GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE

Country: Kyrgyz Republic
Project Name:  Joint IsDB/ GPE Smart-ED Project for Improving Access and Quality of Inclusive Learning Opportunities for all Children in the Kyrgyz Republic
Sector: Education
Mode of Financing: IsDB Loan and Grant, ISFD Grant, GPE Grant
Financing Number: KGZ-1030

The Kyrgyz Republic has received financing in the amount of USD 25.25 million equivalent from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to support the implementation of the Joint IsDB/ GPE Smart-ED Project for Improving Access and Quality of Inclusive Learning Opportunities for all Children in the Kyrgyz Republic. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and will be executed over a period of five years. The financing will be used for the procurement of goods, civil works, related services, and consulting services required for the implementation of the project’s objectives.

The project is structured into four major components. Each component contains specific types of procurement activities that will be carried out under this financing. These are summarized below:

Component 1: Improving access to inclusive quality education infrastructure
This component focuses on addressing the infrastructure gap in rural and underserved communities. It includes:

• Construction, renovation, and repair of approximately 30–35 preschool and school educational facilities in remote and disadvantaged regions.
• Rehabilitation and upgrading of existing schools to improve safety, inclusiveness, and climate resilience.
• Supply and installation of school furniture and essential classroom equipment.

Selection of Contractors under Component 1 will be proceeded through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) and Selection of Suppliers – through the National Shopping.

Component 2: Improving the quality of inclusive teaching and learning at pre-school and general secondary education
To enhance teaching and learning outcomes, the project will invest in pedagogical reform and teacher capacity-building. Procurement under this component includes:

• Procurement of teaching and learning materials, digital equipment, and inclusive education kits.
• Consulting services to support curriculum development, teacher training programs, and inclusive education strategies.

Selection of Suppliers under Component 2 will be proceeded through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) and UNICEF will be engaged through the Single Source Selection (SSS).

Component 3: Strengthening the system's capacity to implement Inclusive Education
This component aims to modernize sector planning and data systems. Key activities to be procured include:

• Advisory services for EMIS development and integration of digital tools into sector management.
• Technical assistance for policy and planning reforms, including school mapping and learning assessments.
• Consulting support for institutional capacity development and integration of climate and gender considerations.

UNICEF will be engaged under Component 3 through the Single Source Selection (SSS).

Component 4: Project Implementation Support
To ensure the effective and timely implementation of the project, the following services and inputs will be procured:

• Recruitment of individual consultants for PMU positions such as procurement, finance, engineering, M&E, and safeguards.
• Procurement of office equipment, IT systems, and transport/logistics support.

Selection of Suppliers under Component 4 will be proceeded through the National Shopping and the consultancy services – through the Least-Cost Selection (LCS) with shortlisting of domestic firms.

Component 5: Financial Audit

• Hiring of external financial auditors and legal advisors.

Selection of Financial Audit under Component 5 will be proceeded through the Least-Cost Selection (LCS) with shortlisting of domestic firms.

Procurement of contracts financed by the Islamic Development Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the Guidelines for the Procurement of Goods, Works and Related Services under Islamic Development Bank Project Financing (April 2019 edition, revised as of February 2023), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the guidelines. Consulting services will be selected in accordance with the Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultancy Services under Islamic Development Bank Project Financing (April 2019 edition, revised as of February 2023).

Specific procurement notices for contracts to be tendered under the Islamic Development Bank’s National Competitive Bidding (NCB), Least Cost Selection (LCS) procedures will be announced, as they become available, in www.edu.gov.kg and local media.

Interested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works and consulting services for the above-mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Beneficiary at the address below:

Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic         
Attn: Mr. Atakanov Nurlan   
Address: 257 Tynystanov Street, Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyz Republic         
Email: piusmarted@gmail.com , piuprocurementsmarted@gmail.com       
Website: www.edu.gov.kg