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Transaction Advisory & Pre-investment Studies

Expert transaction advisory and pre-investment study services to guide critical infrastructure and development investment decisions.

SERVICE OVERVIEW

Strategic Transaction Advisory for Sound Investment Decisions

SARM Associates Limited provides comprehensive transaction advisory and pre-investment study services to governments, development finance institutions, private developers, and infrastructure investors. Our expert team supports clients through the full investment decision cycle — from project identification and feasibility assessment through to financial structuring and procurement advisory.

Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise in economics, finance, engineering, and public policy, SARM delivers rigorous pre-investment analysis that reduces risk, attracts financing, and accelerates project delivery. We help clients structure transactions that are commercially viable, financially sustainable, and aligned with development objectives.

Services

Our Transaction Advisory Services

Comprehensive transaction advisory and pre-investment services from project identification to financial close

Feasibility Studies & Business Case Development

Rigorous economic, financial, and technical feasibility assessments to establish project viability and build investor-ready business cases.

PPP Transaction Structuring

Design and structuring of Public-Private Partnership arrangements including risk allocation, revenue models, and concession frameworks for infrastructure projects.

Financial Modelling & Value-for-Money Analysis

Development of robust financial models and value-for-money analyses to support investment decisions and procurement strategy selection.

Market Assessment & Demand Analysis

In-depth market research, demand forecasting, and sector analysis to validate project assumptions and quantify investment opportunity.

Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

Comprehensive technical, legal, financial, and environmental due diligence services for infrastructure investments and project acquisitions.

Procurement Advisory & Bid Process Management

Support for competitive procurement processes including RFQ/RFP preparation, bid evaluation, and negotiation support through to contract award.

Types of Transaction Advisory Projects We Deliver

PPP Infrastructure Projects

Advisory for toll roads, bridges, power plants, and port PPP transactions from feasibility through financial close.

Pre-Investment Feasibility Studies

Comprehensive feasibility assessments for energy, transport, water, and urban development projects prior to investment commitment.

Government Project Preparation

Development of project concept notes, business cases, and government approval documents for capital expenditure programmes.

Private Sector Investment Advisory

Financial and strategic advisory to private investors and developers evaluating infrastructure, real estate, and energy investment opportunities.

Portfolio

Featured Transaction Advisory Projects

Selected master planning and urban development consultancy projects by SARM.

Detailed design and full-time supervision of Bahaddarhat Junction Flyover, Chittagong, funded by GOB.
Design and supervision of 669m 4-Lane PC Girder railway overpass connecting Bijoy Sarani to Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka, funded by GOB.
Design review and supervision of Mohakhali Flyover (1.01 km) and feasibility study of Jatrabari Flyover (1.81 km), Dhaka, funded by World Bank.
Prefeasibility, feasibility, design and supervision of 5.2 km Muradpur Flyover and 2 gate junctions, Chittagong, funded by GOB.
Construction supervision of 645m PC Girder Kadamtoli Junction Flyover (Railway Overpass), Chittagong, funded by GOB.
Construction supervision of 8 km Moghbazar–Mouchak Combined Flyover, Dhaka, funded by Kuwait Fund (KFAED).

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Process

Our Project Approach

A structured advisory process to deliver bankable, investable, and decision-ready transaction outcomes.

01

Project Identification & Scoping

Project screening, sector opportunity assessment, and definition of scope, objectives, and advisory terms of reference.

02

Feasibility & Market Studies

Technical, economic, financial, and environmental feasibility studies with demand analysis and market assessment.

03

Transaction Structuring & Financial Modelling

Development of financial models, PPP/concession structures, risk matrices, and value-for-money assessment frameworks.

04

Procurement & Contract Award Support

Preparation of bid documents, management of competitive procurement process, bid evaluation, and negotiation support through to contract award.

Our Client

Our Key Clients in Transaction Advisory

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