Establishment of wood innovation and technology hub (lab) at UWIFort
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: MOENR/DOFPS/WKS3
This is a works contract in the agriculture and food security, construction and civil works and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Forestry. Located in Bhutan, Asia, 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 civil works in the agriculture and food security 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
Specific Procurement Notice
Request for Bids
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Employer: Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR)
Project: Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains (P506825)
Contract Title: Construction of Wood Innovation and Technology Hub (Laboratory) at Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT)
Site: Lamai Goampa, Bumthang
Country: Bhutan
Grant No.: IDA-E4690
RFB No: MoENR/DoFPS/WKS3
Issued on: October 2, 2026
- The Royal Government of Bhutan intends to apply for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains (P506825) to be implemented by DoFPS, MoENR, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of Wood Innovation and Technology Hub (Laboratory) at Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT).
- The Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains to be implemented by DoFPS, MoENR now invites sealed Bids from registered W3 medium national contractor as registered with Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) for the Construction of Wood Innovation and Technology Hub (Laboratory) at Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT), Bumthang.
- Bidders may Bid for one or several contracts, as further defined in the Biding Document. Bidders wishing to offer discounts in case they are awarded more than one contract will be allowed to do so, provided those discounts are included in the Letter of Bid.
- Bidding will be conducted through Request for Bids (RFB) following National Market Approach as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Sixth Edition, February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the address mentioned below and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below.
- The bidding document in English may be downloaded from MoAL website (www.moal.gov.bt) by interested eligible Bidders.
- Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before October 23, 2026 at 13:00 Hours. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The envelope shall have both technical and financial bids. The bids shall be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on October 23, 2026 at 14:30 Hours.
- All Bids must be accompanied by Bid Securing Declaration
- The address(es) referred to above is:
Project Director
RNR Jobs, PPD, MoAL
Street Address: Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
City: Thimphu
ZIP/Postal Code: 11001
Country: Bhutan
Website: www.moal.gov.bt
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00473005. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains
Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains has issued 32 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 30 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Energy & Power, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Bhutan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 5, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Bhutan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00473005 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains in Bhutan. 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 Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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