P181495 – Enhancing the Social Protection System for Human Capital and Resilience Project (Angola, Eastern And Southern Africa)

IBRD97180

SCEXT-SER 06-2025

Quality And Cost-Based Selection (QCBS); market approach: Open, International

Social Protection Public Administration - Social Protection

72103302 Telecom equipment maintenance or support

English

REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL ACTION, FAMILY AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN THE SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR HUMAN CAPITAL AND RESILIENCE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS) Consultancy Services: Assessment and Specification of Equipment Required for the Single Social Registry (CSU) Reference No.: SCEXT-SER 06-2025 The Republic of Angola, through the Ministry of Social Action, Family and the Advancement of Women (MASFAMU), has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), under Loan No. IBRD-97180, to support the implementation of the Project to Strengthen the Social Protection System for Human Capital and Resilience (P181495). The Project Implementation Unit (UIP-CSU) intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for the consultancy services described in this notice. The assignment will include, inter alia: (i) assessing and surveying the CSU’s equipment requirements; (ii) evaluating alternatives available on the market; (iii) analysing suitability, performance, safety, interoperability, sustainability and cost-effectiveness; (iv) preparing neutral, clear and measurable technical specifications; (v) defining requirements for installation, technical support, maintenance and warranty; and (vi) preparing a technical matrix and recommendations to inform future procurement. The detailed scope and deliverables are set out in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The UIP-CSU invites eligible consulting firms to express their interest in providing the services. Interested firms shall provide information demonstrating that they possess the qualifications and relevant experience required to perform the assignment, including experience in assignments of a similar nature and complexity. At the Expression of Interest stage, the assessment will focus on the firm’s qualifications and experience; Key Experts will not be evaluated at this stage. The assessment will consider, among other relevant factors: (i) experience in assessing, planning and specifying technological equipment and infrastructure; (ii) experience in information-systems integration and related solutions; and (iii) knowledge of information security, interoperability, support and maintenance requirements, and cost analysis. Experience in public-sector and/or social-protection projects will be considered relevant. The consulting firm will be selected using the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method, with an open international market approach, through a lump-sum contract. The procurement is financed 100% from the proceeds of Loan No. IBRD-97180 and is subject to post review by the World Bank. The selection will be conducted in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition (September 2025), and the Procurement Plan recorded in STEP. Shortlisted firms will subsequently be invited to submit Technical and Financial Proposals using the World Bank Standard Procurement Document, Request for Proposals – Consulting Services (Non-Supervision). Firms may associate with other firms to strengthen their qualifications. Any proposed association shall be clearly described in the Expression of Interest, including the form of association and the role of each participating firm, in accordance with the applicable procurement requirements. The full Terms of Reference and any further information may be requested or obtained free of charge between 08:30 and 15:00 Luanda time, by emailing [email protected]. Submission deadline: 15:00 on 9 November 2026 (Luanda time) Submission method: In writing by email to [email protected] or by delivery to the address below. The reference SCEXT-SER 06-2025 must be clearly stated. POSTAL AND DELIVERY ADDRESS Ministry of Social Action, Family and the Advancement of Women (MASFAMU) Project to Strengthen the Social Protection System for Human Capital and Resilience (P181495) Project Implementation Unit (UIP-CSU) For the attention of: Joseane Correia – Executive Secretary of the UIP-CSU Welwitschia Business Centre Building, 1st Floor, Wing B Rua Frederico Welwitsch, Nos. 90/92, Ingombota – Luanda, Angola Telephone: +244 939 092 959 / +244 939 092 969 | Email: [email protected]