SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Expression of Interest (EoI)

For

Results-Based Financing for MECA (Modern Electric cooking appliances) marketers or e-cooking product MSMEs: Round-1

1. Background

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. We focus on only three sectors (Agri-food, Energy and Water) and have a long-term, local presence in around 24 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, we are dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development, and no one is left behind. This commitment to equity directs us to focus on gender and youth. For more information, please refer to our website: www.snv.org.

The Strengthening Entrepreneur Eco-System for Clean Cooking (SEE-CC) project, Implemented by SNV, is an innovative initiative taking place in Bangladesh with the primary aim of fostering an enabling environment for clean cooking solutions. The project is under the funding umbrella of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under ENDEV programme.

SEE-CC project's main objectives include strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem for clean cooking, promoting modern electric cooking appliances (MECA), and encouraging the adoption of renewable and efficient energy resources. The project is committed to positively impacting approximately 140,000 households, 35,000 buyers, and 60 local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across three key districts of Bangladesh - Gazipur, Faridpur, and Jhenaidah. SEE

CC employs innovative financing strategies, including a Results-Based Financing (RBF) model, to further its objectives and catalyze the development of clean cooking solutions. These models are designed to motivate and reward performance, stimulating efficiency, and fostering innovation among e-cooking marketers. The project aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), signifying its broad-ranging potential impact on social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

2.Brief description of RBF under EOI

2.1. About Results-Based Financing:

"Results-Based Financing (RBF) is an innovative financial model that SNV employs to bolster the efforts of Modern electric Cooking Appliances (MECA) marketers, also known as e-cooking product sellers or retailers. This mechanism encourages the sale of e-cooking units by providing financial rewards for each product sold in the following areas, which are mentioned in guideline. The e

cooking items covered under this RBF model are: i) Rice cookers; ii) Induction cookers; iii) Infrared cookers; iv) Multi cookers; and v) Electric pressure cookers.

In order to implement the RBF, SNV carries out a verification process where it reviews sales reports provided by e-cooking marketers. This verification process relies on the accuracy of the information supplied by the sellers or retailers that have entered into a partnership with SNV under the SEE-CC programme. After such partnerships are formed, SNV provides a specific template for this information to ensure consistent and accurate reporting.

It is important to understand that the RBF amount is not arbitrary; it is carefully calculated considering the economic landscape of the MECA market and the financial capacities of its consumers. Additionally, a premium is placed on locally manufactured e-cooking products, rewarding them with extra value under the RBF. Upon successful completion of the sales verification, SNV disburses the predetermined RBF amount to the associated partners who have committed to the SEE-CC programme via a formal agreement.

Details about the RBF model, including its mechanisms and benefits, will be disclosed to e-cooking product sellers, MSMEs, and MECA marketer once SNV receives a Letter of Intent (LOI),refer to RBF application guideline.

3. Scope of Partnership
The applicant must

have legal business licence to do business in Bangladesh
have existing business of e-cooking products, refer to guideline
have business presence on project area following the table
have good record keeping system
must fill the EOI submit to SNV’s mentioned email address

4. Experience Requirements

A firm/MSMEs having a least one years of business license and recorded sales of e-cooking products.

5. Submission of Expression of Interest (EoI)

Interested MECA MSMEs or e-cooking marketers are invited to set out a summary of their organisation and relevant experience in a short Expression of Interest (EoI) for the RBF following the pre-qualification templates.

6. Selection Criteria:

Criteria	Maximum Score
Overall Experience: Year of business experience with related business license following the prequalification form	10
Relevant business Experience, last one years. Such as, Sales records, vat/tax (if applicable), reference documents of e-cooking product sells and other information following prequalification form and guidelines	30
e-cooking Business existence on project area with supporting documents and refer to guideline	10
Organisational structure and profile of key personnel relevant to the task as per due diligence	10
Financial status (Business Bank account)	30
Gender inclusion in business	10

7. General instruction

Carefully read the instructions before completing the questionnaire and compiling your bid. Note that submission of false information will lead to automatic disqualification. Requested to read the guideline, pre-qualification form and due diligence, attached with this EoI

Responses to this EOI must be in accordance with the requirements for information in the document.
The interested applicant needs to collect the prequalification form, this guideline and due diligence check list from the published website and read the guideline carefully before submitting application.
Applicants must fill all sections and provide all requested documents.
As per the criteria listed above, in selection of firms/ companies/ retailers/MSMEs, , SNV will short-list only those firms/ organizations that are able to clearly demonstrate their capacity and competence to conduct the work by achieving more than 70 points in the EOI. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they can demonstrate clear expertise and past performance.
The application document must be signed by the authorized representative of the Firm/ Company and under the registered Company Seal / Stamp.
Please note that by responding to the SNV Due Diligence Self-Declaration and signing on behalf of your company, you accept that all answers provided are legally binding and should the need arise, may be used as evidence in a court of law.
Applicants should note that this call for EOI does not amount to any contractual obligation. • Applicants will meet all cost associated with preparation and submission of their applications.
SNV has the right to split the work, if necessary.
Any and all canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant. • The SNV Due Diligence Self-Declaration form and annexes which are NOT filled out completely and submitted in the prescribed manner with all requested attachments and certificates will not be considered.

8. SNV Due Diligence Data Instructions

It is understood and agreed that the pre-qualification data of prospective bidders is to be used by SNV in Bangladesh in determining, according to its sole judgment and discretion, the qualifications of prospective bidders to perform in respect to tender category as described. SNV follows the EU GDPR data protection guidelines and will maintain data in secure electronic and hard copy for a period no longer than 7 years.
Prospective bidders will not be considered qualified unless in the judgment of SNV in Bangladesh they possess capability, experience, and qualified personnel to satisfactorily executed the contract for services.
Should a condition arise between the time the firm is pre-qualified to bid and the bid opening date which in the opinion of SNV in Bangladesh could substantially change performance and qualification of the bidder or his/her ability to perform, such as but not limited to bankruptcy, change in ownership or new commitments, SNV in Bangladesh reserves the right to reject the tender from such a bidder even though the bidder was initially pre-qualified through the EOI.
SNV will do official due diligence and visit the premises and may ask by reference documents, if required.

9. Submission REQUIREMENTS-

Applications must be in English and/or Bangla.

Electronic copy of the EoI along with the SNV Due Diligence Self-Declaration form and annexes, duly signed should be submitted to bangladesh@snv.org with the subject line: “Results-Based financing for SEE-CC” no later than 23:59 (local time) on 14 February 2024.

The application will be reviewed for checking eligibility on rolling basis on 15th day of each month.

December 15, 2023;
January 15, 2024;
February 15, 2024;

Any submissions made after this date and time will be disqualified. The bidder is responsible for obtaining an electronic receipt.
For any query related to the EoI, please email to bangladesh@snv.org.
The application form will be available in bdjobs for a month and remaining month, it will be available in SNV Bangladesh Facebook page. Also, applicant can email to bangladesh@snv.org for any further clarification.

All below documents are available in this link (Bangla and English). The applicant must apply in one language, either in Bangla or English.