Maldives: Preparatory Survey for the Resilience Improvement Project against Disasters in Malé City

This tender announces a preparatory survey for a project aimed at improving resilience against disasters in Malé City, Maldives. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultant services to conduct this vital assessment. Given the Maldives' vulnerability to climate change impacts, particularly sea-level rise and extreme weather events, this project focuses on enhancing the city's capacity to withstand and recover from various disasters. The preparatory survey will involve a thorough analysis of existing disaster risks, vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and communities in Malé, and the evaluation of potential adaptation and mitigation measures. The findings will inform the development of strategies and interventions to strengthen the resilience of Malé City against natural hazards. This initiative is crucial for safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of the population and ensuring the sustainable development of the capital. Responses to questions related to this tender were posted on August 1st, indicating progress in the procurement process and providing clarity to potential bidders on the project's scope and objectives.

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, urban development and housing and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Disaster Management, Urban Infrastructure and Feasibility Studies. Located in Global, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.