Provision of Consultancy Services for Technical Surveys and Detailed Engineering Design of Three (3) Bridges (Ayi, Kochi 2, and Woi) in the West Nile Sub-Region of Uganda.
UNOPS
Provision of Consultancy Services for Technical Surveys and Detailed Engineering Design of Three (3) Bridges (Ayi, Kochi 2, and Woi) in the West Nile Sub-Region of Uganda.
Request for proposal
Reference:
RFP/2026/62786
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Uganda
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
20-May-2026
Deadline on:
24-Jun-2026 07:00 0.00
Description
Tender description: Provision of Consultancy Services for Technical Surveys and Detailed Engineering Design of Three (3) Bridges (Ayi, Kochi 2, and Woi) in the West Nile Sub-Region of Uganda
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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
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Sustainable Procurement practices integrate requirements, specifications, and criteria that are compatible and in favour of the protection of the environment, the social progress and in support of economic development. These practices seek resource efficiency, improve the quality of products and services, and ultimately optimize costs (HLCM Procurement Network). Sustainable Procurement is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (goals 12 and 12.7), and it also contributes to the achievement of all SDGs. This procurement opportunity is considered sustainable as it incorporates at least three sustainability considerations, in accordance with the HLCM Procurement Network's Sustainable Procurement Working Group - Sustainability Indicators Framework. To learn more about which considerations are included in this procurement opportunity, please see below for a specific description. For more information, contact the procurement official or author of this procurement opportunity.
Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Environmental
The tender contains sustainability considerations for preventing or minimizing damage associated with climate change.
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Energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reporting and emission offsetting.
Gender issues
Social
The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
Examples:
Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
Human rights and labour issues
Social
The tender contains sustainability considerations related to human rights, fundamental principles and rights at work, occupational health and safety, fairly traded goods, targeted employment of people with disabilities, etc.
Local communities, MSMEs and supplier diversity
Economic
The tender contains sustainability considerations regarding local MSMEs, local communities or disadvantaged groups.
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Reserved labour opportunities for local communities, use of local materials, reserved procurements for local companies
Social inclusion of persons with disabilities
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This indicator summarizes sustainability considerations that relate to inclusion of a person with disability.
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Organizational policy on disability inclusion, recruiting people with disabilities, accessible premises, disability-inclusive supply chains, and manufacturing accessible products.
Sustainable resource use
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Energy-saving measures, recycling, take-back programmes and responsible end-of-life management
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New clarification added: Dear Offeror, Please note that the tender closing date is Wednesday, 24 June 2026, on or before 0700 Hrs UTC. This is a gentle reminder to submit your proposal and all required tender documentation before this deadline.We look forward to receiving your submission.
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22-Jun-2026 09:53
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: We refer to the Request for Proposals for the above-mentioned consultancy assignment and appreciate the opportunity to participate in this procurement process.Having reviewed the eligibility requirements stipulated in the solicitation document Under “SECTION II: EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA, 2. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA” item no. 5, we seek clarification regarding the mandatory requirement for firms to provide certification of registration under the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Uganda – Civil Category and Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) – Class A.Our understanding of the applicable public procurement framework in Uganda is that the primary eligibility requirements for participation in public procurement processes generally include, among others:Certificate of Incorporation/Registration issued by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB);Registration as a provider with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), where applicable;Valid Trading License;Valid Tax Clearance Certificate;Evidence of compliance with National Social Security Fund (NSSF) obligations; andOther statutory requirements as may be prescribed by the procuring entity. We respectfully note that registration of consulting firms with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) is not a mandatory statutory requirement for eligibility to participate in public procurement processes in Uganda. Consequently, our firm, Segamu 14 Consults Ltd, is not registered with the ERB, although we fully comply with all mandatory statutory and regulatory requirements governing the operation of consulting firms in Uganda.Similarly, while our firm is currently registered as an Associate Member of the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE), we understand that UACE membership is generally regarded as a professional affiliation that may provide added value and demonstrate industry engagement but is not ordinarily a mandatory eligibility requirement for participation in government procurement processes.We further note that professional registration requirements are typically applicable to individual experts proposed under the assignment