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with Agricultural Services Programme for Inclusive Rural Economy and Agricultural Trade (ASPIRE-AT)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), through the Agricultural Services Programme for an Inclusive Rural Economy and Agricultural Trade (ASPIRE-AT), invites eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to Conduct Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Designs and Construction Supervision for Enabling Market Infrastructure for Producer Organizations.
Objective of the Assignment
ASPIRE-AT is seeking to recruit a consulting firm or a consortium to undertake a detailed feasibility studies, Engineering Design and Works Supervision for the implementation of foreseen small-scale infrastructures investments.
This study will contribute to the policies priorities of the Royal Government of Cambodia, will comply with the legal framework and regulations of the Kingdom of Cambodia and is in compliance with the EIB requirements. In particular, the study is to comply with the following guidelines: (i) EIB eligibility, (ii) EIB guide to Procurement (iii) EIB Group Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework, and requirements of EU and IFAD Social, Climate, Environmental Assessment Procedure (IFAD SECAP), where applicable.
The overall objective of the study is to support Producers Organisations and other stakeholders in preparing, implementing and managing small scale infrastructure investments, including Operation and Maintenance and sustainability aspects while mitigating social, environmental and climate risks.
Scope of Services
Phase1: Undertake the detailed feasibility studies, detailed Engineering Design for the implementation of foreseen small scale infrastructures investments such as small access roads, collection centres, warehouses/storage, drying pad, packaging facilities, community markets, and water management infrastructure and other productive assets that directly benefit to the graduated Producer Organizations (PO) and members. The assignment also includes assisting the ASPIRE-AT procurement team to review the investment proposals and Tender Documents to recruit contractors for the construction of these small -scale infrastructures.
Phase2: Provide Construction Supervision of small-scale investments in enabling market infrastructures and assist in commissioning and Defect Liability Period monitoring support including the Preparation of O&M manuals and providing training O&M training to the owner of the infrastructures.
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates
In the event that more than six (6) firms fulfil all the qualifying criteria, the following criteria shall be used to rank the applicants and the top six (6) shall be invited to submit proposals.
Please select the most relevant projects of magnitude of USD 1 million or more to demonstrate the firm’s experience (maximum 10 projects within the last ten (10) years). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlist stage.
Submission Requirements
Further information can be obtained at the Agricultural Services Programme for Inclusive Rural Economy and Agricultural Trade (ASPIRE-AT) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form or through email provided in the contact details by 25 July 2025 at or before 17:00 hours (local time).