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EOI NO. ISP-DRM-NRG/TZ/AfDB/CS11/QCBS/2018

FOR

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR REVIEWING AND REDESIGNING

OF THE EXISTING TAX REVENUE FORECASTING MODEL Expression of Interest

(INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE SELECTION)

Date : 05TH FEBRUARY,2021

 

 

  1. This invitation for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project which was published in the UN Development Business (UNDB   online)   and   the   African   Development   Bank’s   Internet   Website (http://www.afdb.org) on 30th November, 2017 and on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website ;
  1. The Government of United Republic of Tanzania has received financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Institutional Support Project for Domestic Resource Mobilization and Natural Resource Governance (ISP-DRM-NRG), and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for Reviewing and Redesigning of the Existing Revenue Forecasting Model ;
  1. The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) on behalf of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services which include but not limited to the following tasks :
  • Capacity building on Macro-Programming and Analytical techniques applied in Tax Revenue Forecasting Model ;
  • The Revenue growth and Stability ;
  • The use of nearest (Proxy) base for tax items ;
  • Empowering the Model to be able to project reliably for more than three years

The time line for the consultancy works is six (6) months.

  1. Interested consultant must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting consultant’s profile, description of at least three (3) similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, capacity to undertake the assignment etc. Interested firm should be registered and Accredited with relevant bodies ;
  1. The Consultant shall be a reputable and registered firm which should demonstrate the necessary expertise the Consultant requires having a diverse knowledge in the following areas: at least University degrees in Economics, Finance, Accountants, Statistics, econometrics, taxation, Public policy with work experience of not less than five years, extensive knowledge on issues of Tanzania taxation system, tax structure, policies and economy, Done actual consulting work in the development of Revenue Forecasting Models and Possessing outstanding analytical and statistical skills; proficiency with statistical/data analysis, spread sheets or software package and be familiar with econometrics for forecasting techniques and other statistical modelling skills. Relevant working experience in similar assignment in African countries, EAC or SADC Countries will be more preferable.

Consultants are strongly encouraged to associate to enhance their qualifications.

  1. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2011 and the Public Procurement Regulations, 2013 – Government Notice No. 446 and its amendment of 2016 ;
  1. Selection will be conducted through the Quality and Cost based selection (QCBS) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Regulations ;
  1. This is not a request for proposals. After a review of the expression of interest, a shortlist will be prepared, and shortlisted consultants will be invited to submit their proposals through a letter of invitation including specific terms of reference ;
  1. Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information from the office of the Secretary TPDC Tender Board, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, Benjamin  William  Mkapa Towers,  Tower  “A”, Azikiwe/Jamhuri Streets, P.O. Box 2774, Dar-es-Salaam, Room number 101 on the 10th floor between 9:00 and 15:00 hours from Monday to Friday inclusive except on Public Holidays ;
  1. Expressions of Interest (EoI) must be delivered to the address below, in a sealed envelope by hand or courier at room number 401 on the 4th floor at or before 11:00 hours on 19th February, 2021. The outer cover shall be clearly marked; Tender Number “ISP-DRM-NRG/TZ/AfDB/CS11/QCBS/2018 CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR REVIEW AND REDESIGN OF THE EXISTING REVENUE FORECASTING MODEL. Not to be opened before 11:00 hours on Friday, 19th February, 2021 ;
  1. Deadline for submission of bids shall be on Friday 19th February,2021 at 11:00 hour’s local time. Expression of Interest will be opened promptly thereafter and in the presence of Tenderers representatives who choose to attend opening ceremony at Benjamin William Mkapa Pension Towers, Tower “A”, Azikiwe/Jamhuri Streets at TPDC Board Room number 106 on the 10th floor ;
  1. Late or electronical Expressions of Interest shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances.

Managing Director,

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation,

Benjamin William Mkapa Towers, Tower “A”

Azikiwe/Jamhuri Streets,

Room No. 401, 4th floor.

P.O. Box 2774,

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

Tel : +255-22 2200103-4, 2200112,

Fax : +255-22-2200113.