Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project Procurement Tender Announcement

The consulting firm must have successfully completed at least 2 (two) study contracts related to “Trade and Tariffs” issues within the past 10 years.

These projects can be for the public sector, private sector or development partners and should highlight the firm’s capability to deliver quality research and actionable recommendations Experience in working with tariff policy formulation and analysis will be considered a significant advantage.

The firm should have demonstrated knowledge of the complexities involved in tariff structures and their impact on trade and economic development consequences of various trade and tariff related policies. The firm having a proven track record in economic modeling, particularly in relation to trade and/or tariff impacts will be given a preference.

This experience should include the ability to utilize quantitative techniques and analytical tools to assess the potential economic consequences of various existing trade and tariff related policies and proposed policy reforms.

The firm should have experience in managing and implementing projects funded by development partners, showing their ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments and adhere to donor requirements A detailed capacity statement should be provided, outlining the firm’s available training facilities, IT equipment, logistics support, transport, and office space.

This will demonstrate the firm’s readiness to undertake the project efficiently and effectively. The firm must submit an undertaking that it has not been blacklisted or debarred by any Government Organization & by the International Development Association (IDA), ensuring their compliance with ethical business practices.

A comprehensive list of key professional staff, including the proposed core team for the assignment, should be provided. This list must detail the qualifications and experience of each team member , highlighting the projects or assignments they have previously worked on, their specific roles in those assignments and the duration of their engagement.

This information will help assess the expertise available for the project. Average annual turnover shall be Taka 1.00 (Taka one crore) core over the past three years. 3. The Scope of Services / Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Consulting Firm for the package is available in the office of the undersigned and also at www.mincom.gov.bd and http://brcp-1.gov.bd/ . 4 .

The interested consulting firm must submit the following documents with its Expression of Interest: 4.1 Updated Trade License valid up to June 30, 2026, 4.2 TIN Certificate & Update Income Tax Clearance Certificate/ Evidence, 4.3 VAT Registration Certificate, 4.4 Firm Registration certificate, if any ,4.5 Bank Solvency Certificate, 4.6 Audited Accounts for last 03 Years, 4.7 A written undertaking that the Firm/Institute has not been blacklisted or debarred by any Government Organization & IDA and 4.8 All supporting documents to prove that they have required qualifications and experiences.

5. The Project Implementation Unit of BRCP-1, MoC on behalf of the Ministry of Commerce invites eligible consulting firm to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

The attention of interested Consulting firms is drawn to paragraphs 3.14 to 3.18 of The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Procurement in Investment Project Financing, Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank Group’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address given below during office hours between 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be delivered in written form - one original & one copy in sealed envelope to the address given below in person or by mail by 2:00 p.m. on November 27, 2025. 6. The Procuring Entity reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOIs without assigning any reason, whatsoever.

(Shaila Yasmin) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Project Director (Additional Charge), Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1[Part-2] Phone: +8802- 55138022 E-mail: pdbrcp1moc@gmail.com Agency: Ministry of Commerce Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 179000.0 USD