India: Project for Improvement of Wastewater Sludge Management Capacity

This tender concerns a project in India aimed at improving wastewater sludge management capacity. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultant services for this environmental infrastructure initiative. Effective management of wastewater sludge is crucial for public health, environmental protection, and the sustainable operation of wastewater treatment facilities. The project likely involves assessing current sludge management practices, identifying technological and institutional challenges, and developing strategies for improvement. This could include exploring options for sludge treatment, disposal, and potential resource recovery. The objective is to enhance the capacity of relevant authorities and institutions in India to manage wastewater sludge in an environmentally sound and efficient manner, thereby contributing to improved sanitation and reduced pollution. This project aligns with India's growing focus on urban environmental management and JICA's commitment to supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Wastewater and Waste Management. Located in India, 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.