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 : 2230029
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Procurement Specialist (SD-04).
EOI Ref. No. : 26.00.0000.066.11.003.18-224
Date : 07/05/2020

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners :

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 19/08/2020 12:30PM
Publication Date : 05/08/2020

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : Procurement Specialist: The PS will work as a full-time member of the procurement team in PIU, and will be responsible for assisting Project Director so that the procurements are done as per the relevant guidelines. The PS will have a significant role in assuring the integrity, fairness, and overall quality of procurement in conformance with the requirements of the guidelines 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.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Procurement Specialist: The Procurement Consultant's qualification will be at least Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Masters in Procurement /Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Finance, or Business Administration; Advanced academic / professional qualifications in procurement from recognized institutes will be added advantage; Minimum 7 years procurement experience with a Government/ Public Enterprise/ NGO/ Consulting/Project Advisory / National or International Bank or Financial Institution/ UN agencies, World Bank, ADB or have had responsibilities with a substantial content of his /her position in the procurement area; Specialized knowledge of procurement of goods; selection/ contracting of consultant services; preparation of bidding / contract documents of goods, works, services; etc; Basic knowledge and understanding of e-Government Procurement (e-GP) including PPA and PPR; Knowledge and experience in technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of the World Bank- financed project will be an added advantage; Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team; Excellent communications skills in English including for general communication, negotiation and writing report; Experience in organizing and conducting capacity building programs on procurement and contract management will be an added advantage.
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 terms of reference (TOR) and necessary forms of the assignment may be obtained from the address below during 09:00 to 17:00 hours or downloaded from the Ministry of Commerce website at: www.mincom.gov.bd & Project website at: www.brcp-1.gov.bd. EOI shall be submitted on or before 19/08/2020 at 12:30 pm in sealed envelope delivered to the undersigned and be clearly marked “Request for Expressions of Interest for Selection of [Name of the position]. Necessary documents in support of educational qualifications and experience & skills shall have to be submitted for Individual Consultants.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
26.00.0000.066.11.003.18-224 1 Dhaka 1-Oct-20 31-Mar-22

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Mijanur Rahman
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Joint Secretary), Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1, MOC.
Address of Official Inviting EOI : 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