Bosnia and Herzegovina has awarded a new environmental contract under the Air Quality Improvement Project, strengthening air pollution monitoring capacity in one of the countryβs most industrialised regions. The contract award notice, published on January 16, 2026, follows a Request for Bids (RFB) procurement process financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
Contract Scope and Duration
The contract covers the supply of measuring equipment to improve the air quality monitoring programme at monitoring stations across Zenica-Doboj Canton. The equipment will enhance data accuracy, coverage, and reliability for tracking key air pollutants, supporting evidence-based environmental management.
The contract duration is eight months, allowing for delivery, installation, and commissioning within the 2026 implementation cycle.
Awarded Bidder and Contract Value
The contract has been awarded to E3 D.O.O., headquartered in Sarajevo.
Signed contract value - BAM 686,727.41
Evaluated bid price - BAM 686,727.41
Bid reference - BA-AQIP-9518-BA-FBIH-G-RFB-24-1.2.15.
Award notification date - January 9, 2026
The company submitted a fully responsive bid that met all technical and financial requirements.
Ownership Transparency
Beneficial ownership disclosures were completed in line with international procurement standards. The declared beneficial owners - Zdravko MuΕΎek, Elvis Cukon, and Jesenko Tais, all Croatian nationals - each hold 25% or more of the voting rights, ensuring compliance with transparency requirements under IBRD-financed projects.
Project Significance
The Air Quality Improvement Project (Project ID: P176040), financed under IBRD Loan No. 95180, targets improved environmental governance and public health outcomes. Upgraded monitoring infrastructure in Zenica-Doboj Canton is expected to:
Strengthen real-time air pollution tracking
Support regulatory enforcement and policy formulation
Improve public access to air quality data
Contribute to long-term pollution reduction strategies
Conclusion
This contract award marks a key step in Bosnia and Herzegovinaβs environmental procurement agenda, reinforcing institutional capacity to address air pollution challenges. With E3 D.O.O. delivering the upgraded monitoring equipment, authorities will be better positioned to manage air quality risks and inform sustainable development policies.
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