Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Shipping
Agency : Bangladesh Land Port Authority
Procuring Entity Name : Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – Bangladesh Phase 1: (BLPA Component) Project
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Consultancy services for IT Specialist (National Individual)
EOI Ref. No. : Memo No. 18.15.0000.023.14.030.24/47
Date : 29/10/2024

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

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

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – Bangladesh Phase 1: (BLPA Component) Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 20/11/2024 03.00 P.M.
Publication Date : 03/11/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : Consultancy services for IT Specialist (National Individual)
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : 1. The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards 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 towards the payment for consultancy services for IT Specialist (National Individual) under the project. 2. The main objective of the individual consultancy services and the detailed Scope of Services are mentioned in the TOR that can be obtained from the web portal of Bangladesh Land Port Authority (http://www.blpa.gov.bd). 3. The qualification and experience requirement of IT Specialist are described as below: a. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data or Network Engineering or other relevant subject b. Experience and other requirements: • Minimum 5 years of experience as network, systems, or data engineer, with experience of completing at least one task of similar nature and complexity is a must. • Work experience with data and systems integration projects highly desired. • Work experience in areas of trade/logistics/customs/border operations highly desired. • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. 4. The duration of the assignment is 24 (twenty-four) months. However, the duration (Contract) may be increased or reduced based on the performance of the Consultant or the requirement of the Project. 5. The selection will be done following the method of Individual Consultant Selection procedure in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016 (revised September 2023) (“the Regulations”). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2023, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 6. Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – BLPA Component now invites Expression of Interest from the eligible Applicants to indicate their interest to provide the services. Applicants will submit detailed CV mentioning their qualifications and experiences to indicate that they are qualified to perform the services (description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). 7. Further information can be obtained at the address below during 09.00 to 17.00 hours in official day. 8. Expression of Interest shall be submitted one (1) hard copy and one (1) soft copy (MS Word format in CD or DVD or Flash Drive) by November 20, 2024, up to 03.00 p.m. in a sealed envelope to the address- Md. Ruhul Amin Miah, Project Director, Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) – BLPA Component Project, Bangladesh Land Port Authority, Plot No. F-19/A, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207. The sealed envelope shall be clearly marked that “REOI for IT Specialist (National Individual), Package No.: BLPA-S10”. The REOI can be sent through e-mail within the deadline with an additional copy of MS Word format. In case of submission by e-mail, the subject shall clearly mention the name of the position and package no. If it is not delivered within the deadline or if there is any technical or internet problem that the REOI cannot be downloaded properly, the project authority will not be responsible. 9. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOIs.
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
BLPA-S10 None Dhaka 01-01-2025 31-12-2026

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Ruhul Amin Miah
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Joint Secretary) (Service ID-15346), ACCESS-BLPA Project Project- BLPA Component
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Land Port Building, Plot No. F-19/A, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 01712083281, Fax : , Email : pdaccessblpa@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders