Tenders/Construction and Delivery of One 30-Foot Undecked Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Fishing Boat, Including Plug and Mould Construction, and Provision of Boatyard Facilities for Project Implementation and Capacity-Building Activities.

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Construction and Delivery of One 30-Foot Undecked Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Fishing Boat, Including Plug and Mould Construction, and Provision of Boatyard Facilities for Project Implementation and Capacity-Building Activities.

FAO

Published: Jul 27, 2026

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

FAO - Request for EOI

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on agricultural machinery and Buildings. Located in LC, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 8, 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 civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: FAO | Reference: 2026/SLCXD/SLCDD/137707 | Type: Request for EOI

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites eligible boatbuilders established in Saint Lucia to express their interest in the proposed construction of a Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) fishing vessel, including the development of the associated plug and mould.

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is being conducted to assess the level of interest, technical capability, and production capacity of locally established boatbuilders in Saint Lucia, and to confirm the feasibility of the proposed approach prior to initiating a formal procurement process.

Interested firms are requested to submit information demonstrating their qualifications, facilities, relevant experience, personnel resources, and capacity to undertake the proposed works.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted no later than 07 August 2026 at 23:59 hrs. (AST/GMT-4).

Participation in this market assessment does not constitute a solicitation, prequalification, or commitment by FAO to issue a subsequent tender.

The information received will be used solely to evaluate market interest, availability, and feasibility, and to support the development of any future procurement strategy related to the assignment.

FAO reserves the right to request additional information, conduct site visits, or hold follow-up discussions with interested firms as part of this market engagement process.

If you are interested in submitting an Expression of Interest, please ensure that your company has, at a minimum, a UNGM Basic Registration with FAO (www.ungm.org).

Instructions on how to access and submit documents through the UNGM portal are attached to this notice under the "DOCUMENTS" tab.

Interested firms are requested to follow these instructions when submitting their response.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF SUBMITTED THROUGH THE UNGM PORTAL.

RESPONSES NOT SUBMITTED THROUGH THE UNGM PORTAL WILL BE INVALIDATED.

Many thanks and best regards,
FAO PROCUREMENT SERVICE

CONTACT:
• Email: SLC-Procurement@fao.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About FAO

FAO has issued 1,910 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 153 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, General Supplies & Services, and Health & Medical. Tenders span 10 countries including El Salvador, Senegal, and Venezuela. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 8, 2026. You have 11 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by FAO in LC. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in LC. 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.