Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Finance
Agency : National Board of Revenue
Procuring Entity Name : National Board of Revenue, Represented by Project Director, Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1: National Single Window Implementation & Strengthening Customs Modernization
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : National Procurement Consultant
EOI Ref. No. : Memo No. 1 (29)/Customs ICT and NSW/Misc./2018/995
Date : 05/09/2022

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : International Development Association (IDA)

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1: National Single Window Implementation & Strengthening Customs Modernization
EOI Closing Date and Time : 20/09/2022 3:00 PM
Publication Date : 06/09/2022

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The NPC will work as a full-time member of the procurement team in PIU and will be responsible for assisting NSW and Customs Modernization Plan component so that the procurements will be done as per the relevant regulations. The NPC will have a significant role in assuring the integrity, fairness, and overall quality of procurement in conformance with the requirements of the Procurement Regulations under new procurement framework of the World Bank and the procurement laws of Bangladesh. He should not have any conflict of interest while working and should keep all the project information confidential. Detailed scope of works (Terms of Services) and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below, either through email or in person. ToR is also available in National Board of Revenue’s website (www.nbr.gov.bd).
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : 1. General Qualification and Experience: a. At least graduate in engineering/ procurement/ supply chain management/ commerce / finance/ business/ management/ law/environmental science or suitable equivalency. b. Minimum 7(seven) years of general experience out of which 5 (five) years of experience as Procurement Specialist/Procurement Consultant or have had responsibilities with a substantial content of his / her position in the procurement area (use of internationally accepted contract documents for works, goods and services) in World Bank/Donor assisted projects. 2. Specific skills and Experience: a. Specialized knowledge of procurement of IT goods; various forms of selection/ contracting of consultant services; preparation of bidding / contract documents for the international procurement of goods, works, services; public procurement policies; sustainable procurement; advanced contract management, etc. b. Basic knowledge and understanding of e-Government Procurement (e-GP). c. Knowledge and experience in technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of the World Bank- financed project will be an added advantage. d. Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team. e. Good Computer skills in Windows operating Systems (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point).
Other Details (if applicable) : The National Procurement Consultant (NPC) will be selected in accordance with the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016)”. It is expected that the Consultant’s service will be commence from the First week of October 2022 at Dhaka. Duration of the consultancy services would be for 15 (fifteen) months, depending on the need of the client and satisfactory performance of the consultant, the contract period may be extended through mutual agreement.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
Contract Package No. NBR-SD5B N/A Dhaka 7/10/2022 31/12/2023

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Zakia Sultana
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1: National Single Window Implementation & Strengthening Customs Modernization Address: IDEB Bhaban (10th Floor), 160/A, Kakrail, Dhaka -1000, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +88028391200 , Fax : , Email : pdnsw.nbr@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders