Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project (Албания - Тендер #71226331)

• Project ID

P178715

• Project Title

Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project

• Country

Albania

• Notice No

OP00431520

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

AL-MARD-539990-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Mar 23, 2026 23:45

• Published Date

Mar 10, 2026

• 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)

Selection of Individual Consultant

Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project in Albania

Project ID Number No.: P178715

IBRD Loan Number: 94890

Assignment Title: Feasibility Study for Agro-Processing Clusters (Berat and Dibra), Including Technological and Process Layout Design

Ref. No. AL-MARD-539990-CS-INDV

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 Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is the lead implementation agency for this Project (CRAD) and publishes this Request for Expression of Interest with the aim of selecting an individual consultant for the assignment services for “Feasibility Study for Agro-Processing Clusters (Berat and Dibra), Including Technological and Process Layout Design”.

Implemented under Component 1: Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Access to Markets, the project enhances competitiveness, sustainability, and climate resilience in Albania’s agri-food sector. It supports structured short value chains and promotes the development of food product clusters.

Two priority clusters have been identified for development:

• Olive Oil Cluster in Berat Region: Leveraging the region’s olive-growing tradition and favorable agro-climatic conditions.
• Fruits & Vegetables Cluster in Dibra Region: Strengthening aggregation, processing, and market access through improved facilities.

The project fosters climate-smart practices, value addition, processing capacity strengthening, and better integration of producers into domestic and export markets.

Comprehensive feasibility studies are required for both clusters, covering technical, economic, and operational aspects.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) will engage an Individual Consultant through Direct Selection following World Bank procurement regulations, ensuring expertise, continuity, and timely delivery.

• OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective is to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study of facilities required for the operations of both clusters in Berat and Dibra. The study will provide:

• Conceptual layouts and schematic designs.
• Equipment and machinery specifications.
• Technological process design.
• Preliminary cost estimates for construction, rehabilitation, and equipment.
• Economic and financial analysis.
• Integration of existing facilities, including storage and production lines.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• University degree in Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in agro-processing technologies, process design, and feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of olive oil and fruit & vegetable processing equipment.
• Minimum 25 years professional experience, including 15 years in feasibility studies or applied food processing plant projects.
• Experience with World Bank or donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• He/she must have good knowledge of the Albanian and English language.

Location: Field visits to Berat and Dibra; office-based report preparation

Reporting: Reports submitted to Project Manager.

Applicants that fulfill the minimum qualification requirements will be further evaluated based on the evaluation grid for the position below:

The consultant will be selected based on Selection of Individual Consultant (IC) in accordance with the procedures set out in 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 2020).

The duration of the assignment is 3 months.

Interested local 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 14:00 on Friday.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) invites interested individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested candidates should provide: (i) motivation letter, underline their advantages concerning this position, (ii) Curriculum Vitae, (iii) information that indicates that the candidates have required qualifications to carry out the Consulting Services, and (iv) various references.

All documents should be submitted in English language.

Expressions of Interest (EoIs) must be delivered no later than March 23, 2026, 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 of PMT

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