Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project (Китайская Народная Республика - Тендер #71483795)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

• Project ID

P177450

• Project Title

Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project

• Country

China

• Notice No

OP00434041

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SXPMO-CS08

• Procurement Method

Quality And Cost-Based Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Apr 13, 2026 14:00

• Published Date

Mar 23, 2026

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Accounting Center of Shanxi Forestry and Grassland Bureau

• Name

Xiaowen Hu

• Address

China

• City

• Province/State

China

• Postal Code

• Country

China

• Phone

+86-351-3126275

• Email

xmb1630@163.com

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: People"s Republic of China

Name of Project: Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project

Loan No.: 9843-CN

Assignment Title: Effectiveness Monitoring of Protection and Restoration Activities

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): SXPMO-CS08

The Chinese Government has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Effectiveness Monitoring of Protection and Restoration Activities Consulting Services .

The consulting services (“the Services”) include ①Form a multidisciplinary expert team covering fields such as animal ecology, plant ecology, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Based on the actual conditions of the project areas, develop a feasible implementation plan for effectiveness monitoring, defining core elements such as monitoring scope, indicators, methods, equipment configuration, personnel arrangements, and timeline. ②Organize experts to conduct site visits in each project area, field surveys in habitat restoration areas, ecological corridors, wild release bases, etc., collecting baseline data and relevant information to lay the foundation for monitoring work. ③Carry out monitoring activities such as infrared camera monitoring, satellite collar monitoring, line transect surveys, and quadrat surveys according to project tasks. ④Designate professional technical personnel as liaisons to establish regular communication mechanisms with each project area, follow up on monitoring progress, provide feedback on preliminary data analysis results, and coordinate handover matters during implementation. ⑤Responsible for processing and analyzing monitoring data, and compiling standardized and complete effectiveness monitoring reports to provide a scientific basis for project effectiveness evaluation. The consulting service period shall commence on the date of contract signing and continue until May 31, 2031, covering the entire project implementation period. For specific details, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR).

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.

The Accounting Center of Shanxi Forestry and Grassland Bureau now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Bidders must be legal persons registered within the People"s Republic of China and have the capacity for independent civil liability. Bidding entities must possess over 10 years of experience in relevant fields such as wildlife survey, monitoring and assessment, habitat protection, and biodiversity conservation. Priority may be given to entities that have undertaken monitoring tasks for World Bank projects, national or provincial-level wildlife baseline surveys, biodiversity monitoring, or other major projects. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“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.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (office hours: 9:00-12:00,13:30-18:00).

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 14:00 (Beijing Time) of April 13, 2026 .

• In person, or by mail: 15th Floor, South Building, Jiuling Plaza, No.21, Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
• Or by e-mail: maohongyan@chinatendering.com.cn.

The Client:

Accounting Center of Shanxi Forestry and Grassland Bureau （Project Management Office of Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project）

Attn: Xiaowen Hu, Engineer

Add: Room 520, 5th Floor, Building A, Lihua Building, No.1 Changfeng West Street, Wanbailin District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province

Postal Code: 030000

Tel: +86-351-3126275

E-mail: xmb1630@163.com

The Client’s Agent:

China Capital Tendering Co., Ltd.

Attn: Hongyan Mao, Project Manager

Add: 15th Floor, South Building, Jiuling Plaza, No.21, Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China

Postal Code: 100089

Tel: +86-10-67409997

Email: maohongyan@chinatendering.com.cn

Attachment:

World Bank Loan Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Protection Project

Terms of Reference for Effectiveness Monitoring of Protection and Restoration Activities

Accounting Center of Forestry and Grassland Administration of Shanxi Province‌

March 6, 2026

I. Monitoring Objectives

In accordance with the requirements of the Loan Agreement between China and the World Bank (Loan No.: 98430-CN) and the objectives and tasks defined in the Feasibility Study Report, this project initiates effectiveness monitoring as part of the overall project arrangements. This is to grasp the effectiveness of protection and restoration in real-time, promptly identify issues in project implementation, and ensure the efficient and standardized use of World Bank loan funds.

