Value Chain Upgrading and Market Access for Yak Fibre and Goat Cashmere.

FAO

Published: Nov 12, 2026

Updated: Nov 12, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

FAO - Request for proposal

This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Market Development. Located in Mongolia, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 grants in the agriculture and food security sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: FAO | Reference: 2026/NFODD/OSH06 | Type: Request for proposal The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites eligible and legally registered non‑profit organizations, governmental institutions, intergovernmental bodies, academic and research institutions, and other not‑for‑profit entities to submit proposals for value chain upgrading and market access services for yak fibre and goat cashmere in Mongolia. The assignment will assess the yak fibre and goat cashmere value chains, identify and validate priority opportunities for local value addition, and develop commercial and market access strategies for the selected products, in support of inclusive and sustainable mountain livelihoods in the Khuvsgul region. The assignment is conceived as a preliminary feasibility assessment, with the resulting report structured to serve as a starting point for developing a project proposal for a subsequent larger-scale intervention.The expected services include:assessment of the yak fibre and goat cashmere value chains and preparation of validated value-chain maps;identification and validation of priority value-addition opportunities, including indicative social business models, and selection of two priority opportunities per fibre, one oriented to the domestic market and one to export markets;development of differentiated business model pathways for the selected opportunities, comprising full export-oriented business models and preliminary domestic-market assessments, including market readiness and, for export-oriented opportunities, market linkage in close coordination with a specialized sustainable-fibre partner facilitated by FAO;Identification of Mountain Partnership Products opportunities, and linkage with Fashion for Fragile Ecosystems Initiative, with narrative labels prepared for suitable products; and;delivery of a Value Chain Upgrading and Local Value Creation Report and a Commercial Strategy and Market Access Report.Procurement method:Call for Proposals under FAO Letter of Agreement modality.Estimated value/range:Up to USD 40 000 (or equivalent)Expected duration:Up to about 6.5 months; work to start as soon as possible after the signature, with the final report due by 31 July 2027Deadline for submission:02/12/2026 (23:59 CET) DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • Invitation to Submit a Proposal.docx: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=322020&documentId=2139863 • FAO LoA Template.docx: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=322020&documentId=2139869 • Service_Providers_Capacity_Self_Assessment_Form_EN.docx: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=322020&documentId=2139871 • Financial_Reporting_Template_LoA_-_EN.xlsx: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=322020&documentId=2139881 CONTACT: • Email: Antonella.Sorrentino@fao.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on November 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About FAO

FAO has issued 2,894 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 164 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. Tenders span 10 countries including Russia, El Salvador, and Senegal. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Agriculture & Food Security 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 Mongolia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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