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World Bank Procurement Notices · OP00480078

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BANSARA IRRIGATION SCHEME, CROSS RIVER STATE

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Open
Estimated value
Value not published
Submission deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Published
Nov 7, 2026
Buyer
Cross River State SPIN
Country
Nigeria
Source
World Bank Procurement Notices
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IDA Credit No.: IDA76370 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPERVISION OF A RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN FOR THE BANSARA IRRIGATION SCHEME, CROSS RIVER STATE Reference No.: NG CROSS RIVER SPIN- 573502- CS- CQS Background & Assignment Description The Cross River State Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The assignment ensures that all land acquisition, physical displacement, and economic disruption caused by the irrigation infrastructure are identified, mitigated, and compensated in strict alignment with both Nigerian statutory laws and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standard 5 (ESS5) on Involuntary Resettlement. Key Operational Objectives Avoid, Minimise, and Map Social Impacts 2. Ensure Full Compensation and Livelihood Restoration 3. Establish Governance, Transparency, and Digital Tracking 2. Shortlisting & Selection Criteria The State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: A minimum of 5 years' general experience in resettlement planning and social impact assessment, including the preparation of at least three Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) or Resettlement Policy Frameworks (RPFs) on projects of a similar scale; Experience in preparing RAPs for externally funded projects by development partners such as the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), USAID, DFID, or similar institutions, demonstrating familiarity with international involuntary resettlement standards and disclosure requirements; Proven track record of executing at least Two (2) similar assignments Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working within the Nigerian legal and regulatory framework governing land acquisition and resettlement, including the Nigerian Land Use Act, and experience working in Nigeria or a developing country under similar conditions. (Note: Key Experts’ CVs are not evaluated at this REOI stage). 3. Interested Consulting Firms must be independent of and have no affiliation with any firm bidding for or engaged in the design or construction of irrigation schemes contracts under the SPIN Project. 4. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15 and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment. 5. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals. 6. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Local time Monday to Friday) and /or send an email to the State Project Coordinator at the address below. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) on or before 30th November, 2026. Submissions must be clearly labelled: "Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for RAP – Bansara Irrigation Scheme (Ref No: NG CROSS RIVER SPIN- 573502- CS- CQS Address for Submission and Clarifications: Attn : State Project Coordinator Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Projects Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Address: Plot 230 State Housing Estate, MCC, Calabar, Cross River State Tel:+234 (0) 7039689722, +234 (0) 9129759517 E-mail: crossriverstatespin@gmail.com

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JUSTINA Ulafor

justinaulafor3@gmail.com

7039689722

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