Gharb Region, Kingdom of Morocco: Preparatory Survey for the Irrigation Development Project (Concessional Loan Technical Assistance)

This tender is for a preparatory survey for an irrigation development project in the Gharb Region of Morocco, to be supported through Japan's Concessional Loan program. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is looking for consultants to conduct this survey. The project aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in the Gharb Region, a key agricultural area. The survey will involve assessing the current irrigation infrastructure, water resource management practices, agricultural production systems, and socio-economic conditions in the region. Consultants will identify specific needs and challenges, evaluate the potential for developing or improving irrigation facilities, and assess the environmental and social impacts of such development. The findings will inform the design of a technical assistance project to support irrigation development, likely focusing on improving water use efficiency, promoting modern farming techniques, and strengthening institutional capacity. Responses to questions were to be published on August 19th.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security, water and sanitation and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Irrigation, Water Resources, Feasibility Studies and Project Management. Located in Morocco, Africa, 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 agriculture and food security 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.