# International Firm for Activation of Manufacturing Capabilities and commercial

> This tender closed on 2026-08-10.

- **Reference:** UNDP-UGA-00557,1
- **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:** 2026-08-10 19:00 EAT
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=47515)

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