Tenders Are Invited For Supply, Delivery, Installation Of Modern Beehives And Provision Of Productive Bee Colonies

Tenders are invited for Supply, Delivery, Installation of Modern Beehives and Provision of Productive Bee Colonies under the CND Project. Location: KIGALI Deadline: Thursday, 08/10/2026 23:59 1. About Cordaid Cordaid is an internationally operating value-based emergency relief and development organization, working in and on fragility. We stand with those who are hardest hit by poverty and conflict. We support them in their struggle to move beyond survival and to fully participate in equitable and resilient societies. In Rwanda, Cordaid focuses on strengthening food security, climate resilience, and inclusive economic development by collaborating with government institutions, local communities, and private sector actors. Interventions include supporting smallholder farmers through market system development, facilitating access to finance, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and integrating climate change adaptation strategies into building resilient communities. Cordaids vision is a world where people live with dignity and peace and enjoy equal access to resources and opportunities that promote sustainable development. 2. Background and context Cordaid Rwanda, in partnership with the Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) and other implementing partners, is implementing the project Building Resilience of Vulnerable Communities to Climate Variability in Rwandas Congo Nile Divide Through Forest and Landscape Restoration (CND Project). The project is co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Environment. It aims to addressing climate variability by strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities in Rwandas Congo Nile Divide districts namely Nyabihu, Ngororero, Rutsiro, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rusizi, Nyamagabe, and Nyaruguru, through sustainable forest and landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation, and improved livelihoods. As part of promoting climate-smart beekeeping and sustainable honey production, Cordaid Rwanda intends to procure and install modern beehives, beekeeping accessories, and productive bee colonies adapted to local ecological conditions through a qualified firm or local NGOs to distribute 2500 beehives to 20 beekeepers cooperatives in the CND region. The assignment will also contribute to strengthening local capacities in modern beekeeping practices and biodiversity-friendly livelihood systems. 3. Objective of the Tender The overall objective is to strengthen climate-resilient and biodiversity-friendly beekeeping livelihoods by supplying modern beekeeping technologies, establishing productive apiaries, and building the technical capacity of beneficiary cooperatives. The assignment shall specifically: Supply and install modern beehives, beekeeping equipment, and healthy productive bee colonies adapted to the ecological conditions of the Congo Nile Divide. Build the capacity of beneficiary beekeeping cooperatives through competency-based theoretical and practical training in modern apiary and colony management, including colony multiplication. Ensure successful establishment of functional apiaries through on-site installation, colony introduction, technical mentoring, and post-installation monitoring of every supported cooperative. The objective of this call for tenders is to identify a qualified firm or local NGOs capable of providing an integrated professional beekeeping intervention in the intervention areas of the Congo-Nile Project. Provide a structured professional skills development program in beekeeping, combining theoretical teaching and in-depth practical training; Progress participants from fundamental professional skills to advanced colony and apiary management; Assess theoretical knowledge and practical skills; Identify and provide more advanced training to participants demonstrating the best technical aptitudes; Supply durable and high-quality hives adapted to Rwandas ecological and climatic conditions; Supply healthy and productive selected native bee colonies adapted to local ecological conditions; Supply appropriate individual and collective professional beekeeping equipment; Establish operational pilot apiaries; Implement an appropriate traceability system for colonies and production; Provide technical assistance during the establishment apiaries; Ensure regular technical support and follow-up after installation. The intervention shall seek to establish professional beekeeping activities capable of remaining technically functional and economically sustainable beyond the duration of the project. 4. Scope of work and responsibilities The selected contractor shall provide a complete beekeeping package comprising supply, installation, training, and technical support. 4.1 Supply and distribution The contractor shall: Prepare a detailed supply and distribution work plan for approval by Cordaid. Supply and deliver modern beehives, productive bee colonies, and all required beekeeping accessories to the designated districts. Ensure all materials comply with the technical specifications and are suitable for local ecological conditions. Maintain delivery records and handover documentation for each beneficiary cooperative. Note: Distribution shall be implemented according to the contractors approved work plan in coordination with Cordaid. 4.2 Installation of apiaries and colonies The contractor shall visit every beneficiary cooperative and: Identify and validate suitable apiary locations. Install the supplied beehives and accessories. Introduce healthy productive bee colonies into the hives. Tag or identify colonies and maintain a basic colony registration record. Verify that each apiary is fully operational before handover. 4.3 Capacity building Training shall be conducted on-site at beneficiary apiaries or selected cluster training sites using the supplied equipment and live colonies. The training shall be hands-on practical sessions with selected cooperative members. Minimum training package (best practices) The curriculum shall cover at least Modern beekeeping fundamentals, Apiary establishment, colony management, colony multiplication, bee health, honey harvesting and quality control (Apiary records, productivity monitoring). 4.4 Technical follow-up and monitoring Following installation, the contractor shall provide technical support through field visits to each supported apiary to: Assess colony establishment and survival. Correct installation or management challenges. Mentor cooperative members on colony development. Document colony status and provide recommendations for improved productivity. 5. Detailed Technical Specifications All beehives, apiary equipment, and accessories supplied under this assignment shall be new, durable, and fit for purpose. The proposed equipment shall comply with the ecological conditions of Rwandas Congo Nile Divide (CND) and support sustainable, climate-smart beekeeping practices. 5.1 General Technical Standards The beehives supplied and apiary equipment shall: Be adapted to Rwandas highland ecological and climatic conditions. Support efficient brood development, honey production, pollen storage, and colony multiplication. Be resistant to rain, humidity, termite attack, and normal environmental degradation. Be manufactured from high-quality, durable materials suitable for long-term outdoor use. Allow easy inspection, maintenance, hygienic harvesting, and safe colony management. Be delivered and installed as fully operational apiaries at the designated beneficiary cooperatives. 10. Ethical Considerations The consultant must comply with Cordaids safeguarding, code of conduct, integrity, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, child protection, environmental responsibility, and data protection policies throughout the assignment. 11. Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights All deliverables, including the developed solutions, will become the property of Cordaid and its partners. The service provider must maintain strict confidentiality regarding any proprietary or sensitive information obtained during the assignment. 12. Right to cancel the procurement processes Cordaid reserves the right to withdraw or cease the advertisement for this consultancy at any time prior to the signing of a contract. This decision may be made at Cordaids discretion and without obligation to provide reasons for such withdrawal. All interested parties will be promptly notified if the advertisement is cancelled. Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected], by 8th October 2026. Please use the subject line: Supply, Delivery, Installation of Modern Beehives and Provision of Productive Bee Colonies under the CND Project Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-tors-supply-delivery-installation-modern-beehives-and-provision-productive-bee