Tender Details

Country: Serbia
Summary: Boosting Regional Economic Development of the Western Balkans with the ‘Giro Di Ciro- Greenway
RST Ref No: 124635042
Deadline: 04 Sep 2025
Financier: World Bank (WB)
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: 0002017440
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Description:
The Western Balkans hold significant untapped potential for sustainable tourism and active mobility. The disused Belgrade-to-Adriatic narrow-gauge railway—spanning 774 kilometers across Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro—offers a rare opportunity to catalyze regional integration, boost local economies, and reduce transport emissions through the creation of a scenic greenway. Linking iconic cities like Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, and Mostar with national parks and UNESCO heritage sites, the proposed “Giro di Ciro” route could transform a legacy corridor into a vibrant, cross-border trail for cyclists, hikers, and nature tourists. By promoting active travel and revitalizing rural communities, the initiative aligns with national climate strategies and development goals across the “WeBe6” countries.This project will help define the institutional and financial roadmap to realize the Giro di Ciro greenway. The project will clarify governance arrangements and asset responsibilities, develop a sustainable financing strategy, and produce a detailed business and tourism case for a priority stretch within Bosnia and Herzegovina for a length up to 200km. It will also facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote the initiative through a high-level regional event expected to take place towards the end of 2025. By laying the groundwork for cross-border collaboration and long-term investment, the activity will position the Giro di Ciro as a model for greenway development in the region, serving as a catalyst for decarbonized transport, rural revitalization, and sustainable tourism across the Western Balkans. The assignment requires a multidisciplinary consulting firm or consortium with a strong track record— having completed multiple similar transport and public sector projects in Europe —supported by a diverse team that includes at least two international and two local experts, and key personnel with qualifications in regional planning, sustainable tourism, finance, ...
Documents:

Draft_TOR_GFDT-Western-Balkans-consultancy_REOIstage_July25.docx

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Boosting Regional Economic Development of the Western Balkans with the ‘Giro Di Ciro- Greenway - Serbia Tender

The The Western Balkans, a Government sector organization in Serbia, has announced a new tender for Boosting Regional Economic Development of the Western Balkans with the ‘Giro Di Ciro- Greenway. This tender is published on SerbiaTenders under RST Ref No: 124635042 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-09-04.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.