sulfuric acid production.
2.    Material and Technical Resources:

Availability of an in-house or licensed simulator complex that meets the requirements of Appendix 8.
3.    Trainers and Mentors:

·         Theoretical part: PhD holders, candidates of sciences, or senior process engineers with commissioning and consulting experience at similar operations, possessing knowledge of adult learning methodologies (andragogy).

·         Simulator part:  Instructors with operator/supervisor experience in production and trained to work with the simulator.

·         Practical part (mentors): Active highly qualified employees of the Contractor or an engaged facility. The internship program and mentor profiles must be submitted to the Client for approval.

Project Management: Appointment of a project coordinator from the Contractor for communication with the Client, report preparation, and schedule adjustments.
Required Supporting Documents:

List of completed hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical projects (with client, year, brief description);

·         CVs of key specialists;

·         Sample reports (anonymized);

·         Declaration of absence of conflict of interest.
Special Technical Requirements of the Client Additionally:

·         Develop case studies on transitional processes involving abrupt changes in pulp density (e.g., from 68% to 75%);

·         Include modern sulfur mitigation methods in the gas-cleaning module.
Evaluation Criteria for Stage 1: A proposal will be deemed to have passed Stage 1 if it meets all qualification and technical requirements and provides the full set of required documents.

Участники отбора обязаны предоставить все документы, которые требуются для подтверждения квалификационных и технических данных в соответствии с техзаданием. Participants are required to submit all documents necessary to confirm qualification and technical compliance with the List of Reference.
Procedure for Submitting the Financial Proposal Stage 2: Financial Proposal
  The financial/commercial proposal must be submitted in a separate email in a password-protected archive (form attached – Appendix 7).  The password will be requested from the authorized representative for this tender.

The password must contain at least 6 characters.  The financial/commercial proposal must: be on the participant’s official letterhead, be addressed to CJSC Kumtor Gold Company, include pricing, timelines for completion, and payment terms.

Only participants that meet the qualification and technical requirements will be asked to provide the password.

If the financial/commercial proposal is submitted without a password or together with qualification documents, the tender commission of the purchasing organization will not be responsible for maintaining confidentiality.
The participation proposal, with the subject line specified, must be sent to the email address obzhig2026@kumtor.kg no later than 14:00 (Bishkek time) on March 30, 2026.

The first email (for Stage 1) must be submitted with the documents confirming the qualification and technical parts.

Subject line: “Qualification Documents”.

The second email (for Stage 2) must be submitted with the financial proposal. Subject line: “Financial Proposal”.
The Client reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, as well as to cancel the tender process at any time before awarding the Contract, without incurring any obligations to the respective participants.
The participation proposal must be prepared on the official letterhead.
Proposals submitted after the specified deadline will not be accepted or considered.

By submitting a proposal, the Participant thereby expresses agreement with all terms specified in the Company’s requirements.

Each participant may submit only one tender proposal.

The validity period of the tender proposal must be at least 60 calendar days.

No changes to the proposal are allowed during its validity period.

A draft service agreement is provided for review. This draft is not final and will be modified depending on the results of the tender (Appendix 6).
All questions regarding this tender and requests for clarification must be submitted by email to Zhyldyzkan.satybekova@kumtor.kg no later than 3 calendar days before the final submission deadline.
The contract will be awarded to the participant whose commercial proposal meets the selection criteria and technical requirements, successfully passes both stages of the tender, and offers the lowest cost.

 

Head of the Purchasing Organization or other Authorized Representative. Full Name, Position

 

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