Consultancy Services for the Preparation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Proposed Warwade Irrigation Modernization Activities under Component 2 of the Project.
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: JG/SPIN/CO/CQS/01/2026
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Nigeria, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the infrastructure 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
JIGAWA STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES
SUSTAINABLE POWER AND IRRIGATION FOR NIGERIA (SPIN) PROJECT
IDA Credit No: IDA76370
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) AND RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP) FOR THE WARWADE IRRIGATION SCHEME, DUTSE JIGAWA STATE
Reference No.: JG/SPIN/CQS/CS/2026/01
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank to implement the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. The Jigawa State Ministry of Water Resources intends to apply part of the proceeds for the engagement of qualified consulting firm to prepare an Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and a Resettlement Action Plan for the Warwade irrigation schemes and associated dam infrastructure.
1. Objectives of the Assignment
The overall objective is to prepare site specific including an Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and a Resettlement Action Plan for the proposed rehabilitation of the Warwade irrigation Schemes and dam infrastructure under SPIN. The instruments shall comply with:
- Nigerian EIA Act
- World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
- Applicable Environmental and Social Standards (ESS1–ESS10)
2. Description of Lots
Assignment : Preparation of an ESIA and a RAP for Warwade Irrigation Scheme, Jigawa State
The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) aims to identify and assess the environmental and social risks and impacts of rehabilitating the Warwade Irrigation Scheme and improving the dam. It includes evaluating cumulative downstream impacts and recommending measures to avoid, minimize, mitigate, and manage adverse effects in line with Nigerian regulations and the World Bank's Environmental and Social Standards (ESS).
The Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) aims to assess potential physical and economic displacement caused by the project and develop a comprehensive plan to address these impacts. It will identify affected assets, land, crops, livelihoods, and community resources, establish eligibility criteria, and provide compensation at full replacement cost together with livelihood restoration support for all Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
3. The Jigawa Ministry of Water Resources now invites your firm to indicate their interest in providing these services. You are required to provide the following information demonstrating you have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The Shortlisting criteria are:
- The firm must have a minimum of 10 years’ work experience in civil works contracts requiring Environmental management procedures including mitigation measures
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of specific experience on carrying out E&S assessment within the Irrigation, Dam safety, water resource management field or related sector, demonstrate proven experience in the region specifically in Northern Nigeria
- Proven skill in World Bank (WB) Environmental and Social Standard implementation including addressing cross-cutting issues in development project and must have prepared at least Seven (7) ESIAs for World Bank funded projects.
- The firm must have a minimum of 8 years’ work experience in projects requiring resettlement planning and implementation.
- Proven skill in World Bank ESS5 implementation including addressing cross-cutting issues (gender, vulnerability), and must have prepared at least three (3) RAPs for World Bank funded projects.
Note: the CVs of proposed key staff will not be evaluated at the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage.
4. Interested Consulting Firm must be independent of and have no affiliation with any firm bidding for or engaged in the design or construction of irrigation schemes contracts under the SPIN Project.".
5. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15 and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment.
6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.
7. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Local time Monday to Friday) and /or send an email to the State Project Coordinator at the address below. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) on or before 07th October, 2026
Attn: State Project Coordinator
Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project
Ministry of Water Resources
DU 18 SPIN Project office behind Government House Dutse,
Nigeria Tel: +2348061265130
Email: jigawaspin@jgspinproject.ng
Signed
Engr. Alhassan Abbas MNSE, MNICE
State Project Coordinator
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00470925. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project
Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project has issued 26 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Infrastructure, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Nigeria. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 25, 2026.
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