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International Firm for Activation of Manufacturing Capabilities and commercialClosed
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Overview
Procurement of consultancy services to activate manufacturing capabilities and commercial operations at the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre (EDiC) in Kampala, Uganda. UNDP Uganda issues an RFP to hire an international firm with expertise in governance design, leadership development, world-class manufacturing operations, and robust quality management systems (ISO 9001:2015) to enable production, maintenance, supply chain, and capacity building across CNC, additive manufacturing, welding, foundry, and electrical/electronics labs.
Who should bid: firms with proven consulting capability in governance for manufacturing programs, operation model transfer, data-driven decision making, lean manufacturing, QMS implementation, calibration/metrology, and engineering capacity development for complex manufacturing environments.
Requirements
- Governance design and leadership frameworks with clear roles and responsibilities for management, technical staff, and support functions.
- Knowledge transfer on operational models, data-driven decision making, lean manufacturing, and demand-driven manufacturing.
- QMS design and implementation aligned with ISO 9001:2015, including documentation, traceability, QA protocols, calibration and metrology, and continuous improvement.
- Engineering capacity building for technical personnel and management in manufacturing environments.
- Ability to deliver in a development-project context and collaborate with UNDP and local partners.
How to Apply
- Documents are available on the 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.
- Submission deadline: 2026-08-10 16:00.
- Submission method: not specified in metadata; bidders should obtain bid documents from the Quantum portal and follow portal instructions.
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: not specified in metadata; verify on the Quantum portal.
- Briefing session details: not provided in metadata.
- For questions or clarifications, contact: ug.procurement@undp.org.
International Firm for Activation of Manufacturing Capabilities and commercial 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-00557,1
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