| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Finance |
| Agency |
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National Board of Revenue |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project 1(BRCP 1), National Single Window (NSW) and Customs Modernization plan. |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (International) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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International Procurement Specialist |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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1(27)/ Customs:ICT/NSW/Misc./2017 |
| Date |
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12/07/2018 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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IDA |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project 1(BRCP 1), Component 3: Implementation of National Single Window (NSW) and Customs Modernization plan. |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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27/08/2018 05.00 pm
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| Publication Date |
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22/07/2018
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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The Government of The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received an USD 150 million Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) – a member of the World Bank Group – for financing the cost of the Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project 1(BRCP-1), being jointly implemented by the Bangladesh Land Port Authority (BLPA), National Board of Revenue (NBR) and Ministry of Commerce. Now the NBR intends to apply part of the IDA Credit for procuring the services of an International Procurement Specialist (IPS) for its Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
The International Procurement Specialist (IPS) will provide expertise support and advice as an intermittent member of the procurement team in PIU and will be responsible for guiding and advising NSW Project so that the procurements are done as per the relevant procurement regulations. The IPS will have a significant role in assuring the integrity, fairness, and overall quality of procurement in conformance with the requirements of the regulations of the World Bank and the procurement laws of Bangladesh. He should not have any conflict of interest while working and should keep all the project information confidential. Detailed scope of works (Terms of Services) and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below, either through email or in person. TOR is also available in National Board of Revenue’s website (www.nbr.gov.bd). |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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General Qualification and Experience:
• International Consultant could be from any eligible country regardless of nationality including Bangladesh having required comprehensive global experience as detailed below.
• Post-graduate qualification (at least Bachelor degree in engineering or at least Master degree in procurement/ supply chain management/ commerce / finance/ business/ management/ law/ICT.
• At least 15 years of general experience out of which five (5) years of experience as International Procurement Specialist/Procurement Consultant or had responsibilities with a substantial content of his / her position in the procurement area (use of internationally accepted contract documents for IT contracts and services;
• About 5 years of relevant experience at international level on procurement of complex IT solution/system.
Specific skills and Experience:
• Having sound understanding of principles underlying good procurement practices and international agencies’ procurement guidelines; understanding of Government’s procurement Act/Rules; analytical capability in identifying and resolving procurement issues.
• Specialized knowledge of procurement of IT related goods; selection/ contracting of consultant services; preparation of bidding / contract documents for the international procurement of goods, services; public procurement policies; sustainable procurement; advanced contract management, etc.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of international / national e-Government Procurement (e-GP).
• Knowledge and experience in technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of the World Bank- financed project will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer skills in Windows System (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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For further information applicant may contact through following email IDs: rahman_toffee@yahoo.com or jewelaccustoms@yahoo.com |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 1(27)/ Customs:ICT/NSW/Misc./2017 |
Intermittent |
Dhaka |
September 2018 |
September 2021 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Khondaker Muhammad Aminur Rahman |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director & Member (Customs Audit, Modernization and International Trade |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project, National Single Window (NSW) and Customs Modernization plan.
Room No. 512, National Board of Revenue, Segunbagicha, Dhaka.
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| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 8802-8392360, Fax : , Email : rahman_toffee@yahoo.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
