Consulting Services for Legal Support of the PIU

The MINISTRY OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN in Uzbekistan from Asian region had released this tender for Expression of Interest are invited for Consulting Services for Legal Support of the Piu Project Title: Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project Borrower Bid Reference: MUNIS/CS/CQS/14 Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection Submission Deadline Date/Time: Apr 21, 2023 15:00 Notice No: OP00222413 The Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System Project Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MHESI) now invites 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 selection will be based on Consultant’s qualifications based selection (CQS) Procurement Method according to the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (revised in November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”). The Consulting firm must possess solid experience with the providing of legal services for Government Organizations. Must have prerequisites set for the Consulting firm are: - The presence of a permanent office and a registered legal entity in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Firm must have at least 5 years of experience on the market in the field of providing of legal services. - The firm should have 5 years’ work experience with Government and International organizations, Public Sector Entities, Grantees - The proposed staff should have strong professional background related to law, public administration, grant agreements, decision of cases with Grantees or related fields at least with 5 years’ professional experience. - The firm should submit a list of pending or decided cases of Economical Court in the following: - Corporate and commercial litigation - Procurement cases - Service law cases - Banking cases - Intellectual Property law cases - Insurance cases - Grant funds Issues - The presence in the portfolio of projects on providing of legal services for state bodies of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Confirmation by letters of recommendation will be encouraged. - The presence in the portfolio of projects implemented for international organizations. Confirmation by letters of recommendation will be encouraged. - Recruitment of Uzbek, Russian and English speaking personnel to attend the meetings and negotiations at the client and beneficiary's premises. - Firm must provide CVs of the personnel to demonstrate the availability of a team of professionals qualified to perform the listed tasks. Confirmation by letters of recommendation will be encouraged. The assignment is expected to be completed by Consulting firm composed of a minimum of three (3) employees including: Manager (1 person), Lawyer (1 person) and Assistant (1 person). The Consulting firm’s team members shall possess the following qualifications: Manager: - At least MSc degree in Law; - At least 5 years of experience in the implementation of complex projects and/or state programs in Legislation field ; - Experience in the review and development of documents and reports in the public sector for at least 5 years; - At least 3 years of relevant experience in projects financed by an International Financial Institutions; - Skills for organizing effective work of the team including with stakeholders and beneficiaries; - Excellent hands-on knowledge of existing law policies of Uzbekistan; - Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian will be an advantage. Lawyer: - At least BSc degree (master’s preferred) in legislation systems, public administration or relevant discipline - Practical experience in implementing complex projects as a lawyer in the public / private sector; - Ability to build constructive relationships with the customer and contractors; - Skills in the development of legal conclusions for Contracts; - Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian will be an advantage. Assistant: - University BSc degree in legislation field, public administration or relevant discipline - Understanding the principles of local legal policy; - Understanding the principles of development of legal documents; - Excellent communication skills. - Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian will be an advantage. Interested Consulting firms should send their Expression of Interest (EOI)s that provide information on their required qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this assignment. 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 (revised in November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 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. Detailed information can be obtained at the address below from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during working days. Expressions of interest of the Consultant must be delivered in a written form to the e-mail address munis@mininnovation.uz by the 21st of April, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Tashkent time. The “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System” Project Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan Attention: Mr. Dilshodbek Azgarov – Manager of the Project Implementation Unit Room No.414, No.7, Universitet Street, Tashkent 100174, Uzbekistan Tel: +998-97-170-67-84 E-mail: munis@mininnovation.uz with tender notice no. MUNIS/CS/CQS/14 published on 11 Apr 2023. The tender expired on 21 Apr 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3004216.