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Tenders are invited for Recruitment of Consulting Firms or Groupings of Consulting Firms to Carry out Technical Studies (APS, APD, Bidding Documents), Supervision and Control of Extension Works of Labovet, including the Establishment of a Vaccine Production Unit for Poultry and Pigs Extension Works of Labovet, including the Establishment of a Vaccine Production Unit for Poultry and Pigs MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK INTEGRATED BURUNDI-RWANDA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (BRIDEP) BURUNDI COMPONENT RELAUNCH OF THE RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTING FIRMS OR GROUPINGS OF CONSULTING FIRMS TO CARRY OUT TECHNICAL STUDIES (APS, APD, BIDDING DOCUMENTS), SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF: Extension works of the Veterinary Laboratory (LaboVet), including the establishment of a vaccine production unit for poultry and pigs; Construction works of a plant for conditioning plant seeds and construction of a shelter for a coldstorage room at ISABU. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES) Financing Agreement Reference: FAD Grant No. 2100155043691 Project Identification No.: P-Z1-K00-158 1. Background The Government of the Republic of Burundi has received a grant from the African Development Bank Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Integrated Burundi-Rwanda Development Project (BRIDEP). Part of the proceeds of this grant will be used to finance contracts for consulting firms or groupings of consulting firms responsible for carrying out technical feasibility studies, supervision and control of: i) The extension works of the Veterinary Laboratory (LaboVet), including the establishment of a vaccine production unit for poultry and pigs; and ii) The construction of a plant seed conditioning unit and the construction of a shelter for a coldstorage room at ISABU. 2. Scope of Services The services under this contract include the preparation of technical feasibility studies (APS, APD, EIES and Bidding Documents), as well as supervision and control of: Extension works of the Veterinary Laboratory (LaboVet), including the establishment of a vaccine production unit for poultry and pigs; Construction of a plant seed conditioning unit; and Construction of a shelter for a cold-storage room at ISABU. The services are divided into two (2) separate lots: The estimated duration of the assignment for the technical feasibility study phase is 90 working days. For the supervision and control phase, the estimated duration is: Lot 1: 9 months Lot 2: 7 months 3. Invitation to Consultants The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock, through the Integrated Burundi-Rwanda Development Project (BRIDEP) Burundi Component, invites consulting firms to submit their applications to provide the services described above. Interested consulting firms must provide information demonstrating their qualifications and capacity to perform the services, including: Company documentation; References for similar assignments; Experience in comparable missions; Availability of qualified personnel; and Other relevant information. 4. Eligibility and Selection Method The eligibility criteria and selection procedure will comply with the Methods and Procedures for the Use of Consultants as defined in the Procurement Policy for Operations Financed by the African Development Bank Group (October 2015 Edition), which entered into force on January 1, 2016. The selection method will be Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS). 5. Main Evaluation Criteria The main criteria for ranking consultants are: Number of years of general experience in carrying out technical feasibility studies, supervision and control of public building construction works; Number of references for contracts involving studies for the rehabilitation/construction of veterinary laboratories; Number of references for contracts involving supervision and control of rehabilitation/construction works of veterinary laboratories; Number of references for technical feasibility studies for construction/rehabilitation of agricultural infrastructure, such as large-capacity storage warehouses and plant seed conditioning units; Number of references for supervision and control of construction/rehabilitation works of agricultural infrastructure, such as large-capacity storage warehouses and plant seed conditioning units. Note: Each reference must be supported by certificates of services rendered/certificates of satisfactory completion. Evaluation Table No. Selection Criteria Score 1 At least 10 years of general experience in technical studies, supervision and control of public building construction works: 10 points + 2 points for each additional year, up to a maximum of 20 points 20 points 2 Specific Experience 80 points At least two contracts for studies of rehabilitation/construction of veterinary laboratories: 15 points, i.e. 7.5 points per reference 15 points At least two contracts for supervision and control of rehabilitation/construction works of veterinary laboratories: 15 points, i.e. 7.5 points per reference 15 points At least five contracts for technical feasibility studies of construction/rehabilitation works of agricultural infrastructure, such as large-capacity storage warehouses and plant seed conditioning units: 25 points, i.e. 5 points per reference 25 points At least five contracts for supervision and control of construction/rehabilitation works of agricultural infrastructure, such as large-capacity storage warehouses and plant seed conditioning units: 25 points, i.e. 5 points per reference 25 points Total 100 points Note: Each reference must be supported by certificates of services rendered/certificates of satisfactory completion. Consulting firms may associate with other firms to strengthen their respective qualifications, either as a joint and several grouping (consortium) or through a subcontracting agreement. 6. Language The language of submission and work shall be French. 7. Additional Information Interested consultants may obtain additional information, including the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR), from BRIDEP at: BRIDEP Rohero I, Avenue de la JRR No. 20 S&N House, 5th Floor Burundi Information may also be requested by email: bridep2025@gmail.com gakukweb@gmail.com Copy: ntawunkundagaston01@gmail.com Requests for information may be submitted on working days, Monday to Friday, from: 08:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 17:00 (Bujumbura time) 8. Submission of Expressions of Interest Expressions of interest must be submitted or sent by email to the address indicated below no later than September 17, 2026, at 17:00 (Bujumbura time). The submission must expressly bear the following title: Expression of Interest for the Recruitment of Consulting Firms or Groups of Consultants to Provide Technical Feasibility Study, Supervision and Control Services for: i) Extension Works of LaboVet Including the Establishment of a Vaccine Production Unit for Poultry and Pigs; ii) Construction Works of a Plant Seed Conditioning Unit and Construction of a Shelter for a ColdStorage Room at ISABU. For the attention of: Mr. GAKUKWE Bonaventure, Coordinator Address: Rohero I, Avenue de la JRR No. 20 S&N House, 5th Floor Burundi Tel: +257 79 93 49 25 Email: bridep2025@gmail.com; gakukweb@gmail.com Copy: ntawunkundagaston01@gmail.com [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement
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