Deadline Date: June 15, 2026
The United Nations Development Programme has launched its Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to strengthen national technical and institutional capacities in coastal engineering and climate-resilient infrastructure development and management in Tuvalu.
The programme focuses on coastal engineering, coastal management, climate adaptation capacity development, infrastructure development, institutional strengthening, blended learning approaches, digital learning, AI-enabled training tools, shoreline monitoring, digital decision-support systems, mentoring and coaching, knowledge transfer, gender equality and social inclusion, sustainable coastal protection, and long-term institutional capacity building.
The initiative aims to support the institutionalization and sustainability of coastal protection investments through the delivery of a structured capacity-building programme tailored to Tuvalu’s local context and technical needs. Selected firms will design and implement training and institutional development activities that combine in-person learning with digital and AI-supported approaches suitable for Pacific Island environments.
Applicants must also demonstrate experience in capacity development, training delivery, or institutional strengthening related to climate adaptation or infrastructure development. Comparable consultancy contracts should have a value of at least USD 100,000. Firms applying through a joint venture or consortium arrangement may combine experience and qualifications to meet the requirements.
Financial eligibility requirements include a minimum average annual turnover of USD 200,000 during the last two years, while the lead firm in a consortium must demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of USD 100,000 during the same period.
Eligibility is open to legally registered firms from all countries. Applicants must not be suspended or debarred by the United Nations, the World Bank, or other international organizations, and they must not have conflicts of interest or ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Eligible firms must demonstrate relevant consultancy experience in coastal engineering, coastal management, climate adaptation, infrastructure development, and capacity-building initiatives. At least one completed assignment within the last five years involving coastal, marine, or hydraulic systems is required.
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