Tender Description

Invitation for Proposal

Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations

Purchaser: Ministry of Finance – Somalia

Project: De-risking, inclusion and value enhancement of pastoral economies in the horn of Africa (DRIVE)

Contract title: Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations

Country: The Federal Republic of Somalia

Bid Type:                       Single Stage Bidding – Two Envelope with Rated Criteria

RFB No: SO-MOF-492016-NC-RFP

1. The Federal Government of Somalia has received grant financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Project DRIVE and it intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payment under the contract for Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.
2. The Ministry of Finance of Somalia now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations
3. The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement with Rated Criteria using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations that meet the following minimum qualification criteria
4. Proposer’s Financial Capability: The Proposer shall furnish documentary evidence that it meets the following financial requirement(s): the average Annual Turnover in the last three years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to be not less than USD 2,000,000 (Two Million United States Dollars).
5. Proposer’s Experience and Technical Capacity:

• The Proposer  should have successfully completed at least 1 (One) contract for the implementation of a similar trade facilitation System in the last 5 years in the public or private sector; contract worth more than 2,000,000 USD; submit the completion letter/ contract.
• Experience in Developing Countries or Similar Contexts: Proposer should demonstrate experience working in low-resource environments or developing countries with limited infrastructure.
• The Proposer must provide at least three (3) Client References for similar successfully completed contracts. At least one of the three references shall be the qualifying contract. Details should include the detailed tasks done, country, year, and Client contact details. Evidence of work done should be supported with Completion Certificates or Reference Letters and value of those contracts.

1. Proposer’s Legal Requirements: The Proposer shall be legally registered entity in its country of origin.

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