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Refurbishment of Mediation Centre at BASL

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Published
2 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Sept 2026
Reference
UNDP-LKA-00728
Location
Sri Lanka
Sector
Governance & Public Institutions

Details

RFQ/JURE/2609/51- Refurbishment of Mediation Centre at Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)

The Support to Justice Sector – JURE (Justice Reform) Project funded by the European Union, in partnership with Ministry of Justice and jointly implemented by the UNDP and UNICEF Sri Lanka contains a holistic package of support to the justice sector in Sri Lanka. As such, JURE project will be implemented in close consultation and partnership with key justice sector stakeholders including the Judicial Service Commission, Ministry of Justice, Attorney General’s Department and Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka, the academia, professional bodies and civil society organizations.

Commercial Mediation offers a faster, cost-effective, and confidential alternative to court litigation, particularly for commercial disputes. Despite formal recognition in Sri Lanka’s legal system, mediation has remained underutilized due to inconsistent lawyer referrals and limited integration within the legal profession, contributing to court backlogs, higher transaction costs, and reduced business confidence. To address these challenges, the establishment of a Commercial Mediation Centre was identified as a key intervention, with the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) selected as the most suitable host institution.

The scope of the contract is to refurbish and equip the existing space allocated at BASL to establish a Commercial Mediation Centre at the BASL to provide a safe, functional, and professionally branded environment for mediation services.

Kindly refer to the Scope of Work, BOQ, Drawings and other related documents attached to the negotiation.

Site Visit and Pre-bid Meeting Details

Site Visit

Date: 7th September 2026

Time: 10.00 am - 11:00am Colombo Time

Venue: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka, 153, Mihindu Mawatha, Colombo 12 . Contact Person: Ms. Gayami Weerasinghe

Email: [contact details removed]

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Kindly confirm your participation by 4th September 2026.

Online Pre-bid Meeting

Date: 8th September 2026

Time: 11.00am Colombo Time

Virtual Meeting Link

https: //undp.zoom.us/j/83098994339

Meeting ID: 830 9899 4339

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