Solicitations

Background

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.  

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.  The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.

The Opportunity

Abt Global, through the FPSP, seeks a national, qualified architectural firm registered and based in Fiji to provide architectural design services for the Priority Schools Infrastructure Project (“the Services”) under the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program (FSIP). 

The Services

The key objective of this engagement will be to develop detailed design documentation and obtain necessary local authority approvals for the three distinct components of the Services. 

The three components are as follows: 

• Component 1: 45 Schools WASH Development Program
• Component 2: Master Plan and Cost Report and Detailed Design documentation for Suva Primary School and Davuilevu Secondary School
• Component 3: New Multipurpose Hall for Natovi

Qualification of Service Providers

Response to the RFP must cover all mandatory, technical, and financial criteria.

Submission

Submissions will be evaluated by an independent tender assessment panel and successful Service Providers will be formally notified of the outcome of the process. 

To access the RFP documents and Response Form, go to website: 

Interested parties may request the RFP documentation via email at tenders@fpsp.org.fj or can access the RFP documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.

Application Forms with the required documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format at the latest by 11.59pm (Fiji time) on Wednesday 9 April 2025 to: tenders@fpsp.org.fj 

Documentation 

1. Attachment 1 - FSIP Priority Schools Infrastructure RFP
2. Attachment 2 - Schedule 1 Scope of Works FSIP Priority Schools
3. Attachment 3 - Schedule 2 Minor Works Agreement
4. Attachment 4 – Annexure A Response Form
5. FPSP-RFP-2025-3 Addendum 01
6. Annexure 1 Industry Briefing and Site Meeting Agenda
7. Annexure 2 Natovi Multipurpose Hall site photos
8. Annexure 3 Infrastructure Assessment Report for Suva-Nausori Schools
9. Annexure 4 School Reports

Addendum 02 Extension of Time

Key dates are:

Addendum 02 Documentation:

• Addendum 02 Extension of Time (pdf)

Addendum 03 (attachment 1)

Please note the following key details:

Addendum 03 Documentation:

• Addendum 03
• Clarification response 01

Overview

Solomon Islands - Australia Partnership for Governance is seeking a professional, registered, and licenced local survey company to carry out surveying tasks necessary to facilitate the proposed development to sub-divide part of the land at Gilbert Camp.

Methodology

Cadastral survey

The contractor shall survey / peg out the lot boundaries on the ground as per the approved subdivision design and provide the coordinates of all survey pegs to MLHS for input to MLHS’ GIS (Mapinfo).

Expected Deliverables

The cadastral survey shall involve:

1. Using Total Station triangulation (double radiation) from known control points, pegging out of all corners and changes in direction of proposed lot boundaries in the subdivision master plan provided by MLHS, of the area that was the subject of the topographical survey. Pegs shall be to a standard required by the Surveyor General.
2. Producing a table of co-ordinates of each peg, in soft (Excel) and hard copy formats, to be submitted in the Instruction to Survey file.
3. Producing a survey plan (in .dwg, dng, dxf, tab, excel or other compatible CAD formats, as well as pdf and jpeg formats) as follows:
   • Record all information in metric in the form of field notes and plan drawings to 1:2,500 scale with scale bar, north arrow upright. Prints shall be submitted to the Surveyor General in duplicate for approval. Upon receipt, the drawings shall become the property of the Surveyor General on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government.
   • Coordinates to be in UTM Gux 1, coordinated from existing controls.
   • Alignment of any utility lines and a buffer from either side shall be depicted as an easement
4. Producing a survey report on the work completed, to the Surveyor General.

Timeline

Timeline for the survey:  Eight (8) weeks from day of commencement

The full request for tender documents can be obtained by emailing solomon.procurement@asipgov.org

Applications close 11:59PM, 17 April 2025, Thursday.

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Documentation

• Gov Partnership_Procurement_RFQ_Gilbert Camp Cadastral Survey

Background

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.  

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.  The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.

The Opportunity

Abt Global, through the FPSP are approaching the market for the following two (2) Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities:

1. Construction Management Services (CMS) Consultant: The Platform seeks a qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake CMS for the construction management and supervision of the upgrades and refurbishments of the Taveuni and Kadavu Subdivisional Hospitals in Fiji.
2. Building Construction Contractor: The Platform seeks a local building construction contractor to refurbish the hospital facilities in Kadavu and Taveuni in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS).

The industry briefing will be held on Friday 4 April 2025 from 10am (Fiji time). Interested parties are required to register their interest by Thursday 3 April 2025 at 4pm (Fiji time) and designated personnel are to attend in person.

Qualification of Service Providers

Response to the RFP must cover all mandatory compliance, technical, and financial criteria.

Submission

Submissions will be evaluated by an independent tender assessment panel and successful Service Providers will be formally notified of the outcome of the process. 

To access the RFP documents and Response Form, go to website: 

Interested parties may request the RFP documentation via email at tenders@fpsp.org.fj or can access the RFP documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.

The closing date and time for submissions is Friday 25 April 2025, 4 PM (Fiji Time). 

