Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (Суринам - Тендер #71572492)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

• Project ID

P166187

• Project Title

Competitiveness and Sector Diversification

• Country

Suriname

• Notice No

OP00435082

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SR-MNR-538870-CS-CQS

• Procurement Method

Consultant Qualification Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Apr 15, 2026 15:00

• Published Date

Mar 27, 2026

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Natural Resources

• Name

Clyde Griffith

• Address

Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 – 15, Republic of Suriname

• City

• Province/State

Suriname

• Postal Code

• Country

Suriname

• Phone

(+597)8532104

• Email

clydegriffith1977@gmail.com

• Website

REPUBLIC SURINAME

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION

Country: Republic of Suriname

Name of Project: Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project

Project No.: P166187

Loan No.: IBRD Loan 8985 - SR

Assignment Title: Consulting Firm for Health, Safety, Environment and Social (HSES)

Support

Reference No.: SR-MNR-538870-CS-CQS

The Republic of Suriname has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured HSES support process is needed as DAS is expected to play a key role in promoting responsible mining practices, ensuring compliance with national legislation and international standards, and safeguarding the health, safety, environment, and social (HSES) conditions associated with mineral sector activities. The need for a coherent, institute-wide HSES framework includes policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) sets out the scope of work for hiring an experienced HSES Consulting Firm to support DAS in developing and institutionalizing this framework. The TOR for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.

A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Regulations for Consultant’s qualifications based selection (CQS) described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018.

The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within MNR 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 qualification criteria are:

(1) proven and notable experience in the field of providing HSES support to Governments in terms of design and support in the implementation of comprehensive HSES management systems, including the development of fit-for-purpose HSES policy and management frameworks, practical SOPs and procedures aligned with national legislation, applicable international standards, and best practices for the mining and minerals sector. Experience with working in Suriname or the Caribbean Region is preferred.

(2) having delivered in the last 10 years at least 3 similar projects of similar size, scope and nature

(3) specific information and past project references in order to demonstrate the Consultant’s meets each of the criteria and the requirements as per the TOR

(4) key expert CV’s confirming the consultant team profiles as listed in the expected experience and required qualifications section of the TOR

(5) an overview of the technology (equipment, software …) that will be used during the assignment

(6) the Consultant’s ability to deploy key experts within one month following contract signature

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the Procurement for IPF Borrowers, issued July 2016, as revised November 2017 and August 2018 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment:

Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:

• Conflict between consulting activities and procurement of goods, works, or nonconsulting services (i.e., services other than consulting services covered by these Guidelines8 ): A firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide goods, works, or non-consulting services for a project, or any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm, shall be disqualified from providing consulting services resulting from or directly related to those goods, works, or non-consulting services. Conversely, a firm hired to provide. consulting services for the preparation (before Loan effectiveness) or implementation of a project, or any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm, shall be disqualified from subsequently providing goods, works, or services (other than consulting services covered by these Guidelines) resulting from or directly related to the consulting services for such preparation or implementation. This provision does not apply to the various firms (consultants, contractors, or suppliers) which together are performing the Contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract.
• Conflict among consulting assignments: Neither consultants (including their personnel and sub-consultants), nor any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm, shall be hired for any assignment that, by its nature, may be in conflict with another assignment of the consultants. As an example, consultants assisting a client in the privatization of public assets shall neither purchase, nor advise purchasers of, such assets. Similarly, consultants hired to prepare Terms of Reference (TOR) for an assignment shall not be hired for the assignment in question.
• Relationship with Borrower’s staff: Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants) that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower (or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the loan) who are directly or indirectly involved in any part of: (i) the preparation of the TOR for the assignment, (ii) the selection process for the contract, or (iii) the supervision of such contract may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.
• A consultant shall submit only one proposal, either individually or as a joint venture partner in another proposal. If a consultant, including a joint venture partner, submits or participates in more than one proposal, all such proposals shall be disqualified. This does not, however, preclude a consulting firm to participate as a sub-consultant, or an individual to participate as a team member, in more than one proposal when circumstances justify and if permitted by the RFP.

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.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 14:00 Suriname time (UTC – 3 hours)

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Ministry of Natural Resources

Attn: Mr. Clyde Griffith, Component Coordinator SCSD C1

Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 -15, Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname

Tel: (+597) 474666 (PIU Office) or (+597)8532104 (Component Coordinator)

Fax: (+597) 475752

E-mail: clydegriffith1977@gmail.com

REPUBLIC SURINAME

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project

Reference: SR-MNR-538870-CS-CQS

Terms of Reference

CONSULTING FIRM for HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT

and SOCIAL (HSES) SUPPORT

Introduction

The Republic of Suriname has received a loan from the World Bank for a Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) project, which seeks to facilitate sector governance, competitiveness, and diversification in Suriname by addressing enabling environment constraints in the targeted industries of mining, agribusiness, and tourism. This will be achieved by financing technical assistance for policy, legal and regulatory reforms; capacity building of key institutions; and business development services and matching grants for SMEs and value chain development.

