Tenders Are Invited For Project: Supporting The Development Of The Use Of Bamboo As An Alternative Material To Wood For House Construction In Madagascar

Tenders are invited for Project: Supporting the Development of the Use of Bamboo as an Alternative Material to Wood for House Construction in Madagascar Project: Support the Development of the Use of Bamboo as an Alternative Material to Wood for House Construction in Madagascar Closing Date: 31 Oct 2025 Type: Consultancy Themes: Disaster Management/Recovery and Reconstruction The detailed terms of reference for the consultancy can be obtained until 25 October 2025 by sending an email to [email protected] Specific objectives of consultancy: To demonstrate, through physical tests, the ability of the two prototypes of bamboo huts developed with the support of the AICRL to withstand natural disasters and in particular the strong winds caused by the passage of cyclones; Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of the constructions carried out by the carpenters under the supervision of the CRM technicians (without external assistance) and issue recommendations for improvement; Support the local team in the design and construction of storage spaces; Train 40 carpenters (20 in Antalaha district and 20 in Maroantsetra district) in bamboo hut construction techniques; Test the curing technique for the treatment of bamboo stubble. Expected results of the consultancy: The physical stress test of the two prototypes demonstrating their ability to withstand natural disasters (cyclones in particular) is carried out and documented by a report that includes the methodology proposed and validated jointly, the results obtained and their interpretation; A face-to-face and remote technical monitoring system ensures the quality of the bamboo houses built by local carpenters under the supervision of AICRL technicians. Good practices and areas for improvement are identified and recommendations to ensure the quality of future construction are issued; The design of storage spaces, meeting the principles of Bamboo construction, is developed with local technicians and the technical follow-up of the construction work is ensured; 40 local carpenters (20 in Antalaha district and 20 in Maroantsetra district) are trained in bamboo house construction techniques; The effectiveness of the technique of treating bamboo stubble by alcoholization (curing) is tested and documented by a report including videos and photos. Skills required of the consultant(s): Architect, expert in bamboo construction with prior experience in Madagascar; Proven experience of at least 5 years in: design of training curriculum, conduct of training in the field of bamboo constructions; Experience in implementing material and/or building strength testing preferred; Excellent writing and synthesis skills; Knowledge of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. How to apply Selection criteria: The selection criteria consider the quality and suitability of the technical proposal (50%) as well as the most advantageous economic proposal (50%). Criteria taken into account for the analysis of the technical proposal: CV adequacy of the consultant(s) with the skills sought in the ToR; Relevance of the technical proposal to the ToR; Adequacy of the proposed calendar to the desired calendar. Submission procedures and deadlines: In order to allow a rapid start of the study, applicants are encouraged to submit their technical and financial proposals as soon as possible and no later than 31 October 2025 at 12 noon. Technical and financial proposals should be sent by email in pdf files to the following email addresses: [email protected]; [email protected] [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4181492/projet-appuyer-le-developpement-de-lutilisation-du-bambou-comme-materiau-alternatif-au-bois-pour-la-construction-de-maison-madagascar

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