CONTEXT AND RATIONALE

1.1. About SOS Children’s Villages

SOS Children’s Villages is a global federation of 136 national SOS Children’s Villages associations, working in more than 2000 programme locations worldwide. We work together with a single vision: every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect, and security. SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland is part of SOS Children’s Villages International, the umbrella organization to which all SOS Children’s Villages, including SOS in Somaliland Association are affiliated. SOS Children’s Village in Somaliland is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that is not for profit, non-sectarian and non-partisan, and which has been in existence since 1999. 

SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland share vision with SOS Children’s Villages and beliefs that every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security. To realize this, SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland supports families in need, helps them shape their own futures, and take part in the development of their communities. SOS Children’s Village in Somaliland is committed to the welfare of children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing parental care. As such we seek to ensure that children and young people grow up in a loving family environment, to strengthen families and communities as a preventive measure in the fight against child abandonment and social neglect and upholds child protection policy as part of their commitment to the protection of children and youth from abuse. 

1.2. Description of programme location

The Durdur IDP settlement in Burao, Togdheer region, faces significant social and economic challenges, including limited access to income, education, and essential services, which puts children at risk of losing parental care. SOS Children’s Villages implements the TV-Gala Family Strengthening program here, providing household economic support, training in parenting skills, case management, and referrals for health and education in collaboration with local stakeholders. However, access to clean and safe water remains a bottleneck for family’s ability to be self-sufficient, as the community is heavily reliant on costly and inconsistent water trucking that leaves no room for other necessary expenses. To address this, SOS Children’s Villages Somaliland plans a borehole drilling project to provide reliable access to safe water, that provides a cheaper alternative and simultaneously helps to improve multiple areas such as health, hygiene, and wellbeing for approximately 1,500 households. 

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ON REQUEST FOR TENDER

All interested and eligible suppliers with proven capacity and relevant experience in similar work are invited to apply for the tender. 

2.1. Currency

Tender must be presented in (USD) currency. 

2.2. Modification and withdrawal of bids

Tender may be withdrawn on written requests prior to the closing date of this invitation. Any corrections or changes must be received prior to the closing date. 

2.3. Signature of the contract

SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland will inform the successful bidder through email and will send the contract form within 3 weeks after closure of the submission deadline. The successful bidder shall sign and date the contract and return to SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland within seven calendar days of receipt of the contract. After the contract is signed by two parties, the successful bidder shall deliver the services in accordance with the delivery of BOQ, and design outlined in the bid. 

2.4. Rights of SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland:

• Contact any or all references supplied by the bidder(s). 
• Request additional support or supplementary information from the bidder(s). 
• If any clarification is needed for the successful bidder, SOS Children’s villages Somaliland will communicate through emails or verbally. 
• Negotiate with the bidder who has attained the best rating/ranking, i.e. the one(s) providing the best overall value.

2.5. Data Confidentiality and Data Transfer Requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain strict confidentiality of all information, observations, and data collected during the geophysical survey and drilling works. All raw data including geophysical readings, drilling logs, pump test data, water quality results, and any related digital or hard-copy records shall be considered the property of SOS children’s village. 

The Contractor is required to submit all raw and processed data to SOS children’s village immediately upon completion of each phase and prior to the release of the final payment. No data or findings may be shared with third parties without written authorization from SOS children’s villages. 

2.6. Child safeguarding and protection

SOS Children’s Villages is fully committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and protection of all children in the communities it serves. 

Therefore, the Contractor must ensure full compliance with SOS Children’s child safeguarding and protection policy while working in IDP community settings, including, but not limited to: 

• Preventing any harm to children or unsafe interactions with them. 
• Prohibiting child labor, exploitation, or any inappropriate behavior. 
• Ensuring all personnel are briefed on child protection requirements prior to entering the site. 
• Reporting any concerns or incidents immediately to SOS Children’s Villages.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of work and/or contractual penalties