Tourism Emergency Preparedness and Response
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: FJ-MTCA-563794-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration, humanitarian aid, education and training, finance and banking and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Banking, Statistics and Aviation. Located in Fiji, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the governance and public administration sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Name of Project | Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or ‘Na Vualiku’ |
Loan Number | IDA-73690 |
Assignment Title | Tourism Emergency Preparedness and Response |
Reference Number | FJ-MTCA-563794-CS-QCBS |
Country of Delivery | Republic of Fiji |
The Government of Fiji, through the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, has received financing from the World Bank for the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or “Na Vualiku” and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) will support the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA) in strengthening tourism sector disaster risk management, emergency preparedness, response and recovery, with particular focus on the Northern Division (Vanua Levu and Taveuni).
The assignment will include: (i) assessment of the operational readiness of the Fiji Tourism Risk Management Framework and preparation of an implementation roadmap and supplementary protocols where required; (ii) assessment and strengthening of tourism crisis communications, including training and multi-agency simulation exercises; (iii) identification, assessment and prioritisation of tourism emergency preparedness and response investments in the Northern Division, including concept notes for at least ten prioritised investments; (iv) design and delivery of emergency preparedness and response training for tourism operators, communities, government agencies and emergency responders; and (v) preparation of procurement-ready packages for up to four selected priority investments, including the required environmental and social assessments and instruments, as applicable.
The Services are expected to commence in April 2027 and be implemented over a 12-month period.
The detailed Terms of Reference (“TOR”) for the assignment is available by contacting Mr. Akshay Chand on Akshay.chand01@mtca.gov.fj or clicking the link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xn59s9kl4plvidarxfrdf/TOR_Tourism_Emergency_Response_to-issue.docx?rlkey=z959g9cyx9kx5y1cihbmvf4d1&st=65janez0&dl=0
The MTCA now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, regarding the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- Relevant Corporate Experience: Demonstrated experience in successfully undertaking assignments of a similar nature, scope and complexity involving tourism emergency preparedness and response planning, tourism crisis management, disaster risk reduction, resilience planning, or related strategic planning assignments.
- Experience in Comparable Operating Environments: Demonstrated experience delivering similar assignments in tourism-dependent economies, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), or other comparable operating environments. Experience in the Pacific region, including Fiji, will be considered an advantage.
- Technical and Managerial Capability: Demonstrated technical and managerial capability to undertake assignments of similar scope and complexity, taking into account the firm's core business, organisational structure, relevant areas of expertise, and experience in delivering multidisciplinary consulting services.
- Stakeholder Engagement Experience: Demonstrated experience facilitating consultation and collaboration with government agencies, tourism sector stakeholders, development partners and local communities in assignments of similar nature and complexity.
Interested firms should submit concise information about their core business and years in business; relevant qualifications and experience; technical and managerial organisation; and comparable assignments, stating the client, assignment title, country, implementation period, scope of services and the firm’s role. For joint ventures, information should be provided for each member.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Technical approaches, methodologies, work plans, CVs and financial information are not required at this stage.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (“QCBS”) method set out in the Regulations and based on the criteria set out in the TOR. Further information can be obtained at the address below. This TOR is subject to further discussion and refinement in consultation with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage and alignment with project objectives.
Expressions of interest must be uploaded using the link below by 18th November 2026:
https://forms.gle/wWqXoW4z3pP5Typ58
The Consultants are advised to consult the following Guidance Note, including the EOI template, available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KJHQwnvbfuBGe2xVXs6tUYKRgv_i-u8N?usp=sharing
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
Attn: Akshay Chand (Mr)
Procurement Officer
Level 4, Civic Tower Victoria Parade, Suva
Tel: +679 3315577 or +679 9906608
E-mail: Akshay.chand01@mtca.gov.fj copy to fj.procurement@outlook.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on November 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00478532. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu
Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Water & Sanitation. All notices are published for Fiji. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: November 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Fiji. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00478532 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu in Fiji. 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 Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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