RFP for Long Term Agreement Establishment - UNOPS Asia Pacific Regional LTA on Infrastructure Consultancy Services

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS Team, Following are additional questions requiring your guidance:TECHINCAL PROPOSALa)     Do we need to submit a Separate Matrix-1 for each partner from two different countries, or just mentioning countries under Matrix-1 should Suffice?b)     Do we need separate Matrix-2 and Matrix-3 for each partner from two different countries, or would simply adding rows for each service type (ref: Matrix-2) and sub-sector (Ref: Matrix-3) mentioning relevant country of a partner against the service type suffice?c)      Do we need separate Matrix-4 for each partner from two different countries, or just one form providing relevant experience in a country suffice?             d)     Do we need separate Matrix-5 and Matrix-6 each from for experts from two different countries or just one form each providing experts’ details from both the countries suffice?e)      What is the preferred way of completing Matrix-6?  For example: Structural Engineer, Mr. Tim Timmons with relevant years of experience in the corresponding column as applicable. Or we just provide names under the relevant Experience Level Column?FINANCIAL PROPOSALWhile surfing through UNOPS eSourcing under our UNOPS account to get acquainted with submission criteria, we would like to seek follow clarifications:1)      Under the Tab titled “Financial Offer Details” in the eSourcing platform, what does  “Unit Price” refer to?2)      We cannot differentiate what document to be uploaded under “Additional Document 3 – Financial Proposal (Financial Envelope) and “Additional Document 3 (Financial Envelope). Please advise. RETURNABLE SCHEDULES1)      Do we have to submit separate set of Schedules for each partner organization, or these only should be completed only for the Lead Firm?2)      0.1 Proposal Submission Declaration: What does amendment to proposal documents refer to – The Forms or a Proposal itself? We have not observed any amendments to a document from UNOPS so far.  Please advise.3)      0.4 Capacity and Experience:   The form requires similar contracts details for 3 years whereas, Matrix – 4 title reads the requirements for similar contract for 5 years.  Please confirm which requirement prevails. Or we have submit the forms’ requirement.4)       0.9 DRiVE questionnaires (included in the e-sourcing platform):  Our understanding is that these are to be submitted only by the Lead Firm. If all partners are required to submit, please clarify the process.4.3 Method Statement:   In addition to the discrepancy noted in the scoring points compared to the Scoring Matrix, we would like to reconfirm the page limits as follows:i. 2.1 Quality Management – Max 7 pagesii. 2.2 Sustainability and Resilience – No page limitiii. 2.3 Gender Mainstreaming Criterion – Max 5 pages We look forward to your guidance.  Looking forward to your guidance. ANSWERTECHNICAL PROPOSALa) Just mentioning the countries suffice. Please indicate all relevant additional information for Annex 1 in the column "Additional Notes"b) Submitting 1 document sufficesc) See above answersd) Please combine all information in 1 document, you do not need separate Matrix 5 and 6e) Please directly indicate the name under relevant experience levelFINANCIAL PROPOSAL1) Please indicate the average unit price for the key personnel proposed. In any case, we will use the complete document (Additional Document 3) for the financial evaluation2) Please use Additional Document 3 - Financial Proposal (Financial Envelope)_59135REV2.xlsxRETURNABLE SCHEDULES1) It should be completed by the lead JV except for 0.2 [Offeror’s Information], Schedule 0.10 [Dispute Details], and Schedule 0.12 [Self-disclosure] which should be submitted by each member2) UNOPS Issued 2 amendments for this tender, please check the amendments and ensure that you are aware and acknowledge the amendments. For more details, you may refer to the e-sourcing guide here: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides3) Please submit based on the guidance in each document4) DRiVE questionnaire : It should be filled out by the lead JVThe indicated page limits are correct

New clarification added: QUESTIONIn the Scoring Matrix, under section 3.1 regarding the evaluation of Key Personnel, we would appreciate clarification on whether higher scoring will be awarded for experience in similar geographical contexts, or whether a stronger track record in projects of comparable services and sectors, regardless of geography, will be evaluated with greater weight.ANSWERWe consider both the relevance in similar geographical context as well as the strength of the experience in the relevant services and sectors. 

New clarification added: QUESTIONGood morning, in the document “Consultant_Services_RFP_Section_VI – Returnable Schedules_59135_Technical Envelope” it states: “Offerors are required to complete all the returnable Schedules listed in Schedule 0.14 [Proposal Checklist]”.Could you please provide the referenced document (Schedule 0.14 – Proposal Checklist) so that we can have the checklist and ensure our proposal is complete?ANSWERThe Proposal Checklist is not attached as a separate document, but instead is incorporated in the e-sourcing platform already. Please kindly check more details on the e-sourcing  guide here: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides Best regards 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear Team, We request that relevant specialities for Project Sectors related to communication (including IT, data centres, telecoms infrastructure and networks, CCTV and monitoringystems, security and surveillance systems, and comms planning (emergency and disaster response) be listed in the additional documents as well. Regards,ANSWERBidder may add these additional sectors directly on the relevant documents in their submission. 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team,Could you please clarify on the reported internet availability issues in Afghanistan where the potential offerors may be unable to submit proposals? We would also appreciate information if UNOPS is considering any alternative submission mechanisms under the prevailing circumstances.Sincerely,ANSWERWe received the information that the internet has now back up again in Afghanistan. We strongly suggest bidders to submit the proposal early. However, if 3 days before the deadline there is again another outage (if confirmed by our office in Afghanistan) we shall extend the deadline by 1 week 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team,Our understanding is that "RFP_Section_VI - Returnable Schedules_59135_Technical Envelope" is required to be completed by both the Lead Firm and the Partner Firm.  Please confirm. Thank you for your cotinued support and assistance.ANSWERIf you submit a proposal as a JV, only 1 proposal should be submitted, with content covering both the JV lead and members 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team,Please advise if the document titled “RFP_Section_VI - Returnable Schedules_59135_Financial Envelope” is required for submission with the proposal. We were unable to locate a section in the eSourcing platform to upload this document.We look forward to your guidance.Regards. ANSWERThe substantive content of the financial proposal is document Additional Document 3 (Financial Envelope) 

