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Étude de faisabilité pour la structuration du système de gestion des déchets solides en aval à Port-Vila (Vanuatu)
Notice number: 00545010-2026
KEY INFORMATION
- Submission deadline
- • Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- 🇫🇷 France
- Contracting authority
- Agence Française du développement
- Accepted Languages
- French, English
- Tender type
- Services
- Contract Value
- Published date
- Aug 6, 2026
TENDER DESCRIPTION
This tender invites proposals for a comprehensive feasibility study to structure the downstream solid waste management system in Port-Vila, Vanuatu. The scope of work is divided into a firm phase, lasting 18 months, focusing on a critical review and update of existing diagnoses, an advanced feasibility study for a Technical Landfill Centre (TEC), structuring the downstream sector with institutional support, and integrating climate and environmental & social issues through technical assistance and capacity building. An optional tranche, with an indicative duration of 5 months, will encompass complementary studies such as geotechnical investigations, detailed technical designs, or in-depth financial modeling to enhance investment readiness. Proponents are required to provide all documentation in French, adhere to eIDAS regulation and RGS for signature certificates, and meet financial standing criteria, including being up-to-date with tax and social obligations, providing proof of professional liability coverage, and sufficient financial guarantees. The overall contract has a duration of 30 months, with an indicative assignment period of 15 to 18 months, excluding validation periods…
TENDER BRIEF
Question: What is the contract timeline?
Context: Contract start date, end date, total duration, and any key milestones or phases mentioned. Return null if not stated.
Answer:
The contract timeline includes the following details:
- Contract Start Date: Approximately one month after contract signature.
- Contract End Date: Not explicitly stated as a fixed date, but is determined by the total duration and phases.
- Total Duration:
- The overall Contract (VIL-2026-0304) has a duration set at 30 months.
- The indicative duration of the assignment is 15 to 18 months, excluding validation periods.
- Key Milestones or Phases:
- Firm Tranche: 18 months, starting from the date of contract notification.
- This tranche includes "Technical assistance for the preparation, construction and commissioning of waste treatment infrastructure" with a duration of 18 months.
- Optional Tranche: Its duration begins upon notification of the decision to strengthen the tranche.
- This includes "Additional complementary studies" with a duration of 5 months.
- The consultant is expected to propose key milestones and validation points.
- Validation of each phase and key deliverable by AFD is a prerequisite for the subsequent phase.
- AFD has a four-week period to review and comment on each deliverable.
- The Consultant must integrate comments within ten working days.
- Final deliverables require validation by AFD.
Sources
- 1FEXTE_Vanuatu_Etude_Dechets_solides_ToR_VF.pdf — “for this assignment is EUR 415,000 (450 000 euros including the optional tranche). The indicative duration of the assignment is 15 to 18 months, excluding validation periods. The Consultant shall propose in its technical…”
- 2VIL-2026-0304-ContratUnique_en.pdf — “by the insurance of the Holder, as well as the reimbursement terms shall be determined jointly by the parties. The Contractor shall continue to fulfill its obligations under this contract and take all measures to minimiz…”
- Methodology (proposed for the implementation of technical assistance)
- eIDAS regulation (for signature certificates)
- RGS (general safety reference system, for signature certificates, usable until end of validity)
- French (language for documents)
Sources
- 1VIL-2026-0304-RC_en.pdf — “only candidate to whom it intends to award the contract. The criteria for the admissibility of applications are: •Technical and financial guarantees and capacities •Professional capacities Applications are declared inadm…”
- 2VIL-2026-0304-RC.pdf — “de ses capacités, le candidat souhaite faire prévaloir les capacités professionnelles, techniques et financières d'un autre intervenant quel qu'il soit (sous-traitant notamment), il devra produire Page 4 sur 15 VIL-2026-…”
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- FEXTE_Vanuatu_Etude_Dechets_solides_ToR_VF.pdf831 KBPDF
- VIL-2026-0304-ContratUnique.pdf845 KBPDF
- VIL-2026-0304-RC.pdf439 KBPDF
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