Fiji MSME Climate & Disaster Insurance: MVP Development

UNCDF

Published: May 9, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNCDF - Request for proposal

This is a services contract in the legal services, construction and civil works, environment and climate, architecture and engineering and finance and banking sectors. Located in Fiji, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 25, 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 services in the legal services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: UNCDF | Reference: UNCDF-00627 | Type: Request for proposal

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) invites applications from licensed insurance institutions in Fiji to design, develop, and pilot a minimum viable Climate and Disaster Risk Insurance (CRI) product for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The initiative places a strong emphasis on expanding access to insurance solutions for women-led businesses and underserved market segments.In line with UNCDF’s commitment to advancing Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) solutions, this intervention seeks to strengthen the financial resilience of MSMEs against climate-related shocks and disasters.

UNCDF aims to partner with a qualified insurance provider to bring to market an inclusive, scalable, and demand-driven CRI product tailored to the needs of vulnerable enterprises in Fiji.Building on insights from UNCDF’s study of over 800 MSMEs in Fiji, as well as parametric product prototypes developed and consulted with stakeholders in October 2025, the selected institution will lead the end-to-end product refinement, regulatory approval, pilot rollout, and market development.The engagement will focus on product finalization and pilot deployment, alongside awareness building, stakeholder engagement, and evidence generation to inform scalability and long-term sustainability of climate risk insurance solutions in Fiji.UNCDF Procurement Unit

CONTACT:
• Email: raza.qamar@uncdf.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on May 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNCDF

UNCDF has issued 30 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Finance & Banking, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 9 countries including Senegal, Vanuatu, and Bangladesh. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is May 25, 2026. You have 4 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNCDF in Fiji. 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 Law & Legal Services 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 Fiji. 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.