Application Forms with required documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format at the latest by 4 pm (Fiji time) on Friday 25 April 2025 to: tenders@fpsp.org.fj 

Documentation

1. Approach to Market: FPSP-RFP-2025-4 Construction Management Services for Consultant - Fiji Social Infrastructure Program – Taveuni and Kadavu Hospital Upgrades
   1. FPSP-RFP-2025-4 RFP Document
   2. Schedule 1 CMS Taveuni  Kadavu hospitals
   3. FPSP-RFP-2025-4_Annexure A Response Form
   4. Appendix 1 Kadavu Hospital – tenderer to send an email to tenders@fpsp.org.fj for the documents pertaining to Appendix 1
   5. Appendix 2 Taveuni Hospital – tenderer to send an email to tenders@fpsp.org.fj for the documents pertaining to Appendix 2
   6. Appendix 3 Australian & NZ Building Code
   7. Appendix 4 Fiji-National-Building-Code
   8. Appendix 5 DFAT Child-Protection-Policy
   9. Appendix 6 PSEAH
   10. Appendix 7 MoH Policy Child Protection in Health Facilities

Addendum 01

Key details:

The schedule for the Industry Briefing (set out in section 2.5 of the RFP) has now been revised to 1pm (Fiji time) Friday 4 April 2025

Addendum Documentation:

• FPSP-RFP-2025-4 Addendum (pdf)
• FPSP-RFP-2025-4 Addendum (Word)

Addendum 02

Documentation:

1. Addendum 02
2. Clarification Response 01
3. Clarification Response 02

Background

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.  

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.  The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.

The Opportunity

Abt Global, through the FPSP are approaching the market for the following two (2) Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities:

1. Construction Management Services (CMS) Consultant: The Platform seeks a qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake CMS for the construction management and supervision of the upgrades and refurbishments of the Taveuni and Kadavu Subdivisional Hospitals in Fiji.
2. Building Construction Contractor: The Platform seeks a local building construction contractor to refurbish the hospital facilities in Kadavu and Taveuni in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS).

The industry briefing will be held on Friday 4 April 2025 from 10am (Fiji time). Interested parties are required to register their interest by Thursday 3 April 2025 at 4pm (Fiji time) and designated personnel are to attend in person.

Qualification of Service Providers

Response to the RFP must cover all mandatory compliance, technical, and financial criteria.

Submission

Submissions will be evaluated by an independent tender assessment panel and successful Service Providers will be formally notified of the outcome of the process. 

To access the RFP documents and Response Form, go to website: 

Interested parties may request the RFP documentation via email at tenders@fpsp.org.fj or can access the RFP documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.

The closing date and time for submissions is Friday 25 April 2025, 4 PM (Fiji Time). 

Application Forms with required documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format at the latest by 4 pm (Fiji time) on Friday 25 April 2025 to: tenders@fpsp.org.fj 

Documentation

1. Approach to Market: FPSP-RFP-2025-5 Building Construction Contractor - Fiji Social Infrastructure Program – Taveuni and Kadavu Hospital Upgrades
   1. FPSP-RFP-2025-5 RFP Document
   2. Schedule 1 Construction Contractor Taveuni  Kadavu hospitals
   3. FPSP-RFP-2025-5_Annexure A Response Form
   4. Appendix 1 Kadavu Hospital – tenderer to send an email to tenders@fpsp.org.fj for the documents pertaining to Appendix 1
   5. Appendix 2 Taveuni Hospital – tenderer to send an email to tenders@fpsp.org.fj for the documents pertaining to Appendix 2
   6. Appendix 3 Australian & NZ Building Code
   7. Appendix 4 Fiji-National-Building-Code
   8. Appendix 5 DFAT Child-Protection-Policy
   9. Appendix 6 PSEAH
   10. Appendix 7 MoH Policy Child Protection in Health Facilities

Addendum 01

Key details:

The schedule for the Industry Briefing (set out in section 2.5 of the RFP) has now been revised to 1pm (Fiji time) Friday 4 April 2025

Addendum Documentation:

• FPSP-RFP-2025-5 Addendum 01 (pdf)
• FPSP-RFP-2025-5 Addendum 01 (Word)

Addendum 02

Documentation:

• Addendum 2

Addendum 03

Key dates:

Documentation:

• Addendum 3

Approach to Market: FPSP-RFP-2025-6 Technical Adviser Australia Fiji Health Program – Digital Health Services

Documentation:

1. Attachment 1 - RFP_Technical Adviser-Digital Health Services
2. Attachment 2 - Technical Adviser_Response Form- Annex A

Close Date: 4 May 2025

BACKGROUND

PHD is a ten-year Australian Government facility (July 2016 – May 2026) and its overall strategy and implementation approaches are informed by the PHD Guiding Strategy, developed by DFAT in 2019, which highlights the importance of working to strengthen government systems to deliver essential services, with a focus on improving the quality and inclusiveness of primary health care, basic education, and social protection services.  

The Assignment

Abt Associates / PHD requires the services of individuals or institutions to provide all or any of the following services:

• Photography
• Videography
• Graphic design
• Writing, editing and proofreading
• Illustration/drawing
• Document formatting and preparation for publication
• Strategic communications support

PHD is seeking to engage a pool of technicians to undertake Works on an “as needed basis”, with materials (script, story board, branding, instructions, original files etc) provided by PHD and based on scoping and resourcing mutually agreed with the Contractor(s).

How to Apply

Refer attached Request for Quotation - PHD-RFQ-3461-2025, for full details for this assignment

Closing date: Friday 25 April 2025 (5pm Dili Time)

Interested Bidders are required to submit the following:

• Section 4: Technical and Financial Proposal and support documents including
  1. Tax Indication Number (TIN), for individuals
  2. Personal identification
  3. Tax Registration Certificate for Timor-Leste or elsewhere
  4. Business Registration Certificate for Timor-Leste or elsewhere
  5. Any Certifications or licences held for Timor-Leste standards 

Documentation:

• PHD-RFQ-3461-2025  - Communications