A pilot demonstration project that will assess the potential and needs and develop design concepts for establishing a cryosphere research and training base in the upper reaches of the Varzob River
About This Opportunity
UNESCO - Request for proposal
This is a consulting contract in the Research, environment and climate and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Climate Adaptation. Located in Tajikistan, Central Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 10, 2026.
Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for consulting in the Research 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Agency: UNESCO | Reference: RFP/ATA/2026/002 | Type: Request for proposal
A pilot demonstration project that will assess the potential and needs and develop design concepts for establishing a cryosphere research and training base in the upper reaches of the Varzob River basin in Tajikistan, in accordance with this solicitation document, under the Component 4 of the GEF-UNDP-UNESCO project “Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change”.This is a Limited National Competition (LNC). Bidders shall be legally registered in Tajikistan
DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
• UNGM_Procurement Notice_ENG_RFPATA2026002.doc: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=307852&documentId=2059626
• Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=307852
CONTACT:
• Email: procurementalmaty@unesco.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UNESCO
UNESCO has issued 159 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Uzbekistan, and Mozambique. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Tajikistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 10, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNESCO in Tajikistan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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