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Grinding, Soap Making Machine

IUCN ESARO Tanzania
Published: Oct 22, 2026
Updated: Nov 4, 2026
Source: IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Tanzania, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, a non-governmental organization with its own procurement policies. NGO contracts often prioritize demonstrated sector expertise and experience in development contexts for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Statement of Requirements (SoR) for Goods Title: Purchase of Authentic Seaweed Grinding Machine and Soap Making Machine. Background Project Reference: P04809 Donor reference: AVTZ00019 About IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN/ About the Project Pamoja Tuhifadhi Bahari Yetu (BY) Project is a four-year initiative (2024–2028) implemented by IUCN, TNC, WCS, WWF, FORUMCC, and government counterparts in Mainland Tanzania (through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries-MLF) and Zanzibar (through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries- MOBEF). The project aims to: ➢ Improve environmental protection and biodiversity conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems. ➢ Strengthen community-led coastal forest resource management. ➢ Reduce plastic pollution in rivers, estuaries, and the marine environment; and ➢ Enhance institutional and research capacity for coastal and marine resource management. The project is structured around five work packages (WP), each of which is implemented by a distinct partner, and, when necessary, by two partners, to achieve the outcomes. The WP are in the following areas: the protection of marine resources and biodiversity, the strengthening of community-led management of coastal forests, the prevention of plastic litter in marine and estuary water bodies, the Statement of Requirements for Goods v1 March2024 enhancement of institutional capacities for the research, monitoring, surveillance, and management of coastal and marine resources, and the last project management, coordination, and acceleration of impact. Under Work Package 1: Marine Ecology and Blue Economy Development, the project aims to promote sustainable blue economy enterprises through the identification, strengthening, and incubation of community-based groups engaged in marine and coastal value chains. As part of this intervention, the project will support selected Blue Economy Incubation (BEI) groups through a comprehensive package of assistance, including technical capacity-building, business development support, access to appropriate technologies, and structured incubation services to enhance productivity, value addition, and market competitiveness. To facilitate value addition within the seaweed value chain, the project intends to procure and distribute eight (8) Seaweed Grinding Machines to selected BEI groups, comprising two (2) groups in Zanzibar and six (6) groups in Mtwara Region. The equipment will enable beneficiary groups to process dried seaweed into seaweed flour for the production of value-added products such as soaps, cosmetics, food supplements, animal feed additives, and organic fertilizers, thereby increasing income opportunities and reducing post-harvest losses. Payment Terms and conditions. Payment after service delivery. The proposed Seaweed Grinding Machines and Soap making machines shall meet the following minimum technical specifications: Description of the Goods Line-item no. Description of Goods / Services Unit Quantity (add attachment for technical specification if very required detailed) 1 Authentic Seaweed Grinding Machine: (100mm iron 1 8 sheet, 25HP, 50mm center shaft,1500RPM, B90 Belt, 209 cones bearing, 6mm grinding pestles, grinding capacity of up to 1000kg raw seaweed ( Aproximately200kg seaweed flour) per day (12 hours) 2 STAINLESS STEEL SOAP MIXING TANK WITH 1 8 AGITATOR • Type: Vertical Mixing Tank • Capacity: 100 Litres Minimum • Material: Food/Cosmetic Grade Stainless Steel (Grade 304) • Mixing System: Motorized Agitator • Motor Power: 1–2 HP • Voltage: 220V/50Hz or 380V/50Hz • Mixing Speed: Adjustable • Drainage Valve: Stainless Steel • Cover Lid: Included • Mounted on Heavy Duty Frame • Easy Cleaning Design • Corrosion Resistant General Requirements i. All modules must be preassembled and factory-tested prior to delivery. ii. The supplier is responsible for ensuring full hardware and software integration. iii. Documentation (manuals, electrical diagrams, certificates) must be provided in English/Swahili. Statement of Requirements for Goods v1 March2024 After sales After-Sales Services and Delivery Requirements The supplier shall provide comprehensive after-sales support as part of the quoted price. This shall include: 1. Transportation and Delivery of all equipment to the designated beneficiary groups. 2. Installation and Commissioning of the equipment at each beneficiary site to ensure full operational functionality. 3. Hands-on Training for end users on the safe operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and proper utilization of the equipment. 4. Provision of operation and maintenance manuals 5. [...] Procurement details Reference: IUCN-26-10-Grinding, Soap Making Machine-1225 Procedure: SOP1 - Open Procedure Procurement type: Field - Equipment & Supplies IUCN office (lead): ESARO Tanzania Requisitioning unit: ESARO Tanzania Programme (TZ) Project: P04809 Bahari Yetu Country of performance: Tanzania, United Republic of Expected contract duration: 30 days Estimated contract value: 25,000-199,999 CHF Currency of proposals: USD - United States dollar Language of documents: English Deadline for questions: 02 November 2026 20:59 UTC Deadline for technical and financial proposals: 17 November 2026 20:59 UTC Expected contract award date: 30 November 2026 20:59 UTC Documents - Terms of Reference: SOR_Seaweed Grinding Machine and soap making.pdf - Conditions for Participating: Conditions for Participating ENG-SPA-FRA v23-09-26.pdf - Standard contract: Standard Agreement.docx The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership union of government and civil society organisations working on nature conservation and sustainable development. IUCN procures consulting services, goods and works for its projects worldwide through the IUCN Procurement Portal. For all contracts above CHF 25,000 IUCN selects contractors through a formal competitive tendering process under its Standard Operating Procedure 1 (Open Procedure). Interested bidders must register on the portal, review the Terms of Reference, the Conditions for Participating and the standard contract, and submit their technical and financial proposals through the portal before the stated deadline. Questions must be raised through the portal's Q&A function before the deadline for questions.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature and was originally published on October 22, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About IUCN ESARO Tanzania

IUCN ESARO Tanzania has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Environment & Climate, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Tanzania. Notices are distributed via IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English

Source

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IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature
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Contracting Authority

IUCN ESARO Tanzania
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