The project comprises two components which will be implemented by Project Implementation Units (PIUs) at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) (component 1) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (MEZ) (component 2) under the guidance of a Project Coordination Committee (PCC). Each PIU will be led by a Component Coordinator responsible for the implementation of project activities under the relevant implementing ministry. A Project Coordinator will provide strategic and problem-solving guidance to both PIUs and chair the PCC.

The focus of Component 1 implemented by the PIU at the MNR is strengthening the mining sector governance, transparency, accountability, and administration. This component focuses on supporting improvements to the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing mining in Suriname. The purpose is to align Suriname’s framework to international best practice, and to provide its institutions with knowledge and tools to carry out their mandated functions.

The specialist consulting firm will design, coordinate, and implement a structured HSES support program for the Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) that aligns with the Wet Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname and supports rapid, compliant operationalization of the new authority.

Background

The Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured HSES support process is needed as DAS is expected to play a key role in promoting responsible mining practices, ensuring compliance with national legislation and international standards, and safeguarding the health, safety, environment, and social (HSES) conditions associated with mineral sector activities.

The need for a coherent, institute-wide HSES framework includes policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. This TOR sets out the scope of work for hiring an experienced HSES Consulting Firm to support DAS in developing and institutionalizing this framework.

Objective of the Assignment

The overall objective is to design and support the implementation of a comprehensive HSES management system for DAS, including practical SOPs and procedures aligned with national legislation, applicable international standards, and best practices for the mining and minerals sector.

Specific objectives are to:

• Develop a fit-for-purpose HSES policy and management framework for DAS, covering occupational health and safety, environmental management, climate and biodiversity considerations, community and social aspects, and grievance handling.
• Prepare detailed SOPs, procedures, checklists, and templates to support the day-to-day functioning of DAS units (e.g. cadaster, geological data, inspection/supervision, laboratories, support services).
• Build internal DAS capacity to apply, monitor, and periodically improve the HSES system, including training of staff and recommendations on institutional arrangements and resources.

Scope of Work and Tasks

The specialized Consulting Firm will carry out, at minimum, the following tasks:

• Task 1 – Inception, Assessment and Gap Analysis:
• Conduct an inception mission and inception report, including a refined work plan, methodology, and stakeholder consultation plan for DAS and key partners.
• Review relevant national laws and regulations (e.g. mining legislation, environmental framework, labour and OSH regulations, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples rights, social safeguards, gender policies) and applicable international standards (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ICMM principles, ASGM-related guidance where relevant).
• Map DASS’s institutional structure and core functions and carry out a baseline assessment of existing HSES-related policies, procedures, and practices within

the Ministry of Natural Resources, National Environmental Authority, inspectorates, and other relevant agencies, to identify gaps and overlaps.

• Prepare a concise HSES Gap Analysis Report for DAS, including recommendations on priority areas and a proposed outline for the DAS HSES management system and SOP package.

• Task 2 – Design of DAS HSES Policy and Management Framework:
• Draft an DAS-specific HSES Policy stating vision, principles, commitments, and responsibilities at different levels (Board/Directorate, management, technical staff, support staff, contractors, visitors).
• Design an HSES Management Framework for DAS, including:
• Governance and roles/responsibilities (e.g. HSES focal point, committee, reporting lines).
• Risk management and planning processes (hazard identification, risk assessment, risk controls).
• Operational controls and procedures applicable to DAS functions (fieldwork, inspections, data collection, laboratories, office operations, archives, IT facilities, fleet and travel, contractor management).
• Incident reporting, investigation, corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitoring, inspection, and internal audit mechanisms.
• Training, competency, and awareness-raising arrangements.
• Documentation, record-keeping, and document control.
• Stakeholder engagement, consultation, and grievance redress mechanisms for communities and other stakeholders.
• Submit the draft framework for DAS review and facilitate a validation workshop to obtain feedback from relevant stakeholders.

• Task 3 – Development of SOPs, Procedures, and Tools

Based on the approved framework, develop detailed and practical SOPs, procedures, and tools for DAS, at minimum covering:

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Risk assessments (e.g. Job Safety Analysis, field mission risk assessments).
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, use, storage, and maintenance.
• Safe work procedures for: site inspections/field missions, sample collection, laboratory operations, driving and vehicle use, working near water, working at heights, working in remote areas, emergency response, and first aid.
• Incident, near-miss and non-conformance reporting, investigation, and corrective action.
• Contractor and visitor HSES requirements on DAS premises and during DAS-led fieldwork.
• Environmental Management
• Procedures for environmental risk screening and assessment related to DAS activities (e.g. field surveys, drilling oversight, sampling, data acquisition).
• Waste management, including hazardous materials, chemicals, and laboratory waste.
• Pollution prevention, spill prevention and response, resource efficiency in institute facilities (energy, water, materials).
• Biodiversity-sensitive practices for fieldwork and data collection.
• Social and Community Aspects
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement procedures for communities, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, small-scale miners, and other users of mineral resources.
• Protocols for culturally proper consultation and consent processes where relevant.
• Community health and safety considerations for DAS-supported field activities or demonstrations.
• Grievance mechanism procedure for external stakeholders (receipt, registration, assessment, response, feedback, reporting).
• Integration of gender, youth, and vulnerable groups considerations in DAS activities.
• Cross-cutting and Internal Procedures
• Emergency preparedness and response plans for DAS facilities (fire, natural disasters, security incidents, chemical spills, medical emergencies).
• Business continuity and crisis communication procedures.
• Document control, records management, and data protection related to HSES information.

For each SOP/procedure, the Consultant will provide purpose, scope, roles and responsibilities, step-by-step process, required forms or checklists, and references to relevant laws/standards.

• Task 4 – Capacity Building and Institutionalization
• Prepare a Capacity Building Plan for DAS staff (management, technical, and support) on HSES policy, framework, and SOPs, including suggested training modules and schedule.
• Deliver at least four (4) training sessions/workshops (in Dutch and/or English as agreed) for DAS and key partner institutions, using practical examples and case-based exercises.
• Develop a concise HSES Training Toolkit (presentations, quick-reference sheets, posters, and checklists) for internal use by DAS trainers.
• Provide recommendations on:
• Institutional arrangements for HSES within DAS(e.g. dedicated HSES unit or focal points).
• Required staffing profiles and competencies.
• Basic equipment and budget lines needed to sustain the HSES system.

• Task 5 – Implementation Support and Finalization
• Provide limited remote/on-site coaching to DAS for initial implementation of priority SOPs (e.g. pilot of incident reporting procedure, pilot field risk assessment, trial of grievance mechanism).
• Incorporate feedback from DAS and stakeholders, and finalize all documents (policy, framework, SOPs, tools).
• Prepare a Final Assignment Report summarizing process followed, key findings, main products, capacity building delivered, implementation recommendations, and a 2–3-year roadmap for continuous improvement of the DAS HSES system.

Deliverables, Payment Schedule and Timing

The deliverables triggering payments schedule and timing are presented in the table below:

A detailed timeline and milestone schedule for the entire assignment (e.g. over three to four (3–4) months) will be agreed in the inception report.

Duration and Location

• Expected duration: three to four (3-4) months from contract signature. A strict time schedule will be observe an respected as the project closes 31.12.2026.
• Location: Paramaribo, Suriname, with missions to interior regions and mining districts as required; remote work is possible for part of the assignment subject to agreement.

Reporting and Coordination

• The Consultant will report to the Component Coordinator of the SCSD Project Component 1/ Representative of the Minerals Authority Suriname.
• A counterpart HSES focal point or working group within DAS will be assigned to help access to information, stakeholders, and coordination.
• Progress meetings will be held at least monthly (or as agreed) to review status, issues, and next steps.

Qualifications and Experience

The specialist consulting firm will make available experts (minimum two (2) an maximum four (4)) to its discretion and relevant CV when compared to the task(s)and specialism assigned. For each of the individual consultants, the required profile is:

• Advanced university degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Mining Engineering, Environmental/Social Sciences, or related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in HSES management in the mining, mineral resources, or heavy industrial sectors, including institutional or government advisory work.
• Experience in:
• Designing and implementing HSES management systems and SOPs.
• Working with mining sector institutions (cadaster, geological survey, inspectorate, environmental authorities) in developing countries.
• Social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and community relations, including work with Indigenous and Tribal Peoples where possible.
• Familiarity with Suriname’s mining sector and regulatory context is highly desirable; experience in the Guiana Shield, Caribbean, or Latin American region is an asset.
• Proven experience in capacity building and delivery of training to multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage and may be required; knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Language of Delivery

All key reports, policy documents, and SOPs shall be provided in English and Dutch, or as specified by DAS. Training materials should be adapted to the language needs of participants.

Data, Facilities, and Support Provided by PIU/DAS

The PIU and/or the supervising ministry will provide:

• Access to existing strategic documents, relevant legislation, and internal procedures.
• Access to offices and meeting facilities in Paramaribo and, where possible, logistical support for field visits.
• Support in identifying and arranging meetings with key stakeholders.

The Consultant will be responsible for their own equipment (e.g. laptops, software) and personal logistics unless otherwise specified in the contract.

Ethical, Safeguard, and Confidentiality Requirements

• The Consultant shall adhere to high standards of professional ethics, respect confidentiality, and ensure that data obtained during the assignment is used solely for the purposes of this contract.
• All stakeholder engagement must follow principles of non-discrimination, respect for rights, and free, prior, and informed consent where applicable.
• Any conflict of interest must be disclosed immediately to the PIU.

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