Information Gathering and Verification Survey for Promotion of Cross-Border Logistics in the South Asia Region [Oda Technical Cooperation Project] (QCBS)

This tender, announced by JICA, concerns an "Information Gathering and Verification Survey for Promotion of Cross-Border Logistics in the South Asia Region." The project is specifically focused on India and falls under the category of "Oda Technical Cooperation Project," utilizing a Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method for consultant procurement. The primary objective is to collect and verify information related to enhancing cross-border logistics within the South Asia region. This likely involves assessing existing trade routes, infrastructure, customs procedures, and regulatory frameworks that impact the movement of goods across national borders. The survey aims to identify bottlenecks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. The findings are expected to inform future Japanese development assistance strategies and projects aimed at facilitating smoother and more efficient trade and transportation in the region. This could include recommendations for infrastructure development, policy reforms, or capacity building initiatives to support regional economic integration and trade facilitation. The scope of work will involve extensive data collection, stakeholder consultations, and analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current logistics landscape and potential interventions.

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Logistics and Trade Policy. Located in India, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the transport and logistics sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.