U.S. - PAKISTAN PARTNERSHIP FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT

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1 Expression of Interest (EOI) -Trial Shipment on a Cost Share Basis of Chilled Meat (Innovative Cuts and Packaging) by Sea container in Cartons to Dubai or Abu Dhabi Export and ISO registered Abattoirs from Lahore and Karachi Closing Date: January 9 th, 2017 Submission through any track-able courier service to the following address: The Procurement Department: U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development Suite 15, 1st Floor, Park Lane Tower 172 Tufail Road, Mall of Lahore Lahore, Pakistan

2 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, 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 more profitable and more competitive. Background: Pakistan s meat exports are marked by minimal value-add, mostly dealing in chilled and frozen carcasses, quarters and some boneless meat. Export shipments are heavily reliant on airfreight services and therefore geographical proximity and complicated compliance regimes of export partner countries remain the foremost factors driving market access and growth. At present, high freight cost and limited market outreach has led Pakistani meat exporters to aggressively compete amongst each other for market share in the GCC region. In the year 2014, Pakistan s meat exports totaled $210 million. These exports comprised of chilled and frozen meat of both bovine animals ($130 million) and that of small ruminants (sheep/goat, $80 million). Over 77% of the total exports were made to the GCC countries, where Saudi Arabia and UAE accounted for 31% and 22% of exports, respectively. The only significant export destination outside of the Middle East region was Vietnam, representing 10% of total Pakistani exports in Sustainable growth of exports and greater profitability will hinge on the sector s ability to leverage sea freight services for existing markets and target more rewarding segments with value added, quality product. In order to do so, measures will need to be taken to improve phytosanitary controls, introduce innovative packaging, employ controlled/managed atmosphere supply chain solutions, and market higher value meat cuts. Chilled meat is also described as fresh meat because, when correctly chilled, it retains the characteristics of fresh meat. Adult mammalian beef consists of 75 percent water, 19 percent protein, 2.5 percent intramuscular fat, 1.2 percent carbohydrates and 2.3 percent other soluble non-protein substances as minerals. The rapid perishability of meat is due to its high protein, water content and its fat. The maximum duration of storage of chilled meat is primarily determined by maintenance of the correct chilling temperature. According to expert opinion from the industry, the chilling temperature should be between and C at a relative humidity of 80-85%, conditions which ensure a storage life of 1-2 weeks.

3 The Program: The proposed intervention aims to introduce a new approach of meat export in nearby Middle East destinations i.e. GCC countries through chilled partial carcass in boxes via sea shipment. To date, several trials have been undertaken to test this new approach and gauge customer acceptance. AMD will work to undertake this sea container shipment on a cost sharing basis with its selected private sector partner abattoir. Note: Additional details regarding the shipment will be shared with private sector applicants after pre-qualification. Objective: The main objective of the fresh partial carcass sea shipment is to reduce the export cost of meat resulting in increased profitability in the business and will increase sale of the product in the destination market due to modified cutting of pieces as per industry norms. It is anticipated that the successful trial will have a tremendous impact in the export industry through the introduction of a more economical mode of meat transportation from Pakistan to the GCC area. Furthermore, this exercise will provide the first steps in shifting the abattoirs to vacuum packaging for value added. Application/ Qualification Criteria: 1. Registered operating abattoir; 2. Agreeing to work on a cost share basis with AMD on a trial shipment of chilled meat (exact proportion of cost sharing to be determined mutually between AMD and selected private sector partner); 3. ISO certified; 4. Export authorizations and experience in exporting meat to the middle east; 5. Existing links with buyers in UAE 6. Previous experience working with donor agencies (history please)

4 INSTRUCTIONS: U.S. - PAKISTAN PARTNERSHIP FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKET 1- Use capital letters 2- Mark the applicable boxes 3- Use extra sheets where necessary 4- Applications for Pre-qualification must be submitted through any track-able courier service on or before January 9 th, 2017 in a sealed envelope. Please mark the envelope with the inscription EOI For Sea Shipment on a Cost Share Basis of Chilled Meat (Innovative Cuts and Packaging) to UAE and send to the following address: The Procurement Department: U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development Suite 15, 1 st Floor, Park Lane Tower 172 Tufail Road, Mall of Lahore Lahore, Pakistan

5 SECTION I-GENERAL INFORMATION Application in Response to: (Ad published on/ref #): Name of Entity Type of Entity Private Ltd. Partnership Other, please specify 1- Names of Partners or Directors 2-3- 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:

6 Point of Contact to AMD (Name, , Phone Number) Complete Address Phone Number (Including area code) / Web address

7 SECTION II- QUALIFICATION SELECTION CRITERIA: Lahore Other, list Name: Abattoir Based in: Karachi Currently Exporting Meat from Pakistan Yes No Yes ISO Certified (Attach certificate to form) No ISO Certification # Export Authorizations (List name of countries) Country 1: Country 2: Country 3: More than 15 years Number of Years of Experience in abattoir operations years 5 10 years 1 5 years Links with Buyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Yes No 1- Previous experience working with donor agencies 2-3-

8 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:

9 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

10 SECTION V- CREDENTIALS Please attach following documents and check the applicable box National Tax Registration Certificate Sales Tax Registration Certificate ISO Certification Export Authorizations Any other details please specify: Authorized Representative s Signature