Preparatory Survey for Food Safety Inspection Capacity Enhancement Project in Bangladesh [Oda Technical Cooperation Project] (QCBS) (Re-announcement)

This is a re-announcement by JICA for a "Preparatory Survey for Food Safety Inspection Capacity Enhancement Project in Bangladesh," categorized as an "Oda Technical Cooperation Project" using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. The project was initially announced on April 26, 2023, and is now being re-advertised. The core objective is to conduct a preparatory survey to assess and identify needs for enhancing food safety inspection capabilities in Bangladesh. This will involve evaluating the current regulatory framework, institutional structures, inspection procedures, and technical capacities of relevant authorities responsible for food safety. The survey aims to pinpoint specific areas where improvements are needed, such as strengthening laboratory testing, training inspectors, harmonizing standards with international norms, and improving risk management systems. The findings will inform the design of a future project to bolster Bangladesh's food safety regime, thereby protecting public health and facilitating safe trade. Answers to bidder questions were posted on July 6th.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Food Safety and Laboratory. Located in Bangladesh, 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 agriculture and food security 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.