| 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 (National) (Lump-Sump) |
| Title Of Service |
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Consultancy Services for RAP Implementation Consulting- (RIC) firm/ NGO |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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Memo No. 18.15.0000.023.14.037.25.47 |
| Date |
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20/02/2025 |
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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12/02/2025 02.00 p.m.
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| Publication Date |
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24/02/2025
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Consultancy Services for RAP Implementation Consulting- (RIC) firm/ NGO |
| 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 “Consultancy Services for RAP Implementation Consulting- (RIC) firm/ NGO)”. The main objective of this assignment is to select a competent implementing NGO (INGO) or consulting firm for the implementation of land acquisition and resettlement activities which will assist the PIU, ACCESS, BLPA in carrying out all required activities related to the preparation and updating of Land Acquisition Plan (LAP) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) as well as implementation of the approved Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in accordance with the Legal Framework of the Government of Bangladesh and Social Safeguard Policies of the World Bank
3. The duration of the assignment is for 24 months, expected start date is July 1, 2025. The total key professional staff-months for the assignment are 144 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/ NGOs (“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/ NGO (core business and years in business),
(ii) Relevant Experience of the Firm/ NGO: The firm/ NGO shall have experience of preparation and updating of Land Acquisition Plan (LAP) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) as well as implementation of the approved Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in accordance with the Legal Framework of the Government of Bangladesh and Social Safeguard Policies of the World Bank or any other development partners.
(iii) Capability of the firm/ NGO: Technical and managerial capability of the firm/ NGO to deliver similar nature of services.
(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 during office time.
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 March 12, 2025 up to 02.00 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.
(Md. Ruhul Amin Miah)
(Service ID-15346)
Project Director (Joint Secretary)
Land Port Building
F-19/A, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207
E-mail: pdaccessblpa@gmail.com
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| BLPA-S3 |
None |
Bhomra, Burimari and Benapole Land Port |
01-07-2025 |
24 months |
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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, Shere-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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24/02/2025 |
| Last Date Of Submission |
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12/03/2025 |
| Last Time Of Submission |
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02.00 p.m. |
| Status |
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Active |
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| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
