This specific tender is managed via the new supplier portal system of UNDP Quantum. If you are interested in submitting a bid for this tender, you must subscribe following the instructions in the user guide. If you have not registered a profile with this system, you can do so by following the link for Supplier Registration.
If you already have a supplier profile, please access the negotiation using quicklink or please login to the Supplier Portal, then search for the negotiation using the reference number UNDP-ZAF-00145, following the instructions in the user guide.
Leveraging AgriTech and AI for sustainable agricultural and export development
Procurement Process
RFP - Request for proposal
Office
UNDP-ZAF - SOUTH AFRICA
Deadline
03-Jul-25 @ 10:13 AM (New York time)
Published on
17-Jun-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-ZAF-00145
Contact
Procurement Unit - procurement.enquiries.za@undp.org
Introduction
[SCOPE OF TENDER......]
UNDP seeks a service provider to strengthen the export readiness and market access of 100 farmers and agri-SMEs (at least 50% women-led) in South Africa through targeted capacity building, certification facilitation, traceability system deployment, and international market linkage development. The assignment focuses on Output 3 of a broader AgriTech and AI-driven programme and will be implemented over 9 months, with a focus on leveraging partnerships with abroad stakeholders including Japanese traders and expanding access to markets across the region.
The selected consulting firm will be responsible for supporting the enhancement of trade and export readiness for 100 farmers including SMEs in South Africa. The scope includes conducting assessments, delivering technical training, supporting certification and traceability systems, and facilitating market linkages, with a focus on meeting international quality standards and export compliance, particularly for the Japanese market. The activities are grouped under three main components:
Component 1 (Activity 3.1): Compliance Needs Assessment and Capacity Building on Quality Standards
Component 2(Activity 3.2): Optimization of Production Practices, Certification Support, and Traceability Enhancement
Component 3(Activity 3.3): Market Linkages and Export Partnership Development
Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.
Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.
[UNDP OFFICE SOUTH AFRICA
PROCUREMENT UNIT]