China HCFC Phaseout Project Stage II: Technical Support and Training Center under China’s HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (Stage II) for PU Foam Sector

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID: P156397

Project Title: China HCFC Phaseout Project Stage II

Country: China

Notice No: OP00362608

Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest

Notice Status: Published

Borrower Bid Reference: CS-11

Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection

Language of Notice: English

Submission Deadline Date/Time: Jun 24, 2025 17:00

Published Date: 09-Jun-2025

Description: Technical Support and Training Center under China’s HCFC Phase-out Management Plan（Stage II） for PU Foam Sector

Details:

Technical support and training project for the phase-out management plan for hydrochlorofluorocarbons in the polyurethane foam industry (Phase II)

Notice of Intent Solicitation

All relevant units:

According to the compliance requirements of the Montreal Protocol, China's polyurethane (PU) foam industry must achieve the complete elimination of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane (HCFC-141b) by 2026. Based on the experience of implementing industry plans, technical support such as alternative technology training, consulting services, and on-site guidance can effectively help companies complete the elimination of HCFC-141b and switch to alternative technologies, which will help promote the sustainable development of the industry. Based on the above situation, it is planned to select an organization to undertake the technical support and training service project for the hydrochlorofluorocarbon phase-out management plan (Phase II) of the polyurethane foam industry.

Project Goals
Develop project implementation and training plans, and compile training materials. Provide technical support to PU foam companies through training, consulting, on-site guidance, etc., to accelerate the promotion and application of alternative technologies by companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to complete the elimination process (see the attached work outline for specific work content).

Project Cycle
The project is expected to start in July 2025, and the entire implementation time is expected to be 24 months.

3. Selection Method

The international implementing agency of this project is the World Bank. Therefore, the project undertaker will be selected based on the "Consultant Qualifications-based Selection" (CQS) method specified in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines.

IV. Qualification Requirements

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment's External Cooperation and Exchange Center (hereinafter referred to as the Center) now invites qualified units to submit letters of intent. Interested units must provide relevant information to prove that they have the qualifications required by the project and relevant experience in completing project work. Units that undertake this consulting service must have the following qualifications:

1. Understand the relevant policies and regulations on the phase-out of HCFC-141b in China, be familiar with common alternative technologies in the PU foam industry, and have at least 10 years of relevant work experience.

2. Understand the status, main products, contacts and other information of representative PU foam enterprises in each region.

3. Have the ability to organize training within the region; be able to track the development trend of alternatives in the international PU foam industry in a timely manner, and include new alternative application technologies in the compiled training materials.

4. Understand the characteristics and application range of common PU foam production and safety equipment, and be able to provide technical advice to enterprises based on their specific circumstances.

To improve the qualification level of bidders, interested parties may form a consortium with other companies or bid jointly as sub-consultants.

For the World Bank's conflict of interest policy, please refer to Article 1.9 of the "Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (IBRD Loans and IDA Credits)" (i.e., the "Consultant Guidelines" January 2011 edition).

V. How to submit your letter of intent

Any institution that meets the above conditions and is interested in the project, please fax, mail or email a written letter of intent containing the institution's qualifications and performance documents to:

Recipient: Ms. Xiao, Finance Department, External Cooperation and Exchange Center, Ministry of Ecology and Environment

Receiving address: Room 715, No. 5 Houyingfang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing

Zip code: 100035

Receiving Fax: 010-82200510

Receiving email: xiao.suizi@fecomee.org.cn

VI. Contact Information

If you have any other questions, please contact the following personnel from 09:00 to 17:00 every Monday to Friday:

Contact: Ms. Zou, Department of Contract Compliance, External Cooperation and Exchange Center, Ministry of Ecology and Environment

Tel: 010-82268906

Address: Room 912, No. 5 Houyingfang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing

Zip code: 100035

Fax: 010-82200510

Email: zou.yutian@fecomee.org.cn;

Ministry of Ecology and Environment External Cooperation and Exchange Center

                                 June 10, 2025

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Organization/Department: HCFC, FECO

Name: Yutian Zou

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Country: China

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