Effectiveness monitoring is supported by diverse technical means such as infrared cameras, drones, satellite tracking collars, line transects, and quadrat surveys. It will conduct full-cycle, multi-dimensional, systematic monitoring and comprehensive evaluation focusing on core tasks including habitat protection and restoration, wild release of prey species for the North China leopard, ecological corridor restoration, in-situ conservation of rare and endangered species, and ex-situ conservation at the Taihang Mountain Botanical Garden. Through precise monitoring of habitat structure, changes in suitable habitat, and improvements in landscape connectivity; tracking the survival, dispersal, and ecological adaptation of released individuals; understanding the population size, breeding status, and habitat dynamics of rare and endangered flora and fauna; and identifying patterns of survival, growth, reproduction, and natural regeneration of ex-situ conserved plants, we will comprehensively assess key ecological indicators such as habitat quality, species reproduction, and population dynamics. We will scientifically evaluate the implementation effectiveness, suitability, and optimization directions of various protection and restoration measures, providing solid data support and a scientific basis for continuously improving ecological corridor construction, wild release strategies, in-situ conservation monitoring systems, and ex-situ conservation management plans. This will promote the continuous improvement of the regional biodiversity protection network, facilitate the stable growth of rare and endangered species populations, and enhance ecosystem functions, ultimately achieving effective biodiversity protection and sustainable development in the region, and advancing ecological protection work towards higher quality, scientific, precise, and systematic development.

II. Task Division

(1) Responsibilities of the Project Consulting Service Unit:

①Form a multidisciplinary expert team covering fields such as animal ecology, plant ecology, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Based on the actual conditions of the project areas, develop a feasible implementation plan for effectiveness monitoring, defining core elements such as monitoring scope, indicators, methods, equipment configuration, personnel arrangements, and timeline.

②Organize experts to conduct site visits in each project area, field surveys in habitat restoration areas, ecological corridors, wild release bases, etc., collecting baseline data and relevant information to lay the foundation for monitoring work.

③Carry out monitoring activities such as infrared camera monitoring, satellite collar monitoring, line transect surveys, and quadrat surveys according to project tasks.

④Designate professional technical personnel as liaisons to establish regular communication mechanisms with each project area, follow up on monitoring progress, provide feedback on preliminary data analysis results, and coordinate handover matters during implementation.

⑤Responsible for processing and analyzing monitoring data, and compiling standardized and complete effectiveness monitoring reports to provide a scientific basis for project effectiveness evaluation.

(2) Responsibilities of Project Implementing Units (Local Forestry and Grassland Bureaus) in Each Project Area

①Provide necessary accommodation and corresponding field survey transportation support for relevant technical personnel of the project consulting service unit.

②Designate a specific responsible person to liaise with the technical personnel of the project consulting service unit.

③Purchase monitoring equipment required for monitoring activities, including infrared cameras, satellite collars, etc.

(3) Responsibilities of the Provincial Project Management Office

①Coordinate project advancement, clarify the rights and responsibilities of all parties, and coordinate the work handover between the consulting service unit and the project areas.

②Establish a regular communication mechanism, periodically hold progress meetings, and coordinate to resolve key and difficult issues across regions and departments.

③Coordinate fund disbursement and supervision, ensuring funds are used for designated purposes, compliantly and efficiently.

④Conduct project supervision and inspection, supervising and evaluating the progress of monitoring work and the quality of technical services.

III. Implementation Schedule Requirements

The consulting service period shall commence on the date of contract signing and continue until May 31, 2031, covering the entire project implementation period.

IV. Expected Outcomes

V. Consulting Team Qualification Requirements

(1) Qualifications and Experience Requirements for Bidding Entities

Bidders must be legal persons registered within the People"s Republic of China and have the capacity for independent civil liability. Bidding entities must possess over 10 years of experience in relevant fields such as wildlife survey, monitoring and assessment, habitat protection, and biodiversity conservation. Priority may be given to entities that have undertaken monitoring tasks for World Bank projects, national or provincial-level wildlife baseline surveys, biodiversity monitoring, or other major projects.

(2) Requirements for the Project Leader

The Project Leader must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as animal ecology, possess the title of Senior Engineer (Professor-level) in forestry or Professor in a wildlife/plant-related discipline, have over 20 years of relevant research experience, and have presided over no fewer than 3 projects related to endangered species population monitoring, habitat restoration, or prey population recovery in the past three years. Priority may be given to Project Leaders who are national high-level talents or have presided over national mega-projects or key projects of the National Key Research and Development Program of China.

(3) Requirements for the Technical Leader

The Technical Leader should possess the title of Senior Engineer or Associate Professor or above in relevant fields such as wildlife survey, monitoring, and assessment, and have over 10 years of experience in wildlife survey, data processing and analysis, and report compilation. The Technical Leader is fully responsible for the technical design of the survey plan, method validation, data analysis, and quality control of outcomes.

(4) Requirements for the Fieldwork Leader

The Fieldwork Leader should possess the title of Engineer or above in relevant fields such as wildlife field survey and monitoring, have over 5 years of experience in organizing and implementing wildlife field surveys, and be familiar with field operation procedures such as transect layout, infrared camera monitoring, and species identification. The Fieldwork Leader is responsible for organizing and implementing field survey work, ensuring data collection quality and operational safety.

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