External final evaluation of the project titled “Beirut (Mar Mikhael) Train Station: Industrial Heritage Park”, in Lebanon UNESCO beirut - [email hidden]

UNESCO is soliciting proposals for the external final evaluation of the Beirut (Mar Mikhael) Train Station: Industrial Heritage Park project in Lebanon under RFP No BEI-2026-021. The assignment is expected to span six to eight calendar weeks, requiring approximately 30 person-days of effort. Key deliverables include a kick-off meeting, a maximum 20-page inception report, a draft evaluation report and presentation by week six, and a final evaluation package. The evaluation must adhere to UNEG Norms and Standards, UNEG Ethical Guidelines, OECD-DAC criteria, and the UNESCO Evaluation Policy 2022–2029. Proposals must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] by November 15, 2026. Submissions must include a technical proposal, limited to seven pages excluding annexes, and a financial proposal provided in both Excel and signed PDF formats. Award selection is based on the highest total score of weighted technical and financial criteria, with a mandatory minimum technical score of 70% to be eligible for financial comparison. Technical scoring is distributed across the firm's expertise, personnel, and the proposed work plan, while the financial proposal accounts for 300 points. Contractors must comply with strict legal and ethical standards, including warranties against child labor and engagement in mine production. Payment requires a valid institutional bank account with an English bank letter; advance payments are generally not granted unless specifically justified. All deliverables are subject to IOS quality assurance and formal acceptance by UNESCO Beirut.