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The Development of an Integrated Master Plan for Improving Waste Management

UNDP

Published: Aug 9, 2026

Updated: Aug 9, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNDP - Request for proposal

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, urban development and housing and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Urban Planning, Waste Management, Housing and Municipal Services. Located in Jordan, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 30, 2026.

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Description

Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-JOR-00707 | Type: Request for proposal The UNDP, in partnership with the ASEZA, seeks to engage a qualified consultancy firm to support the development of a comprehensive and integrated master plan for the solid waste management sector in Aqaba, with a short, med and long-term planning horizon of 20 years. The assignment will also include the preparation of an actionable plan for upgrading infrastructure aimed at enhancing the environmental, social, and financial sustainability of waste management within the ASEZ.The assignment aims to support ASEZA in strengthening the planning, governance, and operational efficiency of Aqaba’s waste management system, while guiding the transition from the current landfill-dependent model toward a modern, resource-efficient, and environmentally sustainable system. The waste sector master plan will be aligned with ASEZA’s Strategic Plan (2024–2028), Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision (2022–2033), and the Urban Master Plan for Aqaba (2020–2040). It will establish a strategic framework for improving infrastructure, land-use planning and zoning, operational systems, regulatory mechanisms, investment priorities, and financial sustainability, while promoting resource recovery, circular economy practices, and reduced reliance on landfill disposal.The consultancy assignment will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the current waste management system in Aqaba from strategic, technical, institutional, and operational perspectives. This assessment will cover municipal solid waste as well as other key waste streams generated within the ASEZ, including industrial, healthcare, hazardous, and other special wastes. Based on this analysis, the assignment will identify critical gaps and opportunities and develop a phased implementation roadmap for infrastructure development, institutional strengthening, and land-use and investment planning. Furthermore, the assignment will identify opportunities to enhance private sector participation across the waste management value chain in Aqaba and support the establishment of an enabling environment for investment in recycling, treatment, and resource recovery within the ASEZ.Ultimately, the assignment will support ASEZA in transitioning Aqaba’s waste management system toward a modern, integrated, and resource-efficient model that aligns with national legislation, environmental protection requirements, and international best practices. The master plan will provide a clear strategic vision and actionable roadmap for improving infrastructure, operational performance, regulatory frameworks, and financial sustainability, while promoting resource recovery, minimizing landfill disposal, and contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction.Through this process, the study will identify practical and economically viable solutions tailored to Aqaba’s local context, taking into account the diversity of waste streams generated by residential, commercial, industrial, tourism, and port activities. It will also highlight investment priorities and support ASEZA in strengthening public–private partnerships to advance sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives in the city.The specific objectives of the assignment are to:a)Assess the current solid waste management system in Aqaba from legal, institutional, regulatory, technical, operational, financial, environmental, social, and economic aspects, and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.b)Conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing waste management practices and prepare a SWOT analysis of the waste sector in ASEZ.c)Develop a long-term integrated planning framework for managing different waste streams generated in Aqaba, including municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, medical waste, construction and demolition waste, green waste, and other special waste streams.d)Identify and evaluate suitable locations and technical options for a new sanitary landfill that matches the waste generation and projections and complies with international standards and provides sufficient capacity for at least 20 years of operation.e)Assess options for the closure, rehabilitation, and potential future use of the existing landfill site in Aqaba in line with environmental protection requirements.f)Evaluate and propose suitable locations and technical solutions for waste transfer stations and material recovery facilities (MRFs), including infrastructure for recyclable materials recovery and organic waste treatment (e.g., composting).g)Identify appropriate technological and operational solutions to improve waste collection, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal systems in Aqaba.h)Assess the current recycling market and value chain, including formal and informal actors, and propose strategies to strengthen and organize recycling activities.i)Propose a concept and spatial plan for a centralized recycling and resource recovery zone to host private recycling industries, scrap dealers, aggregation facilities, processors, and related act CONTACT: • Email: offers.jo@undp.org

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Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Jordan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 30, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNDP in Jordan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.