Development of an Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) for TANROADS

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF WORKS TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT ( PROJECT ID: P165660)CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ESMS) FOR TANROADS Tender No; TR36/2026/2027/C/23REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Tanzania Transport Integration Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for the Establishment of an Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) for TANROADS.The overall objective of this consultancy is to design, develop and support the initial implementation of a robust, comprehensive, and fit-for-purpose Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for TANROADS. This system will enable the agency to manage E&S risks and impacts systematically and effectively across all its activities, ensuring compliance with national regulations and alignment with international best practicesThe detailed Terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment are available on the following website https://www.tanroads.go.tz.The Consultant's work shall be structured into the following four distinct but interconnected phases. The Consultant is expected to work in close collaboration with a designated TANROADS Counterpart Team throughout the assignment:Phase 1: Inception and Diagnostic Assessment (Approx. 1 Months);Phase 2: ESRMS Design and Development (Approx. 2 Months);Phase 3: Institutional Arrangements and Capacity Building (Approx. 2 Months); andPhase 4: Implementation Roadmap and Finalization (Approx. 1 Month).The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), an Agency of the Ministry of Works, now invites eligible 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 shortlisting criteria are: Eligibility, Experience on Similar Assignments in the last ten (10) years, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills among staff related to the 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” Seven Edition, September, 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a Joint Venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Seven Edition September, 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) and Public Procurement Act No. 10 of 2023 and Public Procurement Regulations GN No. 518 of 2024 on “procedures for selection and employment of consultants.Expressions of Interest must be submitted through National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST) (www.nest.go.tz) on or before 25th September, 2026 at 10:00 Hours East African Time. The Client shall not be held liable for any delays due to system failure beyond its control. Even though the system will attempt to notify the Consultants of any updates, the Client shall not be liable for any information not received by the bidder. It is the Consultants’ responsibility to verify the website for the latest information related to this selection process. Expression of Interests will be opened promptly thereafter through NeST.Any request for clarification with regard to this assignment shall be addressed through NeST not less than five (5) days before submission deadline. The Employer shall respond to clarifications received within three (3) working days from the date of receipt of the query. Expression of Interest not received through NeST shall not be evaluated irrespective of the circumstances.Interested Applicants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: 08:30 - 16:30 local time on Mondays to Fridays inclusive except on Public Holidays.Attn: The Secretary,TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board,Njedengwa Investment Area,Block F, Plot No. 8,5 Uchaguzi Road, P.O. Box 2433,41107 DODOMA.E-mail: pmu@tanroads.go.tz Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tzTel: +255 26 2310080–5THE CHIEF EXECUTIVETANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS)