CALL FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS, CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTING FIRMS FOR SOMALILAND FSRP PROJECT (2026- 2027)

Country: Government of Somaliland
Project ID No: P177816
Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase
3) FSRP
Activity Name: Call for pre-qualification of potential suppliers, contractors and consulting
firms for Somaliland FSRP project (2026- 2027)
Individual/firm: Firm
Duty Station: Hargeisa
Deadline: 20 February 2026
Ref Number: MOAD-SL FSRP-002-OP-PS

1. Project Background
   Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World
   Bank to provide a comprehensive framework for intervention at both the national and regional
   levels. This Multi-phase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural
   challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries’ vulnerability to unpredictable climate,
   crisis, and conflict events
   The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the project is ‘to increase the resilience of food
   systems and the Somaliland’s preparedness for food insecurity in project target areas. The project
   has six components namely: Component 1: (Re-)Building Resilient Agricultural Production
   Capacity; Component 2: Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for
   Resilient Agricultural Landscapes; Component 3: Getting to Market; Component 4: Promoting a
   Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking; Component 5:
   Contingent Emergency Response Component; Component 6: Project Coordination and
   Management.
   The Somaliland FSRP will directly benefit an estimated 65,000 of small farmers, agro-pastoralists,
   and nomadic pastoralists, at least 30 percent of which will be women. In addition, the project will
   support value chain stakeholders including women-owned agribusiness enterprises, financial
   services providers, disruptive Agriculture Technology start-ups, agricultural research and
   extension institutions. Within the public sector, the project will also build the capacity of Ministry
   of Agriculture Development, Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development and Ministry of
   Government of Somaliland
   Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD)
   Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) –
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   Environment and Climate Change, and other institutions to implement resilience- focused
   policies.
   Hence, the Ministry of Agricultural Development under the FSRP project is inviting qualified and
   reputable suppliers, contractors, and consulting firms to participate in the 2026–2027 prequalification process. Pre-qualified firms will form a pre-qualified pool of service
   providers/suppliers who may be engaged for Direct Selection, Limited Competition, or RFQ
   opportunities in line with World Bank Procurement Regulations September 2023. Activities
   requiring open competition (e.g., RFB, RFP, Individual Consultants) will continue to be publicly
   advertised, regardless of pre-qualification status, and may also be advertised where no suitable
   pre-qualified firms exist. Interested bidders are required to complete the online form and submit
   all required documents before the deadline to be considered for upcoming procurement
   opportunities.
2. Scope of Pre-Qualification Categories
   Please complete the supplier pre-qualification process by filling out the online registration form
   and uploading all required documents. All submissions must be completed before the stated
   deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
   Please note that this pre-qualification process is not intended to limit or replace open
   procurement methods under the World Bank Procurement Regulations. It shall apply only to
   limited procurement methods and Requests for Quotations (RFQs). All open procurement
   activities—including but not limited to Requests for Bids (RFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs),
   and Individual Consultant selections—will always be advertised publicly, regardless of the
   existence of this pre-qualification database.
   Furthermore, the Client reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to engage suppliers that are not
   pre-qualified and/or to advertise RFQs or use limited procurement methods openly, where no
   suitable or qualified suppliers are available in the pre-qualification database, or where this is
   deemed necessary to ensure competition, value for money, and timely implementation.
   The Project is particularly interested in these areas.
3. Agriculture Development (e.g. supply of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools),
   irrigation systems and water-efficient technologies, crop production support services,
   agricultural research and extension services, greenhouse and climate-smart farming
   technologies
4. Livestock & Veterinary Services (e.g. livestock inputs and animal health supplies,
   veterinary laboratory equipment and reagents, animal disease surveillance and
   diagnostics, livestock value chain development (fodder, feed systems, breeding) or
   pastoralist support services)
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5. Water Infrastructure & Resource Management (e.g. water harvesting structures (dams,
   berkads, hafirs), irrigation canal construction and rehabilitation, rural water supply
   systems and distribution networks or water engineering consulting and backstopping)
6. Rangeland, Forestry & Environment (e.g. rangeland restoration and rehabilitation,
   sustainable land management, forestry and watershed protection, environmental
   conservation and climate resilience services or support to Rangeland & Forest
   Associations (RFAs))
7. Community Development & Engagement (community facilitation and mobilization,
   community investment planning support, social development and participation services,
   gender and youth inclusion activities)
8. Digital Agriculture & Data Systems (e.g. farmer registry systems, ICT equipment , and
   software solutions, GIS, mapping, drone services, Digital extension tools and mobile
   applications)
9. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (e.g. baseline, midline, and endline surveys, data
   collection and analysis, m&e system development or knowledge management and
   reporting)
10. Capacity Building & Training (e.g. technical training for ministries (MoAD, MoLRD,
    MoECC), Laboratory technicians training, community-level trainings (rangeland, water,
    livestock, agriculture), TOT development)
11. Construction & Civil Works (e.g. small-scale community infrastructure works,
    rehabilitation of agricultural and livestock facilities, construction of water and rangeland
    structures, solar installations and energy systems, office constructions etc)
12. Operational Support (e.g. supply of office equipment and furniture, transport and
    logistics services including air tickets, motor spare parts, garage services, internet
    services, translation services, media, catering event management, stationery, and
    printing services)

1. Instructions to bidders
2. All submission should be English except legal documents issued in other languages
3. Submission of more than one application by the same bidder is not allowed
4. Bidders may apply for more than one category, but must demonstrate the required
   capacity, business license and experience for each category selected.
5. All legal documents must be valid at the time of submission. Expired documents will
   lead to automatic disqualification.
6. This call is NOT for individual consultants
7. Submit your application through the online registration form provided in the
   announcement. Applications sent by email or delivered physically will not be accepted
8. Ensure that all information provided is true, complete, and verifiable. False or inaccurate
   information may result in disqualification.
9. All documents should be submitted in PDF or word document
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10. Joint ventures (JVs) are permitted. In such cases, each JV partner must submit their own
    legal documents (license, registration, TIN, etc.). A signed JV Agreement or Letter of
    Intent (LoI) must also be provided. The lead partner must be clearly identified.
11. All bidders must comply with World Bank procurement regulations and anti-fraud and
    anti-corruption guidelines
12. Only pre-qualified suppliers (Database of suppliers) will be contacted for future
    procurement opportunities. Both pre-qualified and non-prequalified bidders will be
    notified of the outcome of their application. Pre-qualification does not guarantee
    contract award.
13. Firms or individuals currently debarred, suspended, or sanctioned by the World Bank
    are not eligible to participate in this pre-qualification process.
14. Clarification meeting/office visit
    If a prospective bidder wishes clarification on a certain aspect of the pre-qualification process,
    they can contact the following email address (procurement@sl-fsrp.org) or visit the project office
    at this address; behind Assod Hotel, Sha’ab Area, Hargeisa, Somaliland.
    Clarification Deadline: All requests for clarification must be submitted no later than five (5)
    days before the application deadline.
    Office Hours: The project office is open for inquiries from Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM –
    3:00 PM (excluding public holidays).