Aquifer mapping technologies for Zambia

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), on behalf of Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invites qualified interested firms to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the upcoming solicitation for provision of technical assistance to develop aquifer mapping technologiesto support climate change adaptation strategies in Zambia. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on behalf of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) requires the services of an institution to deliver the technical assistance. The objective of this technical assistance is to to develop a robust groundwater management plan to support climate change adaptation strategies in Zambia. Some of the expected outcome, outputs and activities are; • Preliminary assessment of the information available and selection of a specific area in Zambia to implement the Technical Assistance • Undertake water balance studies of the selected area at macro level • Identify the data that needs to be upgraded and generated in order to undertake the water balance / water accounting studies in the selected area. • Undertake an assessment of the surface and underground water and produce 3D maps using advanced technologies • Define a manual describing the methodology used for the calculation of the water balance /accounting and Strategy for Aquifer mapping and production of an aquifer map. • Identify water saving technologies in different sectors and impact on ground water balance using modelling studies of the specific area • Define a water management plan for both surface and groundwater to improve resilience of Zambia in time of drought The complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to bidders after this request for EOI is closed.