Firm or consortium to prepare Bahamas NBSAP

UNDP

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNDP - Request for proposal

This is a services contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology, governance and public administration, general supplies and gender and inclusion sectors. Located in Bahamas, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 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 environment and climate 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: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-JAM-00217,1 | Type: Request for proposal INTRODUCTIONThe Government of Bahamas, with support from UNDP under the GEF-8 Umbrella Programme and related biodiversity initiatives, is undertaking the update of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to align with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and CBD Decisions 15/6 and 16/32. The assignment will support a comprehensive, participatory process involving stakeholder engagement, gender mainstreaming, policy alignment, biodiversity mainstreaming across sectors, and strengthened implementation planning.UNDP therefore seeks to engage a qualified firm or consortium to prepare Bahamas updated NBSAP and support the country’s commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity.SCOPE OF TENDERThe selected firm or consortium will support the Government of Bahamas and UNDP in revising and updating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to align with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) through a comprehensive and participatory national process. The assignment includes stakeholder engagement and consultations, conducting biodiversity gap analyses, gender assessments, policy alignment reviews, and biodiversity mainstreaming across key sectors while identifying financing, capacity, and implementation gaps. The contractor will also assess linkages with climate, sustainable development, and multilateral environmental agreement commitments, and develop recommendations to strengthen biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Based on these analyses, the firm will prepare draft and final NBSAP reports, including implementation priorities, spatial planning considerations, capacity development needs, risk assessments, and actionable measures to support achievement of Bahamas national biodiversity targets. The assignment will culminate in stakeholder validation of findings and submission of a finalized NBSAP that reflects national priorities and fulfills Bahamas obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity. (See Terms of Reference for full Scope)Interested suppliers must submit their offer directly in the system as instructed in the solicitation document, following the instructions in the available user guide. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in the guides available in UNDP website:https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.UNDP OFFICE JAMAICA MCOPROCUREMENT UNIT CONTACT: • Email: procurement.jamaica@undp.org

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNDP in Bahamas. 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 Environment & Climate 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 Bahamas. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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