Preparation of an ITS strategy for maritime affairs

Montenegro Ministry of Transport Western Balkans Trade and Transport Facilitation Project (TTFP) Phase 2 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – CONSULTING FIRM) Name of Project: “Western Balkans Trade and Transport Facilitation Phase 2” (TTFP) Loan No: 94710-ME Assignment Title: Maritime ITS Strategy of Montenegro 2027-2037 Reference No. MNE-WBTTFP-94710-CS-CQ-25-2.2.3 May 12, 2026 The Government of Montenegro has received financing in the total amount of USD 15,000,000.00 (equivalent) from the World Bank, toward the costs of the “Western Balkans Trade and Transport Facilitation Phase 2” (TTFP) project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan towards payment for Consulting services under the Contract Ref. No: MNE-WBTTFP-94710-CS-CQ-25-2.2.3 - Maritime ITS Strategy of Montenegro 2027-2037. The Program Development Objective for the MPA is to reduce trade costs and increase transport efficiency in the Western Balkans- Six Countries. Montenegro, with one of the two gateway ports to the Western Balkans, holds a critical position for the landlocked countries of the region as well as along the TEN-T corridor and linkages to the broader European region. Given its advanced progress, towards EU membership and developed road transport infrastructure, Montenegro stands to gain significantly from efficiency gains provided by the TTFP in the country and in neighboring countries through increased road and rail connectivity and enhanced trade integration. The Ministry of Transport (MoT)/ PIU and Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) is seeking a qualified advisory firm to support the preparation of the Maritime ITS Strategy of Montenegro 2027-2037. The objective is to prepare a strategy that establishes the framework for harmonized planning and successful ITS implementation in the maritime sector in Montenegro. The Consulting firm will report directly to the PIU Project Manager and MoT Project Coordinator, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to