# Construction of University Innovation Pod at UNESWA

> This tender closed on 2026-07-17.

- **Reference:** UNDP-SWZ-00253
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-SWZ - SWAZILAND](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-swz-swaziland.md)
- **Type:** ITB - Invitation to bid
- **Published:** 2026-07-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-17 16:59 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Buildings](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F41.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Construction of a UniPod building complex at the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), including on-site camps, setting-out, earthworks, building works, landscaping, finishes, external works, handover readiness and a three-month maintenance period.** Bidders should be capable civil/construction contractors with experience delivering institutional/university-scale projects and complying with safety regulations.

#### Requirements
- Must meet construction industry registration/qualification requirements (as stated in the tender note)
- Proven track record on university/institutional construction and multi-discipline projects including site works, finishes, and landscaping
- Capability to establish contractor camps and on-site plant, perform level control, inspections, and provide progress reports
- Compliance with safety regulations and reporting obligations
- Ability to complete works per architectural designs/specifications and ensure systems are functional prior to handover
- Provide a three-month post-completion maintenance period

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **2026-07-17 14:59**
- Submission method: not specified in metadata; refer to the UNDP Quantum portal for submission details
- Documents to submit: bid submission via the UNDP Quantum portal (details in portal)
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: construction industry registration/qualification requirement (as indicated in the tender note)
- Where to obtain bid documents: UNDP Quantum portal (link in metadata)
- Contact for queries: procurement.sz@undp.org (as provided)

## Description

Construction of University Innovation Pod at UNESWA

The United Nations Development Programme Eswatini, in collaboration with UNESWA and key partners, is implementing the UniPod initiative aimed at strengthening innovation ecosystems by establishing a modern, technology-enabled innovation hub within the University of Eswatini. The UniPod will provide integrated spaces including prototyping labs, collaboration zones, and innovation workspaces that support research commercialization, youth entrepreneurship, and technology development. The UniPod is being established as a multidisciplinary university-based innovation and entrepreneurship platform designed to foster youth innovation, technology development, research commercialization and enterprise creation.

The UniPod shall function as an innovation, entrepreneurship, digital collaboration and research space intended to support youth innovation, technology development, skills transfer and enterprise incubation. The scope of works shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

The establishment of Contractor’s camps and plants on siteSetting out of work including level control.Conduct necessary inspections and provide reports for this stage.Clearing and grubbing of the areas on which construction is to take place;Ensure structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations.Provide progress reports upon completion of this stage.Construction of the buildingsConduct landscaping around the studio as per the design.The relocation of and protection of existing services.Complete interior and exterior finishes, including painting, flooring, and fixtures.External WorksPrepare the building for handover, ensuring all systems are functional.Maintenance of the works for a period of three (3) months

The selected service provider must deliver a fit for purpose UniPod as per the design and compliant with architectural designs and specifications, which are in compliance with local rules and regulations.

NOTEOnly contractors who meet the requirement for Construction Industr...

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-SWZ-00253

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=47241)

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