Nepal: Tarai Arc Landscape Flood Risk Management Project - Detailed Planning Survey (Open Competitive Bidding - Total Evaluation Method)

This tender announces a consultancy service for a Detailed Planning Survey for the Tarai Arc Landscape Flood Risk Management Project in Nepal. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultants to conduct this survey, which is essential for developing a comprehensive flood risk management strategy in the Tarai region. The project aims to address the increasing challenges posed by floods in this ecologically and economically significant area. The survey will likely involve data collection, analysis of flood patterns, assessment of existing infrastructure, socio-economic impact studies, and stakeholder consultations. Based on the findings, detailed project plans, including mitigation measures, early warning systems, and community-based adaptation strategies, will be formulated. The procurement method is Open Competitive Bidding using the Total Evaluation Method (comprehensive evaluation), which implies a thorough assessment of both technical capabilities and cost-effectiveness. Responses to queries were published on September 20th. This initiative is critical for enhancing the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the Tarai region against flood hazards.

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Disaster Management and Water Resources. Located in Nepal, 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.