Construction of Solar-Powered Surface Water Lift Irrigation System Tender

UNDP-AFG/AFGHANISTAN

About this tender

UNDP Afghanistan is inviting bids (Invitation to Bid, reference UNDP-AFG-00900) for the construction of a solar-powered surface water lift irrigation system in Qurotoo Village, Bala Murghab District, Badghis Province, Afghanistan. The procurement is a works contract issued under UNDP's General Conditions of Contract and the Schedule of Requirements in the ITB. The ITB package includes a Scope of Work, Technical Specification, Drawings, Bill of Quantities, Work Plan, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, a Gender Action Plan, a Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP), an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), and a Compliance Sheet. Bidders must also complete the bidding forms (Bid Confirmation, Checklist, Bid Submission, Bidder Information, JV/Consortium information, Eligibility and Qualification, Technical Bid, Price Schedule, Bid Security, Counterparty Information, and Performance Security). The page does not state the contract duration or the implementation period. Sustainable procurement indicators attached to the notice include a reserved-opportunity indicator for vendors employing workers from disadvantaged groups, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO core labour conventions.

Bidder eligibility

Bidders must be registered on UNDP's Quantum supplier portal, which requires a supplier profile to be created or an existing one used. The ITB refers to an Eligibility and Qualification Form (Form F) and to UNDP's general qualifications and eligibility guidance, but the specific eligibility thresholds, required registrations, prior-experience requirements and financial standing criteria are not stated on the page. A Bid Security (Form I) is required; its amount is not stated. Performance Security (Form K) will be required on award; its amount is not stated.

How bids are scored

The ITB includes a Section 4 Evaluation Criteria, but the scoring method, price/quality split and weightings are not disclosed on the page.

Key requirements

• ✓Construction of solar-powered surface water lift irrigation system
• ✓Installation of solar PV array and pumping equipment at site
• ✓Field delivery in Afghanistan

Procurement contact

The notice names a procurement contact for clarification questions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.