Expression of Interest (EOI)–Participation in PRODEXPO, Moscow, February 06 to 10, 2017 on a Cost Sharing Basis

HACCP/ISO 22000 Certified MeatExporters

Closing Date: January 15, 2017

Submission through email to the following address:

NOTE: (Before filling the form, please read and understand documents carefully)

Introduction:

The U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) is a USAID funded project which aims to improve the ability of Pakistan’s commercial agriculture and livestock sectors to compete in international and national markets in the four target product lines; meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus. AMD will act as a catalyst for development and investment in target product lines by actively promoting cooperation and coordination amongst the value chain actors and ancillary service providers. AMD’s implementation strategy is underpinned by a strictly commercial and market driven approach with a clear focus on strengthening market access for its partner organizations, and support international marketing and sales efforts. The objective of the AMD project is to encourage investments in the four target product lines through matching grants and technical assistance, and empower stakeholders by developing synergies among them to accomplish together what they cannot do alone. AMD will support upgrading, streamline supply chains, provide technical assistance to optimize profit margins, increase participation of women entrepreneurs, and ultimately help make Pakistani meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus become more profitable and competitive.

AMD will undertake a competitive bidding exercise, intending to issue a solicitation document to those companies interested in attending the 2017 PRODEXPO in Moscow with AMD on a cost share basis.

Background:

The Pakistan meat sector has made progress in improving their competitive standing in traditional export markets.

Besides continued improvement in the supply chain, production line, processing facilities and handling of meat, to capture more sharein the existing markets through added value, it is imperative that Pakistan exporters reach out and penetrate new and higher value markets to remain profitable. Pakistani meat exporters traditionally target the GCC market with chilled carcass parts to a point of saturation.Recently, owing to a number of external factors, meat exports from Pakistan to these traditional markets have witnessed a steady decline.This further advocates expanding into other markets.

To offset this trend, AMD is supporting activities to fulfill regulatory requirements that hold the promise of accessing lucrative markets for Pakistan meat exports such as Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, all of whom maintain identical import requirements for meat. Recent trade restrictions of imports to the Russian Federation from the European Union enhance the opportunity for Pakistani meat exporters to penetrate this market.

The AMD objective of enhancing sales and promoting exports of its target product lines is partly achieved through facilitating agribusinesses’ participation in leading trade events. With proper implementation and participation, these events are an effective platform for promoting product awareness and they provide an ideal opportunity to network with buyers, sellers and other players from the allied industry, resulting in the development of business relationships and increased and new exports.

PRODEXPO Moscowprovides a dedicated B2B platform and direct access to the Russian Federation markets. The expo will be held in Moscow between the 6th and 10thof February, 2017. AMD willalso interact with relevant government authorities in coordination with the Pakistan Consulate and commercial attaché. An ISTTA will be engaged to coordinate B2Bs and meetings during a planned visit to the wholesale market.

The Program

Through this EOI, AMD is seeking up to four (4) HACCP/ISO 22000 certified and interested commercial exporters of meat who can become qualified to export to Russian region countries and are willing to work with AMD on a cost sharing basis in participating in the event. AMD will pay expo participation costs, accommodation, and in-land travel in the host country, while airfare, in-country (Pakistan) travel and visa fees will be borne by the selected partners.

Application/ Qualification Criteria:

  1. The company should be export oriented (must have record of exports outside of South Asia over the last two years) and have capacity and experience of exporting chilled or frozen meat products;
  2. Applicant should be ISO 22000 or HACCP certified and have demonstrated good knowledge of international product compliance and food safety standards;
  3. Registered with the department of animal quarantine;
  4. Existing or previous links with buyers in the Russian region;
  5. Willing to work with the program on a cost-sharing basis as stipulated;
  6. Willing to share resulting sales data with AMD

1-Use capital letters

2-Mark the applicable boxes

3-Use extra sheets where necessary

4-Applications for Pre-qualification must be submitted through email on or before January15, 2017. Please write the subject line of the email message with the inscription “Participation in PRODEXPO, Moscow, on a Cost Sharing Basis” and send to the following address:

By email:

SECTION I-GENERAL INFORMATION

Application in Response to:

(Ad published on/Ref #):

Name of Entity

Type of Entity /
Private Ltd.

Partnership

Other, please specify ______

Names of PartnersorDirectors

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Type of Company (For Profit or Not for Profit)

Section 42 Company Registered on (Date) (Also attach registration certificate and Not For Profit status to this form)

Tax identification numbers: / National Tax Number: ______
GST Registration Number: ______

Point of Contact to AMD (Name, Email, Phone Number)

Complete Address
Phone Number (Including area code)
E-Mail / Web address

SECTION II- QUALIFICATION SELECTION CRITERIA:

Exporter Based in: / List City Name:
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Willing to work with AMD on a cost share basis and cover cost of airfare, M&IE and visa fees / Yes No
Currently exporting frozen meat and products / Yes No
Currently Exporting Meat to any central Asian country / Yes No
If Yes list country names:
HACCP /ISO 22000 Certified /
Yes No
Halal certified for exports / Yes
No
Number of Years of Experience in exporting meat / More than 15 years
10-15 years
5 – 10 years
1 – 5 years
Links with Buyers in Central Asia and Russian Federation countries /
Yes
No
Current Export Markets (List names of all countries currently exporting to) / 1-
2-
3-

SECTION III - CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

Kindly inform us if you are by any means related to U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) staff which may influence the outcome of this assessment process. Please mention the nature of relationship with AMD staff along with names and designations of related AMD personnel in the space providedbelow:

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SECTION IV- DECLARATION

I/We hereby confirm that all the information given in this form and in attached document are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. I/ We understand that any false information shall result in immediate disqualification.

If pre‐qualified by AMD I/we shall strictly adhere to all the rules, regulations, terms and conditions as laid down by AMD.

Signature(s) of Proprietor /Partners/Directors

Name______

Designation______

CNIC No.______

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  • Submission of this Application does not guarantee that the applicant shall be registered with AMD
  • AMD may ask for any further details and documents; or may physically inspect the applicant’s organizational setup / factory at any time without prior notice
  • Please ensure to provide complete information asked for in the absence of which your application will not be considered

SECTION V- CREDENTIALS

Please attach following documents and check the applicable box

National Tax Registration Certificate

Sales Tax Registration Certificate

Any other details please specify:

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Authorized Representative’s Signature

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