International Tender Centre to be opened during IDWI

A new International Tender Centre is set to be inaugurated by the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). This will take place on February 14, 2017 during the 6th International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI). During that week IDE will host three important tenders of polished and rough diamonds - by Alrosa, I. Hennig and Koin. The visit of Alrosa President Andrey Zharkov, who will be a guest of honor at IDWI, is timed to coincide with the opening of the tender center.

The International Tender Center is being established by IDE with the intent to consolidate maximum rough and polished diamond tenders on a single platform. It will offer a valuable service package, including marketing to buyers in Israel and abroad, attractive travel packages for buyers, including assistance in the visa application process, discounts with hotels in the Diamond Exchange area and deals with shipping companies.

According to IDE President Yoram Dvash, “Israel has become a major hub for tenders of polished and rough diamonds. We are opening the new Center to attract an even greater number of tenders. We’re confident that the benefits we offer will keep the center busy throughout the year.”

The new Centre is located in a specially designed state of the art facility within the IDE complex, affording optimal convenience and security. It boasts one of the most advanced control systems in the world, offering users an efficient, comfortable and safe process. The facility has private evaluation rooms built around a secured control room, from which every evaluation room can be observed. The control room has been fitted with one-way mirrors and closed-circuit cameras covering every evaluation room.

The IDWI 2017 is being held between February 13 – 16, 2017.