ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 (ESIP 2)

### 🏗️ Tender Overview The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a **Managing Contractor** for the **Economic and Social Infrastructure Program 2 (ESIP 2)** in Papua New Guinea. This is a significant 8-year development initiative with an estimated value of **AUD 800 million**. ### 🎯 Scope and Objectives ESIP 2 aims to enhance infrastructure development, maintenance, and institutional capacity within PNG. Key focus areas include: * **Institutional Strengthening:** Improving capacity for infrastructure policy, planning, procurement, and financing within Ministries and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). * **Inclusivity:** Ensuring equitable access and participation for women, people with disabilities, and marginalized groups. * **Resilience:** Delivering infrastructure that meets high standards for climate change and disaster resilience. * **Sectoral Focus:** Prioritizing power, telecommunications, and social infrastructure, while supporting broader Australian sectoral and place-based programs. ### 📋 Requirements and Process This is a **multi-stage procurement** process: 1. **Step 1 (EOI):** Assessment of the tenderer's capability to deliver the program. 2. **Step 2 (RFT):** Assessment of the approach to resourcing and program delivery. Interested parties must demonstrate robust management capabilities and adherence to strict submission guidelines, including page limits and language requirements. The contract duration is four years with an option for an additional four years. ### 🔍 Keywords #Infrastructure #PNG #DFAT #InternationalDevelopment #ManagingContractor #ESIP2 #EconomicDevelopment #SocialInfrastructure #ClimateResilience #Procurement