Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project (Албания - Тендер #68012926)

• Project ID

P178715

• Project Title

Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project

• Country

Albania

• Notice No

OP00403841

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

AL-MARD-473292-CS-QCBS

• Procurement Method

Quality And Cost-Based Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Nov 09, 2025 23:45

• Published Date

Oct 24, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

• Name

Arben Molla

• Address

Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Nr.2; Tiranë, Albania Tel (off.): +355 4 2226243 - 75191

• City

• Province/State

Albania

• Postal Code

• Country

Albania

• Phone

+355 69

• Email

Arben.Molla@bujqesia.gov.al

• Website

www.bujqesia.gov.al

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

(CONSULTING SERVICES)

Firms Selection

Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project in Albania

Project ID Number: P178715

IBRD Loan Number: 94890

Assignment Title: “Preparation of feasibility studies, environmental and social requirements, and detailed designs and construction supervision plans for all facilities (including necessary consultation) (AKU labs & Storages)”

Reference: AL-MARD-473292-CS-QCBS

The World Bank is assisting the Government of Albania (GoA) with the financing of the Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development project (CRAD). This project aims to increase competitiveness and climate resilience of priority agri-food value chains focusing on (i) promoting climate smart and resilient value chains, (ii) promoting typical products and value addition (iii) developing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) IT Platform (iv) modernizing selected irrigation and drainage schemes for high-value agricultural production (v) enhancing compliance with food safety and quality standards and (vi) strengthening evidence-based decision making for resilience and sustainable agri-food systems.

The services required to be contracted aim to support the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in ensuring successful implementation of the contract “Preparation of feasibility studies, environmental and social requirements, and detailed designs and construction supervision plans for all facilities (including necessary consultation) (AKU lab & Storage)”.

The MoARD seeks the Consulting Services of a qualified consulting firm/consortium with the objective to assist MoARD with the Preparation of feasibility studies, environmental and social requirements, and detailed designs and construction supervision plans of four regional laboratories located in Shkodra, Durrës, Fier and Korça, and of two storages facilities located in Shkodra and Korça.

The Consultant will be responsible for providing qualified professional and supporting staff and all necessary services required for the efficient cost effective and timely execution of the Consultancy Services.

Scope of Work

The Consultant shall carry out all necessary activities for the preparation of technical documentation and supervision planning for the rehabilitation and upgrading of four AKU regional laboratories and two storage facilities.

The Consultant shall prepare the detailed technical design in full compliance with Albanian building codes and legal provisions, and in line with EU standards for facilities/premises for storage of non-compliant plants, food (of both animal and non-animal origin), and feed.

The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

Task 1: Site Assessments and Data Collection

• Conduct site visits to assess the current physical and functional conditions of each facility.
• Collect baseline technical data, including building layouts, utility connections, accessibility, structural integrity, and functionality.
• Identify any constraints or risks that may affect design or implementation.

Task 2: Feasibility Studies and Environmental and Social Instruments

• Prepare feasibility studies for each site, including preliminary cost estimates and technical justifications.
• Prepare site-specific environmental and social assessments and required instruments (e.g., ESMPs), in compliance with national legislation and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework.

Task 3: Detailed Design and Technical Specifications

• Prepare complete architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs for each facility.
• Ensure all designs comply with national construction standards and relevant EU norms for laboratory infrastructure.
• Include provisions for laboratory workflow, biosafety, HVAC systems, waste management, and storage conditions for hazardous substances.

Task 4: Equipment Layouts and Utilities

• Propose optimal layout for laboratory equipment and furnishings – basic technical assumptions and requirements for each of the 4 AKU laboratories are specified in Annex.
• Propose optimal layout for storage facilities, equipment and furnishings - basic technical assumptions and requirements for storage facilities are specified in Annex 2.
• Integrate requirements for sample reception, preparation, testing, and storage.
• Ensure efficient distribution of utilities (water, power, technical gases, air handling, etc.) and IT/data connections in accordance with laboratory standards.

Task 5: Tender Documentation

• Prepare complete tender documents including drawings, bill of quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support the Client with any clarifications during the procurement process.

Task 6: Construction Supervision Plan

• Develop a supervision plan to guide the implementation phase.
• Define roles and responsibilities, quality control measures, and reporting mechanisms.

The Consultant shall coordinate and collaborate closely with with the contract monitoring working group (with representatives by AKU, MARD, ISUV and the Project Management Team) to ensure that all designs and documentation reflect institutional needs and meet the requirements.

Qualifications of the firms

The contract shall be awarded following a Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) procedure, in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: "Procurement in Investment Project Financing – Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services" (July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020).

The Consultant may associate with other entities in the form of a joint venture or sub-consultancy to complement respective areas of expertise, enhance technical responsiveness, provide a broader expert pool, and strengthen methodological approaches.

The Consultant shall be a firm or group of firms with the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in assignments involving feasibility studies, environmental and social assessments, design, and supervision of construction or rehabilitation of laboratory or public health infrastructure;
• Completion of at least three (3) similar contracts in the last five (10) years;
• Previous experience with World Bank-financed projects is considered an advantage.

Firms will be shortlisted based on the following evaluation criteria:

• Core business and years of operation – 30 points
• Relevant experience in similar assignments – 60 points
• Availability of qualified in-house staff – 10 points

The CVs of Key experts will not be evaluated during the shortlisting process.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: "Procurement in Investment Project Financing of Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services" (July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020), using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information concerning the Terms of Reference at the official website of MARD: https://bujqesia.gov.al/projekti-qendrueshmeria-ndaj-klimes-dhe-zhvillimit-ne-bujqesi/, or at the address below, during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 09:00 to 13:00 on Friday.

Expressions of Interest (EoI) in English language must be delivered no later than November 09, 2025 hardcopy (in person or by mail) to the address below, within office hours, and/or electronically at the below e-mail address.

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Adr: Blv. "Dëshmorët e Kombit", Nr. 2, 1001, Tirana, Albania

E-mail: arben.molla@bujqesia.gov.al

Attn: Mr. Arben Molla

Project Manager

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