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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES ? FIRMS SELECTION) REF. NO.: ME.006/WB-DTP/P-160766/431088/2024-2025/HQ/C/07 FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Package 1 - Provision Of Consultancy Services For Review of Design And Supervision of Zonal Soft Centers And Fablabs For Five Centers 20/09/2024 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS EoI Expression of Interest G.N. Government Notice GPN General Procurement Notice ICS International Competitive Selection NCS National Competitive Selection NeST National e-Procurement System of Tanzania PPA Public Procurement Act, Cap. 410 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES ? FIRMS SELECTION) ME.006/WB-DTP/P-160766/431088/2024-2025/HQ/C/07 FOR Package 1 - Provision Of Consultancy Services For Review of Design And Supervision of Zonal Soft Centers And Fablabs For Five Center 20/09/2024 1. This invitation for expression of interest (pre-qualification) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) dated 11/07/2024. 2. The MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY has received a Credit from the WORLD BANK toward the cost of Provision of Consultancy Servicesfor the Supervision of Rehabilitation Works for ICT Innovation Hubs and Fabrication Labs fo Package1: Dodoma, Mbeya, Mwanza, Arusha & Tanga Regions, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds forconsulting services. The consulting services (?the Services?) include Package 1 - Provision Of Consultancy Services For Review of Design And Supervision of Zonal Soft Centers And Fablabs For Five Centers. 3. The MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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 for a period of 360. 4. Interested all eligible tenderers must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting consultant?s profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. The specific shortlisting criteria are indicated in section of qualification and evaluation criteria. 5. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub - consultancy to enhance their qualifications. 6. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant's Qualifications Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. 7. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank?s Gui delines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers of Fourth Edition November 2020 (?Consultant Guidelines?), setting forth the World Bank?s policy on conflict of interest 8. Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information through National e-Procurement system (NeST) 9. Expressions of Interest (EoI) must be delivered though NeST before deadline indicated on NeST. Permanent Secretary Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology P.O. BOX 677, 1 Moshi Street 40470 Dodoma EVALUATION CRITERIA Commercial Evaluation 1. Eligibility Litigation History (SCORE: N/A) Litigation History Start Year 2022-01-31 Litigation History End Year 2024-08-16 2. Standard Tender Forms Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SCORE: N/A) Bidder must fill in Standard Power of Attorney as per the required format and upload it into the system. Technical Evaluation 1. Experience Specific Experience (SCORE: N/A) | Specific Experience |

The Consultant shall provide information to detail has executed supervision of building renovation works. by providing copies of contract and or certificate of completion for project completed |

Specific Experience Start Year |

2019-01-01 |

Specific Experience End Year |

2024-08-16 |

Number of Specific Experience Contracts |

2 |

Value of each specific experience contract in the specified tender currency | 150000000 Description of Services The establishment of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Innovation Hub and Fabrication Labs is a transformative initiative driven by the increasing demand for innovation and technological advancement in the ICT sector and the ongoing digital transformation. The basis for these projects lies in the recognition of the critical role that ICT plays in driving economic growth, job creation, and societal development, as well as the need to provide a collaborative platform for ICT startups and the entire ICT innovation ecosystem to thrive. The government of United Republic of Tanzania has set aside funds for the establishment of eight (8) zonal ICT Innovation Hubs and two (2) Fabrication Labs in the country during the financial year 2024/2025. It is intended that part of the proceeds of the fund will be used to cover for eligible payment under the contract for consultancy services for the rehabilitation works for five (5)the establishment of zonal ICT Innovation Hubs and ICT Fabrication Labs.Scope of Activity The Consultant shall perform all works during rehabilitation as well as defect liability period and other necessary works as described in these Terms of Reference including all technical works and supervise the rehabilitation works for the establishment of ICT Innovation Hubs and Fabrication Labs. In carrying out the work; the Consultant shall work closely with the client -ICT Commission who shall provide clarifications and support which may be required by the Consultant. The ICTInnovation Hubs and ICT Fabrication Labs will be established in the regions asdetailed below - a) Dodoma b) Mbeya c) Mwanza d) Arusha e) Tanga