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Quotation Are Invited For Advanced It System For Production And Inventory Traceability- Food System Challenge Closing Date: Monday, 24. Feb 2025 Intervention Sector(S): Training & Capacity Building Remuneration Range: 2000 To 3000 (Usd) Duration Of Contract: N/A Context & Background Berytech Is A Leading Organization In Lebanons Entrepreneurial Ecosystem That Aims To Provide A Conducive Environment For The Creation And Development Of Startups Through Incubation, Business Support, Counseling, Funding, Networking, And Company Hosting. Hence, Berytech Is Taking Part In The Countrys Economic Revival, Participating In Wealth And Job Creation, And Retaining Graduates And High-Level Skills In Lebanon. About Fsc Project The Food System Challenge Supports Businesses To Solve Core Challenges Of The Food System In Lebanon, And More Specifically In The Sectors Of Dairy And Meat Production (Cow, Goat, Sheep), Cereals And Pulses (And Its By-Products), Protected Horticulture (Classical Green Houses, Hydroponics, And Aquaponics), And Domesticated Edible Herbs And Plants. The Food System Challenge Is Implemented By The World Food Programme (Wfp) And Berytech Through Support From The German Federal Ministry Of Economic Cooperation And Development (Bmz). Throughout FscS Previous And Current Cycles, The Program Supported Over 40 Smes To Fortify The Lebanese Food System To Create A More Sustainable Ecosystem. Sme Background The National Baking Factory - TsolerS Produces A Range Of High-Quality Baked Snacks Using Natural Ingredients And Traditional Lebanese Flavors. The National Baking Factory Tsoler Is Undertaking A Project To Modernize Its Production And Inventory Management Processes By Transitioning From Outdated, Manual Procedures To A More Accurate, Technology-Driven Traceability System. This Initiative Is Critical To Addressing The Traceability Issues Identified As A Major Finding During The Iso 22000 Implementation Audit. The New System Will Ensure Real-Time Tracking Of Raw Materials, Work-In-Progress, And Finished Goods, While Enhancing Inventory Accuracy, Reducing Waste, And Improving Compliance With Food Safety Standards. This Tor Outlines The ProjectS Objectives, Scope, Deliverables, And Responsibilities. Objective The Objective Of This Consultancy Is To: Develop And Implement An Advanced It System To Improve Traceability In Production And Inventory Management. Ensure Real-Time Tracking Of Raw Materials, Work-In-Progress, And Finished Goods. Enhance Inventory Accuracy And Reduce Waste Through Automated Tracking And Reporting. Improve Compliance With Iso 22000 Food Safety Standards By Resolving Traceability Issues. Streamline Operations And Reduce Costs Through Technology-Driven Solutions. Scope Of Work: The Consultant Will Be Required To Deliver The Following Services: System Development And Implementation Production Traceability O Implement A System For Real-Time Tracking Of Raw Materials, Work-In-Progress, And Finished Goods. O Ensure Seamless Integration With Existing Production Processes. Inventory Management O Develop A Robust Inventory Management System To Track Stock Levels, Reduce Waste, And Optimize Stock Replenishment. O Include Features For Internal Transfers, Waste Tracking, And Inter-Branch Transfers. Compliance And Reporting O Ensure The System Supports Compliance With Iso 22000 Standards, Including Expiration Date Tracking And Automated Reporting. O Provide Tools For Generating Analytical Reports And Dashboards To Support Decision-Making. User Training And Support O Conduct Training Sessions For Staff On The New SystemS Usage. O Provide Post-Implementation Support And Documentation. Duration The Consultancy Is Expected To Span 2 Months, With Specific On-Site Days To Be Agreed Upon Based On Project Milestones And Progress. Key Deliverables Fully Operational It System For Production And Inventory Traceability. Real-Time Tracking Of Raw Materials, Work-In-Progress, And Finished Goods. Automated Inventory Management System With Waste Reduction Features. Compliance Tools For Iso 22000, Including Expiration Date Tracking And Automated Reporting. Training Sessions For Staff And Post-Implementation Support Documentation. Qualifications:The It Vendor Or Consultant Selected For This Project Must Demonstrate The Following Qualifications: Technical Expertise: O Proven Experience In Developing And Implementing It Systems For Production Traceability And Inventory Management, Preferably In The Food Manufacturing Or Related Industries. O Expertise In Software Solutions That Support Real-Time Tracking, Automated Reporting, And Compliance With Iso 22000 Or Similar Food Safety Standards. Industry Experience: O A Strong Track Record Of Working With Food Production Facilities Or Similar Environments Where Traceability And Inventory Accuracy Are Critical. O Familiarity With Haccp Principles And Food Safety Regulations. Project Management Skills: O Demonstrated Ability To Manage Complex It Projects, Including System