Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Fisheries & Livestock
Agency : Department of Fisheries
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (International)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Hatchery Expert (Sea Bass/Mullet) - International
EOI Ref. No. : 33.02.0000.949.32.024.21-844
Date : 26/07/2021

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 :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 15/09/2021 16:00Hours
Publication Date : 28/07/2021

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : 1. Background: The Government of the People’sRepublic of Bangladesh has received a credit (IDA Credit No.6326-BD)from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project in Bangladesh (SCMFP)and intends to apply a part of the proceeds for the provision of consultancy services for Hatchery Expert (Sea Bass/Mullet) of the Project. 2. Scope of services and Tasks: The Hatchery Expert-Seabass-International shall provide pertinent assistance and technical advice as a member of the Project Management Unit (PMU) and under the supervision of the PD, PMU will be responsible for setting up and subsequent management and overall system operations for sustainability of seabass seed production and demonstration and in-house capacity enhancement of DoF Technical Officials and concerned private operators/entrepreneurs. Details has been described in ToR. 3. Contribution in deliverables and Milestones: The consultant shall provide deliverable, output or reports described in ToR.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : 4. The Required academic Qualifications/Specialized Knowledge/Experiences are: Qualifications: The Hatchery Expert-Seabass/ Mullet-International will have a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science, Aquaculture/coastal aquaculture/Marine Science/ Environmental Science and/or any other relevant discipline. Having PhD in relevant field with required experience will get preference. Experiences: ? 10 years working experience in hatchery design, establishment and business plan development for marine species (preferably of seabass, mullet); ? 10 years of working experience of hatchery operation and management of marine species preferably of Seabass, Mullet including fish nutrition and feeding; ? Practical experience in genetic improvement programs and design of fish selective breeding programs for relevant commercial traits; Experience related to mass production and management of juvenile marine species (preferably seabass / mullet); will be preferred; species (preferably seabass / mullet) ? Working experience in planning and advising in hatchery enhancement program of marine species is desirable; ? Analytical knowledge and capacity on environmental and social safeguards measures in establishing seabass hatchery and demonstration center; ? Experience in designing an early warning system in forecasting any disease outbreak related to seabass of both larval rearing and grow out system; ? Enable to work and communicate with concerned stakeholders and fluency in English with excellent written and communication skills.
Other Details (if applicable) : 5. Duration of Assignment: The total duration of this assignment is for 24 months. However, the duration may be increased or decreased based on the performance of the expert, project needs, and extension of project duration and availability of finances. 6. The Department of Fisheries represented by Project Director 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 said consultancy services. The applicants are requested to submit application along with forwarding letter and CV. The ToR of the consultant will be available in the website of Department of Fisheries (www.fisheries.gov.bd). Applicants may also obtain further information and collect the ToR from the office of the undersigned during office hours i.e. 09:00 to 17:00 hours (Local time- GMT+06:00Hours) on all working days up to September 14, 2021. 7. Consultant willbeselectedfollowing the Selection of Individual Consultants method as set forth in the World Bank ProcurementRegulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016 revised November 2017. 8. Expression of interest shall be delivered (through in person or by mail or by e-mail) to the address below by 16:00 hours (Local time- GMT+06:00Hours) within September 15, 2021. 9. The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all EOIs without showing any reason whatsoever.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
33.02.0000.949.32.024.21-844 1 Phase Dhaka December 2021 June 2023

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Kh. Mahbubul Haque
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project Room No. 1011 (10thFloor) Department of Fisheries Matshya Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka-1000.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +880247120714, Fax : , Email : pdscmfpdof@fisheries.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders