RfQ Apiary development

Statement of Requirements (SoR) for Goods Title: Equipment for apiary development, CBA SCALE + Project Bikita. Background Project Reference: P03825/ AVUS-00189 Donor reference: GLO2575 CARE CBA SCALE 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 peoples’ 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/ About the Project The CBA-SCALE+ Project is supporting communities in Bikita and Chiredzi to rehabilitate three degraded wetlands through community-driven restoration efforts. The focus is on the protection through fencing and sustainable management of wetlands. In Wards 14 and 15, significant investments have been made towards wetland protection, including the fencing of degraded wetlands to prevent cultivation, uncontrolled grazing, and other activities that contribute to wetland degradation. While wetland fencing is an important conservation measure, long-term sustainability requires communities to derive tangible economic benefits from conserving these ecosystems. Communities are more likely to protect and maintain restored wetlands when conservation is Statement of Requirements for Goods v1 March2024 directly linked to improved livelihoods and household incomes. There is therefore a need to establish environmentally friendly income-generating activities that complement wetland conservation efforts and strengthen local ownership of restoration initiatives. Beekeeping presents a practical and sustainable solution. Healthy wetland ecosystems provide reliable sources of water and diverse flowering vegetation that support bee forage throughout the year. In turn, communities benefit from honey production and other bee products without degrading natural resources. Apiary development therefore creates a direct economic incentive for communities to protect wetland ecosystems, reduce destructive practices, and enhance biodiversity conservation. The proposed intervention seeks to establish community apiaries by procuring and distributing 70 top-bar beehives and associated beekeeping equipment to beneficiaries in Wards 14 and 15. The initiative will strengthen conservation efforts while providing households with a sustainable source of income. Description of the Goods Item Description Unit Quantity Beehive Standard KTB;97 cmx 58cmx33cm, (lid with galvanised sheet, and bottom board) treated with No. 70 protective wax or vegetable oil. Bee suits; complete with leather gloves, helmet, Set 20 integrated veil/mask and rubber boots, standard sizes Hive tools: J hook, L hook, thump hook, large frame Set 20 grip, stainless steel Bee Smokers; stainless steel body, corrosion resistant; Set 20 8-10cm diameter, 25-30cm height Bee brushes; bristle length (5-7cm); overall length No. 20 (35cm-45cm) handle material (wood) Bee Wax; colour (yellow to light golden); for, (blocks, Kg 10 pellets or slabs) Propolis; colour ( brown to dark brown); form ( Kg 20 granules) Hive stand, steel or wooden (anti-ant design, minimum No 70 height of 40cm from the ground) Nails (5inch) Kg 4 Soft wire 2mm Kg 8 Statement of Requirements for Goods v1 March2024 Essential Requirements • Demonstrate at least three (3) years of relevant experience in supplying beekeeping equipment or similar goods. • Provide a minimum warranty of twelve (12) months against manufacturing defects, covering all supplied goods as applicable. • Provide samples, as requested, to demonstrate compliance with the technical specifications. Any samples or documentation requiring prior approval shall be submitted within the timeframe agreed with IUCN. Non-Essential Requirements None of the listed items are non-essential Optional Requirements None Delivery Times and Conditions 30 November 2026; CBA SCALE+ Office Bikita Statement of Requirements for Goods v1 March2024 Procurement details Reference: IUCN-26-10-RfQ_Apiary development-1236 Procedure: SOP1 - Open Procedure Procurement type: Field - Equipment & Supplies IUCN office (lead): ESARO Zimbabwe Requisitioning unit: ESARO - Zimbabwe Programme (ZW) Project: P03825 CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+ Country of performance: Zimbabwe Expected contract duration: 1 month Estimated contract value: <25,000 CHF Currency of proposals: USD - United States dollar Language of documents: English Deadline for questions: 06 November 2026 21:59 UTC Deadline for technical and financial proposals: 09 November 2026 21:59 UTC Expected contract award date: 16 November 2026 21:59 UTC Documents - Terms of Reference: Goods_-_Statement_of_Requirements_Apiary development.pdf - Conditions for Participating: Conditions for Participating ENG-SPA-FRA v23-09-26.pdf - Standard contract: Standard Agreement.docx - RFQ_Apiary development material.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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