Restoration at Karushuga Remnant Forest

IUCN ESARO Rwanda

Published: Sep 8, 2026

Updated: Sep 17, 2026

Source: IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology, gender and inclusion, rural development and construction and civil works sectors. Located in Rwanda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CHF 25,000 – CHF 199,999. Proposals must be submitted before September 22, 2026.

Published through IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, a non-governmental organization with its own procurement policies. NGO contracts often prioritize demonstrated sector expertise and experience in development contexts for consulting in the environment and climate 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

Terms of Reference for IUCN service provision Removal of invasive species at 30ha and planting native tree species on 88 Hectares of Karushuga remnant Natural forest 1. Objectives of the assignment This assignment has the following objective: Removal and damping of invasive species, seedlings production, support natural regeneration and planting native tree seedlings in Karushuga Remnant Natural Forest 2. Background The project “Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change through Enhanced Community-based Biodiversity Conservation in the Eastern Province of Rwanda (COMBIO)” was initiated to complement the TREPA Project. COMBIO aims to promote biodiversity conservation and strengthen climate resilience in both protected and productive landscapes. It is aligned with Rwanda’s Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. About IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous people organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN/ Terms of Reference for tree seedlings production, planting and maintenance 2. About the Project The project is implemented through a consortium model, with the Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) acting as the lead implementing agency and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) serving as a core technical partner. As part of the project’s implementation, forest management plans for key remnant forests were developed and validated. Subsequently, priority actions for restoration were identified, and three forests including Karushuga Natural remnant forests have been selected as the initial sites for implementation. To ensure effective implementation, RFA and IUCN are adopting a community-based approach. This involves identifying and engaging capable cooperatives from local communities surrounding the targeted forests, be willing, able to manage the funds, being involved in in restoration activities and having practical experience in FLR, legally registered and be inclusive (Men, women, youths and people with disability). 3. Description of the Assignment The incumbent will be assigned to remove invasive species and do enrichment planting of 176,000 seedlings on the total area of 88 Ha. The specific tasks are but not limited to: i. Removal and damping of invasive species such as lantana camara on 30 hectares ii. Seedling production including seedlings for replacement iii. Transportation to the planting site, hole refilling and seedling planting iv. Holes pegging and digging v. Installation of live fence (1 m wide fence of Acacia brevispica (Munyegereze/umugeyo) on boundary between NF and surrounding Private Plots) 1m*1m spacing accompanied by native tree at 5m interval. vi. Beating up before final reception vii. Comply to the technical recommendations provided by IUCN staff. viii. Work with cooperative members and neighbouring communities in all restoration activities for job creation and ownership purposes. ix. Planting trees as per determined standards, (timeline, spacing (2,000 seedlings per ha) and species). x. Put in place the beating up plan, implementation, maintenance of trees and handover 4. Key deliverables and deadlines Deliverable/Activity Description Deadline A cleared area Invasive species are removed and damped on 30 October 2026 ha Prepared nurseries Nurseries with required number of seedlings September 2026 An area with holes Whole area dug with holes of 40cm width and October 2026 dug and refilled 40cm depth Number of seedlings Produce 176,000 seedlings for planting Plus 52,800 December 2026 transplanted, and seedlings equivalent to 30% for replacement. area planted with Species to produce are the followings: seedlings • Acacia polyacantha: 12,900 Seedlings • Acacia kirkii: 22,000 Seedlings • Markhamia lutea: 12,900 Seedlings Terms of Reference for tree seedlings production, planting and maintenance • Combretum molle: 25,000 Seedlings • Vepris nobilis: 25,000 Seedlings • Albizia petericiana (Umumeyu): 20,000 Seedlings • Olea oncisteteli (Umutobo): 15,000 • Maesopsis eminii: 22,000 Seedlings • Acacia senegalensis (Umugunga/Bwara): 22,000 Seedlings • Acacia sieberiana: 25,000 Seedlings • Rhus vulgaris (Umusagara): 22,000 seedlings Beating up All dead trees replaced and visible on site. April 2027 5. Duration of the Assignment From contract signing date to 30th June 2027. 6. Payment schedule Date Milestone Means of Verification Payment 30 September 2026 Prepared nurseries Field verification and 15% with required healthy report seedlings 30 September 2026 Invasive species Field verification and 30% removed and bushes report cleared 15 January 2027 Transplanted seedlings Field verification and 30% covering all area report 15 May 2027 Completed beating Field verification and 15% up/replacement report [...] Procurement details Reference: IUCN-26-09-Restoration at Karushuga Remnant Forest-692 Procedure: SOP1 - Open Procedure Procurement type: Consulting IUCN office (lead): ESARO Rwanda Requisitioning unit: Rwanda Country Office Project: P04127 COMBIO Country of performance: Rwanda Expected contract duration: 12 months Estimated contract value: 25,000-199,999 CHF Currency of proposals: RWF - Rwandan Franc Language of documents: English Deadline for questions: 15 September 2026 21:59 UTC Deadline for technical and financial proposals: 22 September 2026 21:59 UTC Expected contract award date: 25 September 2026 21:59 UTC Documents - Terms of Reference: ToR_Karushuga site_COMBIO (1).pdf - Conditions for Participating: Conditions for Participating ENG-SPA-FRA.docx - Standard contract: Standard Agreement.docx The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership union of government and civil society organisations working on nature conservation and sustainable development. IUCN procures consulting services, goods and works for its projects worldwide through the IUCN Procurement Portal. For all contracts above CHF 25,000 IUCN selects contractors through a formal competitive tendering process under its Standard Operating Procedure 1 (Open Procedure). Interested bidders must register on the portal, review the Terms of Reference, the Conditions for Participating and the standard contract, and submit their technical and financial proposals through the portal before the stated deadline. Questions must be raised through the portal's Q&A function before the deadline for questions.

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About IUCN ESARO Rwanda

IUCN ESARO Rwanda has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Gender & Inclusion, Environment & Climate, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Rwanda. Notices are distributed via IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature. Most recent publication: September 8, 2026.

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