Development of a Passenger Services Development Model, combining market structuring, analytical tools, and implementation-oriented outputs.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN CONNECTIVITY AND TRANSPORT SECTOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Project ID: P509487 Assignment Title: Passenger Services Development Model for Uzbekistan Railways Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): UZ-CTSIP-1004-CS-QCBS-UTY-PM-01 The Republic of Uzbekistan has applied for financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) of the World Bank Group toward the cost of the Connectivity and Transport Sector Improvement Project (CTSIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") include the development of a comprehensive Passenger Services Development Model for "O'zbekiston temir yo'llari" JSC, comprising inventory and structuring of the passenger services market; passenger demand research and demand modeling with scenario analysis; financial and economic assessment of passenger services and service chains; development of the passenger service model and institutional arrangements for "O'zbekiston temir yo'llari" JSC; analytical support for Public Service Obligations (PSOs); assessment of socio-economic impacts and opportunities for private sector participation; preparation of a revenue management and ticketing solution; and development of a user communication and institutional implementation program. The expected duration of the assignment is 9 (nine) months from contract signature. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. JSC “O‘zbekiston temir yo‘llari” (the “Client”) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Experience in Transport Demand Modeling: The Consultant shall hav