INSTALLATIONS CERTIFICATION SUPPORT CONSULTANCY - (A&T BIONANO - MAPBIO+)
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Project: CO038 Just Rural Transition in Colombia โ Bio Rural
- Output: CO038-E1-3
- Duty Station: Remote/Bogotรก
- Contract Duration: (17) February 2025 - (08) May 2025
- Number of Workdays Estimated (internal purpose only): 55 daysโ deliverable based
- Consultant: Level 1
- Total Fees: Up to USD 2,400
PROJECT BACKGROUND
GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. Together with global products and services, these in-country programs focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to โcountriesโ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities, which build a solid theoretical and empirical basis for green growth while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers and creating the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.
GGGI has been working with the Government of Colombia to advance green growth policies and green investments through strategic partnerships such as with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Treasury and Public Credit, and the National Planning Department (DNP), among others. Since 2014, GGGI has supported the DNP in its objective of advancing a green growth vision and transition plan for Colombia that can help climate goals and SDGs achievement. GGGI supported the development of the Green Growth Taskforce led by DNP (2016-2018), which produced solid and relevant information for the design and concertation of the Green Growth Policy- GGP (adopted using CONPES 3934 of 2018).
One strategic axis of the GGP aims to promote the sustainable use of natural capital, which includes the Bioeconomy as one key strategy to foster the low carbon economy through adding value to generate products, processes, and services based on responsible use of biodiversity and biomass. In that regard, GGGI supported the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation - MinCiencias, the National Planning Department, and other stakeholders in the technical design and concertation of the National Bioeconomy Mission โPara una Colombia Potencia viva y diversa: hacia una Sociedad impulsada por el conocimientoโ.
Besides, GGGI was awarded by the UKPACT program in 2021 Colombia to develop the project โAccelerating the development of new bioeconomy businesses and enhanced capacities for green jobs promotion and increased climate action ambition from policy implementation and integrationโ, in which a Bioeconomy Accelerator Mechanism was created to enhance the capacity of bioeconomy business and strengthen the capability of MinCiencias to meet their target of 126 and 500 bioproducts endorsed by 2022 and 2030, respectively: Complimentarily, a knowledge-sharing component to disseminate case studies, lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations.
GGGI with MinCiencias support, designed and launched 2019 the Bioeconomy Projects Acceleration Mechanism โ MAPBIO, which aims to provide technical assistance to accelerate bioproducts in the last mile. The first call for proposals received 26 proposals evaluated through a multicriteria analysis; the mechanism supported four bioproducts. After successfully implementing MAPBIO 1.0, GGGI was awarded an extension project for scaling up MAPBIO and developing further activities with MinCiencias and INNpulsa. The current call pro proposals MAPBIO 3.0 received were focalized in the Pacific and Amazon region and received 12 submissions and selected 2. In total, we have successfully supported 20 bioproducts to contribute to the national goal of reaching 500 registered bioproducts by 2030.
As part of the UK PACT Bio Rural project, GGGI has selected the company A&T Bionano S.A., and its initiative, โICA National Accreditation for BNX Bioproduct as a Liquid Organic Fertilizerโ, as a beneficiary of the MAPBIO+ 2024 Call. This selection secures support for A&T Bionano S.A., bioproduct acceleration processes during the 2025โ2026.
A&T Bionano S.A., is a Colombian Bionanotechnology-based company with extensive experience in research dedicated to the development of products for agriculture obtained by green, sustainable and environmentally friendly routes, its bioproduct BNX is a technological product with an organic content of macro and micronutrients that can be used in agriculture as a fertilizer, nutritional agent and as a protective agent for Colombian crops.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to support the implementation of the INVIMA quality management system to obtain certification in manufacturing capacity of household hygiene and hygiene products, under DECISION 706 OF 2008 AND DECISION 721 OF 2010, established by the Andean community. Additionally, it aims to provide technical assistance to obtain the health notification of the disinfectant Biocida (Z-Klean). These efforts complement A&T Bionano S.A., broader goal of developing a robust production line for the BNX and Biocida (Z-Klean) bioproducts.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The primary objective of this consultancy is to assist A&T Bionano S.A. in accelerating the development of its BNX and Biocida (Z-Klean) bioproducts under the MAPBIO+ 2024 Call for Proposals. The consultant will provide technical expertise to implement the INVIMA quality management system and secure certification for manufacturing household hygiene and cleaning products. Additionally, the consultant will offer guidance on obtaining the required health notification from INVIMA.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consultancy will include the following activities:
- Facility Design: Design facilities in alignment with client requirements and applicable legal standards.
- Material and Finish Recommendations: Provide recommendations for materials and finishes required to meet certification standards for designated areas.
- Supplier and Equipment Guidance: Offer advice on suppliers, as well as the selection of accessories, equipment, and instruments needed for outfitting the certified areas.
- Documentary Systems: Prepare and disseminate documentation systems and provide support for their implementation.
- Personnel Training: Conduct training for available personnel before the certification visit, covering key technical aspects of the Quality Assurance system.
- Quality System Self-Inspection: Perform a self-inspection of the implemented quality management systems using the household hygiene product requirements guide as a reference.
- Certification Visit Submission: Submit the certification request to the regulatory entity, INVIMA.
- Virtual Support During Certification Visit: Provide virtual support to the companyโs technical management team during the certification visit, if required.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The expected outputs are the following:
(1) Work Plan
The consultant will develop a comprehensive work plan outlining objectives, metrics, timelines, and key stakeholders for implementation. This document will include clearly defined goals, measurable outcomes, schedules, and roles for all activities, ensuring alignment with A&T Bionano S.A.'s objectives and overall business strategy.
(2) Facility Design, Suppliers, and Materials
Deliver a document detailing the facility design, ensuring compliance with client requirements and applicable legal standards. Additionally, provide an initial report with recommendations on suitable suppliers and the selection of accessories, equipment, and instruments required for outfitting the certified areas.
(3) Final Report
The consultant will submit a comprehensive final report summarizing the consultancyโs outcomes. This report will include:
- Progress toward achieving the defined objectives.
- A detailed report on the documentation systems and activities implemented to ensure their adoption.
- Training sessions conducted for personnel before the certification visit, along with an attendance list and training materials used.
- Results of the self-inspection of the implemented quality management systems, referencing the household hygiene product requirements guide.
- A report on the submission of the certification request to the regulatory entity, INVIMA, and details of the virtual support provided to A&T Bionano S.A. during the certification process
Deliverables, timeline, and payments
Payment
Deliverables
Deliverables Description
Target Completion Date
Amount (% of total fee)
Payment 1
(1) Work Plan
A detailed work plan outlining methodology, timeline, milestones, validation meetings, and deliverables.
Within one week after the signing of the contract.
50%
Payment 2
(2) Facility Design, Suppliers, and Materials
Document with the detailing the facility design ,and recommendations on suitable suppliers and the selection of accessories, equipment, and instruments required for outfitting the certified areas.
Within the four weeks after the signing of the contract.
30%
Payment 3
(3) Final Report
Comprehensive final report,
โข Progress toward achieving the defined objectives.
โข Detailed report on the documentation systems and activities implemented to ensure their adoption.
โข Training sessions conducted for personnel
โข Results of the self-inspection of the implemented quality management systems.
โข A report on the submission of the certification request to the regulatory entity, INVIMA, and details of the virtual support provided to A&T Bionano S.A
Within 10 weeks after the signing of the contract.
20%
Reporting Arrangements
The Consultancy reports to the Bioeconomy Associate under the technical guidance provided by the A&T Bionano S.A. Company. The consultant's work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings for planning and weekly short face-to-face (or virtual) meetings for prioritizing activities, all of that previous consensus with the Contract Supervisor. In this review, meetings will tackle subjects such as the overview of the contractual objectives, the development of activities, detailed information milestones, actual achievements made against the timeline initially set, and any other relevant progress details.
Deliverable 1 will be produced in Spanish or English, by GGGI's formatting requirements, and submitted with proof of editable file back-up (e.g., .docx, .pptx) in the GGGI SharePoint system. Additionally, the consultant will deliver one monthly brief in English explaining the activities developed the month before and for any other deliverable, if so requested by the Project Manager. Where relevant, the consultant shall also provide raw data sets, research materials, and meeting notes related to the contractual objective.
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Suggested methodology and competence requirements.
- The consultant should follow the specific methods provided by the Contract Supervisor.
- The consultant will best use both primary and secondary sources of information to develop activities defined under the contract objective.
- The consultant will be responsible for providing transparent financial information regarding expenses incurred for conducting field visits, orientation meetings, webinars, or workshops.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
- (MANDATORY) Degree in biology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Chemistry engineering.