Consultancy Service for Operational Readiness, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Go-Live Management and Operational Stabilization of East Container Terminal (ECT) of Port of Colombo — Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Program

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) SRI LANKA SRI LANKA PORTS AND LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Grant No.: TF0D0285 Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for Operational Readiness, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Go-Live Management and Operational Stabilization of East Container Terminal (ECT) Reference No.: LK-SLPA-GFPP-577531-CS-INDV The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has received financing from the World Bank toward the Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include ensuring the Operational Readiness, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Go-Live Management and Operational Stabilization of East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment and a CV format can be found at the following website from 19.10.2026 at 1400 hours UTC/GMT +5.30 onwards. www.slpa.lk/port-colombo-list/other The Sri Lanka Ports Authority now invites eligible individuals (“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 (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Staff of firms may also express interest for this assignment. In such cases, the Expression of Interest should be submitted in the name of the individual, and only the qualifications and experience of that individual will be considered in the evaluation. The eligibility criteria is: 1. Having experience in commissioning of at least two (02) number of Automated or semi-automated container terminals with the minimum capacity of 1 Mn TEUs throughput in Sea/River ports 2. Having at least ten (10) years of experience in the field of container terminal operations in Sea/River ports with minimum 5 years in Automated or semi-automated container terminals All other required qualifications and experience are mentioned in the TOR. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.16(d) and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers – September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained from Chief Engineer (Contracts & Design Division) +94112380517 and/or romesh@slpa.lk during office hours from 0930 to 1600 hours UTC/GMT +5.30 Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 02.11.2026 at 1400 hours UTC/GMT +5.30. Attn: Chairman – CPCD, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Director (Technical)’s Office, No.45, Layden Bastian Road, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka. E-mail: portal1@slpa.lk