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Procurement of Consultancy Services to Develop and Deploy the Africa RISE Gateway

AUDA-NEPAD

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Source: AUDA-NEPAD

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, governance and public administration and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Irrigation. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 10. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 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 information and communication technology 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

AUDA-NEPAD is inviting proposals from specialised firms to design, develop and deploy theAfrica RISE Gateway— a centralised digital platform supporting the Africa Resilient Irrigation for a Sustainable (RISE) Regional Accelerator Project (RAP). About the ProgrammeFunded by the International Development Association, Africa RISE RAP is a five-year, USD 10 million initiative operating across 19 Eastern and Southern African countries. It supports the African Union's Framework on Irrigation Development and Agricultural Water Management, with a focus on scaling up Farmer Led Irrigation Development (FLID) and improving the planning, delivery and financing of irrigation across the region. What the Gateway Will DoEnvisioned as a "System of Systems," the Gateway will serve as the region's central hub for: Knowledge management and multilingual technical resources Regional benchmarking of irrigation and FLID performance Policy, institutional and regulatory (PIR) tracking An Innovation and Challenge Fund management module Real-time integration with the Africa RISE Geospatial Analytics Platform and national monitoring systems via an API-first architecture Scope of WorkThe selected firm will conduct a comprehensive user requirements assessment, design and build the platform, populate it with content, provide technical assistance and capacity building across three tiers of users, and develop a sustainable operations and maintenance model — including full handover to AUDA-NEPAD. TimelineThe assignment runs approximately 54 weeks, from June 2026 to August 2027, with five payment milestones tied to key deliverables (Inception Report, Requirements & Architecture Package, Functional Prototypes, Integrated Beta, and Final Commissioning). Team RequirementsFirms must demonstrate at least 10 years of institutional experience delivering large-scale digital platforms, with a proposed team of 7 key experts — including a Team Leader, Business Analyst, Lead Developer, Data Engineer, Cybersecurity Specialist, GIS Specialist, and a Knowledge Management Specialist, totalling 620 person-days of effort. Location: Remote-based, with limited in-person engagement at AUDA-NEPAD headquarters in Centurion, South Africa, and select participating countries.

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

What type of contract is this?

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

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to $10. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 11, 2026. You have 13 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.