Tenders Are Invited For Lead Consultancy For Airport Master Planning, Technical Investigations, Detailed Engineering Design And Tender Documentation

Tenders are invited for TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) Lead Consultancy for Airport Master Planning, Technical Investigations, Detailed Engineering Design and Tender Documentation Tender description Project Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport Modernization Program Phase 1 Development of 3.5 km Runway, Passenger Terminal and Core Airside Infrastructure Client Galkayo Development Group (GDG) PLC Location Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport, Galkayo, Mudug Region, Puntland, Somalia Issued By Abdulahi Yusuf Hussein Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GDG PLC Date June 2026 Document Status FINAL FOR TENDER SUBMISSION INTRODUCTION and PROJECT BACKGROUND 1.1 About Galkayo Development Group (GDG) PLC Galkayo Development Group (GDG) PLC is a Somali infrastructure and development company headquartered in Galkayo, Puntland State of Somalia. GDG was established with a mission to catalyse sustainable economic growth in Puntland and the broader Horn of Africa region through strategic investment in critical infrastructure. GDG holds a long-term Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession agreement from the Government of Puntland, granting the company exclusive rights to finance, develop, operate, and ultimately transfer Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport to public authority after the agreed concession period. This concession positions GDG as the primary private-sector vehicle for airport modernisation in the region. The company brings together a multi-disciplinary leadership team with expertise in aviation infrastructure, construction project management, real estate development, financial structuring, and regional logistics. GDG is committed to delivering this airport project to the highest international TERMS OF REFERENCE Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport Galkayo, Mudug Region, Puntland, Somalia Galkayo Development Group (GDG) PLC | Confidential Page 2 standards, attracting foreign direct investment and creating substantial employment opportunities for the people of Puntland. 1.2 About Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport is situated in Galkayo, the capital city of Mudug Region and a major commercial centre of Puntland State of Somalia. The airport serves an estimated catchment population exceeding 500,000 people across Puntland and central Somalia, with strategic importance as a logistics and humanitarian hub for the Horn of Africa. Currently, the airport operates with limited infrastructure that restricts its capacity to handle modern commercial aviation. The existing runway is short and degraded, terminal facilities are rudimentary, and airside safety systems fall below international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Air traffic is predominantly served by small turboprop aircraft, with very limited jet operations. The airport has no instrument landing capability, no modern ATC infrastructure, and lacks sufficient apron space for multi-aircraft operations. Despite these constraints, the airport occupies a strategically valuable land footprint and is located adjacent to the growing urban economy of Galkayo. The site has sufficient land available for phased long-term expansion, and preliminary assessments confirm the feasibility of developing a full-length international runway capable of accommodating wide-body jet aircraft. 1.3 Strategic Rationale for Modernisation The modernisation of Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport represents one of the most transformative infrastructure investments in Puntlands post-conflict development trajectory. The strategic rationale for this programme is built on multiple pillars: Economic Connectivity: A modern international airport will directly connect Galkayo to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) cities, East African hubs, and European destinations, opening Puntlands economy to trade, investment, tourism, and diaspora engagement. Humanitarian and Aid Logistics: The airport serves as a critical entry point for humanitarian operations across central and northern Somalia. Upgraded cargo facilities will significantly improve the speed and volume of aid delivery during emergencies. Private Sector Investment: International standards-compliant infrastructure will signal to international investors, airlines, and logistics companies that Puntland is open for business, accelerating foreign direct investment. Aviation Safety: The current state of airside infrastructure presents material safety risks. Bringing the airport into compliance with ICAO Annex 14 standards is a humanitarian and regulatory imperative. Regional Hub Potential: Galkayos geographic centrality within Somalia positions this airport as a potential regional hub for passenger and cargo operations across the Horn of Africa. 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT Request TOR Document Here: https://gdgsomalia.com/projects/airport/tor/ How to apply Tender Dates and Submission Details The following tender timeline applies to this assignment. All interested firms must strictly adhere to these deadlines: Tender Issue Date 01 June 2026 Deadline for Clarifications 20 June 2026 Proposal Submission Deadline 01 July 2026 Submission Time 17:00 hrs (Mogadishu Time) Tender Period 30 Days TERMS OF REFERENCE Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport Galkayo, Mudug Region, Puntland, Somalia Galkayo Development Group (GDG) PLC | Confidential Page 17 Submission Email [email protected] Technical and Financial proposals must be submitted as separate, clearly labelled documents via email to [email protected]. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances. All enquiries, clarifications, and proposal submissions relating to this Terms of Reference should be directed to: Name Abdulahi Yusuf Hussein Title Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Galkayo Development Group (GDG) PLC Email [email protected] Phone +252 907 795 004 Location Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport, Galkayo, Mudug Region, Puntland, Somalia Office Address GDG HQ Office, Laamiga Wayn, Xafada Israac, Laanta Yamayska, QCP9+CP, Galkayo, Mudug Region, Puntland, Somalia Tender Link : https://somalijobs.com/tenders