CBI is implementing a five (5) year project in the organic fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) sector in Egypt, aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Egyptian SMEs and increasing sustainable exports to the EU market. To achieve this, the project will support export-ready and exporting SMEs in adopting organic, climate- and water-smart farming practices, improving post-harvest handling, strengthening transparency and traceability, and complying with EU organic standards. In parallel, the project will foster long-term trade partnerships between Egyptian exporters and EU buyers and strengthen the capacities of sector associations, service providers, certification bodies, and other ecosystem actors to create a more transparent, collaborative, and competitive organic FFV sector. CBI wants to contract experts to provide technical support to this project. Two teams of experts will be contracted through a framework agreement for the duration of five (5) years. The estimated total contract value is: €1.000.000 The maximum total contract value is: €1.300.000 For the value per lot see tenderdocument section 2.4
Aankondiging van een opdracht (2026-10-06) Object Toepassingsgebied van de aanbesteding
Titel: Experts for the CBI “Egypt Organic Fresh Fruit and Vegetable project”
Referentienummer: 202604031
Korte beschrijving:
CBI is implementing a five (5) year project in the organic fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) sector in Egypt, aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Egyptian SMEs and increasing sustainable exports to the EU market. To achieve this, the project will support export-ready and exporting SMEs in adopting organic, climate- and water-smart farming practices, improving post-harvest handling, strengthening transparency and traceability, and complying with EU organic standards. In parallel, the project will foster long-term trade partnerships between Egyptian exporters and EU buyers and strengthen the capacities of sector associations, service providers, certification bodies, and other ecosystem actors to create a more transparent, collaborative, and competitive organic FFV sector.
CBI wants to contract experts to provide technical support to this project. Two teams of experts will be contracted through a framework agreement for the duration of five (5) years. The estimated total contract value is: €1.000.000
The maximum total contract value is: €1.300.000
For the value per lot see tenderdocument section 2.4
CBI is implementing a five (5) year project in the organic fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) sector in Egypt, aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Egyptian SMEs and increasing sustainable exports to the EU market. To achieve this, the project will support export-ready and exporting SMEs in adopting organic, climate- and water-smart farming practices, improving post-harvest handling, strengthening transparency and traceability, and complying with EU organic standards. In parallel, the project will foster long-term trade partnerships between Egyptian exporters and EU buyers and strengthen the capacities of sector associations, service providers, certification bodies, and other ecosystem actors to create a more transparent, collaborative, and competitive organic FFV sector.
CBI wants to contract experts to provide technical support to this project. Two teams of experts will be contracted through a framework agreement for the duration of five (5) years. The estimated total contract value is: €1.000.000
The maximum total contract value is: €1.300.000
For the value per lot see tenderdocument section 2.4
Soort contract: Diensten
Producten/diensten: Advisering omtrent bedrijfsontwikkeling📦
Geschatte waarde exclusief BTW: 1000000.0 EUR 💰
Andere beperkingen op de plaats van uitvoering: Overal in het desbetreffende land
Informatie over kavels
Dit contract is verdeeld in percelen ✅
Maximumaantal partijen dat aan één inschrijver kan worden toegewezen: 1
Inschrijvingen kunnen worden ingediend voor een maximaal aantal partijen: 1
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Interne identificatiecode: 1
Titel: LOT 1: SME Competitiveness and Export Development
Geschatte waarde exclusief BTW: 600000.0 EUR 💰
Beschrijving van de aanbesteding:
The three roles for this lot have distinct responsibilities, as outlined below; however, they are expected to work together closely to deliver a cohesive and integrated approach:
Expert A) has knowledge off the EU organic market, buyers, import and export strategy. The focus is on EU market requirements and how to access the market.
Expert B) works closely with expert A on business export coaching of the SMEs in Egypt, making sure follow up is being done. Topics include capacity building around export readiness, business management and organisational development. Focus is on how the SMEs can organise themselves to successfully export.
Expert C) has all technical know-how on organic production, post-harvest and food safety. Moreover, has knowledge of Egyptian legislation related to these topics and is familiar with service providers in this field. The main focus is on supporting SMEs in producing organic products that meet EU market requirements. The Tendering Authority has estimated the total contract value for lot 1 at €600.000 (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees). Maximum total contract value: €750.000,- (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees)
The three roles for this lot have distinct responsibilities, as outlined below; however, they are expected to work together closely to deliver a cohesive and integrated approach:
Expert A) has knowledge off the EU organic market, buyers, import and export strategy. The focus is on EU market requirements and how to access the market.
Expert B) works closely with expert A on business export coaching of the SMEs in Egypt, making sure follow up is being done. Topics include capacity building around export readiness, business management and organisational development. Focus is on how the SMEs can organise themselves to successfully export.