New clarification added: QUESTIONRFP Section V (page 27) indicates that travel costs are based on actual reimbursement; however, the Call Off Order Template (page 11) provides an example payment schedule but it is not clear if travel and other direct expenses would be included in the payment schedule or if they are reimbursed separately. Can UNOPs clarify if travel and other direct expenses will be included within the payment deliverables schedule or if they are reimbursed separately at cost?ANSWERPlease refer to the RFP Section V, it will be paid on a reimbursable basis and shall be agreed during call-off order stage. The Call-Off Order template shared is just a reference for the bidders, at this stage it does not contain all the details as it would be during implementationBest regardsUNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: QUESTIONRegarding the Conditions of Contract and noting Article 7 of Section I; we have previously agreed Particular Conditions under our appointments on two other UNOPS LTAs (one global and one regional). We therefore would like to enquire if the Client would be willing to discuss contract terms on the basis of aligning with previously agreed conditions, in the event we are selected for this framework? ANSWERUNOPS generally does not enter into negotiations of contract conditions with the suppliers. In case you propose any changes to the conditions of contract, please indicate it clearly in your submission, but UNOPS reserves the right to reject the bid on the basis of not accepting the conditions, if the proposed amendments are not acceptable to UNOPS. 

New clarification added: QUESTIONPart 3 of the Technical Criteria establishes that Core Disciplines must be offered at all three experience levels. Our company is characterized by having qualified and highly experienced staff. Would it be valid to offer 3 Level 3 profiles for Core Disciplines (even if the Maximum Daily Rates are adjusted to Level 2 and Level 1)?ANSWERThe requirement is indeed to submit the CV of only level 3 personnel.Provided the profiles meet the minimum requirements for each of the experience levels. However, when engaing specific assignments, you would need to remain within those maximum rates for the level 1 and 2 profiles. Many of our assignments would require a range of expertise and costs, including at level 1 and 2 to ensure good value services.

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS team,In the submission page, financial offer details, the "unit price" is a mandatory field. Since the requirement is to provide to UNOPS rates of specialists per level and discipline, what is the appropriate unit price to use for this mandatory field? Please kindly clarify. Thank you.Regards,ANSWERYou may indicate one of the unit rates from the offer. Rest assured that we will use the attachment Additional Document 3 for the financial evaluation, instead of only checking the 1 number indicated in the system. It is a system limitation that requires bidder to still indicate the price in the system. Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team  

New clarification added: QUESTIONCould you please clarify if bidders are required to provide names for all three experience levels (1, 2, and 3) for each of the 5 core disciplines in Matrix 5, totaling 15 names? Or is it acceptable to provide names only for Experience Levels 2 and 3 for the core disciplines?ANSWERYes, bidders are required to provide names for all three experience levels for the 5 core disciplines (totalling 15 names)Best regards, UNOPS Procurement Team 

New clarification added: QUESTIONTo your response of 29-09-2025 “Yes, noting that the relevance of project examples and experience will be evaluated, which will consider both the technical and contextual relevance. For more details on how the proposals will be evaluated, please also check the scoring matrix included in this tender for your reference.” We would like clarification on whether a project in a country outside the chosen Lot would be awarded the same score as one carried out in one of the countries that make up the Lot (for example, a project in Spain versus a similar one in the Philippines).ANSWERWe strongly suggest you check the scoring matrix. It takes into account the experiences working in the region (1.1) and the substantive experiences on the services and sectors (1.2) and (1.3). Bidders are also assessed on how relevant their experiences are in the services and sector they are bidding for. It is up to the bidder how they present the relevance of their past experiences (regardless where that were) in what they are bidding for. 

New clarification added: QUESTION Due to the number of inquiries that entail modifications to the bids of the different tenderers, and considering that only 13 days remain until the submission deadline, we respectfully request an extension of the proposal submission period.ANSWERUnfortunately we are unable to extend the submission deadline further.  

New clarification added: QUESTIONWith reference to Article 20 of the document "Consultant_Services_RFP_Section_I_InstructionstoOfferors", which states that "The proposal shall be typed and shall be signed in indelible ink by the offeror or a person or persons duly authorized to bind the offeror to the Contract.", we respectfully request that the signature may be accepted in electronic form, in order to expedite the signing process for the offerors and also to contribute to the protection of the environment.ANSWER Yes, electronic signature is acceptable 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS team, when a firm bids for Lot 1, if it is not awarded the entire lot, would there be an option to be a service provider for another lot? In that case, if a firm bids for Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, but not Lot 1, would we have a better chance of being awarded?ANSWERThe bidder bidding for lot 1 will only be considered for other lots if they specify in their submission that they also bid for other lots. On the second question about the chance of being awarded, this is not something we can answer since it depends on factors such as quality of submissions on each lot and how your submission compares to other bids'. Evaluation will be done per lot. Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team   

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS team, the Scoring Matrix shows that Offeror's capacity and expertise (30 points) is divided into: 1. Experience working in the Region (5 points)- Presence & Engagement in the Region- Understanding of Local Conditions & Challenges (evaluated through Metodology)2. Technical capacity, Services (15 points)3. Technical capacity, Sectors (10 points) The question is: are all these projects justified through Matrix 4 and the Portfolios, or should we only include those projects in the region in Matrix 4, and include the remaining projects in an illustrated portfolio?ANSWERFor ease of assessment, we prefer all experiences presented in Matrix 4 Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team,We would be grateful for your clarification on the following points:Does the information requested under “Organizational Structure” (Schedule 4.5) refer to the proposed project team’s structure?Is the Long-Term Agreement document shared for reference purposes only, or is it required as part of the submission?We look forward to your guidance.ANSWER1. It refers to the company structure 2. It is for reference only Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team  

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team,Below are a few quick questions from our end: If a firm or JV is applying for multiple lots, can the same CV be used across two or more lots?Can we submit more than one CV for each discipline? If yes, how will this affect the scoring of our proposal?Within the infrastructure sector, is it mandatory to select all sub-sectors under a given category? For example, in the Building sector, sub-sectors include health, education, agriculture, institutions, housing, and other buildings. Similarly, under “Specialist Areas,” there are 19 sub-sectors. Is it mandatory for the firm/JV to demonstrate experience in all 19 sub-sectors in order to select “Specialist Areas”? Or is there a minimum requirement for sub-sector selection?If the lead partner meets all requirements except relevant project experience, can the experience of the JV partner (not the lead partner) be considered for evaluation?If a single firm is applying for Lot 4 and meets all requirements except relevant project experience, can the relevant project references of a sub-consultant (not a JV partner) be considered for evaluation?What is the estimated budget ceiling for the LTAs?A prompt guidance would be highly appreciated. ANSWERYesYes, but please indicate the main CV that will be evaluated. To ensure fairness, we will only evaluate 1 CV from each core disciplines identifiedIf a bidder has ability/ experience in at least 1 sub-sector, they can indicate the sector selected as "yes"Yes, experience of JV members can be considered in the evaluationNo, experience of sub-contractors cannot be considered in the evaluationThere is no estimated budget, but we have shared the past expenditure under the previous Long Term Agreement. Please check the presentation from pre-bid meeting as well as the pre-bid meeting minutes for this informationBest regards, UNOPS Procurement Team  

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear sir/madam,It is mentioned under Section II – Evaluation Method, Point 1. Formal and Eligibility Criteria, in the subsection 'Documents to establish compliance with the criteria – UNGM supplier ineligibility lists', that compliance must be demonstrated. We confirm that we are eligible to participate in the proposal. Kindly clarify whether a specific document is required to establish this, or if a self-declaration will suffice.ANSWERNo additional document is required from the bidder on this. Self-declaration suffices and UNOPS team will verify this informationBest regards UNOPS Procurement Team  

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear sir/madam,Kindly clarify whether Additional Document 1, Additional Document 2, and Additional Document 3 should be submitted in Excel or PDF format. Dear sir/madam,ANSWERBoth formats are acceptable provided they are readable clearly. Best regards, UNOPS Procurement team  

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear sir/madam,Kindly grant an extension of at least one week to allow us to incorporate all our JV partners' credentials.ANSWER Unfortunately, we are unable to extend the submission deadline further, since it links with our internal deadlines.Best regards, UNOPS Procurement Team 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,Regarding the Gender Mainstreaming criterion, it is stated that “the bidder shall provide documentation that details their approach to ensuring equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion within their organization (…)” and that bidders are encouraged to take the WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool. Could you kindly clarify whether this requirement applies only to the lead member of a Joint Venture, or if all JV members are expected to provide such documentation and, if applicable, take the WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool individually?ANSWERAt least the Lead JV should provide this information. If bidders would like to supplement the submission with the ones from the JV members, they are free to do so. Best regards, UNOPS Procurement Team 

New clarification added: QUESTIONTo your response of 29-09-2025 “Yes, the roles can be filled by existing consultants/technical experts included in the disciplines”, would it be necessary to add the CVs of these 3 roles in case they are not covered by any of the Level 3 profiles already incorporated?ANSWERIt is not mandatory, but bidders are free to add these CVs if considered needed. Best regards, UNOPS Procurement Team 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team,We would be grateful if you could clarify the following points:Joint Bidder ExperienceIf two companies from different countries submit a joint bid for Lot 3, can the combined offeror experience will be considered to qualify and meet the minimum requirement of experience in two different countries based on each partner’s experience limtied to ONLY in its respective country (e.g., the lead company from Pakistan and the associated partner from Sri Lanka do not have international experience)?Call-off Order TemplateThe documents provided include a “Call-off Order Template.” Is this template included for information only, or is it required to be submitted with the proposal? If submission is required, could you kindly clarify its intended purpose?Schedule-1 in Call-off OrderWhat specific employer/employee information is required to be provided under Schedule-1 in the Call-off Order?General ConditionsWhere can we access the applicable General Conditions?Thank you in advance for your assistance and guidance.Best regards,ANSWER1. Yes, the combined offeror experience can be considered to meet the requirements2. This is for information only3. See above response, this is for information only. Bidders are not required to fill out this document4. Please refer to document: Consultant_Services - 2 General Conditions of Contract.pdf

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,Could you please provide the clarification?2. Qualification Criteria-2. FInancial Capability (Annual Turn over)According to the clarification, you said that "For annual turnover, we can consider the turnover from all JV members". So, In that case, if only the JV Lead meets the requirement, is it acceptable for only the JV Lead to submit the documents?Thank you for your kind consideration.ANSWERYes, if the JV Lead meets the requirement, is it acceptable to submit just the Lead's financial document 

New clarification added: QUESTIONSDear UNOPS Colleagues,Greetings!Following are some queries for which you’re requested to kindly provide clarification:1.      Scoring Matrix         a.      In the Scoring Matrix in Part 1: Offeror’s Capacity & Expertise (of 5 points), we assume that Matrix – 4 shall be used to provide the required details for “Presence & Engagement in Relevant Countries (3 points)” and same shall be used for                        evaluation of these 3 points; is this correct?         b.      How is the offeror to present details / support for “Understanding of Local Conditions & Challenges (2 Points)”? Will it be evaluated through the methodology?         c.      In reference to above, does Matrix 4 have to be prepared separately for each lot?2.      Financial Proposal          a.      Will the form for Financial Proposal be prepared for each lot? We assume that if an offeror is submitting for all lots, five Financial Forms shall be prepared against each lot; is that correct?          b.      If a separate Financial Form is to be prepared, can the maximum daily rates be different for each lot?3.      Matrix – 5 & Matrix-6          a.      In Matrix-5, are details for all levels of experience required against each discipline?          b.      Are CVs mandatory for each level of expert specified in Matrix -6?Kind Regards.ANSWER1) a) Yes this is correctb) Yes, it will be through the methodology. Please feel free to adjust/ structure your proposal to ensure relevant information is providedc) No, please complete all relevant experience for all lots in 1 document Matrix 42. a) Yes, financial proposal should be submitted each lotb) Yes, maximum daily rates can differ from one lot to another3 a) Matrix 5 is required for all disciplines and levels offered by the bidderb) No. As indicated in the tender document, CVs must be provided for Experience Level 3 in each of the 5 core disciplines indicated. Bidders are to select and mark their 5 core disciplines 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,Could you kindly clarify whether forms such as Schedule 0.2 [Offeror’s Information], Schedule 0.10 [Dispute Details], and Schedule 0.12 [Self-disclosure] must be completed and submitted by all Joint Venture members individually, or if it is sufficient for only the lead member to submit these on behalf of the JV? ANSWERThis should be filled by all JV membersWe also would like to remind bidders that in case you submit a proposal as part of a JV, the same bidder cannot submit a different proposal as part of a different JV. Similarly, if a bidder forms a JV, they cannot submit a different proposal as an independent bidder. This will result in all proposals being rejected. UNOPS Procurement Team 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,We would like to request you to clarify as below points.As this tender is for a standby agreement and the scope of work is not yet defined, we understand that it may not be possible to allocate responsibilities among JV members at this stage. Therefore, is it acceptable to indicate “TBD” (To Be Determined) in the “Proposed proportion of responsibilities between partners” section of the Joint Venture Information Sheet?Is it permissible to form different Joint Venture (JV) compositions for each Lot and submit separate proposals accordingly? In that case, how can we submit the proposal? Or, should we form one JV for all Lots? if we form only one JV, for example, for Lot 5, one of our JV partners does not have experience in Lot 2 or Lot 3 countries. Please clarify.Is it acceptable to submit the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with electronic signatures?We cannot find the schedule 4.1.A and 4.1.B (Financial) Please suggest where we can find.ANSWER1) Yes, this is fine2) You may submit separate JVs for different lots. Please indicate clearly in your submission the JV partners for each lot in case you decide to take this approach3) Yes, electronic signature is acceptable4) Schedule 4.1 is Fees and Reimbursable Cost Under document titled Consultant_Services_RFP_Section_VI - Returnable Schedules_59135_Financial Envelope. Kindly note that for this tender, Annex 3 serves as the financial proposal form.

New clarification added: QUESTIONAccording to Section V, Title 7, Service Providers may be selected in two ways. Under the 'Risk-Based Approach (Type 1),' could you elaborate on the criteria taken into account when determining to which company the contract should be awarded?ANSWERAs noted in the Terms of Reference, the risk based approach will prioritise LTA service providers based on their LTA evaluation rank, and then consider their capacity, experience and expertise to deliver the services required, delivery risk and previous performance, and the reasonableness of cost. Alternatively, a simplified secondary bidding process can be initiated by the requesting unit.

New clarification added: QUESTIONCould you please provide clarification on the following:In "Matrix 4. Relevant Experience, projects that are added to demonstrate expertise but that have been executed in countries outside the Region (Lot 1) will be equally evaluable as those that comply with the Sectors, Services, Disciplines and Countries established for this LTA? For example, drafting a Strategic Infrastructure Planning project in Spain.ANSWERYes, noting that the relevence of project examples and experience will be evaluated, which will consider both the technical and contextual relevence. For more details on how the proposals will be evaluated, please also check the scoring matrix included in this tender for your reference. Best regards, UNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team, In the most recent amendment, it was mentioned that the submission deadline has been extended by two weeks. Could you kindly confirm the exact new deadline date? Thank you very much for your clarification.ANSWERTender submission deadline as indicated on the platform is 15 October 2025 at 5 PM BKK time

New clarification added: QUESTIONIn the event that a Service Provider is selected for a Service (through either of the two possible methods), is it possible to decline participation in the Project?ANSWERYes, the consultants can inform UNOPS if they are unable to provide service

New clarification added: QUESTIONFor the three key roles (Consultancy Firm Authorized Signatory, Consultancy Firm APR LTA Coordinator, and Assignment Manager), are CVs required when submitting the proposal? Can these profiles be managed by someone else in another of the roles included in the disciplines, or do they have to be independent?ANSWERYes, the roles can be covered by existing consultants / technical experts included in the disciplines

New clarification added: QUESTIONHello, May we request for an extension to October 22? ANSWERThis tender is opened for more than 6 weeks, which we believe is sufficient to prepare a strong proposal. We are not able to extend the submission deadline further.Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Team,We are submitting below queries. Below provide response for the same.Query 1: We have noticed that the online format does not provide a designated space for uploading the financial bid. Could you please confirm under which tab or section we are required to upload the financial bid? We want to ensure that our submission is complete and in accordance with the requirements. A clear indication of the upload location would be greatly appreciated to avoid any potential issues during the evaluation process.Query 2: We have reviewed the Technical Proposal document, which states that the submission of a program schedule is not mandatory for bidders. However, upon accessing the online portal, we found that the program schedule is listed as a compulsory document. We would like to request confirmation on whether the submission of a program schedule is indeed mandatory or not. If it is not required, we would appreciate it if the portal could be updated to reflect this, to avoid any confusionQuery 3: The online portal indicates that the sub-consultant tab is mandatory. We would like to seek clarification on whether the provision of sub-consultant information is indeed a requirement for this bid. If it is not mandatory, we would appreciate it if the portal could be updated to reflect this. If it is a requirement, please confirm, and we will ensure that the necessary information is provided. We want to ensure that our submission is complete and compliant with all requirements.Thanks and RegardANSWER1) Please check again the financial envelope section, where bidders are required to upload Annex 3 document.Annex 3 serves as the financial proposal form2) Please check again, the programme has been removed from "mandatory document"3) No it is not mandatory. In case you do not engage with a sub-consultant, please just indicate N/A in your submissionBest regards, UNOPS Procurement Team 

New amendment added #2: Amendment 2This amendment is to:1. Remove "Programme" from mandatory document checklist 2. Make adjustments to the disciplines and the following document:Revision of Consultant_Services_RFP_Section_II, III, IV APR 2025 Consultant Services_59135 REV2:1. Adjustment of the disciplines-- changes are indicated in blue font 2. Adjustment on Lot numbering on page 4 out of 40: Lot 4- Afghanistan, Lot 5: MyanmarAdditional Document 1 (Matrix 1-4)_59135 REV21. Adjusting the disciplines with the updated list of disciplines in the Terms of ReferenceAdditional Document 2 (Matrix 5-6)_59135REV2 1. Adjusting the disciplines with the updated list of disciplines in the Terms of Reference2. Aligning the experience levels Additional Document 3 - Financial Proposal (Financial Envelope)_59135REV21. Adjusting the disciplines with the updated list of disciplines in the Terms of Reference2. Highlighting that the financial evaluation is done by considering the average maximum daily rates for  disciplines  which are offered at all 3 levels by the bidder . Other positions will be evaluated based on a reasonableness assessment.APR LTA - Scoring Matrix_59135 REV11. Adjusting the scoring matrix descriptors for 1.2 and 1.3. The updated sections are put in blue font 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,Could you please respond to my previous question at your earliest convenience?Thank you.ANSWERThis is already responded now

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear Sir,Greeitngs!We need some clarification, which are listed below:1.  We seek clarification regarding the personnel requirements for CV submissions. As we understand, we are required to provide CVs (in the prescribed format) for Level-3 experts in the 5 selected core disciplines. Could you kindly confirm whether, for Level-1 and Level-2 experts as well as for the other disciplines, it is sufficient to provide only the names of the proposed personnel, or if full CVs are also required in this stage?2.  Document name :  Schedule 4.2 [Programme], what should we upload in this point?3.  Should we upload level-3 expert CVs in Document name :  Schedule 4.4 [Key Personnel]? 4.  If we want to submit without subconsultant, then what should I include in Document name :  Schedule 4.6 [Sub-consultants]? It shows mendatory in portal.5.  What should we include in Document name :  Schedule 4.8 [Insurance Details and Insurances]?6.  Should we have to provide evidence with Document name :  Schedule 0.7 [Performance Statement]7.  Where should we find the General Condition sub-clauses, which are mentioned in every requirements of the employer?Thank you.ANSWERThank you for the query;1) the CV templates provided are for your use, and as a guide for what information is expected, but the format is not required. Bidders are allowed to use their own format, provided that it contains all the necessary information. This information is included in the tender document.yes, only 5 CVs are required at this point (for your 5 core disciplines indicated at levelWe may request additional CVs during the evaluation stage if required.2) This form is not applicable. Bidders can leave this blank. This will be removed from mandatory document checklist3) it should be uploaded in 0.5 Format for Resume of Proposed Key Personnel (bidders are allowed to use their own CV Format)the summary names should be listed in Schedule 4.4 Key Personnel4) Please leave it blank but sign it, to confirm that you will not engage a JV in this submission5) Please indicate your confirmation whether you agree to supply the specified insurances at call-off order level if you are selected.6) At this point the "evidence" document is not required, but bidders are required to complete the information with Contract awarded by(full address of the Client) . UNOPS may conduct a spot check and contact the past client to verify the information provided in the submission document7) It is under "Consultant Services - 2 General Conditions of Contract" 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,In Section II, the requirement for criteria 1.2 [Services] and 1.3 [Sectors] is to “provide an introduction to the Consulting Firm’s expertise and experience in delivering the services and infrastructure sectors.” However, in the scoring matrix, the description appears to emphasize methodology and approach. Could you kindly clarify how bidders are expected to present their submissions for these two criteria? Specifically, should the focus be on demonstrating past experience and expertise (with supporting project references), or on providing a forward-looking methodology and approach?ANSWERThe focus for this section should be historical. We have revised the scoring matrix to this effect, please see APR LTA - Scoring Matrix_59135 REV1

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,We noted an inconsistency regarding the definition of experience levels. In Section V and Matrix 6, the experience levels are defined as:Level 1: 3–5 yearsLevel 2: 6–10 yearsLevel 3: more than 10 yearsHowever, in Matrix 5 (Details of disciplines), the drop-down choice list defines them differently:Level 1: 1–7 yearsLevel 2: 8–15 yearsLevel 3: more than 15 yearsCould you kindly confirm which set of experience level definitions should be applied for this RFP, both for the technical evaluation and for the completion of the returnable schedules? Alternatively, will UNOPS be providing a revised version of Matrix 5 to align with the definitions stated in Section V?ANSWERThe correct one is as per the Terms of Reference:Level 1: 3–5 yearsLevel 2: 6–10 yearsLevel 3: more than 10 yearsMatrix 5 will be corrected and uploaded soon

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,Could you kindly clarify whether forms such as Schedule 0.2 [Offeror’s Information], Schedule 0.10 [Dispute Details], and Schedule 0.12 [Self-disclosure] must be completed and submitted by all Joint Venture members individually, or if it is sufficient for only the lead member to submit these on behalf of the JV?ANSWERThis should be filled by all JV members 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,We have noted that Schedule 4.2 [Programme] is marked as “N/A” in the Returnable Schedules, while at the same time it appears as a mandatory requirement on the e-sourcing platform. Could you kindly confirm whether Schedule 4.2 should be completed and submitted as part of the proposal, or if it is not required for this RFP? If it is required, could you please clarify what should be provided under this schedule, given that this is an LTA without a specific project, scope of work, or defined deliverables at this stage?ANSWERThis form is not applicable. Bidders can leave this blank. This will be removed from mandatory document checklist 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team,Could you kindly clarify whether the financial capability requirements (working capital and annual turnover) must be met by each Joint Venture partner individually, or whether they can be satisfied collectively by the Joint Venture as a whole? In addition, should all JV members submit the required financial documents, or is it sufficient for only the lead member to provide these?ANSWER1) For annual turnover, we can consider the turnover from all JV membersFor liquidity at least 1 of the JV members should fulfill the requirement2) If the lead only can fulfill the financial requirement, bidders can submit the financial statement of the lead only. If the requirements cannot be satisfied by the lead JV, please also submit the financial statement from the JV members

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear sir/mdadam,Regarding the financial proposal, we would like to propose daily rates based on country, considering the cost differences between countries.Alternatively, we would like to propose separate daily rates for Lot 2 and Lot 3.We kindly ask you to consider our request.ANSWERWe cannot consider rates per country at this stage. In case you have multiple rates for different country, as specified in the tender document, please consider the higher rates since it should serve as a ceiling. During contract implementation, a specific offer will be requested, where consultants can offer lower rates than what is in the Long Term Agreement.The daily rates offered should be submitted per Lot. If you are bidding for Lot 2 and Lot 3, separate financial proposal should be prepared for the 2 lots separately. 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear sir/madam,As per file - Consultant_Services_RFP_Section_II, III, IV APR 2025 Consultant Services_59135 REV1, in page no. 3 of 41, Lot 4 is Myanmar and Lot 5 is Afganistan.However, as per Additional document 1 (Matrix 1-4), Lot 4 is Afganistan and Lot 5 is Myanmar.Kindly clarify regarding this. ANSWERPlease follow the Terms of Reference and e-sourcing :Lot 4: AfghanistanLot 5 : Myanmar

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement team,Point 3.4 of the RFP "Section V: Requirements" indicates that programme requirements are not applicable. However, the portal checklist includes a mandatory field to upload a programme. As this tender relates to a framework with a variety of services and sectors, could you kindly confirm what are the client expectations for "Schedule 4.2 Programme"?Thank you,Kind Regards,ANSWERThank you for your query. Indeed programme is not required here. It will be reflected in the next tender amendment to remove this from mandatory document

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement team,The drop-down options in the Services and Discipline column on the Matrix/Tab4 of the Matrix1-4 Excel sheet is not responsive, causing an issue with data validation (bidder unable to type their own response). Please confirm if a corrected version will be issued or if bidders should individually remove the data validation rule and type the relevant information.Thank you.ANSWERWe have checked again the document and did not face this issue. Please try to download and access the file using Google Drive instead of Microsoft Excel.

