Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Post, Telecommunications & Information Technology
Agency : Bangladesh computer Council (BCC)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Project Manager/Specialist - Research and Innovation
EOI Ref. No. : 56.01.0000.046.007.012.2022-0271
Date : 15/10/2022

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : IDA

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 30/10/2022 2:00 PM
Publication Date : 16/10/2022

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received for a Credit of EUR 271.3 million (US$ 295 million equivalent) from the International Development Association (IDA) – a member of the World Bank Group – for financing the cost of the Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project, being implemented by the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC). BCC intends to apply part of the IDA Credit for procuring the services for consulting services to be procured under the project. The following consultant (national) will be recruited on the basis of individual capacity:
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : • A bachelor or master’s degree in the field of engineering/technology. • A PhD degree is not mandatory but will be an advantage. • 5 years of experience in technology research. • Publications and patents in the field of emerging technology such as AI, Robotics, IOT, Nano Tech with special focus on semiconductor technology will be an advantage. • Working experience as a consultant in the field of emerging technology such as AI, Robotics, IOT, Nano Tech with special focus on semiconductor technology • Solid organizational and multitasking skills • Excellent ICT & computer skills. • Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing, and resolving difficult issues. • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Other Details (if applicable) : The duration of the assignment will be 48 (Forty-Eight) person-months. However, the duration of the assignment may be increased or reduced according to project needs and budget. Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project now invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applicants are invited to provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (complete CV with Experience certificate, Academic certificate, Training certificate and other details as required). The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in World Bank’s Procurement Regulation for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020). Interested applicants may obtain the Terms of Reference (TOR) from the office of the EDGE Project during office hours or download from the website www.bcc.gov.bd. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall be submitted 02 (two) hard copies and soft copies (CD/DVD) in a sealed envelope by October 30, 2022, 2.00 pm and be clearly marked “Application for the post ……”. The authority has the right to accept or reject any or all the applications. Only selected candidates will be requested for interview or hands on experience test.
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
EDGE-IC19 48 Person months ICT Tower, Agargoan, Dhaka December 2022 31 December 2026

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Dr. Muhammed Mehedi Hassan
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Joint Secretary)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), ICT Tower (2nd Floor), Plot # E-14/X, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka -1207, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : + 88-02-55006848, Fax : + 88-02-55006791, Email : pd.edge@bcc.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders