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Liberia
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Development of Business and Financial Model and Strengthened Legal and Regula…
Titre original : Development of a Business and Financial Model and Strengthened Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Implementation of a National Electronic Single Window (NESW).
Deadline
September 18, 2025
Published on September 3, 2025 at 12:00 AMModified on March 24, 2026 at 02:15 AM
Key information
- Type
- Conseil & Études
- Procuring Entity
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Location
- 🌍 Liberia
- Deadline
- September 18, 2025 at 12:00 AMClosed
- Estimated Value
- Not disclosed
- Language of Notice
- English
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)
Project ID: P171997
Credit Number 7037-LR
Grant Number D9690-LR
September 3, 2025
| Description of Assignment and Reference Number | Procurement Method | Assignment Duration | Development of a Business and Financial Model, and Strengthened Legal and Regulatory Framework for Implementation of a National Electronic Single Window (NESW) - LR-MOCI-508691-CS-QCBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) | Six (6) MonthsThe Government of Liberia recognizes the critical importance of trade facilitation in driving economic growth and fostering Liberia’s competitiveness in the Regional, Continental and global markets. Over the years, trade bottlenecks, administrative inefficiencies, and limited digital infrastructure have hindered the country’s ability to maximize revenue from import and export activities. To address these challenges, the establishment of a Liberia National Single Window (LNSW) has been identified as a priority initiative as part of the implementation of the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) being spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). A US$40 million initiative funded by the Government of Liberia, the LIFT Project aims to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia and a portion of the funds have been allocated to support implementation of the LNSW and to establish sustainable structures for its operation.The LNSW is envisioned as a centralized digital platform where traders, Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders can electronically submit applications and undertake electronic processing through to generation of the necessary import, export, and transit licenses, permits, certificates and other approvals (LPCO) required for international trade. This platform aims to streamline the regulatory approval processes, reduce transaction costs, and improve efficiencies of Liberia’s trade environment.Key Objectives of the AssignmentThe objective of the assignment is to hire a firm to develop a business model for the long-term operation of the LNSW, consisting of options, proposals and recommendations for instituting an optimal governance structure, a supportive operational mechanism, and self-sustaining financial plans together with providing means to deliver and effective program of change and preparing agencies for adoption of the principles of risk management in their everyday operations.A further objective of the assignment requires the firm to identify gaps and impediments in the laws and/or regulations that could adversely affect the functioning of the LNSW, and prepare recommendations for a program of legislative change, including proposed draft amendments to laws and regulations, or new laws and regulations, if required.The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lrThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry 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 are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below.The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows:• Demonstrated expertise in National Single Window (NSW) systems or similar trade facilitation platforms, including operational models, implementation, and regulatory alignment.• The firm must have at least eight (8) years of demonstrated experience and expertise in National Single Window (NSW) systems or similar trade facilitation platforms, including operational models, implementation, and regulatory alignment.• The firm must have completed at least one of the above-mentioned contracts with value of at least USD 500,000.00.• Strong governance and institutional analysis capabilities, particularly in assessing public-private coordination mechanisms, inter-agency collaboration, and regulatory oversight in trade environments.• Proven experience in legal and regulatory frameworks related to cross-border trade, customs procedures, digital documentation, and data protection.• Robust financial and economic analysis skills, including construction of sustainable financing models.• Change management and stakeholder engagement expertise, with experience designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder transitions in complex institutional environments.• Customs and risk-based assessment experience, particularly for ICT-driven reform projects in the trade and border clearance sector.• Experience delivering similar assignments in developing or transitioning economies, with a clear understanding of institutional capacity and infrastructure challenges.• Multidisciplinary team with relevant qualifications and regional or international experience, including trade facilitation, ICT, law, governance, and public sector reform.Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.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.The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025).Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday.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) on or before Thursday September 18, 2025, with subject:“Re: Development of a Business and Financial Model and Strengthened Legal and Regulatory Framework for Implementation of a National Electronic Single Window (NESW) - LR-MOCI-508691-CS-QCBS”.Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P)Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nelActing Project CoordinatorInsurance Building, 5th Street, SinkorMonrovia, LiberiaTel: +231 88 682 2025 /776 654 713Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected]Terms of ReferenceDevelopment of a Business and Financial Model, and Strengthened Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Implementation of a National Electronic Single Window (NESW) | Post Title: | Development of a Business Model, and Strengthened Legal and Regulatory Framework |
| Location of Post: | Headquarters of the Liberia Revenue Authority | Contract Duration: | 6 Months |
| Reporting Line: | Offices of Deputy Minister for Commerce and Trade/MOCI and Commissioner of Customs/LRA | Procurement Method : | Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS): |
| Type of Contract | Lump Sum1. BackgroundThe Government of Liberia recognizes the critical importance of trade facilitation in driving economic growth and fostering Liberia’s competitiveness in the Regional, Continental and global markets. Over the years, trade bottlenecks, administrative inefficiencies, and limited digital infrastructure have hindered the country’s ability to maximize revenue from import and export activities. To address these challenges, the establishment of a Liberia National Single Window (LNSW) has been identified as a priority initiative as part of the implementation of the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) being spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). A US$40 million initiative funded by the Government of Liberia, the LIFT Project aims to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia and a portion of the funds have been allocated to support implementation of the LNSW and to establish sustainable structures for its operation.The LNSW is envisioned as a centralized digital platform where traders, Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders can electronically submit applications and undertake electronic processing through to generation of the necessary import, export, and transit licenses, permits, certificates and other approvals (LPCO) required for international trade. This platform aims to streamline the regulatory approval processes, reduce transaction costs, and improve efficiencies of Liberia’s trade environment.The introduction of the LNSW aligns with Liberia’s commitments to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Through this initiative, Liberia seeks to modernize its international trade ecosystem, ensuring it remains competitive in an increasingly digitized global economy.The establishment of the LNSW will require the Government of Liberia to decide upon the means to establish its long-term operation. As such there is need to develop a business model, consisting of proposals and recommendations for instituting governance, operational, and financial plans, together with establishing an enabling legal framework to support the LNSW introduction. This Terms of |
Tender Timeline
Publication
September 3, 2025
Bid Submission Deadline
September 18, 2025
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending
Procuring Entity
- Procuring Entity
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Country
- Liberia
- Contact person
- Julius Saye-Kehnel
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 0776654713