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Page 2 / 4Consultancy Services for Nakonde Border Post Supervision — Phase II
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FIRMS SELECTION NAME OF PROJECT: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER) Project ID No: P180801 NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) AT NAKONDE – ZAMBIA/TANZANIA BORDER CROSSING The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the Review and Supervision of Construction of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbors and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to review designs and BOQ including the supervision of works. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. The Financing Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the credit account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the financing agreement or have any claims to the proceeds of the grant. The MCTI as the implementing agency now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services: Interested Consultant Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to carry out a design review in line with engineering practice, social, and health and safety (ESHS) requirements. The consultant will be retained to carry out construction supervision and all related work during construction stage. The assignment covering design review and construction supervision has an estimated duration of thirty (30) months. This period includes consultant’s activities related to defects liability and the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in November, 2025 and is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of the year 2027. The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include (i) Experience of the firm in carrying out Similar Assignments, i.e. Design Review and Supervision of Works of similar magnitude. Experience should be from the past ten (10) years. (ii) Core Business of the firm should be in proposed area of the assignment, (iii) Consultants experience should preferably be in Similar Conditions in regions or in Sub­ Sahara Africa and (iv) Demonstration of adequate Qualification and experience by the firms' Directors/or firms' Principals (and not key staff who may be presumed relevant to carry out the assignment as these are not required at this stage). Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14, 3.1 6 & 3.1 7 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017 and August 2018) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours local time (Zambia) on business days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Wednesday, 25th, 2025. The Terms of Reference for this assignment is accessible on the following websites: "www.mcti.gov.zm, www.zppa.org.zm", and may also be obtained on request requested for through the following email: MCTI [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Street Address: New Government Complex 8th, 9th and 10th Floors, Nasser Road City: Lusaka P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka Country: Zambia Telephone: 260-1-223617 Fax: 260-1-226673 Electronic mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] Clement Mukuka Head - Procurement For/Permanent Secretary Date of First Issue: Friday, June, 6th, 2025
Consultancy Services for Nakonde Border Post Phase II Supervision
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FIRMS SELECTION NAME OF PROJECT: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER) Project ID No: P180801 NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) AT NAKONDE – ZAMBIA/TANZANIA BORDER CROSSING The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the Review and Supervision of Construction of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbors and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to review designs and BOQ including the supervision of works. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. The Financing Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the credit account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the financing agreement or have any claims to the proceeds of the grant. The MCTI as the implementing agency now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services: Interested Consultant Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to carry out a design review in line with engineering practice, social, and health and safety (ESHS) requirements. The consultant will be retained to carry out construction supervision and all related work during construction stage. The assignment covering design review and construction supervision has an estimated duration of thirty (30) months. This period includes consultant’s activities related to defects liability and the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in November, 2025 and is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of the year 2027. The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include (i) Experience of the firm in carrying out Similar Assignments, i.e. Design Review and Supervision of Works of similar magnitude. Experience should be from the past ten (10) years. (ii) Core Business of the firm should be in proposed area of the assignment, (iii) Consultants experience should preferably be in Similar Conditions in regions or in Sub­ Sahara Africa and (iv) Demonstration of adequate Qualification and experience by the firms' Directors/or firms' Principals (and not key staff who may be presumed relevant to carry out the assignment as these are not required at this stage). Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14, 3.1 6 & 3.1 7 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017 and August 2018) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours local time (Zambia) on business days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Wednesday, 25th, 2025. The Terms of Reference for this assignment is accessible on the following websites: "www.mcti.gov.zm, www.zppa.org.zm", and may also be obtained on request requested for through the following email: MCTI [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Street Address: New Government Complex 8th, 9th and 10th Floors, Nasser Road City: Lusaka P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka Country: Zambia Telephone: 260-1-223617 Fax: 260-1-226673 Electronic mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] Clement Mukuka Head - Procurement For/Permanent Secretary Date of First Issue: Friday, June, 6th, 2025
Consultancy Services for Nakonde Border Post Supervision — Phase II
