Ethiopian maritime Authority (EMA) invite to eligible bidders for Gap Assessment and Feasibility Study for Establishing in Accessible Modern Laboratory or Testing Equipment at Cargo Centers

REQUESTING FOR EXPRESSIONNS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES-FIRMS SELECTION)

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Ethiopian maritime Authority (EMA) Ethiopia Trade Logistics Project (ETLP)

Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia isys

NAME OF PROJECT: Ethiopian Trade Logistics Project (ETLP)

Project ID: P156590

Assignment Title: Gap Assessment and Feasibility Study for Establishing in Accessible Modern Laboratory or Testing Equipment at Cargo Centers

Reference No.: ET-EMAA-484394-QCBS-CS

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Maritime Authority, has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Ethiopian of Trade Logistics Project (ETLP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The general objective of Gap. Assessment and Feasibility Stud for Establishing.  Accessible Modern Laboratory or Testing Equipment at Cargo Centers is to identify gaps and feasibility of establish accessible, modern laboratory services in cargo centers (especially in dry ports) as per the indication in the National Logistics Strategy.

Specific objectives include;

• Analyze the current laboratory infrastructure established in Ethiopia and accessible for cargo car centers (especially in dry ports) to evaluate their impact on cargo delays and compliance.
• Identify the type and volume of import and export cargo which requires a laboratory testing service at cargo centers.
• Identify the type of laboratory test services that can be provided and the feasibility of laboratory test accessible for cargo centers.
• Determine optimal locations within or near dry ports for establishing dedicated, full-service laboratories to ensure accessibility and reduce transit delays.
• Define technical, operational, and regulatory requirements, type, scope, design, financial requirement and ownership structure for modern laboratories to meet international standards and expedite cargo clearance. Recommend the type, scope, design, financial requirement, ownership structure of the would-be established laboratory.
• Develop a strategic implementation framework for establishing laboratories, including resource needs (equipment, personnel, funding), stakeholder roles, and timelines.
• Assess the anticipated impact of dedicated laboratories at cargo centers (especially in dry ports) on reducing logistics transit times, improving trade efficiency, and boosting Ethiopia's economic competitiveness.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by e-mailing the address given below.

The Ethiopian Maritime Affairs Authority-Trade Logistics Project Implementation Unit now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants ") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (i) Core business and years in business, (ii) relevant experience in the field of assignment; and (iii) technical and managerial capability of the firm. Individual experts' bio data/CV is not required and Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bonk Borrowers, January 2011 Revised July 2014 ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. E Further information can be obtained through email at the address below during office hours:

• Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 pm to 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am -11:30 am to 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, courier, by fax, or by e-mail before 27 June 2025, 5:00 pm (Ethiopian time)

The submittals should be presented in English.

The address referred to above is:

Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA),

Trade Logistics Project Implementation Unit (ETLP IU)

Attn: Mr. Asrat Beyene, Procurement Specialist

Address: Kirkos Sub city, 100 meters from St Stephen Church back side of Marriott Hotel, Sunshine Building, 11th Floor, ETLP/PIU Meeting Hall

P.O. Box: 1861, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel.: +251 11 557 0823/7

Email: firehiwotkifle802@mail.com, asratbyn@yahoo.com. cc to: etlp2.ema@mail.corm

Ethiopian Maritime Authority Trade Logistics Project Office