Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Commerce
Agency : Ministry of Commerce
Procuring Entity Name : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1 (BRCP-1)
Procuring Entity Code : NA
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1 (BRCP-1)
EOI Ref. No. : 26.00.0000.066.11.013.24-044 ; BRCP1/MOC/SD-48, 14(D) & 49
Date : 11/03/2024

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget GOB
Development Partners : IDA

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1 (BRCP-1)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 19/03/2024 3.00 pm
Publication Date : 11/03/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : "1. One (01) qualified Individual Procurement Specialist is required to be engaged under Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1, Ministry of Commerce to done all the procurement related activities. 2. Additionally, One Data Management consultant is required for the project to design and develop contents for the BTP Website and Mobile Application as per the requirement of the Ministry of Commerce; Write php code using best software development practices; Create website layout/user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS practices; Conduct Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for the BTP Website; 3. BRCP-1 will also engage a Junior Trade Expert cum Focal Person Coordinator to assist the officials and provide technical input during the development and upgradation of the Bangladesh Trade Portal, operation of the National Enquiry Point for Trade, assisting the NTFC secretariat, coordinate with all Focal Person is related to TFA Implementation and BTP and NEP management. "
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : "1.Procurement Specialist a. Academic: i. The Procurement Consultant's qualification will be at least Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Masters in Procurement/Finance/Supply Chain Management/ /Law/Commerce/ Business Administration or any other relevant subjects. ii. Professional certifications/degree in Procurement from any recognized institution will be given preference. b. Experience : i. At least total 07 (Seven) years of experience in carrying out Public Procurement with primary responsibilities and substantial content of his/her position in practical application of internationally accepted procurement and contracting procedures and documents for works, goods and services. ii. Of which at least 03 (Three) years of experience in managing internationally/nationally competitive procurement under projects funded by multilateral organizations such as ADB/AIIB and World Bank. iii. Hands-on experience in managing all steps in the procurement process, including procurement planning, preparation of bidding/contract documents, bid/proposal evaluation, contract award and implementation monitoring, of internationally/nationally competitive procurement of goods, works and consultant services. (Details in ToR)"
Other Details (if applicable) : The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14 to 3.18 of the World Bank Group’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Procurement in Investment Project Financing, Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank Group’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with procedures for recruiting Individual Consultants set out in the Procurement Regulations. A copy of the TOR and necessary forms of the assignment may be obtained from the address below during office hours (i.e. 09.00 to 16.00 hours) or downloaded from the website: www.mincom.gov.bd and www.brcp-1.gov.bd. EOI shall be submitted on or before 19/03/2024 at 03.00pm in a written form to the address below (in person or by email) to the undersigned and be clearly marked “Request for Expressions of Interest for Selection of Data Management Consultant”. Necessary documents in support of educational qualifications and experience & Skills shall have to be submitted.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
1 NA dhaka NA NA

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Shaila Yasmin
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Additional Charge) and Joint Secretary (Planning), Ministry of Commerce
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1, Level-12 (West side), Probashi Kollayn Bhaban, 71-72 Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka-1000
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +88 02 55138022, Fax : , Email : pdbrcp1moc@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders