Piyush Gupta

About Piyush Gupta

I am a Freelance Procurement Expert, Civil Engineering Graduate with Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering and have over 25 years rich experience.Worked on multiple ADB/ World Bank/ KfW/ AIIB financed Infrastructure Investment Projects in India, Nepal, Maldives, Mongolia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos/ Lao PDR, Bangladesh, Solomon Islands and Nigeria, including direct engagement by ADB for TA Assignments.The expertise include Project Management, Contract Administration, Bid process management, Procurement of Works as per ADB guidelines, Selection of Consulting firms as per ADB Guidelines, AIIB Procedures, FIDIC Conditions of Contract, Assistance in Preparation of Projects etc. Also well proven deliveries on \"Strategic Procurement Planning\" following “ADB’s Procurement Risk Framework” and “ADB’s Guidance Note on Strategic Procurement Planning” of 2018. ADB’s Procurement Policy (2017), Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017) and ADB’s Procurement guidelines.The responsibilities shared as Procurement expert inter-alia covers the overall management and control of bidding process, Procurement Capacity Assessment of EAs, finalizing and updating of procurement plans, assisting in preparation of Loan approval documents, control of procurement activities and documentations, review and finalization of procurement documents namely bidding documents, TORs and RFPs, clarifications and bid evaluation/Technical & Financial proposals, preparation of Bid evaluation reports and Submissions (0 to 4) for Consultants Selection etc, handling procurement related queries, assist in negotiations and ensure compliance with ADB requirements.The sectors I worked with mainly include Urban Infrastructure Development, Water Supply & treatment System, Sewerage System, Roads & Flyovers, Tourism and Irrigation, Flood control and Reconstruction Projects.

Experience

1. Procurement Specialist (International)-adb Ta-10111 Reg (Nepal)

   Asian Development Bank (ADB)

   Jun 2025 — Present · NP

   REG: Strengthening Capacity for Livable and Resilient Cities (NEP-IWSSMSP)- Procurement Specialist (International)(57••••01).Procurement Support to ADB on preparation of Integrated Water Supply and Sewerage Sector Management Project (IWSSMP)- Preparation of Strategic Procurement Planning (SPP), Bidding documents and procurement management during the project start-up stage.Preparation and use of questionnaire and interview, research and analysis of agency\'s procurement arrangements and project procurement systems. Collecting input data and conduct stakeholder analysis and supply market analysis and the Procurement Risk Assessment including identification of strengths and weaknesses. Undertake Operating Environment Analysis using SWOT analysis. Undertake Stakeholder Analysis and develop stakeholder communication plan. Identify and assess procurement risks, construction risks and operational risks and propose adequate mitigation measures. Conduct workshops/ training for the EA/IA to discuss the findings and procurement strategy. Summarize findings in the SPP Report and conclude initial Project Procurement Plan.Assist in meeting the readiness requirements of the project by completing advance procurement actions- Bidding document, TOR, RFPs and procurement process support for procurement of civil works and consulting services.

Education

• MNR Engineering College, University of Allahabad

  Master's Degree, Environmental Engineering

  1996 — 1998

• The Institution of Engineers (India)

  Bachelor's Degree, Civil Engineering

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Adb Projects
• Water Supply & Sewerage System
• Infrastructure Investment Projects
• Adb Guidelines
• Roads & Highways
• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Urban Development Projects
• Capacity Building
• Fidic
• Project Management
• Adb Ta
• Construction Supervision
• World Bank Projects