International consultancy services for developing a strategic plan to upgrade laboratory capabilities and preparing detailed technical specifications for the architectural and technical drawings

To support the implementation of this policy, an invitation is being extended to select national and international consultancy firms to develop comprehensive project file for the relocation of the State Central Veterinary Laboratory (SCVL) facility.

The consultancy services will include (i) development of architectural and technical drawings and cost estimates, (ii) development of a technical and economic feasibility study, and (iii) conducting an environmental baseline assessment under the national consultancy scope; and (i) development of a strategic plan to upgrading the laboratory capacity and (ii) preparation of detailed technical specifications for the architectural and technical drawings under the international consultancy scope.

The detailed Terms of Reference are provided in the Annex 3 . The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MOFALI) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

For detailed consultant requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference provided in the Annex. The firm selected to carry out this international consultancy assignment shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the field of veterinary diagnostics and food safety laboratory services.

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.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification based Selection method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Only selected firm through this expression of interest process will be invited to submit a technical and financial proposal.

For more information, please contact the address below during business hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Ulaanbaatar time zone). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be requested through tugullcp@gmail.com . Expressions of interest must be submitted via email to tugullcp@gmail.com no later than 10:00 AM (Ulaanbaatar time) on November 28, 2025.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the electronic submissions; however, hard copies of the same materials may be accepted prior to contract award. Please note that any discrepancies between the hard copy and the electronic submission will constitute grounds for rejection of the contract award.

The address: Project Implementation Unit, Livestock Commercialization Project (LCP), NAMAC (National Association of Mongolian Agricultural Cooperatives) Building, Room 204, Peace Avenue 18A/1, 3rd Khoroo, Bayanzurkh District, Ulaanbaatar 13381, Mongolia, Tel: 976-75704047, E-mail: tugullcp@gmail.com Agency: Livestock Commercialization Project Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 200000.0 USD