{
    "id": "worldbank:OP00481417",
    "url": "https://outfortender.com/tender/worldbank-OP00481417",
    "official_notice": "https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00481417",
    "title": "Consultancy service for Feasibility Study & Detail Designs for Nine (9) Groundwater Investigation for Borehole Drilling of Bilcilbur,Dagahmadow,Goljano,Shabeley, Danot(two sites),Kohle, Mula & Daror project woredas",
    "titles": {
        "en": "Consultancy service for Feasibility Study & Detail Designs for Nine (9) Groundwater Investigation for Borehole Drilling of Bilcilbur,Dagahmadow,Goljano,Shabeley, Danot(two sites),Kohle, Mula & Daror project woredas"
    },
    "description": "REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA LOWLANDS LIVELIHOOD RESILIENCE PROJECT – PHASE II (LLRP-II) Credit No.: 7519-ET Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Hydrogeological and Geophysical Investigation for Groundwater Development at Nine (9) Drilling Locations in Bil’inbur, Goljano, Danot (two sites), Daror, Mula, Kohle, Dhagaxmadow and Shebeley Woredas, Somali Regional State Reference No .: ET-SOM-RPCU-570292-CS-QCBS The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) toward the cost of the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project – Phase II (LLRP-II), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include hydrogeological and geophysical investigations to identify, assess and recommend technically feasible, sustainable, climate-resilient, environmentally sound and socially acceptable groundwater drilling sites for water supply and, where applicable, irrigation development at nine (9) drilling locations in eight (8) woredas of Somali Regional State, namely: Bil’inbur Woreda, Jarar Zone (Boholaley kebele); Goljano Woreda, Fafan Zone (Kebele 01); Danot Woreda, Dollo Zone (Tanole and Qorile kebeles – two sites); Daror Woreda, Jarar Zone (Rabaso kebele); Mula Woreda, Fafan Zone (Cididowga kebele); Kohle Woreda, Afdher Zone (Kebele 01); Dhagaxmadow Woreda, Jarar Zone (Tantomi kebele); and Shebeley Woreda, Fafan Zone (Baladka kebele). The actual locations and number of sites may be adjusted by the Client during implementation depending on field conditions and project priorities. The Services comprise: review of existing information and preparation of an Inception Report; reconnaissance survey and baseline assessment; stakeholder consultation with authorities, pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, women, youth and vulnerable groups; hydrogeological mapping; geophysical surveys (e.g. VES, ERT, electromagnetic, seismic refraction and magnetic methods) and their interpretation to recommend drilling locations and depths; assessment of groundwater potential, recharge, aquifer characteristics and safe yield; water sampling and laboratory analysis for drinking, livestock and irrigation suitability; environmental and social impact assessment in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), applicable ESSs and IFAD requirements, including preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs); groundwater development planning; establishment of a GIS database and maps; capacity building of Client staff; estimation of the drilling contract period; and preparation of preliminary engineering recommendations, draft bidding documents based on the World Bank Standard Procurement Documents (technical specifications, drawings and bills of quantities) and the Engineer’s cost estimate for the subsequent borehole drilling works. The implementation period is three (3) calendar months from the date of commencement, and the assignment is expected to start in December 2026. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below. Somali Regional State, Office of the President, Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP-II) Regional Project Coordination Unit now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (a) Core business and years in business: the firm’s core business shall be in groundwater/hydrogeological investigation and water resources consultancy services. Provide the company profile, certificate of registration and number of years in…",
    "description_language": "en",
    "buyer": "Somali Regional Project Coordination Unit",
    "country": "ET",
    "country_name": "Ethiopia",
    "procedure": "Quality And Cost-Based Selection",
    "published": "2026-11-13",
    "deadline": "2026-12-04T09:00:00",
    "status": "open",
    "source": "worldbank"
}