TENDER NOTICE FOR LOCAL COMPETITIVE BID

   Date: 16/09/2026

Dear Sir/Madam:

Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) is a national non-governmental and non-profit organization that works in South Central Somalia with the vision of a poverty-free and sustainably developed Africa. CPD’s scope of work spans humanitarian, development, peace building, and governance spectrum.

The Joint Peace initiative project dubbed SSF III Is funded by Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) and CARE as the consortium lead with Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) and Puntland Youth and Social Development Association (PSA) as the implementing partners in Galmudug and Puntland respectively. The broader aim of SSF III is to support inclusive political agreements, address grievances, promote democratic processes, strengthen local governance, and enhance accountability between citizens and the state. 

The project is premised on the belief that working collaboratively with Somali authorities, civil society, and international partners is crucial for the success of the project. The project target area is the border between Puntland and Galmudug states which has witnessed a long-standing inter-communal and inter-state conflict in Somalia but is now seeing an unprecedented level of ceasefire and cross- border cooperation for some years. The project will be implemented through a community-driven and inclusive approach, ensuring the active participation of local communities and stakeholders.

Purpose and Objectives

As part of the project activities, community priority development sessions were conducted with community structures and local administrations to identify practical climate adaptation and resilience initiatives through a community co-funding mechanism.

Through these consultations, the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Afbarwaaqo Borehole Water Supply System in Afbarwaaqo Town, Galmudug State, Somalia, was identified as a priority. The intervention aims to improve access to safe and reliable water, strengthen community resilience to climate-related shocks, and support sustainable community development.

Scope of Work

The Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) therefore invites qualified and experienced contractors to submit bids for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Afbarwaaqo Borehole Water Supply System as specified in the BOQ and technical specifications, including, but not limited to:

• Supply and installation of approximately 1 km HDPE pipeline extension, including valves, fittings, joints, and accessories.
• Construction of one community water kiosk, including associated civil, plumbing, drainage, and water connection works.
• Construction of a 6.5 m× 4.5 m equipment room for the RO system and associated equipment.
• Supply and installation of the required Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment system and associated components.
• Supply and installation of the required solar power system for the pumping and water treatment facilities.
• Construction and installation of a chain-link perimeter fence, including gate and associated works.
• Testing, commissioning, and rectification of defects.
• Site reinstatement and demobilization upon completion**.**

Project Location

The works shall be carried out at the Afbarwaaqo Borehole Water Supply System, located at east side of the Afbarwaaqo town, Galmudug State, Somalia. The site comprises an existing borehole and associated water supply infrastructure that will be rehabilitated and upgraded under this tender.

Bidders are encouraged to visit the site and verify the existing conditions, accessibility, proposed work locations, and other relevant site requirements prior to submitting their bids.

How to Apply

All Qualified and interested bidders/firms are hereby invited to download the complete set of bid documents from the links provided in the advertisement on somalijobs, the documents will be available online from September 16th, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

All interested contractors/suppliers are requested to send electronically all support documents in PDF format to Centre for peace and Democracy (CPD) latest by 7th October 2026 before 11:59PM (Local time) Wednesday mid-night through this email: [email protected]. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Email subject should be as per advertisement title. “Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Afbarwaaqo Borehole Water Supply System in Afbarwaaqo Town, Galmudug State, Somalia”. 

We look forward to receiving a tender from you and thank you for your interest in participating in our tender process.

 Yours faithfully, 

Procurement Department