For Conducting Feasibility Study of Dhoingakata Natural Reservoir as a Drinking Water Source in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
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UNICEF - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the environment and climate, agriculture and food security, construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and energy and power sectors. Located in Bangladesh, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 24, 2026.
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Agency: UNICEF | Reference: LRPS-2026-9205374 | Type: Request for proposal
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INSTITUTIONAL CONTRACTTitle of the assignmentConducting Feasibility Study of Dhoingakata Natural Reservoir as a Drinking Water Source in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.PurposeThe purpose of this Terms of Reference (TOR) is to engage a qualified consulting firm to undertake a comprehensive techno-feasibility study and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the development of the Dhoingakata Natural Reservoir as a sustainable and climate-resilient drinking water source in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.
The study will assess technical, hydrological, environmental, ecological, social, financial, and institutional viability to support the provision of safe and sustainable drinking water for both host communities and Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs).
The assignment will further inform infrastructure planning, environmental compliance, ecological conservation, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainable water resource management in the region.This TOR requires a comprehensive evaluation of the reservoir as a long-term raw water source, including sustainable water abstraction, treatment, transmission, storage, and distribution systems, while ensuring environmental protection, ecological conservation, and adherence to social safeguards.LocationDhaka and Ukhiya, Cox’s BazarEstimated DurationDuration: 8 monthsReporting to Technical Supervisor of this assignmentWASH Specialist1.
BackgroundCox’s Bazar is facing increasing challenges in ensuring access to sustainable, safe, and climate-resilient drinking water supply for both host communities and Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs).
Rapid population growth, prolonged humanitarian pressures, groundwater overextraction, salinity intrusion, deforestation, and climate variability have placed significant stress on existing water resources and WASH infrastructure.
In Ukhiya and Teknaf, a heavy reliance on shallow aquifers has resulted in groundwater depletion, with many sources becoming non-functional during extended dry periods.In response, the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) has identified the Dhoingakata Natural Reservoir in Ukhiya/Teknaf as a potential alternative surface water source.
The reservoir is naturally recharged through runoff from surrounding hill catchments and presents an opportunity to transition towards renewable surface water use.
Preliminary assessments conducted under the ADB-funded Emergency Assistance Project (EAP) indicate that, with appropriate infrastructure, environmental safeguards, and climate-resilient management approaches, the reservoir could provide a sustainable drinking water source for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Whykong, Unchiprang, and surrounding areas.The reservoir provides important ecological and socio-economic functions.
Its overflow supports local livelihoods, including agriculture and small-scale economic activities, while the surroundings serve as habitat and water access for wildlife such as elephants and deer.
Any development for drinking water supply must therefore balance water abstraction with ecological conservation, existing community uses, and environmental sustainability considerations.Recognizing the urgency need for sustainable alternative water sources in the water-scarce areas of Cox’s Bazar, DPHE formally requested UNICEF’s technical support for environmental and social assessments and surface water supply development, leveraging UNICEF’s expertise in WASH, safeguards, climate-resilient infrastructure, and multi-stakeholder coordination.In response, UNICEF, under the GoB–UNICEF Climate Resilient WASH Project, will support a comprehensive techno-feasibility and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Dhoingakata Reservoir.
The study will evaluate its technical, hydrological, environmental, ecological, social, financial, and institutional viability as a sustainable, climate-resilient water source for vulnerable host and refugee populations in Cox’s Bazar.2.
Objectives, Purpose and Expected ResultsThe objective of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive techno-feasibility study and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Dhoingakata Natural Reservoir to determine its viability as a sustainable, climate-resilient, and safe drinking water source for host communities and Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.The assignment aims to generate evidence-based technical, environmental, ecological, social, financial, and institutional analyses to support informed decision-making for future surface water investments in water-scarce areas of Cox’s Bazar.
The study will assess reservoir hydrology, water quality, climate resilience, ecological sensitivity, infrastructure options, and safeguard requirements, ensuring compliance with national regulations and environmental standards.
It will also support the preparation of implementation strategies, environmental clearance processes, and long-term susta
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• Email: mahhasan@unicef.org
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