Experts for the CBI project Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, focusing on a just transition to sea freight

This tender concerns the implementation of the ‘Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables – the transition to sea freight’ programme, to contribute to the following long-term vision: The Kenyan FFV sector is actively working towards a just sea freight transition, therewith aiming to reduce CO2 emissions whilst offering an added value …

CPV: 75210000 Välispoliitika ja muud vastavad teenused
Tähtaeg:
sept. 22, 2025, 2 p.l.
Tähtaja tüüp:
Pakkumise esitamine
Täitmise koht:
Experts for the CBI project Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, focusing on a just transition to sea freight
Auhindade andmise asutus:
Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Auhinna number:
202502028

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Economic affairs

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Experts for the CBI project Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, focusing on a just transition to sea freight
Description : This tender concerns the implementation of the ‘Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables – the transition to sea freight’ programme, to contribute to the following long-term vision: The Kenyan FFV sector is actively working towards a just sea freight transition, therewith aiming to reduce CO2 emissions whilst offering an added value market proposition to destination markets. Euro 830.000,-
Procedure identifier : f18f5303-ad36-421b-9437-29936c9a5283
Internal identifier : 202502028
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Kenya

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 830 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 3
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 3

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Lot 1: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables sector expert for sea freight development, business coaching and market development
Description : This expert: • Has specific knowledge on FFV and the transition to sea freight. Understands the challenges SMEs face in joining the transition to sea freight, certification, quality control, and professionalisation. • Applies systems change strategies. • Coaches SME exporters on their product portfolio and the impact of air to sea transportation. • Has a strong knowledge of EU FFV markets and buyer requirements (such as quality, certification, logistics, finance). • Is familiar with inclusive business models, value chain strengthening, and product-market combinations. Euro 345.000,-
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services
Options :
Description of the options : The Tendering Authority intends to establish a Contract for each lot for a period of two (2) years, with a unilateral option to extend the contract up to two (2) times, each time for a period of one (1) year. The total duration of the Contract for each lot is maximum four (4) years including both extension-options.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Kenya

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : An unilateral option to extend the contract up to two (2) times, each time for a period of one (1) year.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 345 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.1 Knowledge, experience and competence
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.2 Active network of EU buyers in FFV sector
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.3 Expertise in business coaching
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 20
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : 5.4 Daily rates
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 20

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 01/09/2025 14:00 +02:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://www.tenderned.nl/aankondigingen/overzicht/389373

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Dutch
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 22/09/2025 14:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 4 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 22/09/2025 14:10 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : no

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) - Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Lot 2: Systems change expert for ecosystem development
Description : This expert: • Supports sector alignment and strengthens local service provision. • Is experienced in strengthening enabling environments and support ecosystems. • Has a strong track record in MSD and systems thinking. • Is skilled in capacity building, public-private dialogue facilitation, and advocacy. • Engages relevant ecosystem partners to ensure the sustainability and long-term impact of the project’s outcomes. Euro 365.000,-
Internal identifier : 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services
Options :
Description of the options : The Tendering Authority intends to establish a Contract for each lot for a period of two (2) years, with a unilateral option to extend the contract up to two (2) times, each time for a period of one (1) year. The total duration of the Contract for each lot is maximum four (4) years including both extension-options.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Kenya

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : An unilateral option to extend the contract up to two (2) times, each time for a period of one (1) year.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 365 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.4 Knowledge, experience and competence
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.5 Expertise in institutional development support to sector actors
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 20
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.6 Expertise in ecosystem development for systemic change
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 20
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : 5.4 Daily rates
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 20

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 01/09/2025 14:00 +02:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://www.tenderned.nl/aankondigingen/overzicht/389373

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Dutch
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 22/09/2025 14:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 4 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 22/09/2025 14:10 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : no

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) - Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Lot 3: Local (sector) expert for local project management and implementation support
Description : This expert: • Can reach Nairobi within a distance of no more than 500 kms from Nairobi. • Has a deep understanding of the Kenyan FFV sector and its dynamics (especially avocado, mango, beans). • Has a strong network among private sector, relevant government agencies, and support services in the Kenyan FFV sector. Specifically with relation to sea-freight logistics. • Has experience in project management and coordinating multi-stakeholder processes. Euro 120.000,-
Internal identifier : 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 75210000 Foreign affairs and other services
Options :
Description of the options : The Tendering Authority intends to establish a Contract for each lot for a period of two (2) years, with a unilateral option to extend the contract up to two (2) times, each time for a period of one (1) year. The total duration of the Contract for each lot is maximum four (4) years including both extension-options.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Kenya

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : An unilateral option to extend the contract up to two (2) times, each time for a period of one (1) year.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 120 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.7 Knowledge, experience and competence
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : 5.2.8 Experience in local project implementation support and logistics in the Kenyan context
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : 5.4 Daily rates
Description : The description can be found in the tender document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 20

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 01/09/2025 14:00 +02:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://www.tenderned.nl/aankondigingen/overzicht/389373

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Dutch
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 22/09/2025 14:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 4 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 22/09/2025 14:10 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : no

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) - Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Registration number : 12024663
Postal address : Prinses Beatrixlaan 2
Town : Den Haag
Postcode : 2595 AL
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage ( NL361 )
Country : Netherlands
Contact point : Michael Thoen
Telephone : +31 624095131
Internet address : http://www.rvo.nl
Other contact points :
Official name : Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage
Postal address : Postbus 20302
Town : Den Haag
Postcode : 2500 EH
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage ( NL361 )
Country : Netherlands
Telephone : +31 703813131
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 5bfd2cc6-661a-4947-937a-0c0a2bd5163c - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 15/08/2025 16:13 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00538193-2025
OJ S issue number : 157/2025
Publication date : 19/08/2025