Consultancy for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

Original title: Consultancy services for preparation of the required Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

Deadline

October 22, 2026

Closed

Published on October 21, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on October 23, 2026 at 01:02 AM

Key information

Type: Construction
Location: Nigeria
Deadline: October 22, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Consultancy for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is a construction procurement opportunity published by Sokoto State SPIN in Nigeria on October 21, 2026. Submissions closed on October 22, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

Establishment of environmental and social baselines covering biophysical and socio-economic conditions, and a dedicated dam safety baseline covering structural condition, sedimentation, spillway capacity, hydrology, geotechnical conditions, instrumentation, and downstream population at risk;
Identification and assessment of direct, indirect, cumulative, and induced impacts across all project phases, with priority attention to dam safety and downstream community risk, water quality, aquatic ecology, community health and safety, labour influx (including SEA/SH), economic displacement, and cultural heritage;
Assessment of the changes to the reservoir's inundation footprint and downstream flow regime arising from the proposed dam embankment raising, and of climate change risks and vulnerabilities affecting the scheme;
Extensive stakeholder consultations, including with downstream communities at risk from dam failure, Project Affected Persons, and vulnerable groups, with all consultation records documented and annexed;
Development of a Labour Influx, SEA/SH, and Occupational Health and Safety Response Plan, a site-specific Grievance Redress Mechanism implementation protocol, and an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan covering dam safety and construction-phase scenarios;
Integration of Dam Safety Review Panel findings, including downstream inundation modelling, adequacy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan, and the instrumentation plan for structural monitoring; and
Preparation of a costed Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) with mitigation measures, a monitoring framework, institutional responsibilities, capacity-building measures, and an implementation schedule aligned with civil works milestones. The full Terms of Reference (TOR) describing the detailed scope, methodology, deliverables, and reporting requirements will be provided to shortlisted firms. 3. Duration of the Assignment The assignment shall not exceed twelve (12) weeks from the date of contract signing. 4. Qualification Requirements The Client now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the above-described services. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are as follows: • The firm must be an Environmental and Social Management consulting firm with a minimum of ten (10) years' work experience in civil works contracts requiring environmental management procedures and mitigation measures;
A minimum of five (5) years' specific experience conducting environmental and social assessments within the irrigation, dam safety, or water resource management sector or a related sector, with demonstrated experience in Northern Nigeria;
Demonstrated working knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, having prepared at least seven (7) ESIAs for World Bank-funded projects;
Lead personnel holding at least a master's degree in environmental science, natural science, environmental management, or a similar field, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years' work experience;
Demonstrated capacity to field a multi-disciplinary team covering, at a minimum: environmental and social management, dam safety/hydraulic engineering, environmental science, social and gender expertise, HSE, socio-economics, GIS/mapping, and hydrology;
Qualified and experienced staff in social safeguards/socio-economics, occupational health, SEA/GBV, and safety/HSE, with relevant certifications and excellent communication and report-writing skills;
Sound financial standing and availability of key professional, technical, and administrative staff and resources to carry out the assignment within the stipulated timeframe. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. In the case of a joint venture, all members shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire assignment, and the Expression of Interest shall clearly identify the lead firm and the roles of each member. 5. Submission Requirements Interested Consultants should submit the following information: • A letter of expression of interest;
Company/firm profile, including registration/incorporation documents and evidence of legal status;
Description of similar assignments undertaken in the last ten (10) years, indicating client name, contract value, duration, funding source, and a brief description of services provided, with particular reference to ESIA/ESMP preparation for irrigation, dam, or water resource projects;
Organisational chart and an indicative list of key professional staff available for the assignment, with a summary of their qualifications (detailed CVs are not required at this stage);
Evidence of financial capacity (e.g., audited financial statements for the last three years or a statement from a recognised financial institution); and
A statement confirming the firm's (and any joint venture partners') eligibility and absence of conflict of interest, in accordance with the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16, 3.17 and Annex VI of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Fifth Edition, September 2023, or the edition applicable to the Financing Agreement), setting out the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. 6. Selection Method A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. A shortlist of approximately four (4) firms will be prepared from the Expressions of Interest received, and shortlisted firms will subsequently be invited to submit technical and financial proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP). 7. Submission of Expressions of Interest Expressions of interest, in English, marked "Expression of Interest — Preparation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Kware Dam and Irrigation Scheme" and quoting the Reference Number above, must be delivered in a sealed envelope (or, where permitted, by e-mail) to the address below not later than 23th oct 2026 at 12;00pm 8. Contact Address SOKOTO STATE SPIN PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT No 17A GAWON NAMA, KWARE ROAD SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA TEL: +2347068237012 E-mail: sokotospin@gmail.com This request for expressions of interest is issued without obligation on the part of the Client, and the Client reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Expressions of Interest received.

What are the key dates?

Publication
October 21, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
October 22, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Sokoto State SPIN
Country: Nigeria
Contact person: Adamu ABDULLAHI
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Which documents are available?

Tender Details
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