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS team,We would like to raise the request UNOPS to split financial and economist disciplines (item 17) into 2 items, following the education degrees required for each specialisation, for example, bachelor/masters in finance and bachelor/masters in economics. The current list of disciplines derives from core engineering degrees such as civil, mechanical, and electrical. Many of the disciplines are specialisations from these core education degrees e.g. "Hydrology/Hydrological Engineer" (item 10) and "Hydraulic  Engineer" (item 11) are specialisations within "civil engineering" (item 4).Many of the disciplines are not separated or individual education degrees but specialisations from these 3 core engineering degrees. The current list heavily tilts to technical suppliers. This excludes other suppliers with core disciplines needed to deliver the strategic infrastructure planning and feasibility studies that UNOPS requires under this LTA opportunity. Please kindly consider. Thank you.Best regards,ANSWERThe discipline breakdowns are based on UNOPS needs.Having reviewed again the discipline list, we have made some mimor changes, notably, seperating the Finance / Economist and PPP Expertise, and combining Hydrology / Hydraulics, and Water / WastewaterThis will be reflected in the tender amendment issued shortly. 

New clarification added: QUESTIONWe note that during the briefing call the response to the query regarding time limit on relevant projects stated "There is no limit specified, but bidders are encouraged to provide more recent examples if possible". However, Matrix 4 asks for projects in the last 5#years; Schedule 0.4 asks for contracts in the last 3 years; and the Scoring Matrix (under scoring for criteria 1.1) determines scores based on projects in the last 1-6 and 7 years. Therefore we request clarification regarding the time limits applicable for relevant project experience and confirmation of any associated amendment to the requirements indicated in the submission documentation.ANSWERPlease follow the limits stated in the relevent sections.

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear Sir/Madam,I would appreciate your clarification on the following points regarding the procurement requirements:Could you please confirm whether the items listed under Utilities Infrastructure are considered a single sector, or if categories such as Renewable Energy and Communications are treated as separate sectors?Regarding the requirement to indicate personnel for all three experience levels in Matrix 6, is it acceptable to provide names of existing staff for levels 2 and 3, while indicating that level 1 will be staffed through subconsultants to be engaged during implementation?Thank you for your assistance.ANSWER1. Renewable Energy and Communications are treated as a sub-sector under the same sector (utilities). In order to qualify, a bidder should offer services in minimum 2 umbrella sectors (the 6 sectors specified in the tender document)2. The 5 core disciplines must be provided by your personnel - subconsultants can't be used for this purpose at this stage. 

New clarification added: QUESTIONThank you for considering our request to add more disciplines. For number 17, Financial Specialist/ Economist/ PPP Expert, these are three separate specialists/ expertise. Accordingly, we request you to kindly split these into three separate disciplines. Further, we also request you to add Financial Modelling Expert, Policy and Regulatory Expert into the above disciplines. Many thanks.ANSWERThanks for your suggestions. We have reviewed the disciplines list and have categorised them to best suit our needs. Please align your expertise as best fit. You can still use the individual experts you have identified on specific assignments, you just need to align them to the best fit discipline for establishing a common maximum daily rate.

New amendment added #1: Amendment 1 This amendment is to:1. Upload the minutes and presentation of the pre-bid meeting2. Amend the document RFP_Section_II, III, IV APR 2025 Consultant Services_59135 to add new disciplines. New disciplines are added in blue font3. Amend the document Additional Document 1 (Matrix 1-4)_59135 to align Matrix 1 information with the Terms of Reference4. Amend the document Additional Document 2 (Matrix 5-6)_59135 to update Matrix 6 with additional discplines. New disciplines are added in blue font5. Amend the document Additional Document 3 - Financial Proposal (Financial Envelope)_59135 to update with additional discplines. New disciplines are added in blue font6. Extend the submission deadline by 2 weeks 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team, Is it mandatory to provide (0.7) Performance statement for every project we showcase ? Regards,ANSWERBidders may select a few of their flagship projects and include it in 0.7 Performance StatementBest regards, UNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team, While we were reviewing evaluation tab, we could not find any matrix or template for financial proposal. Request you to kindly confirm whether financial proposal is part of this empanelment opportunity. Regards,ANSWERThe financial proposal is Additional Document 3 - Financial Proposal (Financial Envelope)_59135.xlsx 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Procurement Team, We have thoroughly evaluated the Request for Proposal (RfP) and are extremely interested in participating in this critical bid, which aligns with our organizational capabilities and expertise. As you appreciate, the bid requires a meticulous process of showcasing and highlighting our organizational experiences across various verticals to demonstrate our sector exposure, as well as strategically selecting the service areas mentioned in the RfP, a task that is somewhat time-consuming and necessitates a thorough and deliberate approach. In light of this, we respectfully request a two-week to 12 days extension to submit our complete proposal, which will enable us to develop a comprehensive and competitive bid that meets the expectations of UNOPS, and we are confident that this additional time will allow us to submit a high-quality proposal. Regards,ANSWERThis tender is opened for 6 weeks, and there is still more than 4 weeks left before the submission deadline. We believe the time is sufficient to prepare a proposal.Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: QUESTIONWe are writing  in reference to the Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP/2025/59135 for the Long Term Agreement Establishment - UNOPS Asia Pacific Regional LTA on Infrastructure Consultancy Services.We are very interested in applying for this project Lot 3: South Asia and are currently preparing our submission.To confirm our eligibility, we require clarification on the geographic experience criterion outlined in the solicitation documents for Lot 3.Point for Clarification:The RFP states that for Lot 3 (South Asia), the bidder must have relevant experience in at least two of the following countries: India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan.Our specific question is:Does this requirement mean that a bidder must have experience in any two different countries from this list to be eligible for Lot 3? we are working in Pakistan (all Provinces).We would be grateful for your confirmation on this point to ensure our application is complete and compliant.Thank you for your time and assistance. We look forward to your response.ANSWERThank you for your question. To qualify for Lot 3, bidder needs to have experience in minimum 2 of the listed countries. The experience can include desk-work or field work in any 2 of the listed countries within the lot. Best regards UNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS team,We would like to request to expand on the personal requirements to include more disciplines that are aligned to the type of services required (strategic planning, feasibility, scoping/development, ESG, etc). Our proposed list of additional disciplines is below. Thank you. Regards,List of additional disciplines:PPP Specialist/ Expert Sustainable Finance Expert Infrastructure/ Project Finance Expert Blended Finance ExpertCost-Benefit Analysis ExpertFinancial Modelling Expert Economic Modelling ExpertProcurement ExpertInstitutional ExpertPolicy and Regulatory ExpertCapacity Building Expert ESG ExpertSocial Safeguards ExpertANSWERThank you for your request. We have reviewed the list and incorporated some of the suggested disciplines in the amendment uploaded on 11 September 2025. If a bidder still has additional disciplines they would like to include, we suggest to adapt it to the existing listed disciplines.

