Supply, Delivery and Operation of CO2 Super Critical Oil Extraction Machine for the Union of Municipalities of Deir El-Ahmar MASAR-LB-VNGI-007-SP/2020 - Amended 10/02/2021

The MASAR for Local Governments Programme (Maintaining Strength and Resilience) funded by the EU MADAD trust fund, seeks to build the institutional capacity and strengthen the resilience of local governments and their host, displaced and refugee populations.

The MASAR programme targets three areas in Lebanon heavily affected by the refugee crisis, mainly Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, and the coastal plain north of Tripoli. By focusing on improving area-based planning, service delivery and local economic development, the programme seeks to help local governments develop long-term solutions to the challenges they face.

VNG International (the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities), being one of the four consortium MASAR partners, is implementing a pilot project in Union of Municipality of Deir el Aahmar (UoMDEA) the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate based on the introduction of new crops and niche products that are adaptable to the area and help in expanding the markets for local producers where the Union will take the lead. Essential oils have an international and expanding market; extracting them using the new CO2 supercritical method, allows the processing of plant material at low temperatures, hence limiting thermal degradation and avoiding the use of toxic solvents. This preserves the characteristics of oils and ensures delivering best quality  products

VNG International is seeking a National Contractor for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of one CO² Super Critical Oil Extraction Machine with 2 training sessions.

Location: Village of Btedaii

Expected implementation phase: March 23-May 21, 2021

The minimum qualifications and skills of the Natural person/company for this assignment can be found in the tender dossier, among which are:  

1. Ability to fulfil the requirements
2. Ability to deliver on time and complete in the required time frame
3. Compliance with legal and statutory requirements
4. Sufficient financial stability to handle the contract / not financially dependent on the contracting authority

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