| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Shipping |
| Agency |
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Bangladesh Land Port Authority |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – Bangladesh Phase 1: (BLPA Component) Project |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Consulting Firm (International) (Lump-Sump) |
| Title Of Service |
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Architecture, Design, Development and Implementation of an Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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Memo No. 18.15.0000.023.14.029.24.37 |
| Date |
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22/10/2024 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Loan |
| Development Partners |
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IDA |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – Bangladesh Phase 1: (BLPA Component) Project |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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14/11/2024 03.00 P.M. (BST)
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| Publication Date |
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24/10/2024
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Architecture, Design, Development and Implementation of an Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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1. The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – Bangladesh Phase 1: (BLPA Component) Project” and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
2. The consulting services (“the Services”) include “Architecture, Design, Development and Implementation of an Integrated Border Management System (IBMS)”. The objective is to assist BLPA with professional border/logistics management and information technology expertise to improve conditions for trade and border logistics through the implementation of an Integrated Border Management System. The IBMS is to be piloted at three border sites in Bangladesh (Benapole, Bhomra and Burimari), and provided in a standardized, scalable and flexible architecture so as can be replicated at land ports throughout Bangladesh.
3. The duration of the assignment is for 24 months, expected start date is April 1, 2025. The total key professional staff-months for the assignment are 76 person-months (detailed position mentioned in the TOR).
4. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found in the web site www.blpa.gov.bd or can be obtained at the address of the undersigned.
5. Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – Bangladesh Phase 1: (BLPA Component) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
(i) General Experience of the Firm (core business and years in business),
(ii) Relevant Firm Experience: Experience in Architecture, Design, Development and Implementation of an Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) or any other integrated management system of similar nature and complexity of comparable size.
(iii) Team qualifications and experience: Technical and managerial capability and experience of the team in the private equity and venture capital industry and the technology industry.
(iv) Working experience in development partner funded projects will be an added advantage
6. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
7. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
8. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS (Quality and Cost Based Selection) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
9. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. during office day.
10. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, one (1) hard copy and one (1) soft copy (MS Word/Pdf format- copy paste enabled, in CD or DVD or Flash Drive) by November 14, 2024 up to 03.00 p.m. to the address- Md. Ruhul Amin Miah, Project Director (Joint Secretary), Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – Bangladesh Phase 1: (BLPA Component) Project, Land Port Building, Plot No. F-19/A, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh. |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| BLPA-S2 |
None |
Dhaka |
01-04-2025 |
30-06-2027 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Md. Ruhul Amin Miah |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director (Joint Secretary) (Service ID-15346), ACCESS Project- BLPA Component |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Land Port Building, Plot No. F-19/A, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 01712083281, Fax : , Email : pdaccessblpa@gmail.com |
Advertisement Corrigendum(s) |
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Date Of Corrigendum |
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11/11/2024 |
| Last Date Of Submission |
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28/11/2024 |
| Last Time Of Submission |
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03.00 P.M. (BST) |
| Status |
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Active |
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| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
