The Comissão de Administração do Fundo de Infraestruturas (FI) of Timor-Leste has given SHANDONG HEJIAN Construction Group Co., Ltd. an award. R.P. a contract worth USD 690,883.16 for the first 15% down payment on the Access Bridge in Manatuto Municipality that connects Manehat and Natarbora. The national Road Network Upgrading Sector Project (RNSUP) took another step forward on November 8, 2025, when the contract was formally awarded.
Overview of the Contract and Financial Information
The Fundo de Infraestrutura (FI)-funded infrastructure development plan for Timor-Leste includes the tender, designated as Tender/185/MOP-2024. In order to mobilise work for the construction of a critical access bridge connecting Manehat and Natarbora - a vital transportation link anticipated to enhance mobility and economic flow in Manatuto Municipality - an advance payment must be disbursed at this stage of the project.The early project financing needed to start site preparation, equipment mobilisation, and preliminary structural development is represented by the awarded sum of USD 690,883.16.
Timeline and Procurement Procedure
The deadline for receiving proposals was set for November 10, 2025, and the procurement document was published on November 6, 2025. The bid evaluation and award publication took place in the same week, demonstrating how quickly things moved along.The award was officially announced with the procurement status CLOSED_AWARDED.
SHANDONG HEJIAN Construction Group Co., Ltd. is the winning contractor. R.P.
Operating out of Liquiçá, Timor-Leste, the company is registered under Vendor ID VS0675. It is an active contractor with a track record of completing infrastructure and construction projects in the area. Despite having an international name, TLS (Timor-Leste) is listed as its country of origin for operations, indicating a strong local presence and implementation capability.The Project's Significance
The Road Network Upgrading Sector Project (RNSUP), which aims to improve national connectivity, includes the Manehat-Natarbora access bridge. Enhanced Manatuto access is anticipated to:
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Improve transport connections between important municipal hubs and rural communities
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Encourage market access and supply chains for agriculture
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Boost socioeconomic resilience and regional development
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Boost resident and business traffic safety and dependability
Transparency in Procurement and Public Disclosure
Procurement officials, including Hermingardo Albano Silva, documented and published every step of the process, from document publication to bid receipt, evaluation, and award, in accordance with Timor-Leste's public e-procurement regulations.Final Thoughts
The contractor is anticipated to mobilise quickly to start construction on the strategically significant access bridge after the award is confirmed. Under Timor-Leste's ongoing infrastructure modernisation efforts, the project is expected to become a cornerstone of better mobility and economic advancement for Natarbora and surrounding communities.
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