Expert C) has all technical know-how on organic production, post-harvest and food safety. Moreover, has knowledge of Egyptian legislation related to these topics and is familiar with service providers in this field. The main focus is on supporting SMEs in producing organic products that meet EU market requirements. The Tendering Authority has estimated the total contract value for lot 1 at €600.000 (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees). Maximum total contract value: €750.000,- (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees)
Aanvullende producten/diensten: Diensten in verband met economische hulp aan het buitenland📦
Hoofdlocatie of plaats van uitvoering: Egypt
Land: Nederland 🇳🇱
Duur: 5 jaar Gunningscriteria
Prijs ✅
Prijs (weging): 20
Kwaliteitscriterium (naam): Quality
Kwaliteitscriterium (weging): 80
Titel
Identificatienummer van de partij: LOT-0001
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Interne identificatiecode: 2
Titel: LOT 2 Market Systems Development and (Commercial) Service Development
Geschatte waarde exclusief BTW: 400000.0 EUR 💰
Beschrijving van de aanbesteding:
The two roles for this lot have distinct responsibilities, as outlined below; however, they are expected to work together closely to deliver a cohesive and integrated approach:
Expert D) Senior Market Systems Development Expert is skilled in market systems development. The focus in on facilitating the development of market-based services supporting the competitiveness and an improved climate- and water smart character of the Egyptian organic FFV sector.
Expert E) Local Value Chain and Stakeholder Development Expert works closely with expert D on the implementation of the market systems development approach, making sure follow-up is being done. Topics include stakeholder mapping and management as well as value chain analysis. The focus in on an improved enabling environment supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the Egyptian organic FFV sector. The Tendering Authority has estimated the total contract value for lot 2 at €400.000 (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees). Maximum total contract value: €550.000,- (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees).
The two roles for this lot have distinct responsibilities, as outlined below; however, they are expected to work together closely to deliver a cohesive and integrated approach:
Expert D) Senior Market Systems Development Expert is skilled in market systems development. The focus in on facilitating the development of market-based services supporting the competitiveness and an improved climate- and water smart character of the Egyptian organic FFV sector.
Expert E) Local Value Chain and Stakeholder Development Expert works closely with expert D on the implementation of the market systems development approach, making sure follow-up is being done. Topics include stakeholder mapping and management as well as value chain analysis. The focus in on an improved enabling environment supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the Egyptian organic FFV sector. The Tendering Authority has estimated the total contract value for lot 2 at €400.000 (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees). Maximum total contract value: €550.000,- (exclusive of Dutch VAT and including, if applicable, all local foreign VAT and all other costs and/or fees).
Titel
Identificatienummer van de partij: LOT-0002
Procedure Soort procedure
Openbare procedure ✅
Rechtsgrondslag: Richtlijn 2014/24/EU
Administratieve informatie
Termijn voor de ontvangst van inschrijvingen of verzoeken tot deelneming: 2026-11-16 10:00:00 📅
Voorwaarden voor de opening van de offertes: 2026-11-16 10:00:00 📅
Talen waarin inschrijvingen of aanvragen tot deelneming kunnen worden ingediend: Engels 🗣️
Minimumtermijn gedurende welke de inschrijver de offerte gestand moet doen: 4 maanden Informatie over een raamovereenkomst of een dynamisch aankoopsysteem
Raamovereenkomst met verschillende exploitanten ✅ Beschrijving
Motiveer in het geval van raamovereenkomsten elke looptijd van meer dan 4 jaar:
The assignment requires continuity of expertise and a seamless transition between the inception and execution phases, which form a single, integrated whole. A longer duration ensures implementation efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and avoids the administrative burden of repeated tendering procedures.
Motiveer in het geval van raamovereenkomsten elke looptijd van meer dan 4 jaar
The assignment requires continuity of expertise and a seamless transition between the inception and execution phases, which form a single, integrated whole. A longer duration ensures implementation efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and avoids the administrative burden of repeated tendering procedures.
Informatie over een raamovereenkomst of een dynamisch aankoopsysteem
Maximumaantal deelnemers: 1
Voorwaarden voor inschrijving
Een geavanceerd(e) of gekwalificeerd(e) elektronisch(e) handtekening of zegel (zoals omschreven in Verordening (EU) nr. 910/2014) is vereist
De namen en beroepskwalificaties van het voor de uitvoering van de opdracht ingezette personeel moeten worden vermeld
Openingsdatum: 2026-11-16 10:00:00 📅
Elektronische facturering: Vereist
Termijn voor verzoeken om aanvullende informatie: 2026-10-22 10:00:00 📅
Gunningscriteria
Wegingstype: Gewicht (punten, exact)
Voorwaarden voor inschrijving
De opdracht bevat uitvoeringsvoorwaarden ✅
Juridische, economische, financiële en technische informatie Voorwaarden met betrekking tot het contract
Voorwaarden voor de uitvoering van het contract: See Tender Document.
Aanvullende informatie Dienst waar informatie over de beroepsprocedure kan worden verkregen
Naam: Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
Nationaal registratienummer: 12024663
Postadres: Prinses Beatrixlaan 2
Postcode: 2595 AL
Poststad: Den Haag
Regio: Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage
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Land: Nederland 🇳🇱
Contactpunt: Andjanie Ramadhin
E-mail: andjanie.ramadhin@rvo.nl📧
Telefoon: +31 625708242📞
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Bron: OJS 2026/S 195-695023 (2026-10-06)