Strategic Preparation & Investment Structuring for the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub (GAHP)
TENDER NOTICE / REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
TITLE OF THE TENDER: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PROJECT PREPARATION STUDIES, INVESTMENT STRUCTURING, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES, SAPZ DEVELOPMENT AND COLD CHAIN FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GABIRO AGRIBUSINESS HUB PROJECT (GAHP), RWANDA
Method: Two Stage Tendering
Tender Notice No.: 001/C/GAH/PRC/26-27
Country: Rwanda
Sector: Agriculture / Agribusiness / Agro-Industrial Development
Financing Source: Policy and Human Resources Development Grant (PHRDG) of the Government of Japan administered by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
1. Background
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), through Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Ltd (GAH Ltd), invites eligible consulting firms to express their interest in undertaking project preparation studies, investment structuring and environmental and social studies for the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Project (GAHP) in Rwanda. The assignment is financed through the Policy and Human Resources Development Grant (PHRDG) administered by the AfDB.
The Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Project is a flagship Government of Rwanda (GoR) initiative established to transform agriculture into a modern, climate-smart and private sector-oriented sector. Phase I of the project has successfully developed approximately 5,600 hectares of irrigated agricultural land together with supporting infrastructure, creating the foundation for commercial agriculture and private sector investment. Phase II seeks to expand the Hub by an additional 10,000 hectares and further strengthen Rwanda's agricultural value chains.
As part of the Phase II expansion, the GoR is exploring the integration of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) model within the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. The proposed SAPZ will complement agricultural production with agro-processing, logistics, storage, cold chain infrastructure and related support services to promote value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, facilitate market access and attract private sector investment across the agricultural value chain.
The assignment will assess the viability of developing and operationalizing GAHP Phase II, integrating the SAPZ model, structuring investments through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and direct private sector investments, and developing cold storage and cold chain logistics solutions. The studies are expected to advance the project to detailed feasibility stage and investment readiness as well as support the mobilization of public and private sector financing for implementation.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of the assignment is to prepare bankable and detailed feasibility studies and preliminary E&S studies integrating safeguard instruments to support:
- The development of GAHP Phase II which consist of three main components:
- Infrastructure Development: Expand bulk water supply and irrigation systems, including pumping stations, transmission pipelines, distribution networks, internal roads, and power infrastructure to support agricultural production and agro processing.
- Agricultural Production and Value Addition: Promote high-value crops for domestic and export markets, support climate-smart farming, and develop agro-processing facilities to enhance value addition and reduce post-harvest losses.
- Institutional Capacity, Investment promotion and facilitation: Enhance GAH Ltd’s capacity to manage infrastructure and investor relations while enhancing extension services, research partnerships, and market facilitation.
- The integration of a SAPZ model within GAHP;
- The development of cold storage and cold chain logistics infrastructure;
- PPP transaction and private sector investment structuring; and
- The preparation of technical, financial, environmental, social, and commercial studies required to facilitate project financing and implementation.
3. Overview of Scope of Services
The selected consulting firm shall undertake comprehensive project preparation studies covering three interrelated components. The detailed scope of work, tasks, deliverables, and qualification requirements are provided in the Terms of Reference (ToR) attached as Annex.
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