Innovation Challenge: Biodiversity in Finance
About This Opportunity
UNDP - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the humanitarian aid and general supplies sectors. Located in Costa Rica, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 6, 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 humanitarian aid 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
Auto-translated from SpanishAgency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-CRI-00195 | Type: Request for proposal
The UNDP Procurement Unit in Costa Rica aims to respond to development challenges through the Innovation Challenge: Biodiversity in Finance Challenge Objective: To promote Higher Education Institutions in Costa Rica to develop innovative and sustainable educational solutions that integrate the TNFD framework into their academic programs, including training options for professionals, in order to train leaders capable of generating positive financial results for nature. Eligible Proponents: Higher Education Institutions Estimated Contract Start Date: July 2026 Estimated Contract Duration: 6 months (January 2027) Estimated Prize: ranges between 25,000 and 30,000 US dollars. Interested proponents must submit their proposal directly in the system as indicated in the solicitation document, following the instructions in the user guide available.
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Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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UNDP has issued 4,003 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 599 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, El Salvador, and Senegal. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNDP in Costa Rica. 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 Humanitarian & Emergency Response 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 Costa Rica. 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 July 6, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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