2023 GPP: Directory of Eight Invited Procuring Entities
This document provides detailed profiles of the eight Bangladeshi government institutions invited to the 2023 Global Procurement Partnership (GPP) forum. These are core agencies that control more than 80% of Bangladesh's public infrastructure procurement, with combined annual tender volume exceeding $5B. Each agency's procurement system, major projects, and Korean company participation history are summarized as a practical reference for GPP consultation preparation.
In the Bangladeshi public procurement market, MDB loan projects funded by ADB, the World Bank, and JICA account for roughly 40% of the total, with the remaining 60% executed through Bangladesh government budget (GOB) projects. The e-GP (electronic procurement) system conversion rate has reached 78%, enabling real-time tender monitoring, and Korean company entry opportunities continue to expand.
Power Sector: PGCB · BPDB
The power sector was the most active area at the GPP consultation, accounting for 40 of the 120 cases (33%). PGCB (Power Grid Company of Bangladesh) is dedicated to transmission and issues tenders for substations and transmission lines worth about $800M annually. BPDB (Bangladesh Power Development Board), the largest power utility handling generation and distribution, procures about $1.2B annually. Bangladesh's goal of expanding generation capacity to 40GW by 2030 keeps sustained entry opportunities open for Korean companies.
| Item | PGCB | BPDB |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1996 | 1972 |
| Employees | 4,500 | 28,000 |
| Annual Procurement | $800M | $1.2B |
| Key Procurement Areas | Substations, transmission lines, SCADA | LNG generation, smart meters, distribution |
| Procurement Method | ICB · ADB guidelines | ICB · World Bank · local procedures |
| Korean References | Korea Cable $45M contract | Korea Engineering Co $120M power plant |
| 2023 GPP Consultations | 18 cases | 22 cases |
| 2024 Key Tenders | 8 × 345kV substations | 100MW LNG power EPC |
Infrastructure Sector: LGED · BWDB · BR
The three infrastructure agencies cover roads, water resources, and railways respectively, with combined annual procurement of about $2.1B. LGED manages 65,000 km of local roads and bridges; BWDB oversees basin management and irrigation infrastructure; and BR is modernizing the national rail network. ADB, World Bank, and JICA loans are the primary funding sources, with strong potential for Korean EDCF linkage as well.
| Agency | Tender Name | Budget | Funding | Method | Korean Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGED | Construction of 200 local bridges | $180M | ADB loan | ICB | Bridge design and construction viable |
| LGED | Rural road paving — 500km | $120M | GOB | NCB | Asphalt equipment supply |
| BWDB | Haor basin sluice gate rehabilitation | $85M | JICA loan | ICB | Sluice gate manufacturing and installation |
| BWDB | 50 irrigation pump stations | $65M | GOB | NCB | Pumps and electrical equipment |
| BR | Dhaka–Chattogram double tracking | $450M | JICA loan | ICB | Signal and communications systems |
| BR | Procurement of 50 locomotives | $120M | EDCF | LCS | Korean EDCF tied procurement possible |
Special Economic Zones · City · ICT: BEZA · DNCC · ICT Division
BEZA (Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority) oversees the development of 100 economic zones and executes about $400M in annual infrastructure procurement. DNCC (Dhaka North City Corporation) manages urban infrastructure in northern Dhaka, while ICT Division leads digital government and data center projects. These three agencies are directly linked to Bangladesh's industrialization and digitalization agenda, offering high growth potential.
| Agency | Annual Procurement | Core Project | Korean Opportunity Areas | GPP Consultations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEZA | $400M | Mirsarai Phase 1 Special Economic Zone | Industrial zone infrastructure and utilities | 18 cases |
| DNCC | $300M | Waste management and sewerage | Environmental plants and urban renewal | 10 cases |
| ICT Division | $200M | e-Government and data centers | SI, cloud, and cybersecurity | 10 cases |