Request for Proposals for Review, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's Water Sector Policy, Strategy, Legal and Regulatory Framework

Request for Proposals
Review, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's Water Sector
Policy, Strategy, Legal and Regulatory Framework
Country Somaliland
Project Holder Ministry of Water Resources Development
Fund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3
RfP Title Review, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's Water Sector Policy,
Strategy, Legal and Regulatory Framework
RfP No P103 – 067
Date 11 November 2026

1. Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) was established in 2012 to provide a single vehicle
   through which development partners could support Somaliland's development goals. The SDF
   supports the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) to fill critical infrastructure gaps through
   funding projects that are aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF Phase 3
   (SDF3) covers the period 2025-2028, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Under this
   new phase, the SDF aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities in
   Somaliland while creating increased income and job opportunities, thereby helping to reduce
   poverty.
2. The SDF now requests for proposals for “Review, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's
   Water Sector Policy, Strategy, Legal and Regulatory Framework” (hereinafter called
   “Services”). Full details on the Services are provided in the Terms of Reference (Section 7).
3. Interested firms are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference, which will be
   held on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 08:30 hrs at the SDF Secretariat offices at the
   address provided below. Provision will also be made for online participation. Firms wishing to
   attend virtually should confirm their interest by email no later than Sunday, 22 November 2026.
4. It is not permissible to transfer this Consultancy to any other firm after submission of proposals.

The Consulting Firm shall be selected under Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS)
procedure upon submission of a Full Technical Proposal (FTP) described in this Request for
Proposals (RFP) and in accordance with the SDF Procurement Manual October 2025 found on
SDF’s website via the link: SDF3 - Procurement Manual.pdf.
6. The RFP includes the following documents:
Section 1 – Request for Proposals Letter
Section 2 - Instructions to Consultants and Data Sheet
Section 3 - Technical Proposal (FTP) - Standard Forms
Section 4 - Financial Proposal - Standard Forms
Section 5 – Eligible Countries
Section 6 – Fraud and Corruption
Section 7 - Terms of Reference
Section 8 - Standard Forms of Contract (Lump-Sum)
7. Please inform us of receipt of the RFP by email indicating:
(a) that you have received this Request for Proposals; and
(b) whether you intend to submit a proposal alone or intend to enhance your experience
by requesting permission to associate with other firm(s) (if permissible under
Section 2, Instructions to Consultants (ITC), Data Sheet 14.1.1).
8. Your attention is drawn to the SDF3 Procurement Guidelines on the disclosure of information on
the successful Consultant’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the Request for Proposals.
9. Details on the proposal’s submission date, time and address are provided in ITC 18.7 and
ITC 18.9.
10. The proposals must be physically delivered to the address indicated below on or before:
Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Time: 11:00 hours East African Time (EAT)
Address and contact details:
Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat Office
Attn: Procurement Team
Masala Area, Hargeisa, Somaliland
Telephone: + 252 633 501 394
E-mail: [email protected]