Maldives: Information Gathering and Verification Survey on Agricultural Promotion (QCBS)

This tender is for an Information Gathering and Verification Survey focused on agricultural promotion in the Republic of Maldives. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultants to conduct this survey, which aims to assess the current state of agriculture, identify potential areas for development and promotion, and gather necessary data for future interventions. The survey will likely involve field research, analysis of agricultural policies and practices, stakeholder interviews, and assessment of market opportunities. The findings will inform the design of potential projects or programs to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food security, and support the livelihoods of farmers in the Maldives. The selection method is Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), emphasizing the importance of both technical expertise and cost-effectiveness. Responses to queries were published on September 27th (first round) and October 3rd (second round), providing bidders with updated information.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Baseline Studies. Located in Global, 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.