RFP Consultant Services Contract for Works - Technical Assessment and Detailed Design of Six (6) Water Treatment Plants in Iraq
UNOPS
RFP Consultant Services Contract for Works - Technical Assessment and Detailed Design of Six (6) Water Treatment Plants in Iraq
Request for proposal
Reference:
RFP/2026/61419
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Iraq
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
12-Feb-2026
Deadline on:
24-Mar-2026 09:00 (GMT 0.00)
Description
Tender description: RFP Consultant Services Contract for Works - Technical Assessment and Detailed Design of Six (6) Water Treatment Plants in Iraq
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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Water quality assessment services
New amendment added #1: This amendment is made to:Publish the pre-bid meeting minutes. Please refer to the Documents tab on eSourcingExtend the deadlines for bid submission and clarifications. Please refer to the general tab on eSourcingAll other terms and conditions remain unchanged
Edited on:
24-Feb-2026 09:54
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:Our understanding based on received clarifications “No nationalities are excluded from submitting a proposal”, that it is eligible for non-registered firm in Iraq (but registered in the body that governs and regulates the engineering, consulting and/or construction industry in another country) to participate with a JV partner that is registered in Iraq. Please confirmAnswer:Please note the UNOPS requirements are clearly deatiled in the RFP:- Offeror eligibility: "No nationalities are excluded from submitting a proposal."- Qualification criteria: "The offeror has the registration in the body that governs and regulates the engineering, consulting and/or construction industry in the Country, Iraq. All joint venture members combined must meet it."
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24-Feb-2026 08:54
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:We respectfully request the following additional clarifications:Please clarify the availability and reliability of existing network drawings, storage data, and as-built records in the project area, and the expected level of field verification required by the Consultant where records are incomplete.Please clarify the anticipated IPMG review workflow, including expected turnaround times for each review stage and whether these durations are excluded from the Consultant’s 150-day schedule.Answer:UNOPS doesn't have access to such information, the consultant shall source whatever document, information, data is needed for successfully implementation of the consulting contract.The IPMG review is part of the given duration, the review times depends on the quality of the consultant's submission.
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24-Feb-2026 08:46
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:We kindly request the following clarifications:Will UNOPS provide the specific historical borehole logs, pumping test records, and previous hydrogeological studies mentioned in Section 4.1 for the six target locations.For the determination of storativity and hydraulic parameters, will existing nearby wells be available for monitoring, or should the drilling of dedicated observation wells be included in the Consultant’s technical proposal and cost?Is the Consultant responsible for the full procurement, mobilization, and payment of the drilling and pumping test contractors, or will UNOPS provide the drilling rigs and equipment while the Consultant provides only technical supervision?If a primary site is declared "Not Feasible," is the cost for the additional geophysical surveys and exploratory drilling supervision at the alternative location covered under the initial lump sum, or will it be handled as a contract variation.Does the scope include hydrological modeling or flood risk assessment?The ToR specifies a 250m drilling depth; if the aquifer is not encountered at this depth, will the Consultant be instructed to continue drilling at an additional cost, or is 250m the absolute contractual limit for that location?Answer:Please note the following answers in the same sequence:Please read the ToR, this falls under the consultant's obligations, UNOPS doesn't have access to historical information,The drilling cost of the explore bore shall be part of the consultant's cost, there are existing wells however not fucntioning and may not be suitable for the pump test, the ToR has already highlighted the need for drilling, therefore it shall be part of the consultant's cost.UNOPS will not provide such a service,Cost are covered under the initial lumpsum as stated in the ToR.Please follow the ToR requirments only.Please follow the ToR requirments only.
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24-Feb-2026 08:44
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:Can you please provide the following:Geological and hydrogeological maps for the project area (and not geophysical or hydrological maps).The approximate length of the existing distribution network(s) belonging to this project as well as the corresponding maps?Answer:Please refer to previous UNOPS clarification where feedback was given to the same clarification last time, the consultant shall read the ToR and source whatever material and documentations is required for handling of the services.
Edited on:
24-Feb-2026 08:40
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:We respectfully request an extension of the RFP submission deadline. This additional time will allow our team to thoroughly review the RFP requirements and prepare a comprehensive and responsive proposal. We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to your favorable response.Answer:The deadline for bid submission will be extended shortly via an RFP amendment. Please check eSourcing for the new deadline
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24-Feb-2026 08:35
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: We would like to kindly request clarification regarding the eligibility criteria for participation in this tender.1. Would it be acceptable for an international firm to act as the Lead Partner in a Joint Venture with a local Iraqi firm?2. Is it permissible for the local partner to be a contracting firm (civil contractor) rather than a local consulting firm?Answer:Please refer to the Particulars tab on eSouring:- Offeror eligibility: No nationalities are excluded from submitting a proposal.- Evaluation method details: Proposals shall be evaluated as specified in the documents titled Section I: Instructions to Offerors and Section II: Evaluation Method and Criteria. For Joint Ventures: All members of the joint venture combined must meet the criterion.Please also refer to the Qualification citeria: The evaluation will be aginst the requirement defined in the criteria for the bidder and joint venture members, if any
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23-Feb-2026 11:11
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: Request for clarification regarding Joint-Venture Registration in Iraq1-Under Instruction to offeror, Article 4 OFFEROR ELIGIBILITY we can read:(iv) Each Joint Venture, consortium, or association member shall meet the offeror eligibility conditions.2-Under SECTION II: EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA point 2: QUALIFICATION CRITERIA we can read:3-The offeror has the registration in the body that governs and regulates the engineering, consulting and/or construction industry in the Country, Iraq.All joint venture members combined must meet it.● Certification of registration in the body that governs and regulates the engineering, consulting and/or construction industry in the Country, Iraq 3-Under “Particular” we can read: All members of the Joint Venture combined must meet the criterionKindly clarify if:1. The requirement must be met collectively by all joint venture members. Or2. All members of the joint venture, when combined, must satisfy this requirement.Finally, and in other words, if in a Joint-Venture one partner has the registration in the body that governs and regulates the engineering, consulting and/or construction industry in the Country, Iraq while the other partner has not this registration . In this case will the JV be qualified?Answer:Please note the following:Offerer eligiblity (which is evaluation Stage: 1. Eligibility and formal criteria): Each Joint Venture, consortium, or association member shall meet the offeror eligibility conditions.Stage: 3. Qualification criteria evaluation: All joint venture members combined must meet it. This is indicated in the criteria and the particulars section on eSourcing. This means the qualifications of all members of the joint venture, when added together, must meet the requirements.
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23-Feb-2026 11:09
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: 03. Registration in Relevant Regulatory Body Requirement:The Offeror must be registered with the competent body governing or regulating the engineering, consulting, and/or construction industry in Iraq. All joint venture members combined must meet this requirement.Clarification (Revised):The bidder holds all required registrations in Lebanon and has recently opened a branch in Iraq. Does the existence of the newly established Iraq branch, along with its foreign registrations, fulfill this requirement?Answer:Please refer to the criteria stating "The offeror has the registration in the body that governs and regulates the engineering, consulting and/or construction industry in the Country, Iraq. All joint venture members combined must meet it". The evaluation will be aginst the requirement defined in the criteria for the bidder and joint venture members, if any
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23-Feb-2026 11:05
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: 02. Continuity of Business Requirement:The Offeror must have been in continuous business for the last three (3) years. All joint venture members combined must meet this requirement.Clarification (Revised):The company has recently opened a branch in Iraq but has been operating internationally for over 25 years. Does the long-standing operational history of the parent company satisfy this requirement despite the Iraq branch being newly established? Please confirm.Answer:Please refer to the criteria which states that "The offeror has been in continuous business during the last [Three (3)] year. All joint venture members combined must meet it." and please refer to the solicitation document - Section II which states the Documents to establish compliance with the criteria. The evaluation will be against the requirement defined in the criteria for the bidder and joint venture members, if any
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23-Feb-2026 11:03
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: 01. Financial Capability Requirement:The Offeror must have an annual turnover of at least [USD 400,000] in any one of the past five (5) years. All joint venture members combined must meet this requirement.Clarification (Revised):Is the required turnover expected to be generated within Iraq if the company submitting the offer has an established branch in Iraq?Answer:Please refer to the critiera stating "Financial capability The offeror has an annual turnover of minimum [400,000 USD] in any one of the last [five (5)] years. All joint venture members combined must meet it.". The UNOPS requirements are all mentioned within the criterion and bid evaluation will be against these requirements only.
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23-Feb-2026 10:59
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: We would appreciate your clarification on whether it is mandatory for a firm to be registered in Iraq in order to participate in this tender.If registration in Iraq is required, could you please confirm whether international firms may participate through a joint venture with a locally registered Iraqi firm?Answer:Please refer to the Qualification criteria #3.3 which states: "The offeror has the registration in the body that governs and regulates the engineering, consulting and/or construction industry in the Country, Iraq. All joint venture members combined must meet it."
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23-Feb-2026 10:56
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 1: Should the borehole drilling cost be included in the consultant fees of the present consultancy or drilling will be performed by a specialized drilling company having a separate contract with UNOPS?Answer 1: The cost of drilling (which is required for the purpose of this assignment " mostly stage one") shall be a part of the consultant cost, for more details please refer to the ToR. However, permenant drilling is not part of this consultant contract - will be awarded seperately under a construction contract via seperate tender once the design is completed.Question 2: Can you please provide a geological and hydrogeological map for the project area?Answer 2: Please refer to the ToR, the consultant is responsible for geophysical and hydrological assesments, thus the maps also falls under the consultants responsibilityQuestion 3: Can you please provide approximate length of the distribution network(s) belonging to this project as well as the corresponding maps?Answer 3: Please refer to the ToR, the consultant is responsible for the network design as well as sourcing the required maps.
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19-Feb-2026 08:47
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webservice@unops.org