PROVIDING SERVICES FOR 3D GEOLOGICAL-STRUCTURAL MODELING OF THE KUMTOR DEPOSIT AND SUPPORTING THE SOLUTION OF GEOTECHNICAL TASKS IN 2027 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TECHNICAL ASSIGNMENT

PROVIDING SERVICES FOR 3D GEOLOGICAL-STRUCTURAL MODELING OF THE KUMTOR DEPOSIT AND SUPPORTING THE SOLUTION OF GEOTECHNICAL TASKS IN 2027 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TECHNICAL ASSIGNMENT

published: 12 October 2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: by 11:00 (Bishkek time) on October 26, 2026.

Kumtor Gold Company CJSC, located at: Bishkek, 24 Ibraimov St., invites all interested participants to participate in a competition with unlimited participation under a one-stage two-package procedure for providing services for 3D geological-structural modeling of the Kumtor deposit and supporting the solution of geotechnical tasks in 2027 in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Assignment.

Competition participants must submit their bids electronically by filling out the relevant forms and attaching the required documentation no later than 11:00 AM (Bishkek time) on October 26, 2026.

A bid must be submitted together with the guarantee of the bid in the form of a declaration guaranteeing the bid.

The tender application must be valid for 60 calendar days. To obtain additional information or clarifications on the tender documentation, a request should be sent to the email address [email protected] no later than 12:00 (Bishkek time) on October 23, 2026, that is, no later than 3 working days before the final deadline for submitting tender applications. The procuring entity shall not be held liable for delays caused by circumstances beyond its control.

Submission format: The bid and other documents must be signed by the person authorized to sign the bid and the obligations under the contract. The documents must be stamped and submitted in PDF format. The signatory’s authority must be confirmed by a power of attorney or certified copies of the relevant documents.

Before preparing a competitive proposal, the participant must review the Instruction on Preparing a Competitive Application (for suppliers)  (Appendix 1)

The competition is held in two stages, each stage being formalized by a separate letter:

1.      The first letter is the qualification and technical documents.

Email Subject: “Qualification Documents – 3D Modeling”

2.      The second letter is a financial proposal in a locked archive.

Email Subject: “Financial Proposal – 3D Modeling”

The password is provided upon request after completing the first stage.
1st stage: Qualification and technical part
 Procedure for submitting qualification and technical proposals Competition participants must submit their participation proposal in Russian or English in accordance with the competition requirements, attach necessary copies of documents, and send them in electronic form to the email address [email protected] by 11:00 (Bishkek time) on October 26, 2026.

The technical specifications are attached (Appendix 8)
The participation proposal must contain the following documents: Letter confirming interest in participating in the competition, application form is attached (Appendix 2)
Scanned copy of the legal entity registration certificate
A scanned copy of the document defining the main type of activity (Charter), as well as a scanned copy of the decision on appointment as head
Certificate on the absence of debt on tax payments and insurance contributions to state bodies as of the last reporting date (for residents of the Kyrgyz Republic)
Document confirming higher geological education
Declaration of Integrity, application form attached (Appendix 3)
Declaration guaranteeing the tender application, form attached (Appendix 4)
International Certificate of Qualified Geologist
Document confirming at least 5 years of experience in structural modeling of deposits.
Fill out the supplier’s questionnaire for reliability verification, form attached (Appendix No9).
Information on participation in judicial proceedings over the last three years, including the current one, form attached (Appendix No10).
Qualification requirements: ·         Higher geological education.

·         International certification of a qualified geologist (e.g., P.Geo, EurGeol, or similar).

·         Knowledge of international inventory reporting standards (CRIRSCO, JORC, NI 43-101, etc.).
·         At least 5 years of experience in structural modeling of deposits.

·         Experience working with international specialists in the fields of geology and geomechanics.
·         Knowledge of geological structures and their interaction in orogenic-type gold deposits.
·         Confident mastery of software for 3D modeling of deposits: Leapfrog Geo; Gemcom; Surpac; DataMine, or similar software products.
·         Skills in interpreting geological and geotechnical data.
·         Possession of its own licensed software and equipment necessary for performing the work.

·         Knowledge of technical English at a level sufficient for professional communication and documentation preparation.

·         Ability to effectively interact with foreign consultants and specialists.

·         The performers’ physical health allows them to work in high-altitude conditions (over 4000 m) and in difficult weather conditions.
Requirements for work results ·         Conducting a preliminary presentation based on the results of each visit to the mine.

·         Providing recommendations for further actions and adjustments at the end of each mine visit.

·         Processing data on licensed software and presenting work results in a format convenient for further processing and use.

·         The report format must be convenient for further processing and integration into work processes (PDF, Word, 3D model, tables, etc.).
·         Providing monthly overview reports on the results of structural mapping of open-pit mines.

·         Providing a 3D geological-structural model of the Kumtor deposit in a format suitable for use in geotechnical analysis and mining planning.
·         Providing a description and classification of geological objects, including faults, schistiness, structural zones, and other elements.

·         Providing analysis and interpretation of geological-structural data obtained during drilling, mapping, and core study.
·         Reports on visits to the mine must be submitted to the Customer within two weeks after the completion of the visit.
Evaluation criteria for the first stage: A proposal that meets all qualification and technical requirements and submits a full package of the requested documents will be recognized as having passed the first stage of the competition.

Selection participants are required to submit all documents required to confirm their qualification and technical data in accordance with the technical specifications.
Procedure for submitting a financial proposal 2nd stage: Financial part of the proposal:
  The financial/commercial proposal must be submitted as a separate letter in a sealed archive, the application form is attached (Appendix 7) . The password is provided upon the request of the responsible person for this competition.

The archive password must consist of at least 8 characters and include 1 number, 1 symbol, and at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter. The financial/commercial proposal on the participant’s official form must be addressed to “Kumtor Gold Company” CJSC, with mandatory indication of the cost, work execution deadlines, and payment terms.

Passwords will only be requested from participants who meet the qualification and technical requirements.

 

In the event that a Financial/Commercial Offer is submitted without passwords or along with qualification documents, the procurement organization’s tender commission shall not be held liable for the safety of the information.
Payment condition ·         Payment is made after the results of the work performed are submitted and the parties sign the act of services rendered.
Participation proposal with topic indicated shall be sent to the email [email protected] until 11:00 (Bishkek time) on October 26, 2026.

The first letter is the qualification and technical documents.

Subject of the letter: “Qualification documents – 3D modeling.”

The second letter is a financial proposal in a locked archive.

Subject of the letter: “Financial proposal – 3D modeling.”
The Customer has the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, as well as to cancel the tender process at any time prior to the awarding of the Agreement, without bearing any obligations to the relevant participants.
The invitation to participate must be on an official form.
Participation proposals submitted by contest participants after the specified deadline shall not be accepted or considered.

By submitting their proposal, the Participant thereby expresses their consent to all conditions specified in the Company’s requirements.

Each participant in the competition may submit only one bid.

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

Amendments to participation proposals shall not be permitted during the validity period of the bid.

The draft service agreement is provided for review. This draft agreement is not final and will change depending on the results of the competition  (Appendix 6) .
All questions regarding this competition and inquiries for clarification of the competition terms must be sent via email to the following address: [email protected] no later than 12:00 (Bishkek time) on October 23, 2026.
The contract will be awarded to the participant whose commercial proposal meets the terms of the competition and the technical specifications, who successfully passed the first and second stages and offered the lowest price.

 

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