Request for Proposal For Implementation Of Transport And Milk Transportation Service

Request For Proposals Are Invited For Call For Tenders For The Implementation Of A Transport And Milk Transportation Service In Menaka, Mali. Deadline: 25-Mar-22 Posted: 15-Mar-22 Overview: In Sub-Saharan Africa, The Liptako Gourma (Lg) Region Is One Of The Largest Livestock Areas. Estimates Indicate That The Contribution Of Animal Production To Gross Domestic Product (Gdp) Varies Between 10% And 15%. A Cross-Border Area With A Strong Transit Position, It Is A Mixing Zone For Dairy Production From Burkina Faso, Mali And Niger. T He Dairy Value Chain Has Considerable Development Potential Given The Large Share Of Dairy Farming In Their Agricultural Gdp And The Growing Demand For Dairy Products. The Milk Value Chain Is One Of The Most Dynamic Sectors In The Liptako Gourma Countries And Essential For The Border Economy. With Population Growth, Urbanization And Changing Dietary Habits, Milk Consumption Will Continue To Increase. There Are Various Challenges That Hamper Milk Production In The Lga Region, The Literature Review Demonstrated That The Three Main Ones Are: Rudimentary Milk Transport Means The Use Of Bicycles, Carts, Motorbikes. Defective Or Non-Existent Road Infrastructure That Reduces Production Capacities And Absence Of A Platform To Facilitate Milk Trade (Corniaux Et Al., 2005). The Border Areas Between Burkina Faso, Mali And Niger Are Particularly Arid And Dry To Support Agriculture. In Addition, Low Levels Of Investment, Poor Hygiene Practices And Difficulties In Milk Preservation Are Other Constraints That Hinder The Development Of The Milk Value Chain In Border Areas. The Majority Of Producers Dairy Farmers Live In Areas With Little Infrastructure, The Cumulative Impact Of These Challenges On Dairy Production Is Therefore Higher In Border Areas. Dairy Production Is One Of The Main Economic Activities On Which Border Populations Depend For Food And Income In This Region. Market Analysis Suggests That There Are Significant Market Opportunities For Smallholder Dairy Farmers If They Can Improve Their Storage, Reduce Losses From Transportation, And Establish A Technology Platform Across The Milk Value Chain. Livestock Products Play A Direct And Indirect Role In Reducing Food Insecurity. Intake The Level Of Animal Protein In The Daily Diet Is An Important Indicator Of The Level Of Development Of A Country, But Also Of A Given Group. Despite The Huge Potential, Dairy Production Has Not Been Fully Exploited And Promoted In The Region. With Low Milk Productivity And Inefficient Milk Collection Systems, Many Dairy Farmers Cannot Reap The Full Benefits From Their Production. While The Dairy Value Chain Is Well Traded, Trade Is Still Dominated By Informal Small-Scale Traders: Where Production Is Generally Small-Scale And Organized Around Family Labour. The Informal Market For Milk And Dairy Products Is Generally Characterized By The Predominance Of Traditional Processing, Retail Products And Practices, And Limited Access To Infrastructure, Including Water, Electricity, Sanitation, Cold Chain And Refrigeration. It Is Possible To Increase Milk Productivity With Modest Investments In Three Areas: Transport, Storage And A Digital Platform. Thus, For The Potential To Be Realised, It Will Be Essential To Create The Right Conditions Involving: Milk Transport And Milk Bulking In This Context, Undp Abc Therefore Invites Proposals From Non-Governmental Organizations And Private Sector Entities Qualified To Provide Milk Transport And Bulking Services To Support Smallholder Milk Producers In Ménaka, Mali. . Please Send Us Your Best Price Offer Excluding Taxes No Later Than Friday March 25, 2022 At 5 P.M. Sharp In Accordance With The Request For Proposal In Annex 1 Of The Attached File. In View Of The Impending Related , Your Prompt Feedback Will Be Highly Appreciated. Tenders Must Be Submitted Only By Email To The Address: [email protected] Undp Has Zero Tolerance For Corruption. Undp Recruitment And Procurement Services Are Free And No Payment Is Required For Our Services. In Case Of Violation Of These Principles, Please Contact Us. [Disclaimer: The Above Text Is Machine Translated. For Accurate Information Kindly Refer The Original Document.]