RFP Strengthen SubNational Climate Adaptation Plan & Investment Readiness BGD
About This Opportunity
UNCDF - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology, finance and banking, construction and civil works and energy and power sectors. Located in Bangladesh, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 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 environment and climate 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: UNCDF | Reference: UNCDF-00683,1 | Type: Request for proposal
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the UN’s flagship catalytic blended financing platform, supports market development by enabling access to finance in high-risk environments through financial instruments, mechanisms, and advisory services.
With a unique mandate, UNCDF blends and deploys grants, loans, and guarantees alongside related advisory support.The assignment aims to strengthen climate-resilient planning and investment at the sub-national level in Bangladesh through three integrated streams of work.
It will raise awareness of local government officials and civil society actors to formulate Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA), and integration of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and utilization of blended financing into climate-resilient development planning across four divisions.
The assignment will also generate a robust, evidence-based understanding of climate vulnerabilities and impacts across the 26 Upazilas of the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT).
Building on these findings, it will identify and assess a broad longlist of climate resilience interventions and develop a prioritized shortlist of high-impact, ISO 14093-aligned interventions across sectors such as climate adaptation, clean energy, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and womens economic empowerment.
The assignment will culminate in the development of a ranked, investment-ready pipeline of climate resilience interventions for potential support by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and its development partners.
Together, the three components will contribute to accelerating locally led climate action in one of Bangladeshs most climate-vulnerable and ecologically significant regions, while promoting gender equality, social inclusion, and meaningful participation of indigenous communities.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system.
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Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 30, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UNCDF
UNCDF has issued 62 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Finance & Banking, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Rwanda, and Vanuatu. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNCDF in Bangladesh. 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 Environment & Climate 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 Bangladesh. 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 August 14, 2026. You have 8 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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