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FIRMS SELECTION NAME OF PROJECT: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER) Project ID No: P180801 NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) AT NAKONDE – ZAMBIA/TANZANIA BORDER CROSSING The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the Review and Supervision of Construction of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbors and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to review designs and BOQ including the supervision of works. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. The Financing Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the credit account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the financing agreement or have any claims to the proceeds of the grant. The MCTI as the implementing agency now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services: Interested Consultant Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to carry out a design review in line with engineering practice, social, and health and safety (ESHS) requirements. The consultant will be retained to carry out construction supervision and all related work during construction stage. The assignment covering design review and construction supervision has an estimated duration of thirty (30) months. This period includes consultant’s activities related to defects liability and the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in November, 2025 and is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of the year 2027. The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include (i) Experience of the firm in carrying out Similar Assignments, i.e. Design Review and Supervision of Works of similar magnitude. Experience should be from the past ten (10) years. (ii) Core Business of the firm should be in proposed area of the assignment, (iii) Consultants experience should preferably be in Similar Conditions in regions or in Sub­ Sahara Africa and (iv) Demonstration of adequate Qualification and experience by the firms' Directors/or firms' Principals (and not key staff who may be presumed relevant to carry out the assignment as these are not required at this stage). Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14, 3.1 6 & 3.1 7 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017 and August 2018) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours local time (Zambia) on business days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Wednesday, 25th, 2025. The Terms of Reference for this assignment is accessible on the following websites: "www.mcti.gov.zm, www.zppa.org.zm", and may also be obtained on request requested for through the following email: MCTI [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Street Address: New Government Complex 8th, 9th and 10th Floors, Nasser Road City: Lusaka P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka Country: Zambia Telephone: 260-1-223617 Fax: 260-1-226673 Electronic mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] Clement Mukuka Head - Procurement For/Permanent Secretary Date of First Issue: Friday, June, 6th, 2025
Consultancy Services for Nakonde Border Post Phase II Supervision
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FIRMS SELECTION NAME OF PROJECT: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER) Project ID No: P180801 NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) AT NAKONDE – ZAMBIA/TANZANIA BORDER CROSSING The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the Review and Supervision of Construction of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbors and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to review designs and BOQ including the supervision of works. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. The Financing Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the credit account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the financing agreement or have any claims to the proceeds of the grant. The MCTI as the implementing agency now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services: Interested Consultant Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to carry out a design review in line with engineering practice, social, and health and safety (ESHS) requirements. The consultant will be retained to carry out construction supervision and all related work during construction stage. The assignment covering design review and construction supervision has an estimated duration of thirty (30) months. This period includes consultant’s activities related to defects liability and the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in November, 2025 and is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of the year 2027. The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include (i) Experience of the firm in carrying out Similar Assignments, i.e. Design Review and Supervision of Works of similar magnitude. Experience should be from the past ten (10) years. (ii) Core Business of the firm should be in proposed area of the assignment, (iii) Consultants experience should preferably be in Similar Conditions in regions or in Sub­ Sahara Africa and (iv) Demonstration of adequate Qualification and experience by the firms' Directors/or firms' Principals (and not key staff who may be presumed relevant to carry out the assignment as these are not required at this stage). Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14, 3.1 6 & 3.1 7 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017 and August 2018) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours local time (Zambia) on business days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Wednesday, 25th, 2025. The Terms of Reference for this assignment is accessible on the following websites: "www.mcti.gov.zm, www.zppa.org.zm", and may also be obtained on request requested for through the following email: MCTI [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Street Address: New Government Complex 8th, 9th and 10th Floors, Nasser Road City: Lusaka P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka Country: Zambia Telephone: 260-1-223617 Fax: 260-1-226673 Electronic mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] Clement Mukuka Head - Procurement For/Permanent Secretary Date of First Issue: Friday, June, 6th, 2025
Consultancy Services for Nakonde Border Post Supervision — Phase II
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FIRMS SELECTION NAME OF PROJECT: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER) Project ID No: P180801 NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) AT NAKONDE – ZAMBIA/TANZANIA BORDER CROSSING The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the Review and Supervision of Construction of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbors and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to review designs and BOQ including the supervision of works. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. The Financing Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the credit account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the financing agreement or have any claims to the proceeds of the grant. The MCTI as the implementing agency now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services: Interested Consultant Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to carry out a design review in line with engineering practice, social, and health and safety (ESHS) requirements. The consultant will be retained to carry out construction supervision and all related work during construction stage. The assignment covering design review and construction supervision has an estimated duration of thirty (30) months. This period includes consultant’s activities related to defects liability and the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in November, 2025 and is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of the year 2027. The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include (i) Experience of the firm in carrying out Similar Assignments, i.e. Design Review and Supervision of Works of similar magnitude. Experience should be from the past ten (10) years. (ii) Core Business of the firm should be in proposed area of the assignment, (iii) Consultants experience should preferably be in Similar Conditions in regions or in Sub­ Sahara Africa and (iv) Demonstration of adequate Qualification and experience by the firms' Directors/or firms' Principals (and not key staff who may be presumed relevant to carry out the assignment as these are not required at this stage). Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14, 3.1 6 & 3.1 7 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017 and August 2018) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours local time (Zambia) on business days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Wednesday, 25th, 2025. The Terms of Reference for this assignment is accessible on the following websites: "www.mcti.gov.zm, www.zppa.org.zm", and may also be obtained on request requested for through the following email: MCTI [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Street Address: New Government Complex 8th, 9th and 10th Floors, Nasser Road City: Lusaka P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka Country: Zambia Telephone: 260-1-223617 Fax: 260-1-226673 Electronic mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] Clement Mukuka Head - Procurement For/Permanent Secretary Date of First Issue: Friday, June, 6th, 2025
Consultancy Services for Nakonde Border Post Phase II Supervision
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FIRMS SELECTION NAME OF PROJECT: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER) Project ID No: P180801 NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) AT NAKONDE – ZAMBIA/TANZANIA BORDER CROSSING The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the Review and Supervision of Construction of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbors and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to review designs and BOQ including the supervision of works. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. The Financing Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the credit account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the financing agreement or have any claims to the proceeds of the grant. The MCTI as the implementing agency now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services: Interested Consultant Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to carry out a design review in line with engineering practice, social, and health and safety (ESHS) requirements. The consultant will be retained to carry out construction supervision and all related work during construction stage. The assignment covering design review and construction supervision has an estimated duration of thirty (30) months. This period includes consultant’s activities related to defects liability and the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in November, 2025 and is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of the year 2027. The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include (i) Experience of the firm in carrying out Similar Assignments, i.e. Design Review and Supervision of Works of similar magnitude. Experience should be from the past ten (10) years. (ii) Core Business of the firm should be in proposed area of the assignment, (iii) Consultants experience should preferably be in Similar Conditions in regions or in Sub­ Sahara Africa and (iv) Demonstration of adequate Qualification and experience by the firms' Directors/or firms' Principals (and not key staff who may be presumed relevant to carry out the assignment as these are not required at this stage). Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14, 3.1 6 & 3.1 7 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017 and August 2018) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours local time (Zambia) on business days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Wednesday, 25th, 2025. The Terms of Reference for this assignment is accessible on the following websites: "www.mcti.gov.zm, www.zppa.org.zm", and may also be obtained on request requested for through the following email: MCTI [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Street Address: New Government Complex 8th, 9th and 10th Floors, Nasser Road City: Lusaka P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka Country: Zambia Telephone: 260-1-223617 Fax: 260-1-226673 Electronic mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] Clement Mukuka Head - Procurement For/Permanent Secretary Date of First Issue: Friday, June, 6th, 2025
Consultancy Services for Nakonde Border Post Supervision — Phase II
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FIRMS SELECTION NAME OF PROJECT: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER) Project ID No: P180801 NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP) AT NAKONDE – ZAMBIA/TANZANIA BORDER CROSSING The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the Review and Supervision of Construction of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbors and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to review designs and BOQ including the supervision of works. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. The Financing Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the credit account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the financing agreement or have any claims to the proceeds of the grant. The MCTI as the implementing agency now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services: Interested Consultant Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to carry out a design review in line with engineering practice, social, and health and safety (ESHS) requirements. The consultant will be retained to carry out construction supervision and all related work during construction stage. The assignment covering design review and construction supervision has an estimated duration of thirty (30) months. This period includes consultant’s activities related to defects liability and the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in November, 2025 and is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of the year 2027. The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include (i) Experience of the firm in carrying out Similar Assignments, i.e. Design Review and Supervision of Works of similar magnitude. Experience should be from the past ten (10) years. (ii) Core Business of the firm should be in proposed area of the assignment, (iii) Consultants experience should preferably be in Similar Conditions in regions or in Sub­ Sahara Africa and (iv) Demonstration of adequate Qualification and experience by the firms' Directors/or firms' Principals (and not key staff who may be presumed relevant to carry out the assignment as these are not required at this stage). Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14, 3.1 6 & 3.1 7 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017 and August 2018) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours local time (Zambia) on business days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Wednesday, 25th, 2025. The Terms of Reference for this assignment is accessible on the following websites: "www.mcti.gov.zm, www.zppa.org.zm", and may also be obtained on request requested for through the following email: MCTI [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Street Address: New Government Complex 8th, 9th and 10th Floors, Nasser Road City: Lusaka P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka Country: Zambia Telephone: 260-1-223617 Fax: 260-1-226673 Electronic mail address: [email protected] or [email protected] copy [email protected] Clement Mukuka Head - Procurement For/Permanent Secretary Date of First Issue: Friday, June, 6th, 2025
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected] Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central
Consultancy Services - Technical Services for Supporting Component 1 (Market …
Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected] Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central
Consultancy Services - Technical Services for Supporting Component 1 (Market …
Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 1 (LUAPULA , MUCHINGA AND NORTHERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected]
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected] Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 2 (SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected]
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 2 (SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected]
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected] Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 1 (LUAPULA , MUCHINGA AND NORTHERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected]
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 2 (SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected]
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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected] Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central
Consultancy Services - Technical Services for Supporting Component 1 (Market …
Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 1 (LUAPULA , MUCHINGA AND NORTHERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected]
Consultancy Services - Technical Services Provision to Support Component 1 (M…
Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected] Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 3 (COPPERBELT AND NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central
Consultancy Services - Technical Services Provision for Supporting Component 1
Republic of Zambia Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: ZAMBIA NAME OF PROJECT: ZAMBIA AGRIBUSINESS AND TRADE PROJECT (ZATP) II LOAN NO./CREDIT NO./ GRANT NO.: P179507 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR SUPPORTING COMPONENT 1 (SUPPORT ACCESS TO MARKETS AND FINANCE) REFERENCE NO. : ZM-MCTI-485561-CS-QCBS FOR REGION 2 (SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PROVINCES) The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for above indicated consulting services. The consulting services (“Technical Services Provision”) includes Support to access markets and finance and aims to address firm level challenges related to market linkages, access to finance, firm capabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation, profitability, growth, and eventually resilience for farmers and businesses in all ten provinces of Zambia. The assignment will be implemented for a period of two (02) years from 1st May, 2025 to 30th April, 2027. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest Or can be found at the following website: (www.mcti.gov.zm and the UN Development Business online (UNDB Online) and the Bank’s external website or can be obtained at the address given below: Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] copy: [email protected] The MCTI now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 required to demonstrate the Qualifications and Experience of the Consulting Firm are: • Must be legally registered entity; • Must have Audited Accounts for the past two years; • Must be a firm with at least 5 years’ experience in similar assignments in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other similar Region; • Experience in implementing capacity building programs, including but not limited to training, coaching and mentorship, for Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers; • Experience in creating linkages to financial services for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Demonstrated experience in creating sustainable market linkages for Agribusiness SMEs and smallholder farmers; • Must have successfully completed a similar assignment in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region in the past 3 years; and • Possess strong understanding of challenges and capacity gaps of Agribusiness firms and smallholders in Zambia, Sub-Sahara Africa or other comparable Region. 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. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) based on Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and will be further set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) not later than May 7, 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 1700 hours during working hours based on Central African Time. Attention: Head, Procurement and Supplies Unit For/ Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Government Complex 8th to 10th Floors P.O. Box 31968, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228301/08 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected], copy: [email protected]