Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Education
Agency : University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
Procuring Entity Name : ASADUZZAMAN
Procuring Entity Code : 224386600
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : 1. Junior Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist (Package No. S-40D) 2. Junior Procurement Specialist, Package Nos. S-40E & S-40F
EOI Ref. No. : HEAT/PMU/S-40D/ 2025-1304
Date : 07/10/2025

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget GOB
Development Partners : World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 21/10/2025 03:00 PM
Publication Date : 07/10/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The detailed descriptions of the services are stated in the ToR. The ToRs for (1) Junior Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist (Package No. S-40D) and (2) Junior Procurement Specialist (Package Nos. S-40E & S-40F) are available on the HEAT website (https://heat.ugc.gov.bd), BPPA website (https://bppa.gov.bd), and UGC website (https://ugc.gov.bd). It may also be collected from the Project Office during office hours.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : 1. Junior Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist, Package no. S-40D, Position-01 a. Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or Social Science from the reputed University. b. Should have 10 years of specific experience in environmental and social safeguards, with development projects. c. Preference shall be given on having training and familiarity with World Bank/ADB/JICA’s Environmental and Social Standards and National environmental and social laws and regulations. 2. Junior Procurement Specialist, Package no. S-40E & S-40F, Position-02 aAt least Bachelors in Engineering, or Masters in procurement/commerce or other relevant fields. b. Advance professional certification/degree in procurement from any recognized institution like MCIPS/CPSM will be considered as added qualifications. c. Should have 12 (Twelve) years of Hands-on experience in the field of public procurement management. d. Should have 5 (Five) years of public procurement experience as Junior Procurement Specialist or similar role in the development partner projects, preferably with World Bank-financed projects.
Other Details (if applicable) : HEAT now invites Applications to express their interest for the positions as mentioned above. The applicants are requested to submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) (One hard copy and also a soft copy through email) in prescribed format along with copies of certificates, one recent passport size photograph and expected remuneration. Consultant will be selected on the basis of the qualifications and experiences as mentioned above. Expression of interests shall have to be submitted by 21 October, 2025 at 3:00 PM in sealed envelope to the office of the undersigned and be clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for the position of (Package Name & No.........) Interested applicants may obtain further information from the Project Office during office hours on any working day before the closing date and time. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Public Procurement Act- 2006 and the Public Procurement Rules-2025 and World Bank Procurement Regulation-2025
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
HEAT/PMU/S-40D/ 2025-1304 Phase-1 Bangladesh Copyright Bhaban, Level-10, West Agargaon. January 2026 December 2027

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : ASADUZZAMAN
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director, Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Bangladesh Copyright Bhaban, Level-10, West Agargaon.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 01938534828, Fax : , Email : pdheat@ugc.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders