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EXTENDED - Provision of technical assistance services for school infrastructure assessment and roadmap development in Kiribati

UNESCO

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNESCO - Request for proposal

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, education and training, construction and civil works, energy and power and Research sectors. Located in Kiribati, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 23, 2026.

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Description

Agency: UNESCO | Reference: RFP No. API26RFP001 | Type: Request for proposal

United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) hereby invite qualified companies to submit sealed tenders as follows:Consulting services: Provision of technical assistance services for school infrastructure assessment and roadmap development under the Kiribati ICT Transformation of Education Systems (KITES) Project, funded through the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Transformation Grant, Component 1: Access.The assignment comprises:(i) ICT infrastructure and school readiness assessments of selected schools in Kiribati (South Tarawa, North Tarawa, Abaiang, Marakei, Abemama, Kuria and Tabiteuea North);(ii) development of ICT infrastructure designs, blueprints and scalable deployment models for ICT-enabled model schools;(iii) preparation of technical standards, specifications and procurement guidance for ICT equipment, connectivity, networking and renewable energy systems;(iv) development of maintenance, asset management and sustainability plans; and(v) capacity building, monitoring support and an implementation roadmap to support the phased rollout and future scale-up of ICT-enabled model schools.Please refer to attached Procurement Notice.New/ Extended Closing date set 23 August 2026, 11:59 p.m.

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DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
• Form_AM10-7_ICT Infrastructure.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=307722&documentId=2058659
• Extension Form_AM10-7_ICT Infrastructure.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=307722&documentId=2073338
• Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=307722

CONTACT:
• Email: d.yang@unesco.org

Data provenance

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About UNESCO

UNESCO has issued 179 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 26 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, General Supplies & Services, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Uzbekistan, and Mozambique. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 23, 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 UNESCO in Kiribati. 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 Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.