Retender Impire Dam Rehab

Terms of Reference for the IUCN Consultancy Title: consultancy services to conduct studies and preparation of a detailed design for the rehabilitation of the impire dam, in the district of balama, northern ara, ip. 1. Objective of the Consultancy This consultancy has the following objective(s):  To develop a detailed design for the rehabilitation of the Impire Dam  To ensure compliance with dam safety standards in accordance with national legislation  To ensure the structural safety and operational efficiency of the dam 2. Background Project Reference: P04620 Donor reference: AVMZ-00020 3. About IUCN IUCN is a membership union composed exclusively of government agencies 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 work jointly. 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Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects aim to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN/ 4. About the Project The Mainstreaming and Integrated Water Resources Management approach for More Resilient Basins in Mozambique [MozWateR] is a geared project towards achieving water security and safety by supporting Mozambique in developing its capacity to implement effective integrated water resources management (IWRM) in key basins in the northern and central water administration regions and improve capacity at a national level. This project is a collaborative effort where joint action on the ground will produce critical lessons from tried best practices that inform policy which strengthen business approaches, institutions, and rules around the sustainable use of land and water. MozWateR is being implemented collaboratively with the Northern Regional Water Administration (ARA-Norte), Central Terms of Reference for Consultancy v1 May 2026 Regional Water Administration (ARA-Centro) and the National Directorate for Water Resources Management (DNGRH) as primary Implementing Partners (IPs) to combat several challenges in the national water sector. 5. Description of the Assignment The Consultant shall undertake all technical investigations required to assess the current condition of the Impire Dam and prepare a Detailed Design for its rehabilitation. The assignment includes carrying out topographic, hydrological, hydraulic, geological, geotechnical, environmental and social studies, as well as a dam safety assessment, to identify the rehabilitation measures required to restore the structural integrity, safety and operational performance of the dam. Based on the findings of these investigations, the Consultant shall prepare a complete Detailed Design package, including design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities, cost estimates, implementation schedule, operation and maintenance plan, emergency plan, and all other supporting documentation required for the implementation of the rehabilitation works, in accordance with the applicable legislation and dam safety standards. 5.1. General Description of the Dam The Impire Dam is a small-scale dam infrastructure strategically constructed to provide water supply and support agricultural activities in Balama District, Cabo Delgado Province. Over the years, the infrastructure has shown signs of deterioration associated with the ageing of the structures, widespread erosion, reservoir sedimentation, limitations in hydraulic capacity, lack of updated technical assessments, vegetation growing on the dam embankment, seepage (percolation), and the absence of monitoring and safety instruments. These conditions reduce the operational efficiency of the dam and may pose risks to the safety of the infrastructure and downstream populations. In this context, it has become necessary to undertake specialised technical studies and prepare a Detailed Rehabilitation Design to define the required interventions in accordance with the national dam safety legislation. 5.2. Location and Technical Description of the Impire Dam The Impire Dam is located within the Montepuez River Basin, specifically along the Montepuez River, at the coordinates 13°23'24.1"S and 38°22'10.9"E, in Cabo Delgado Province, Balama District, Impire Administrative Post. Balama District is bordered to the north by Montepuez District, to the south by Lalaua District, to the east by the districts of Montepuez and Namuno, and to the west by Marrupa and Nipepe districts. With a total area of 5,619 km², the district is characterised by a combination of rural areas, traditional communities, and important resources, including fishing and agricultural areas. 5.3. History of the Reservoir The Impire Reservoir is an earthfill dam. Its construction began in 1969 and was completed in 1970. It was built by Cape Verdean farmers under the direction of the colonial authorities for military and agricultural purposes, to ensure water availability and to support the local community of Impire in vegetable production. [...] Procurement details Reference: IUCN-26-10-Retender Impire Dam Rehab-1255 Procedure: SOP1 - Open Procedure Procurement type: Consulting IUCN office (lead): ESARO Mozambique Requisitioning unit: ESARO Mozambique Programme (MZ) Project: P04620 MozWateR Country of performance: Mozambique Expected contract duration: 3 months Estimated contract value: 25,000-199,999 CHF Currency of proposals: EUR - Euro Language of documents: English Deadline for questions: 30 October 2026 20:59 UTC Deadline for technical and financial proposals: 09 November 2026 20:59 UTC Expected contract award date: 20 November 2026 20:59 UTC Documents - Terms of Reference: ToR_Impire_Dam_Rehabilitation_Ara_Norte.pdf - Conditions for Participating: Conditions for Participating ENG-SPA-FRA v23-09-26.pdf - Standard contract: Standard Agreement.docx - RfP_Impire Dam_rehabilitation_Ara Norte IP.pdf 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. 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