Deadline: 19 December 2016
DFID intends to hold two early market engagement events during the month of August to discuss specific future programme requirements in Nepal.
The UK Government is in the final stages of developing the next 5 year plan for support to Nepal. The focus will likely include scaled-up support for climate smart development and disaster resilience.
The main objectives of the events are to provide the market with an update on the current context in Nepal, to share information on the proposed new programmes, and to provide opportunities for suppliers to comment on the intended design or procurement approaches.
Programme Structure
- The first event will cover:
- Disaster Resilience – improvements to urban building and planning for disaster prone urban centres, and safer schools
- The second event will cover:
- Climate Smart Development and Disaster Resilience – joint monitoring, evaluation and learning, and policy and institutions facility.
- The events will take place in the week commencing 1st August 2016 in the form of a two hour session held between DFID Nepal and 22 Whitehall, London:
- 3rd August 09:00 UK time (please arrive by 08:45) – Disaster Resilience urban building and planning, and safer schools
- 5th August 09:00 UK time (please arrive by 08:45) – Climate Smart Development and Disaster Resilience – monitoring, evaluation and learning, and policies and institutions
Priority Areas
Overall, the two programmes will focus on the following:
- The “Strengthening Disaster Resilience in Nepal” programme will build resilience to disasters at both a national and sub-national level, particularly in relation to earthquakes. The programme will support urban centres to build and plan more safely and will improve the earthquake resilience of school buildings. It will strengthen the national capacity to respond to crises and ensure the international community is prepared for large-scale emergencies.
- The “Climate Smart Development for Nepal” programme will aim to accelerate climate resilient and low carbon development in Nepal. The programme will invest in activities that build the resilience of remote rural communities, flood management, urban resilience planning, the off-grid renewable energy sector, and energy efficient brick making. Subject to Business Case approvals, DFID intends to publish a number of new competitive opportunities in the coming months to fulfil part of these commitments.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may apply via DFID supplier portal.
Eligible Country: Nepal
For more information, please visit DFID.