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Procurement of Consultancy services for RISE-RAP Regional Geospatial & Data Analytics (Remote Sensing, Hydro-Informatics & Dashboard Data Products)

AUDA-NEPAD

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Source: AUDA-NEPAD

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, information and communication technology and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy, Data Analytics and geospatial systems. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 14, 2026.

Published through AUDA-NEPAD, a regional intergovernmental organization. Regional body tenders follow their own procurement frameworks and typically welcome bidders from member states for consulting in the energy and power sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

OverviewAUDA-NEPAD is seeking a qualified firm to design and operationalize a regional geospatial and data analytics function under the Regional Acceleration Project (RISE-RAP), part of the Africa Resilient Irrigation for Sustainable Economies Multiphase Programmatic Approach (Africa RISE MPA). The assignment will deliver satellite-derived geospatial data, hydro-informatics analytics, and dashboard-ready products to strengthen irrigation planning, performance monitoring, and regional benchmarking across Eastern and Southern Africa. Produce foundational regional geospatial layers (crop/irrigated-area maps, evapotranspiration datasets, water productivity and climate-risk products) Build a repeatable, interoperable data pipeline feeding the Africa RISE Gateway and Regional Benchmarking Dashboard Support the Regional Irrigation Intelligence and Decision Support Platform Establish data governance, QA/QC, and interoperability protocols for secure country-to-regional data exchange Build lasting capacity among AUDA-NEPAD staff and national focal points Duration12 months of core delivery, followed by a 4–6 month transition and backstopping period. LocationPrimarily remote, based out of AUDA-NEPAD Headquarters (Centurion, South Africa), with limited in-country engagement for training and validation (potential venues: Johannesburg, Nairobi, or Addis Ababa). Team RequirementsMinimum of 6 Key Experts, including a Team Leader/Lead Geospatial & Data Analytics Specialist, Remote Sensing/GIS Analyst, Hydro-Informatics Specialist, Data Engineer, Data Governance Specialist, and a Capacity Building/Knowledge Transfer Specialist. Firms must demonstrate at least 8 years of relevant experience and prior work in African contexts. LanguagesDeliverables in English; French or Portuguese proficiency is an advantage.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AUDA-NEPAD and was originally published on August 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About AUDA-NEPAD

AUDA-NEPAD has issued 436 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 10 countries including Mozambique, Madagascar, and Namibia. Notices are distributed via AUDA-NEPAD. Most recent publication: August 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit AUDA-NEPAD to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 14, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by AUDA-NEPAD in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.