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Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience: Tuvalu: TA to support the milkfish farming initiative in outer islands, including an infrastructure upgrade to the farming area on Vaitupu
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Location:Tuvalu
Category:Consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Fisheries & Aquaculture
Languages:English
Contracting authority: Ministry of Fisheries and Trade Tuvalu
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The project's objective is to strengthen regional collaboration and national capacity for the s...
For the senior Consultant, essential requirements include a first degree and/or Masters in aquaculture, at least ten years of work in aquaculture with extensive Milkfish culture experience, planning aquaculture projects in developing countries, and good Engl...
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NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE
Project ID: P179599
Project Title: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience: Tuvalu
Country: Tuvalu
Notice No: OP00344884
Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest
Notice Status: Published
Borrower Bid Reference: TV-TFD-480080-CS-CQS
Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection
Language of Notice: English
Submission Deadline Date/Time: Mar 26, 2025 23:45
Published Date: 11-Mar-2025
Description: TA to support the milkfish farming initiative in outer islands, including an infrastructure upgrade to the farming area on Vaitupu.
Details:
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
TUVALU
PACIFIC REGIONAL OCEANSCAPE PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (PROPER)
Grant No.: IDA-E257TV
Assignment Title: Technical Assistance to support the milkfish farming initiative in outer islands, including an infrastructure upgrade to the farming area on Vaitupu.
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): TV-TFD-480080-CS-CQS
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include a firm to support the Tuvalu Fisheries Department in a program to enhance Milkfish aquaculture in Vaitupu island and explore the options for extending it to at least one other island in the group. The duration of services will be provided over a period of four years, with an input of around 90 working days mainly spent in Tuvalu. The assignment is planned to start in April or May, subject to the availability of the consultant and the time required to conclude a contract.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the can be found at the following website: https://mega.nz/file/oQExjQ6a#kIbr_YDa5TT2E16c-vjGywCFGX_Qo9IjfZi4gjhSKyc
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department 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 as follow: (Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage).
For the senior Consultant -
Essential requirements:
- A first degree and/or Masters in aquaculture;
- At least ten years’ experience of work in aquaculture, with extensive experience of Milkfish culture;
- Experience of planning aquaculture projects, including small scale aquaculture, in developing countries;
- Good written communication skills in English, as evidenced by production of quality technical reports and/or plan.
Desirable requirements:
Following are desirable areas of experience for the consultant:
- Experience of both pond and cage culture of milkfish;
- Experience of development of fish diets using local ingredients;
- Previous work experience in a Pacific Island country.
For the junior Consultant
Essential requirements:
- A diploma in aquaculture;
- At least 3 years hands-on experience in aquaculture operations including small-scale systems;
- Good communication skills in English and experience of delivering training in that language;
- Ability to work in a remote island location as evidenced by previous assignments.
Desirable qualifications:
- Experience of extensive (low input) Milkfish production systems;
- Experience of work in Pacific Island countries.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is drawn to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations.
Consultants may associate with other firms 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 in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 26 March, 2025 at 23:45 hours (11:45pm) Tuvalu time.
Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD)
Attn: Mr. Samuelu Telii; Project Coordinator
Alapi, Funafuti,
Tuvalu
Tel: +688 20348
E-mail: samuelut@tuvalufisheries.tv OR propertuv@tuvalufisheries.tv
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department: Tuvalu Fisheries Department
Name: Sam Finikaso
Address: F5WW+GG9, Te Auala O Tuvalu, Vaiaku, Tuvalu
City:
Province/State:
Postal Code:
Country: Tuvalu
Phone: +688 20343
Email: samfinikaso70@gmail.com
Website: https://tuvalufisheries.tv/
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About the Funding Agency
The World Bank (USA) is part of an international financial agency that makes loans and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The United States was a driving force behind the founding of the World Bank in 1944 and it is still the World Bank's largest shareholder today.
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
Encompasses the harvesting, farming, and management of fish and other aquatic organisms for commercial, subsistence, or conservation purposes.
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