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

Tender descriptionRequest for ProposalsReview, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's Water SectorPolicy, Strategy, Legal and Regulatory FrameworkCountry SomalilandProject Holder Ministry of Water Resources DevelopmentFund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3RfP Title Review, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's Water Sector Policy,Strategy, Legal and Regulatory FrameworkRfP No P103 – 067Date 11 November 2026Buy MapsSomaliland Development Fund (SDF) was established in 2012 to provide a single vehiclethrough which development partners could support Somaliland's development goals. The SDFsupports the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) to fill critical infrastructure gaps throughfunding 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 thisnew phase, the SDF aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities inSomaliland while creating increased income andjobopportunities, thereby helping to reducepoverty.The SDF now requests for proposals for “Review, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland'sWater Sector Policy, Strategy, Legal and Regulatory Framework” (hereinafter called“Services”). Full details on the Services are provided in the Terms of Reference (Section 7).Interested firms are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference, which will beheld on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 08:30 hrs at the SDF Secretariat offices at theaddress provided below. Provision will also be made for online participation.

Firms wishing toattend virtually should confirm their interest by email no later than Sunday, 22 November 2026.It is not permissible to transfer this Consultancy to any other firm after submission of proposals. Request for ProposalsReview, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's Water SectorPolicy, Strategy, Legal and Regulatory FrameworkCountry SomalilandProject Holder Ministry of Water Resources DevelopmentFund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3RfP Title Review, Harmonisation and Reform of Somaliland's Water Sector Policy,Strategy, Legal and Regulatory FrameworkRfP No P103 – 067Date 11 November 2026Buy Maps How to applyThe 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 forProposals (RFP) and in accordance with the SDF Procurement Manual October 2025 found onSDF’s website via the link: SDF3 - Procurement Manual.pdf.6. The RFP includes the following documents:Section 1 – Request for Proposals LetterSection 2 - Instructions to Consultants and Data SheetSection 3 - Technical Proposal (FTP) - Standard FormsSection 4 - Financial Proposal - Standard FormsSection 5 – Eligible CountriesSection 6 – Fraud and CorruptionSection 7 - Terms of ReferenceSection 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 experienceby requesting permission to associate with other firm(s) (if permissible underSection 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 onthe successful Consultant’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using theBeneficial 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 andITC 18.9.10. The proposals must be physically delivered to the address indicated below on or before:Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026Time: 11:00 hours East African Time (EAT)Address and contact details:Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat OfficeAttn: Procurement TeamMasala Area, Hargeisa, SomalilandTelephone: + 252 633 501 394E-mail:procurement@sdf-secretariat.orgStreamline SCM The