rather than to the consulting firm itself. In this regard, we wish to confirm that, should our proposal be considered, we shall provide suitably qualified and experienced professional personnel possessing all the requisite registrations, certifications, licenses, and memberships required by their respective professional bodies, including ERB registration where applicable.In view of the foregoing, we kindly request clarification on the following:Whether registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) under the Civil Category is intended to be a mandatory eligibility requirement for the consulting firm or whether registration of the proposed professional staff would be considered sufficient.Whether UACE Class A membership is intended as a mandatory eligibility criterion or as an added advantage during evaluation.Whether firms that fully satisfy all statutory legal and regulatory requirements for conducting consultancy services in Uganda but do not possess ERB firm registration and/or UACE Class A membership remain eligible to participate in the procurement process.We respectfully submit that making ERB firm registration and UACE Class A membership mandatory eligibility requirements may inadvertently restrict competition and exclude otherwise qualified firms that are legally established and authorized to provide consultancy services in Uganda, contrary to the principles of fairness, competitiveness, transparency, and value for money that underpin public procurement.We would therefore, appreciate your clarification on this matter to enable us to prepare responsive proposals in accordance with the Procuring Entity's requirements.In the meantime, we kindly request an extension of bid submission date for at least one week so as we can prepare and submit competitive proposal.UNOPS ResponseUNOPS has issued Revised : RFP/2026/62786 - Consultant_ Services_ RFP_Section_ II_III_IV_V to capture the following amendments under qualification criteria (No. 5): Certificate of registration by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Tax Compliance Certificate and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Clearance Certificate .(In case of a JV, The DESIGNATED/ LEAD ENTITY of the joint venture, consortium members must meet).OR Certificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin in the region (East African Community) and Tax Compliance Certificate. (In case of a JV, AT LEAST ONE of the joint venture members must meet). ORCertificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin and Tax Compliance Certificate (In case of a JV, EACH joint venture, consortium members must meet)In response to the direct queries, and in line with the Revised : RFP/2026/62786 - Consultant_ Services_ RFP_Section_ II_III_IV_V) amendments under qualification criteria (No. 5), for a firm that fully complies with all mandatory statutory and regulatory requirements governing the operation of consulting firms in Uganda:Registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) under the Civil Category is NOT a mandatory eligibility requirement for the consulting firm. Registration of the proposed professional staff would be considered sufficient.UACE Class A membership is NOT requiredYES. Firms that fully satisfy all statutory legal and regulatory requirements for conducting consultancy services in Uganda are eligible to participate in the procurement process.Please note that UNOPS has now extended the proposal submission date by one week to 23 June 2026 at 0700 Hrs Coordinated Universal Time (1000 hrs East Africa Time).Please refer to Amendment 2, posted on 10 June 2026, and the documents section of this tender, which includes the Consolidated questions and answers (Q&A) sheet providing UNOPS answers to all questions raised, both through eSourcing and during the pre-proposal meeting. Thank you
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17-Jun-2026 17:34
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 1- Is it mandatory for the Lead Consultant to be registered with UACE (Class A), or can these requirements be fulfilled through our local sub-consultant?UNOPS Response: No. The UACE (Class A) registration is NOT required. The Requirements with regard to the Lead Consultants and/or subconsultants has been amended as follows: (Revised : RFP/2026/62786 - Consultant_ Services_ RFP_Section_ II_III_IV_V) to capture the following amendments under qualification criteria (No. 5). Certificate of registration by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Tax Compliance Certificate and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Clearance Certificate. (In case of a JV, The DESIGNATED/ LEAD ENTITY of the joint venture, consortium members must meet).OR Certificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin in the region (East African Community) and Tax Compliance Certificate. (In case of a JV, AT LEAST ONE of the joint venture members must meet). ORCertificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin and Tax Compliance Certificate. (In case of a JV, EACH joint venture, consortium members must meet).Question2- If the Lead Consultant is registered with UACE (Class A), can the sub-consultant be a foreign firm that is not registered with UACE?UNOPS Response: No. The UACE (Class A) registration is NOT required for either the lead consultant or the sub-consultant. The Requirements with regard to offerors including foreign firms will be amended as follows: (Revised : RFP/2026/62786 - Consultant_ Services_ RFP_Section_ II_III_IV_V) to capture the following amendments under qualification criteria (No. 5). Certificate of registration by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Tax Compliance Certificate and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Clearance Certificate. (In case of a JV, The DESIGNATED/ LEAD ENTITY of the joint venture, consortium members must meet).OR Certificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin in the region (East African Community) and Tax Compliance Certificate. (In case of a JV, AT LEAST ONE of the joint venture members must meet). ORCertificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin and Tax Compliance Certificate (In case of a JV, EACH joint venture, consortium members must meet)Question3- If foreign engineers are engaged