Rainwater Harvesting System under the GTM Madagascar Programme

IFAD

Published: Aug 11, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

IFAD - Request for proposal

This is a services contract in the gender and inclusion, environment and climate and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Climate Adaptation. Located in Madagascar, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 4, 2026.

Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for services in the gender and inclusion sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: IFAD | Reference: IFAD/2026/020/RFP | Type: Request for proposal The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for a reputable and competent Service Provider (SP) to support the implementation of rainwater harvesting activities under the Gender Transformative Mechanism in Climate Adaptation (GTM) in Madagascar. The assignment aims to contribute to climate resilience and women’s empowerment by improving household access to water and reducing the time and physical burden associated with water collection, particularly for rural women, through the establishment of sustainable rainwater harvesting systems for 400 vulnerable households in the districts of Tuléar II (Atsimo-Andrefana Region) and Ihosy (Ihorombe Region). The selected Service Provider is expected to work closely with beneficiary communities, the PROGRES PMU, the IFAD Country Office (ICO), the GTM team and local authorities, technical service providers, and other relevant stakeholders. The estimated duration of the assignment is nine (9) months, with the Final Technical Report due in Month 9. Implementation is planned to start in November 2026. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS RFP/ITB DOCUMENTS: In order to have access to the Tender Documents, it is necessary to register in UNGM portal (www.ungm.org). Please carefully read the instructions in the document attached to this tender notice (SEE THE MENU TAB ''DOCUMENTS" DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • 0. IFAD 2026 020 RFP Instructions on how to access documents.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=310596&documentId=2075939 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=310596 CONTACT: • Email: procurementsection@ifad.org

Data provenance

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About IFAD

IFAD has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Environment & Climate, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 5 countries including Madagascar, Central African Republic, and India. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 4, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by IFAD in Madagascar. 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 Gender & Inclusion sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Madagascar. 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.