Iran: Project for Improvement of Integrated Water Resource Management Capacity in the Sefidrud River Basin

This tender announces a project focused on improving integrated water resource management (IWRM) capacity within the Sefidrud River Basin in Iran. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultant services to conduct a survey for this initiative. The Sefidrud River Basin is a vital water resource for agriculture, industry, and domestic use in Iran. Effective IWRM is essential for ensuring water security, environmental sustainability, and mitigating the impacts of water scarcity and climate change. The survey will likely involve assessing the current water management practices, identifying challenges in coordination among stakeholders, evaluating water resource availability and demand, and exploring strategies for enhancing institutional capacity and implementing IWRM principles. The goal is to lay the groundwork for projects that promote efficient and sustainable use of water resources in the basin, benefiting both the environment and the local communities. Responses to questions were posted on August 15th, providing necessary details to potential bidders for this critical environmental project.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation, environment and climate and general supplies sectors. 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 water and sanitation 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.