Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Agriculture
Agency : Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE)
Procuring Entity Name : (B-STRONG)-Agricultural System Restoration Component; P508058 Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215
Procuring Entity Code : N/A
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : ``Procurement Consultant (Individual)" (Package Number: BSTRONGmAEffs/S-02) of "Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG)-Agricultural System Restoration Component.
EOI Ref. No. : 12.01.0000.040.07.001.25-11
Date : 15/06/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Non_Development GOB
Development Partners : NA

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Expression of Interest (RE0I) for ``Procurement Consultant (Individual)" (Package Number: BSTRONGmAEffs/S-02) of "Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG)-Agricultural System Restoration
EOI Closing Date and Time : 03/07/2025 2.00 pm
Publication Date : 23/06/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GOB) has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA), World Bank towards the cost of the `Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG)-Agricultural System Restoration Component' project and to be implemented by the DAE and intends to apply a part of the proceeds of this credit for the procurement Consultant (Individual). 1. Scope of services: The specialist will assist PD, DAE and DPD, BADC by providing guidance in procurement and S/he will conduct procurement activities under the B-STRONG project. Any other relevant tasks assigned by PD. 2. Duration: The duration of the consultancy services is tentatively 30 months or project closing date, whichever is earlier. However, the duration will depend on performance of the individual in this position. 3. Selection Procedures: Deparfuent of Agricultural Extension (DAE) now invites the eligible Applicants to submit the Expressions of Interests (Eol) for providing the services. The Interested Applicants need to provide information demonstrating that s/he has the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The selection criteria are:
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : A) Educational Qualification • BSc. in Engineering and/or Master's in procurement/economics/statistics/financefousiness administration/managemenvlaw or other relevant subjects. Professional degree/membership (such as MCIPS) of any internationally recognized institution will be preferred. 8) Experience • 10 years of work experience of which 5 years should substantially be related to the relevant tasks of preparation of tender documents (Works & Goods)/Eol, proposal documents/ procurement plan, evaluation of bids/proposals, negotiation, conflict resolutions and following concerned contract, PPR 2008 and Procurement documents & Guidelines of world Bank or similar Development Partners. • Knowledge and working experience ofe-Government procurement (e-GP).. • Proven working experience on procurement following the world Bank or other Development Partners' Procurement Guidelines. Knowledge and understanding of world Bank's STEP system is an added advantage. • Preference will be given to candidates having experience in in Ex-post review of procurements in multiple implementing units • Strong ability to work independently on a computer-based system. • Possess excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
1 NA Dhaka NA

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Sabina Yesmin
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Directo
Address of Official Inviting EOI : `Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG)- Agricultural System Restoration Component' Project Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Room: 713 (Middle Building, 6th Floor) Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka-12 I 5
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +8801785413808, Fax : , Email : pddae.bstrong@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders