INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FARMER FIELD SCHOOL (FFS) IN BULLA BARTIRE VILLAGE OF KISMAYO DISTRICT JUBALAND STATE OF SOMALIA.
September 9, 2025
The Centre for Research and Integrated Development (CeRID), a reputable Somali NGO founded in 2005, is leading procurement and day-to-day implementation for the project “Improving Capacities in Nutrition-Sensitive and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kismayo, Somalia”. CeRID is locally registered and mandated to manage procurement processes in Somalia, ensuring transparency, compliance, and local ownership.
This assignment is part of the wider GIZ-funded project “Promoting Climate Resilience in Food Security in Jubaland, Somalia”, implemented in partnership with NIRAS Germany GmbH. NIRAS, with over 40 years of global experience in agriculture, climate resilience, and institutional capacity building, provides technical leadership.
The project runs from 15.03.2025 to 30.09.2026 and targets 700 farmers, including women, youth, IDPs, and persons with disabilities. It delivers five work packages: farmer training, provision of tractors and equipment, solar-powered irrigation, post-harvest solutions, and institutional capacity building for the Jubaland Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (JMoAI).
Centre for Research and integrated Development (CeRID) is a non-governmental organization and an agent of change for peaceful and self-reliant communities founded in 2005. Our approach is grounded in the Theory of Change (ToC), enabling us to identify the desired outcomes and transformative changes that will strengthen CeRID in terms of institutional sustainability, strong partnership with both our target communities and our partners to tackle the root causes of poverty and vulnerability.
Our Strategic Focus Are these five Areas (SFAs):
(1) Climate Change Adaptation
(2) Knowledge and Skill Development
(3) Humanitarian, Development & Peace Nexus (HDPN)
(4) Partnership & Collaboration
(5) Organizational Capacity Development (OCD)
2.0 Project Objectives and Scope of Work
2.1 Project Objectives
CeRID (Centre for Research and Integrated Development), invites qualified and experienced contractors to submit proposals for the construction of a Farmer Field School (FFS) Centre in Bulla Bartire Village, Kismayo District, Jubaland State of Somalia.
The primary objective is to construct a fully functional Farmer Field School (FFS) Centre that will serve as a hub for knowledge and skill development for local farmers. This center will be a key component of CeRID’s Community Food Security Project (CFSP) and its broader strategic focus on climate change adaptation and knowledge development.
2.2 Scope of Work
The successful bidder will be responsible for all aspects of the construction of the FFS Centre, including:
Civil Works: All required civil engineering and construction activities, including foundation, walls, roofing, and flooring.
Structural Works: Construction of the building structure as per the provided Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and design specifications.
Finishing Works: Plastering, painting, installation of doors, windows, and other fittings.
Utility Connections: Integration of water and sanitation systems.
Site Management: Ensuring the construction site is managed safely and efficiently, with minimal disruption to the surrounding community.
Handover: The supplier will do final handover of the completed center, along with all relevant infrastructure would be given certificate of completion by CeRID engineer.
The contractor must adhere to all quality standards and specifications outlined in the tender documents.
2.2. Instructions
Interested bidders with sound capacity and relevant experience in similar work are here by invited to submit their Bid to the following email address**:** procurement@cerid.so before 23rd September 2025 at 12:00 noon, clearly marked with the quote reference as mentioned in the below table. Interested bidders to submit proposal for construction of farmer field school at Bulabartire village of Kismayo District, Jubaland State of Somalia. It shall remain the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that their bid documents reach CeRID before the deadline. Bids that are received by CeRID after the deadline indicated above, for whatever reason, shall not be considered for evaluation.
Centre for Research and Integrated Development (CeRID) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded and operational since 2005, and fully-fledged since 2010. CeRID is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for policy-level decisions,... Read More
