OREANDA-NEWS. On 26 August 2009 was announced, that Belarusian state-run company Trade House Belgospischeprom on September 11 will hold a tender to select a strategic partner (investor) to implement the project “Construction of the Logistical Center of Belgospischeprom Concern”, which costs an estimated 15 million euros, a source in the company told.

Domestic and foreign bidders are invited to take part.

The project owner is state-owned Belstroypischeprom.

The A-class transport and logistical center with a total capacity of at least 20,000 square meters will be built in the vicinity of TETs-4, in the area of Zhdanovichi agro complex.

The logistical center will include warehouses and administrative premises, auxiliary facilities, engineering infrastructure facilities with equipment. Administrative premises will cover at least 1,000 square meters.

The strategic partner – a company with relevant experience in the construction and operation of logistical centers or an organization specialized in raising funds for investment projects – is supposed to finance investment costs, preinvestment studies, draw up design and estimate documentation, provide installation and construction work, supply equipment, complete the project within two years of the agreement date, and transfer a share in the authorized fund of the logistical center to the state.

The most important criteria for bidders are the size of a stake the developer will offer the state and construction period.

Bids are accepted until September 10, 2009.