# Activation of Manufacturing Capabilities and commercial operations at the Engine

> This tender closed on 2026-07-31.

- **Reference:** UNDP-UGA-00557
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-UGA - UGANDA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-uga-uganda.md)
- **Type:** RFP - Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-31 19:00 EAT
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Education services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/P85.md)

## Summary

**Hiring of a consultant firm to activate manufacturing capabilities and establish commercial operations at the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre (EDiC) in Kampala, Uganda.** UNDP Uganda seeks a consultancy with expertise in governance design, world-class manufacturing operations, QMS implementation (ISO 9001:2015), calibration/metrology, and engineering capacity building to design, implement, and transfer knowledge across CNC, additive manufacturing, welding, foundry, and electrical/electronics workshops, plus data-driven decision making and lean manufacturing. Proposals due 31 July 2026 at 16:00. Submit by email to ug.procurement@undp.org; documents are available on the UNDP Quantum portal (UNDP-UGA-00557).

## Description

Activation of Manufacturing Capabilities and commercial operations at the Engine

Title:Hiring of a Consultant Firm to carry out the Activation of Manufacturing Capabilities and commercial operations at the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre (EDiC) - Kampala Uganda

Objective of the Assignment

Leadership and Governance:

· Design and implement a governance structure that ensures strategic oversight, accountability, financial sustainability, and alignment with national and international manufacturing operations standards.

· Develop and implement leadership frameworks that promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

· Define clear roles and responsibilities for management, technical staff, and support functions.

World-Class Manufacturing Operations:

· Develop, implement and transfer knowledge on operational models for efficient production, maintenance, and supply chain management across all specialized workshops and labs (CNC, Additive Manufacturing, Welding, Foundry, Electrical and Electronics).

· Establish, implement and transfer knowledge on systems for data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and lean manufacturing.

· Design, implement, and transfer knowledge on operational protocols that support demand-driven manufacturing and reverse engineering capabilities.

Robust Quality Management Systems (QMS):

· Design, implement and transfer knowledge on QMS aligned with international standards (ISO 9001:2015).

· Establish, implement and transfer knowledge on quality assurance protocols for product development, manufacturing, and testing.

· Create systems for documentation, traceability, and continuous quality improvement.

· Develop, implement and transfer knowledge on quality control procedures for incoming materials, in-process production, and final products.

· Establish, implement and transfer knowledge on calibration and metrology systems to ensure precision manufacturing.

Engineering Human Capacity Building:

· De...

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-UGA-00557

## Published on

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