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Royal Brunei Technical Services (RBTS)
Opportunities exist for selling to the government of Brunei in several sectors, including defense, transportation, machinery, infrastructure development and ICT. RBTS is a government-owned company that performs contracting, acquisition management, and equipment lifecycle management services for the Government of Brunei.
Contact Information
Chief Executive Officer
Royal Brunei Technical Services
6th Floor, Setia Kenangan Office Block Setia Kenangan Complex, Kg. Kiulap Bandar Seri Begawan
Phone: (673)-224-2700
Fax: (673)-224-6747
E-mail: info@rbts.gov.bn
The Centre of Science and Technology Research and Development (CSTRAD)
CSTRAD is responsible for research, assessment, selection, and overseeing aspects of the acquisition of science and technology solutions for Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).
CSTRAD oversees Brunei’s defense modernization efforts, advises the Ministry of Defense on science and technology matters, and supervises the transparency and timeliness of the defense-related acquisition process.
The military services and police may procure non-lethal equipment directly.
Contact Information
Centre of Science and Technology Research and Development
Block A, 1st Floor
Ministry of Defense
Bolkiah Garrison
Phone: (673)-238-6369
Fax: (673)-238-6633
E-mail: cstrad@mindef.gov.bn
For non-security related products, U.S. businesses may deal directly with individual government departments or ministries. Note that some ministries may have their own tender requirements. The Ministry of Health requires a written introduction to the Director General of Health Services to promote the company’s products and services. The letter of introduction would include the purpose of the letter, description of the product, and services accompanied by the product brochures. The letter should also include the target department or personnel that would benefit from the product and service provided.
The Brunei government advertises its tenders in the Pelita Brunei, a Malay-language newspaper.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) also publishes tender notices, which can be accessed through the office's website.
Most government tenders require the participation of local companies and may require hiring of local employees. Foreign companies are encouraged to partner with local companies. A Project Performance Bond is required at the tender approval stage to guarantee the delivery of a project in accordance with the project specifications. The bond is returned to the company involved at successful project completion.
Brunei Darussalam is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Government Procurement Agreement.
U.S. Commercial Service Liaison Offices at the Multilateral Development Banks
The Commercial Service maintains Commercial Liaison Offices in each of the main Multilateral Development Banks, including the Asian Development Bank. These institutions lend billions of dollars in developing countries on projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and social development by reducing poverty and inequality, improving health and education, and advancing infrastructure development. The Commercial Liaison Offices help American businesses learn how to get involved in bank-funded projects, and advocate on behalf of American bidders. Learn more by contacting the Commercial Liaison Office to the Asian Development Bank.
Web Resources
Commercial Liaison Office to Asian Development Bank
Many governments finance public works projects through borrowing from the Multilateral Development Banks. Please refer to the “Project Financing” Section in “Trade and Project Financing” for more information. However, Brunei is a non-borrowing member and has no external debt.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
Opportunities exist for selling to the government of Brunei in several sectors, including defense, transportation, machinery, infrastructure development and ICT. RBTS is a government-owned company that performs contracting, acquisition management, and equipment lifecycle management services for the Government of Brunei.
Contact Information
Chief Executive Officer
Royal Brunei Technical Services
6th Floor, Setia Kenangan Office Block Setia Kenangan Complex, Kg. Kiulap Bandar Seri Begawan
Phone: (673)-224-2700
Fax: (673)-224-6747
E-mail: info@rbts.gov.bn
The Centre of Science and Technology Research and Development (CSTRAD)
CSTRAD is responsible for research, assessment, selection, and overseeing aspects of the acquisition of science and technology solutions for Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).
CSTRAD oversees Brunei’s defense modernization efforts, advises the Ministry of Defense on science and technology matters, and supervises the transparency and timeliness of the defense-related acquisition process.
The military services and police may procure non-lethal equipment directly.
Contact Information
Centre of Science and Technology Research and Development
Block A, 1st Floor
Ministry of Defense
Bolkiah Garrison
Phone: (673)-238-6369
Fax: (673)-238-6633
E-mail: cstrad@mindef.gov.bn
For non-security related products, U.S. businesses may deal directly with individual government departments or ministries. Note that some ministries may have their own tender requirements. The Ministry of Health requires a written introduction to the Director General of Health Services to promote the company’s products and services. The letter of introduction would include the purpose of the letter, description of the product, and services accompanied by the product brochures. The letter should also include the target department or personnel that would benefit from the product and service provided.
The Brunei government advertises its tenders in the Pelita Brunei, a Malay-language newspaper.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) also publishes tender notices, which can be accessed through the office's website.
Most government tenders require the participation of local companies and may require hiring of local employees. Foreign companies are encouraged to partner with local companies. A Project Performance Bond is required at the tender approval stage to guarantee the delivery of a project in accordance with the project specifications. The bond is returned to the company involved at successful project completion.
Brunei Darussalam is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Government Procurement Agreement.
U.S. Commercial Service Liaison Offices at the Multilateral Development Banks
The Commercial Service maintains Commercial Liaison Offices in each of the main Multilateral Development Banks, including the Asian Development Bank. These institutions lend billions of dollars in developing countries on projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and social development by reducing poverty and inequality, improving health and education, and advancing infrastructure development. The Commercial Liaison Offices help American businesses learn how to get involved in bank-funded projects, and advocate on behalf of American bidders. Learn more by contacting the Commercial Liaison Office to the Asian Development Bank.
Web Resources
Commercial Liaison Office to Asian Development Bank
Many governments finance public works projects through borrowing from the Multilateral Development Banks. Please refer to the “Project Financing” Section in “Trade and Project Financing” for more information. However, Brunei is a non-borrowing member and has no external debt.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.