Development of an Integrated Waste Management and Circular Economy Roadmap for the Kyrgyz Republic (2025–2030), including the Conceptual Design of a Pilot Deposit-Return System
About This Opportunity
UN Secretariat - Request for EOI
This is a services contract in the health and medical services, construction and civil works, environment and climate, architecture and engineering and mining and extractives sectors. Located in Kyrgyz Republic, Central Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 28, 2026.
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Description
Agency: UN Secretariat | Reference: EOIUNON24421 | Type: Request for EOI
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), on behalf of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), invites qualified and interested firms to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in an upcoming solicitation for the provision of technical assistance to develop an Integrated Waste Management and Circular Economy Roadmap for the Kyrgyz Republic (2025–2030), including the conceptual design of a pilot Deposit-Return System (DRS).
UNEP, on behalf of CTCN, seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to provide the technical assistance requested and endorsed by the National Designated Entity (NDE) of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The objective of this assignment is to support the Kyrgyz Republic in advancing climate-aligned integrated waste management and circular economy transition by developing the technical, regulatory, institutional, and investment-preparation foundation for separate collection, Deposit-Return System (DRS) deployment, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) operationalization, priority waste stream management, and digital monitoring of climate benefits.
The Kyrgyz Republic faces increasing climate risks and significant waste management challenges.
More than 90 percent of municipal solid waste is disposed of in outdated landfills and uncontrolled dumpsites, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, environmental contamination, and public health risks.
This technical assistance will help establish a coherent national framework linking policy, technology, operations, capacity building, and investment preparation to support the transition to a circular, low-emission, and climate-resilient waste sector.
The assignment will be implemented over a period of 18 months and will include waste-stream diagnostics, development of a national roadmap, regulatory and technical recommendations, DRS and EPR design, conceptual pilot packages, capacity building, digital monitoring and MRV architecture, and preparation of financing and scale-up strategies.
Expected outputs include:
1. Project Management (mandatory output);
2. Inception, baseline, and waste system diagnostics;
3. Development of the national roadmap and enabling regulatory framework;
4. Preparation of a national DRS concept and conceptual pilot packages;
5. Delivery of capacity building, communication toolkit, and digital MRV architecture; and
6. Development of a scale-up roadmap, financing strategy, and follow-up investment package.
Detailed requirements will be provided in the solicitation documents to be issued following the closure of this EOI.
Specific Requirements/Information
The purpose of this REOI is to identify suitable firms who may be invited for the Request for Proposal after the REOI is closed.
In addition to CTCN registration, all applicants should also be registered (free of charge) at United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org).
IMPORTANT:
Please note that this REOI is not an invitation for submission of tenders.
Its purpose is to identify
companies that would be interested and eligible to participate in the solicitation when issued.
UNON will
examine the outcome of this request for EOI and will consider those companies that have expressed their
interest .
UNON reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the EOI and/or solicitation process.
Thus, submitting a reply to this Request for EOI does not automatically guarantee your company will be considered for receipt of the solicitation when issued.
CONTACT:
• Email: daniel.langat@un.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on May 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Kyrgyz Republic. 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 May 28, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UN Secretariat in Kyrgyz Republic. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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