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear UNOPS Colleagues,Greetings We are eagerly in the process of preparing our proposal for subject LTA. Owing to the extent of geographical coverage and liaison with different local firms / experts, in order to prepare a comprehenisve proposal that can deliver the highest quality of services, we request an extension of 2 weeks in the deadline. It'll be highly appreciated. Looking forward to a positive response.Assuring you of our best professional services,Best Regards,ANSWERThank you for your question. We will consider this request and will reflect the extension in a tender amendment if approved 

New clarification added: QUESTIONWe respectfully request the submission deadline is extended by at least 2 weeks.ANSWERThank you for your question. We will consider this request and will reflect the extension in a tender amendment if approved

New clarification added: QUESTIONWe are very keen to respond to this tender. This requires us to co-ordinate with other member firms and consultants across many countries. Accordingly, we request you to extend the submission deadline to 24 October. ANSWERThank you for your question. We will consider this request and will reflect the extension in a tender amendment if approved

New clarification added: QUESTIONWe are very interested in applying for this project Lot 3: South Asia and are currently preparing our submission.To confirm our eligibility, we require clarification on the geographic experience criterion outlined in the solicitation documents for Lot 3.Point for Clarification:The RFP states that for Lot 3 (South Asia), the bidder must have relevant experience in at least two of the following countries: India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan.Our specific question is:Does this requirement mean that a bidder must have experience in any two different countries from this list to be eligible for Lot 3? we are working in Pakistan (all Provinces).We would be grateful for your confirmation on this point to ensure our application is complete and compliant.Thank you for your time and assistance. We look forward to your response.ANSWERThank you for your question.Yes, a bidder must have experience in any two different countries from the list to be eligibile for this tender. 

New clarification added: QUESTIONHello, Could you please provide clarification on the following: 1. How will this LTA co-ordinate with the UNOPS 'Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Consultancy Services for Works in Pacific Island Countries, RFP/2025/57443', which closed in July and is currently under evaluation?2. Will there be a briefing for this RFP? 3. Can you advise on a general estimate of works to be procured through this LTA?Thanks and Best RegardsANSWER1. The current LTA has a wider scope than the LTA RFP/2025/57443 Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Consultancy Services for Works in Pacific Island Countries which only covers Pacific Island Countries (corresponds partially to Lot 2 of this tender).During implementation, if there is a requirement for services in Pacific Island Countries, the office would contact relevant LTA holders from both pools (the current LTA and RFP/2025/57443 LTAs) that have the ability to provide the service in the particular country.2. Yes, we will organize a pre-bid meeting for this tender, with the following details:Pre-Bid Meeting - RFP/2025/59135 - Asia Pacific Regional LTA on Infrastructure Consultancy ServicesTuesday, September 9 · 2:00 – 3:30pmTime zone: Asia/BangkokGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/mqg-ucnk-natOr dial: ‪(TH) +66 2 844 9331‬ PIN: ‪979 348 611 0306‬#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mqg-ucnk-nat?pin=9793486110306Participation in the clarification meeting is not mandatory but participation is strongly encouraged to avoid the risk of non-compliant proposals.Please confirm attendance to the pre-bid meeting by email to: nadiyah@unops.org3. Estimated value for this LTA per year is about 1 million USD 

New clarification added: QUESTIONDear Sir/ Madam,Could you please clarify the below:LTA will be signed for each country or the LTA holder shall provide services in the listed countries?Best regards,ANSWERPlease kindly refer to the following information provided in the tender document:The tender is split into 5 different lots:Lot 1 (Regional)Lot 2 (South East Asia Pacific)Lot 3 (South Asia)Lot 4 (Myanmar)Lot 5 (Afghanistan)For Lot 1 (regional): requirement to have relevant experience in at least four countries from at least 2 different lots, and the capacity to potentially provide services in the other countries listed (even if remotely)For Lot 2 and 3 (multi country): requirement to have relevant experience in at least two of the countries listed in the Lot and the capacity to potentially provide services in the other listed countries (even if remotely)For Lot 4 and 5 (single country): requirement to have relevant experience in the country listedIn their submission, the bidder shall specify in which countries they can provide the services in. Best regards, UNOPS Procurement Team