Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives
Agency : Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director Dhaka Sanitation Improvement Project (DSIP)
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Selection of a Sr. Procurement Specialist-Local - Phase II (Package Number: SD4A)
EOI Ref. No. : Memo No.: 46.113.633.00.00.105.2025-26/1274
Date : 16/06/2026

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 : Dhaka Sanitation Improvement Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 13/07/2026 04:00 PM
Publication Date : 28/06/2026

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The Scope of Services of the Sr. Procurement Specialist-Local - Phase II includes, but not limited to: a) Update the Project Procurement Strategy Document (PPSD), if any, for the Project in consultation with the PMU and the World Bank, b) Prepare and regularly update the procurement plan(s) of the Project and process procurement transactions through the World Banks Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) system, c) Prepare/review procurement documents, e.g., bidding documents, procurement notices, request for proposal documents, bid/proposal evaluation reports, draft contracts etc. for all packages (if necessary) in accordance with the procurement procedure of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh and/or the World Bank Procurement Regulations, d) Act as a member of the bid/proposal evaluation committee and evaluate bids/proposals along with other members and prepare bid/ proposal evaluation reports, if required, e) Monitor the progress of activities according to the Procurement Plan. f) Prepare different types of procurement related reports of the project. g) Assist the PMU in handling relevant procurement related complaints against the Project. h) Actively participate in all pre-bid/pre-proposal meeting with prospective bidders. i) Assist the PMU in all procurement related activities, if any, j) Assist the PMU in publication of the procurement notices, if any, in different print and electronic media. k) Prepare minutes of proceedings such as pre-proposal meeting, pre-bid meeting, bid clarification meeting etc., relating to the procurements under the Project consulting with other relevant professionals of the project, if needed. l) Prepare and submit quarterly progress report on procurement, m) Advise the PMU for the effective contract management of DBO and DB contracts (FIDIC Yellow/Gold Book) under DSIP. n) Carry out any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the PMU from time to time.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Procurement, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline from a recognized university. A Masters degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS, MPSM, IPM) in procurement or supply chain management is highly desirable. General Experience • 15(fifteen) years of general experience in Public Procurement. Specific Experience • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in public procurement, with substantial responsibilities in the procurement of works, goods, and services for large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the water and sanitation sector. • Demonstrated experience in preparing procurement plans, bidding documents, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and evaluation reports in accordance with national regulations and international donor agency guidelines, including the World Bank. • Proven track record in managing procurement processes for projects involving rehabilitation, construction, and expansion of water and wastewater infrastructure, including coordination with multiple stakeholders and agencies. • Familiarity with Bangladesh e-Government Procurement (e-GP) systems and technology-enabled procurement processes (e.g., STEP, SCADA, GIS) is an advantage. • Experience working within Bangladesh’s legal and institutional framework for public procurement, including knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Rules. • Professional experience especially in administering FIDIC-based contracts (Red, Yellow and/or Gold Book). • Experience in internationally advertised complex supply & installation/works procurements, and consulting services.
Other Details (if applicable) : Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below either through email or in person. The ToR is also available in Dhaka WASAs website (www.dwasa.org.bd). The duration of the consultancy services is tentatively 24 (twenty-four) months, or until the expiration of the Financing and/or Loan Agreement with the IDA and/or AIIB, whichever occurs earlier.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Engr. Mohammad Salim Miah
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : 98, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Karwanbazar, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 88-01711707132, Fax : , Email : pd.dsip2018@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders