Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project (Узбекистан - Тендер #38576878)

• Project ID

P170206

• Project Title

Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project

• Country

Uzbekistan

• Notice No

OP00214572

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

MUNIS/CS/CQS/8

• Procurement Method

Consultant Qualification Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Feb 28, 2023 15:00

• Published Date

Feb 14, 2023

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan

• Name

Makhset Utemuratov

• Address

City: Tashkent, postal code: 100057, Street University w/n Floor / room number: 4th floor, room 414

• City

• Province/State

Uzbekistan

• Postal Code

• Country

Uzbekistan

• Phone

971300779

• Email

max200779@mail.ru

• Website

https://mininnovation.uz/

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTING FIRMS

Country: Uzbekistan

Project name: “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System” Project

Credit No.: IDA-67840

Assignment Title: Consultancy services in conducting a training program for youth of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Technology Commercialization and Startup Projects Implementation

Reference No.: MUNIS/CS/CQS/8

The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a credit from International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System (MUNIS)” Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy services in conducting a training program for youth of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Technology Commercialization and Startup Projects Implementation.

The Project Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MHESI) 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 main goal of the Assignment is to support young people interested in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to strengthen their skills in the field of technology commercialization and startup projects implementation to contribute to the achievement of the goals of the Innovation Development Strategy for 2022-2026. At the same time, the project provides expanding the pipeline for upcoming subcomponents of MUNIS project: 1.2. Research Commercialization Program (RCP), and 2.2: Business Investments in R&D Program (BIRD) and strength the promotion of the MUNIS project in the regions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATION (EVALUATION CRITERIA)

The consulting firm must have experience in providing services within the framework of projects supported by international financial institutions over the past 3 years. Also, the Consulting Firm and its team should be familiar with Uzbekistan"s research and higher education policies.

The project is expected to be completed by Consulting firm composed of 4 employees: Project manager (1 person). Supervisors (2 persons). Tutor (1 person). The Consulting firm and the team members shall possess the following qualifications:

Project manager/coordinator (1)

• Master’s degree in Business/Finance/Management or relevant discipline.
• Experience in organization of training and capacity-building programs in STI.
• Knowledge of Uzbekistan’s STI development policy agenda.
• Experience in review and preparing of reports at State Level.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of Uzbek or Russian is required.

Supervisors (2)

• BSc/BA degree in Business/Finance/Management or relevant discipline.
• Skills in the development of project documentation.
• Skills for organizing effective work of the project team, including with contractors.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions, including in conditions of uncertain environment and limited resources.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with the participants and team members.
• Knowledge of Uzbek or Russian is required.

Tutor (1)

• Master’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline.
• MBA in Innovation management will be an advantage.
• Experience in training/research programs or similar projects implementation.
• Experience in the design and/or implementation of technology commercialization or startup projects.
• Knowledge of Disruptive innovations, R&D commercialization, IP management etc.
• Experience in innovation management and venture financing.
• Experience in international grant projects will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Uzbek or Russian is required.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/kGwE/HtkPXLKSz

To confirm the compliance of specialists/experts with the above requirements, a potential Consultant provides letters of recommendation or resumes of specialists/experts, copies of diplomas, certificates, and other documents confirming the professional qualifications of specialists/experts and their work experience, as well as copies of other documents, confirming work experience.

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 in November 2017 and August 2018) (“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 CQS selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during working days.

Expressions of interest of the Consultant must be delivered in a written form to the address below by the 28th of February, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Tashkent time.

Attn: Mr. Dilshodbek Azgarov – Manager of the Project Implementation Unit

No.7, Universitet Street, Tashkent 100174, Uzbekistan

Tel: +998-97-170-67-84

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