in the assignment and work remotely from outside Uganda, is it mandatory for them to be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Uganda?UNOPS Response: YES. It is mandatory for foreign engineers engaged in the assignment and work remotely from outside Uganda to be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Uganda since the engineering design work is being utilized for a project physically located within Uganda. Engineers from the East African Community (EAC) partner states can apply directly to ERB using the specific ‘EAC Direct Applicants’ protocols as per the regional Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), which is an expedited process.Note: Foreign engineers (outside EAC region) submitting design documents for Government of Uganda’s approval must obtain formal ‘Temporary Registration’ with the ERB which is regulated under Section 21 of the Engineers Registration Act. The ERB is legally mandated to process the temporary registration application to complete final closure (either granting or denying the license) within 30 daysQuestion4- As mentioned in the RFP, street lighting is included in our scope. Could you please confirm whether dry utilities are also included within the scope of work?UNOPS Response: In view of the remote locations of the sites, the Consultant is expected to propose a sustainable solution that does not depend on grid systems and associated dry utilities requirements. The requirement is amended in Annex 1a 4.5.4.2_1.3k to read “Street lighting with appropriate technology and green energy options that does not depend on grid systems and associated dry utilities requirements”Please refer to Amendment 2, posted on 10 June 2026, and the documents section of this tender, which includes the Consolidated questions and answers (Q&A) sheet providing UNOPS answers to all questions raised, both through eSourcing and during the pre-proposal meeting. Thank you
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17-Jun-2026 17:28
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: It is states that "The offeror shall be a registered organization under relevant government regulations to provide services in the country of origin. The offeror has the required registration in the bodies that governs and regulates the engineering consulting industry in Uganda" While if the Consultant is registered in other contry out of Uganda, Could you kindly clarify whether a consulting firm that is duly registered and licensed in a country other than Uganda, but is not currently registered with the relevant Ugandan regulatory bodies, is eligible to participate in the bid? UNOPS Answer: UNOPS has Revised : RFP/2026/62786 - Consultant_ Services_ RFP_Section_ II_III_IV_V to capture the following amendments under qualification criteria (No. 5): Certificate of registration by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Tax Compliance Certificate and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Clearance Certificate. (In case of a JV, The DESIGNATED/ LEAD ENTITY of the joint venture, consortium members must meet).OR Certificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin in the region (East African Community) and Tax Compliance Certificate. (In case of a JV, AT LEAST ONE of the joint venture members must meet). ORCertificate of Registration to undertake Engineering Consulting Services in their country of origin and Tax Compliance Certificate (In case of a JV, EACH joint venture, consortium members must meet)The above amendments are highlighted in yellow in the referenced document.
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17-Jun-2026 17:20
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: UNOPS Response: Please refer to Amendment 2, posted on 10 June 2026, and the documents section of this tender, which includes the Consolidated questions and answers (Q&A) sheet providing UNOPS answers to all questions raised, both through eSourcing and during the pre-proposal meeting. Thank you
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17-Jun-2026 17:15
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: This amendment 2 is issued to: Upload the: Consolidated questions and answers (Q&A) sheet providing UNOPS answers to all questions raised, both through eSourcing and during the pre-proposal meetingAmended Annex 1a - ToR - Consultancy Services for Technical Surveys and Detailed Eng Design.Amended RFP/2026/62786 - Consultant_Services_RFP_Section_II_III_IV_VAmended RFP/2026/62786 - Consultant_Services_RFP_Section_VI_ReturnableSchedulesAmended Consultancy Services - Technical Evaluation Criteria Scoring Guidelines (RFP/2026/62786)Please note the amended sections have been highlighted in yellow in the respective documents and all the above documents are available under the documents section.All other terms and conditions of the RFP remain unchanged.
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10-Jun-2026 16:23
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: This Amendment 1 is issued to:Extend the deadline for offer submission from 15 June 2026 on or before at 0700 Hrs UTC to 24 June 2026, on or before 0700 Hrs UTC. Add the pre-proposal clarification meeting notes. Please note the minutes are accessible in the documents section of this RFP. Amendment 2 will be issued by 10 June 2026 with UNOPS responses for the clarifications raised during the pre-proposal meeting and via esourcing. All other Terms and Conditions will remain unchanged.
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09-Jun-2026 12:23
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Offeror, This is a gentle reminder that a virtual pre-proposal clarification meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (East Africa Time). Google Meet Link : meet.google.com/itp-gska-fyzAttendance of the Pre-proposal Clarification meeting is NOT mandatory, but strongly encouraged to avoid the risk of non-compliant proposals. Failure to attend the non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal clarification meeting shall not render your proposal invalid.We look forward to your participation.Best Regards, UNOPS - ESAMCO Procurement Team.
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29-May-2026 16:22
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webservice@unops.org