Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project (Узбекистан - Тендер #68523916)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

• Project ID

P170206

• Project Title

Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project

• Country

Uzbekistan

• Notice No

OP00408137

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

MUNIS/CS/CQS/35

• Procurement Method

Consultant Qualification Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Nov 26, 2025 15:00

• Published Date

Nov 12, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Agency for Innovative Development

• Name

Dilshodbek Azgarov

• 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

+998971706784

• Email

munis.project.uz@gmail.com

• Website

www.wbgrants.uz

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTING FIRMS

Country: Uzbekistan

Project name: “Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System” Project

Credit No.: IDA-67840

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Development of an adaptive methodology for determining the level of technological readiness (TRL) in scientific and innovative activities of Uzbekistan.

Reference No.: MUNIS/CS/CQS/35.

The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a credit from International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the “Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System (MUNIS)” Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for the Development of an adaptive methodology for determining the level of technological readiness (TRL) in scientific and innovative activities of Uzbekistan.

The Project Implementation Unit under the Agency for Innovative Development 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATION (EVALUATION CRITERIA)

The Consulting Firm will be selected in accordance with the Consulting Firm’s qualifications based selection (CQS) Methodology, according to the Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Procurement of Consulting Services is carried out in accordance with the Procurement Manual of Procurement Regulations for IPF Projects (2016) revised and updated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), which can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org

General Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in developing or adapting TRL or similar innovation assessment methodologies;
• Minimum 3 years of work with research institutions, innovation agencies, or international organizations on research commercialization and innovation system development;
• Proven track record in analytical research, policy design, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building in the STI field;
• Experience in at least 5 donor-funded projects (World Bank, UN, OSCE, EU, etc.);
• Demonstrated ability to conduct expert consultations, public discussions, and stakeholder engagement;
• Demonstrated institutional capacity to manage multi-disciplinary international teams, ensure quality assurance, and transfer knowledge and skills to local counterparts (capacity building);
• Commitment to ensure knowledge transfer, training of AID staff, and development of methodological and institutional sustainability of the TRL system after project completion.
• Compliance with international standards of ethical conduct, data protection, and transparency in consulting practices.
• Proven track record in TRL or similar innovation assessment methodologies; experience in STI policy, research commercialization, and innovation system development; at least
  5 donor-funded projects.
• Previous experience in Central Asia or CIS countries, especially in institutional reforms or STI system modernization;
• Familiarity with national innovation and science policy context of Uzbekistan;
• Access to a global network of TRL and innovation assessment experts;
• Demonstrated ability to develop or integrate digital TRL tools (dashboards, monitoring systems, online evaluation modules)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with national digital transformation initiatives and integrate TRL methodologies into government information systems.

The technical proposal shall meet the following requirements for methodology/work plan and key personnel. The following range of scores should be defined considering three sub-criteria and corresponding percentage weights:

• Adequacy and quality of the proposed development methodology with a description of the system design of the entire project and an action plan in accordance with the terms of reference – 30 points.
• Relevant experience and qualification of key personnel – 70 points.

The assignment is expected to be completed by a Consulting Firm composed of 5 employees: Consultant (1 person), Project Manager (1 person) and Assistants (3 people). The Consulting firm and the team members shall possess the following qualifications:

Project Manager

• Master’s degree (preferably a scientific degree PhD or DSc) in management, economics, innovation policy, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing international consulting or STI-related projects, preferably in developing or transition economies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of TRL methodologies or international practices in research commercialization.
• At least 5 years of experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with government, academia, and private sector stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of Uzbek is an advantage.

Consultant

• Master’s degree in economics, management, innovation studies, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in STI policy design and/or implementation in Central Asia or similar regions.
• At least 3 years of experience in developing or adapting TRL or related methodologies.
• Proven track record of preparing analytical reports, policy notes, and recommendations for government agencies.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in international institutions (UN, OSCE, World Bank, etc) projects, preferably foreign experience.
• Knowledge of English and Russian languages is required. Knowledge of Uzbek language will be an advantage.

Assistant

• Master’s degree in information systems, economics, engineering, management/public service management or relevant discipline;
• Understanding the principles of project management and research commercialization;
• Experience working with scientific projects;
• At least 3 years of experience in the public sector in the field of science and innovation;
• Experience working with international organizations or projects;
• Ability to process and analyze large amounts of information;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Understanding the principles of project management;
• Fluency in Uzbek and Russian is required. Knowledge of English is an advantage.

To confirm the compliance of specialists/experts with the above requirements, a potential consulting firm will provide letters of recommendation or reviews or resumes of specialist/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 detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mp-WI63PfUrZJjylxY4ilqe-UTbPWPIL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103319065924197421654&rtpof=true&sd=true

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 February 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.

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 26th of November, 2025, 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

E-mail: munis.project.uz@gmail.com

As part of the EOI, the Consultant should include the following information:

• Consulting Firm Information

• Associations (Joint Venture or Sub-consultancy)

Present the rationale for and benefits of working in association (JV or Sub-consultant) with others rather than undertaking the assignment independently (as appropriate). Describe the proposed management and coordination approach of the association and the role of each firm.

• Technical competence

Project References - highlight the technical qualifications of your entity/consortium in undertaking similar assignments. Provide details of past experiences working with similar project authorities

• Geographical experience

Project References, present experiences in similar geographic areas.

• Management Competence

• Describe standard policies, procedures, and practices that your entity has to assure quality interaction with clients and outputs. Please state if your company is ISO certified.
• How your firm/consortium handles complaints concerning the performance of experts or quality of the reports submitted for previous and future assignments? What internal controls are in place to address and resolve complaints.
• How you ensure the quality of your firm’s/consortium’s performance over the life of assignments.

• Projects references

Present relevant projects to demonstrate the firm’s technical qualifications and geographical experience (maximum 10 projects).

• Summary for the Projects listed above

• Eligibility

We, the undersigned, certify to the best of our knowledge and belief:

• We have read the advertisement, including the terms of reference (TOR), for this assignment (YES/NO)

• Neither the consulting firm nor its JV member or sub-consultant or any of its experts prepared the TOR for this activity (YES/NO)

• We confirm that the project references submitted as part of this EOI accurately reflect the experience of the specified firm/consortium. (YES/NO)

• Ensuing assignment resulting from our work product under this assignment, our firm, JV member or sub-consultant, and the expert(s) will be disqualified from short-listing and participation in the assignment.

• The lead entity and JV member or sub-consultant are NOT currently sanctioned by or other MDBs. Neither the consulting firm nor the JV member or sub-consultant has ever been convicted of an integrity-related offense or crime related to theft, corruption, fraud, collusion or coercion.

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