Consultancy for Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Kware Irrigation Scheme

Original title: Consultancy Services for the preparation of the required Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Kware Irrigation scheme

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 Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Kware Irrigation Scheme 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.

A 100% census and detailed socio-economic survey of Project Affected Persons (PAPs), disaggregated by sex, age, and vulnerability status, and a 100% inventory of affected assets (land, structures, crops, trees, and common property);
Establishment of a formal cut-off date, supported by public notification, and use of GPS, GIS, and satellite imagery in asset surveys and mapping;
Preparation of an Entitlement Matrix and full-replacement-cost compensation rates, with particular attention to eligibility criteria that are advantageous to women and other vulnerable groups;
Design of a detailed livelihood restoration framework, including vocational training, income-generating activities, and special provisions for vulnerable groups;
A stakeholder consultation and disclosure strategy, a site-specific Grievance Redress Mechanism, and measures to address impacts on host communities;
A detailed, costed, and time-bound RAP implementation schedule linked to civil works milestones, institutional implementation arrangements, and a monitoring and evaluation framework, including provision for an independent RAP Completion Audit. 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 eight (8) 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 five (5) years' work experience in projects requiring resettlement planning and implementation;
Demonstrated working knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, particularly ESS5, gained through hands-on experience preparing and implementing Resettlement Action Plans in rural/agricultural settings, having prepared at least three (3) RAPs for World Bank-funded projects;
Demonstrated capacity to field a multi-disciplinary team covering, at a minimum: social development/RAP specialism, land economics/valuation, socio-economic survey and census, livelihood and economic restoration, gender and GBV, engineering (for impact-footprint mapping), and GIS/mapping;
Qualified and experienced staff in social safeguards, socio-economics, land valuation, livelihood restoration, and GBV/SEA/SH risk management, with 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 RAP preparation and implementation;
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 a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Kware 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 15th oct 2026 at 12;00pm (local time). 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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