Integration, User Training, And Post-Implementation Support. O Experience In Delivering Projects On Time And Within Budget. Technical Capabilities: O Proficiency In Developing Systems With Features Such As Barcode Generation, Expiration Date Tracking, And Automated Alerts. O Ability To Provide Analytical Dashboards And Customizable Reports To Support Decision-Making. Training And Support: O Experience In Conducting Training Sessions For Non-Technical Staff And Providing Comprehensive Post-Implementation Support. References: O Provide References From Previous Clients, Particularly Those In The Food Production Or Manufacturing Sectors, To Demonstrate Successful Project Delivery. Evaluation Criteria: The Award Will Be Made To A Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Follows The Rfp Instructions, Meets The Eligibility Requirements, And Is Determined Via A Trade-Off Analysis To Be The Best Value Based On Application Of The Following Evaluation Criteria. The Relative Importance Of Each Individual Criterion Is Indicated By The Number Of Points Below: Cost (Daily Rate X Man-Days): 30 Points Man-Days Reasonableness: 5 Points OfferorS Qualification, Expertise & Past Experience: 25 Points Scope Of Work: 20 Points Site Visit & Client Feedback: 15 Points Administrative (Completeness And Accuracy Of The Submitted Application, Including All Required Documents): 5 Points Follow-Up Discussions May Be Conducted With Several Consultant(S) To Resolve Any Questions, Finalize The Scope Of Work And Agreement On Final Not-To-Exceed Costs As A Means To Recommend Final Selection To Berytech.Please Note That If There Are Significant Deficiencies Regarding Responsiveness To The Requirements Of This Rfp, An Offer May Be Deemed Non-Responsive And Thereby Disqualified From Consideration. Berytech Reserves The Right To Waive Immaterial Deficiencies At Its Discretion.Best-Offer Quotations Are Requested. It Is Anticipated That The Award Will Be Made Solely On The Basis Of These Original Quotations. However, Berytech Reserves The Right To Conduct Any Of The Following: Berytech May Conduct Negotiations With And/Or Request Clarifications From Any Offeror Prior To The Award. While Preference Will Be Given To Offerors Who Can Address The Full Technical Requirements Of This Rfp, Berytech May Issue A Partial Award Or Split The Award Among Various Suppliers, If In The Best Interest Of The Food System Challenge Project. Berytech May Cancel This Rfp At Any Time. How To Apply The Selected Consultant Is Expected To Start His/Her Activities Soon After Selection; The Exact Timeline And Effective Working Days Are To Be Set Based On Both The CompanyS And The ConsultantS Availabilities. The Total Budget Allocated For The Intervention Is Between $2,000 And $3,000. Candidates Should Submit The Following Documents Separately: Technical (Maximum Two Pages) Describing The Methodology To Conduct The Work Based On The Content Suggested In The Section: Scope Of Work, Duration, And Deliverables Elaborating It Further. Profile And Project References (Maximum Two Pages): A Brief Explanation Of The Consultant(S) Background Should Be Submitted (Cvs Should Be Included As An Annex) Along With Project References On The Topic. Provide References From Previous Clients, Particularly Those In The Food Production Or Manufacturing Sectors, To Demonstrate Successful Project Delivery. Financial Proposal Describing The Expected Remuneration And The Proposed Timeframe Of The Intervention. Quotations In Response To This Rfp Must Be Priced On A Level-Of-Effort (Number Of Working Days) Term Contract, All-Inclusive Basis, Including Delivery And All Other Costs. Pricing Must Be Presented In Usd And Offers Must Remain Valid For Not Less Than 30 Calendar Days After The Offer Deadline. Offerors Are Requested To Provide Quotations On Their Official Quotation Format Or Letterhead. **The Firm/Consultant Is Required To Perform A Pre-Assessment Visit/Call To The Business Before Submitting The Proposal To Assess And Quote Accordingly** To Arrange A Visit Or Conference Call, Please Coordinate With Our Business Advisor Or The Client Before The Deadline. From TsolerS: Ara Salkhanian: 03 612 744 From Berytech: Technical Advisor- Elie Bou Faysal: 81 551 032 Depending On The Situation, Each Client Has The Right To Take Conference Calls Instead Of Site Visit. The Client Has The Right To Stop Meeting Consultants/Consultancy Firm At His Disclosure. Documents And Proposals Must Be Sent To Procurement@Berytech.Org By February 24Th, 2025, At The Latest, With The Subject: Rfq00032-Food System Challenge Advanced It System -TsolerS. Important: The Header Of The Technical And Financial Offers Must Note The Candidate Data (Name, Address, Country, Telephone, Email, And Fiscal Identity Number Or Other Official Number). Tender Link : Https://Daleel-Madani.Org/Civil-Society-Directory/Berytech/Calls/Rfq-00032-Call-Advanced-It-System-Production-And-Inventory-Traceability-Food-System-Challenge
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