Mozambique: Nampula City Water Supply System Improvement Project Preparatory Study (QCBS)

This JICA consultant contract announcement is for a preparatory study for the Nampula City Water Supply System Improvement Project in Mozambique, utilizing the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. The primary goal of this preparatory study is to assess the current water supply system in Nampula, the third-largest city in Mozambique, and to formulate a plan for its improvement. This will likely involve evaluating the existing infrastructure, water sources, distribution network, and operational efficiency, as well as identifying challenges such as water scarcity, aging infrastructure, and access issues. The study will also assess the needs for expanding capacity, improving water quality, and ensuring the sustainability of the system. The consultancy will contribute to the development of a comprehensive project proposal for potential future investment. Improving the water supply system in Nampula is crucial for public health, sanitation, and the economic development of the city and surrounding areas. The announcement indicates that the 'Terms of Reference' (企画競争説明書) was updated on March 9th with additional attachments, and responses to inquiries were posted on March 20th, signifying progress in the procurement process.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Water Supply and Urban Infrastructure. Located in Mozambique, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the water and sanitation 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. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.