The Republic of Azerbaijan

Agricultural Competitiveness Improvement Project

Loan No: 8286-Az

Contract Title:

Equipment for Azerbaijan Scientific Research Institute on Crop Husbandry and Plant Variety Development, and its regional stations

Lot 1: Research Equipment for ASRICHPVD stations - B2/G-2a

Lot 2: Equipment for Grain Quality Laboratory - B2/G-2b

Lot 3: Seed processing equipment for ASRICHPVD stations- B2/G-2c

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): B2/G-2

1. The Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan Republic has receivedfinancing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Agricultural Competitiveness Improvement Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Equipment for Azerbaijan Scientific Research Institute on Crop Husbandry and Plant Variety Development (ASRICHPVD), Equipment for Grain Quality Laboratory, and Seed Processing Equipment for Seed Production Stations of ASRICHPVD. This contract will be jointly financed by the Republic of Azerbaijan. Bidding process will be governed by The World Bank’srules and procedures.

1. The State Service on Management of Agricultural Projects and Credits under the Ministry of Agriculture/Agricultural Competitiveness Improvement Project now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Research Equipment for ASRICHPVD stations, Equipment for Grain Quality Laboratory, and Seed Processing Equipment for Seed Production Stations of ASRICHPVD.

Delivery period is three (3) months following the date of  effectiveness the Contract.

Post-qualification requirements:

(A) If Bidder is Manufacturer:

(İ)  Financial Capability

I. The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence that it meets the following financial requirement(s): The average annual turnover of the bidder for the last three years (2013 -2014 - 2015) must exceed US$ 2 mln or equivalent

Ii. The averages of cash and cash equivalents at the beginning and end of year are positive in the last three years (2013 - 2014 - 2015).

Iii. The listed requirements would apply to partners of the Joint Venture cumulatively. In addition, all members of the Joint Venture should have experience in required technical area and each member of the Joint Venture should fulfill at least 25% of required turnover.

(İi) Experience and Technical Capacity

The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that it meets the following experience requirement(s):

During the past three (3) years, the Bidder must have completed at least two (2) successful contracts involving the supply of grain quality lab equipment and seed processing equipment.

Note: For Joint Ventures, listed requirements would apply to partners of the Joint Venture cumulatively.In addition, all members of the Joint Venture should have experience in required technical area and each member of the Joint Venture should fulfill at least 25 % of required turnover.

Documentary Evidence

The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that the Goods it offers meet the following usage requirement:

· Electrical equipment must meet the requirements of existing electric supply system of Azerbaijan;

· All goods must fit for purpose - i.e. conform to required technical specifications specified in Section VII. Schedule of Requirements, Technical Specifications.

(A) If Bidder is not manufacturer:

If a Bidder is not a manufacturer, but is offering the Goods on behalf of the Manufacturer under Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (Section IV, Bidding Forms), the Manufacturer shall demonstrate the above qualifications (i), (ii), (iii) and the Bidder shall demonstrate that it has successfully completed at least 1contract of supply of grain quality lab and / or Seed Production/processing lines goodsin the past 5 years.

3.  Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’sGuidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works, and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants January 2011 Revised July 2014 (“Procurement Guidelines”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

4.  Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from The State Service on Management of Agricultural Projects and Credits under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan/Agricultural Competitiveness Improvement Project, Mr. AnarAzimov, [email protected]; [email protected]:[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected], and inspect the bidding documents during office hours from 09.00 to 17.00at the address given below.

5.  A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable feeof 150 USD or 225 AZN. The method of payment will be bank transfer or direct deposit to the specified account number. The document will be sent by airmail for overseas delivery and surface mail or courier for local delivery.

Beneficiary’s bank:

International Bank of Azerbaijan Open Joint Stock Company

Premier Customer Services Branch

S.W.I.F.T: IBAZAZ2X

Bank Code: 805250

Bank’s Tax Code: 9900001881

Corr. acc: AZ03NABZ01350100000000002944 with Central Bank of Azerbaijan (for AZN)

Corr. acc: 36083186 with Citibank N.A, New York, NY; SWIFT code: CITIUS33XX (for USD)

Beneficiary’s Account:  AZN-AZ03IBAZ38090069449330335120

USD-AZ73IBAZ38190078409330335120

6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 15:00 local time, August 2, 2016.Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 15:00 local time, August 2, 2016.

7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of:

Lot 1: 9300 USD

Lot 2: 3300 USD

Lot 3: 6200 USD

8. The address referred to above is: The State Service on Management of Agricultural Projects and Credits under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan/Agricultural Competitiveness Improvement Project

For submission of bids: 8th floor, room 801

For opening of bids: 8th floor, room 817

Attn: Mr. AnarAzimov

Project Director

80, U. Hajibeyli Str., Government HouseAZ1000, Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: (+99412) 4937108

Email: [email protected]; [email protected];  [email protected]; [email protected]

Web site: www.agro.gov.az