Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Milk Processing Unit setup

Project Title: HIMALAYA “High-altitude Income Maximization and Adaptive Livelihoods  Advancement for Youth and Adults”

The Himalaya project being implemented by Phia Foundation with support from HDFC Bank  Parivartan focuses on strengthening the agroforestry-based livelihood systems of the  community through the use of adaptive and climate-resilient technologies of the communities. Under this project, the Phia Foundation aims to set up a boutique milk processing unit and  develop a milk-based value chain in three blocks of Leh. This proposed unit shall be operated  and run by local community members and handle milk and value-added products from cows  and yaks.

Please submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) in the format provided in the link below.  Applications from legal entities registered in India (individually or as a Consortium) are  acceptable.

Your response to these questions will be used to ascertain that your organization is qualified to  provide the services described in the Terms of Reference. If a high number of qualified  responses are received, PHIA reserves the right to shortlist the highest-scoring organizations based on the evaluation criteria included in this document.

Fill the google form here

Evaluation Criteria 

The evaluation of the EOIs will be done on the following criteria:

	Section	Scoring
1	Organizational details	Not scored
2	Registration details	Not scored
3	Financial information	Not scored, subject to satisfactory  accounts
4	Organization experience
4.1	Summary of relevant past projects	10
4.2	Skills and experience to implement the	20

	proposed project as reflected in the  capability statement
4.3	Intervention model and strategies for the  proposed project	20

Closing Date for EOI Applications

The online form should be filled by 22^th July 2024 on the above given link and the printed copy  of the application must be submitted by 27^th July 2024 in sealed envelope marking HIMALAYA  “High-altitude Income Maximization and Adaptive Livelihoods Advancement for Youth  and Adults” and addressed to: 

Executive Director, 

PHIA Foundation

S.J. House, D-25D, South Extension Part -II

New Delhi – 110049.

(No further information or company literature is required).

6.2 Anticipated Timescale for Tender Process

Please note these dates are estimates only, PHIA may amend the process as required.

Activity	Estimated timing
Closing date for EOIs	22nd July 2024
Complete Evaluation of EOIs	27th July 2024
Tender packs to be sent to qualified providers	29th July 2024
Approximate closing date for Tender responses	2nd August 2024
Complete Evaluation of ITTs	5th August 2024
Select preferred provider	5th August 2024
Award of contract	6th August 2024

In case of any queries, please contact: 

Mr. Tundup Wangail, Project Lead at tundup@phia.org.in 

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