Rikolto Uganda is seeking experienced suppliers to provide Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) demonstration kits, biochar ovens/kilns and Community-Based Trainer (CBT) training kits under the SAFE_CSA Uganda Project, funded by GIZ. The procurement will support demonstration gardens, community-based farmer training and the sustainable use of coffee husks for biochar production.
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Call for Bids: Supply of Climate-Smart Agriculture Demonstration Kits, Biochar Ovens/Kilns and Community-Based Trainer Training Kits
Rikolto Uganda is implementing the Strengthening Climate Resilience and Market Readiness of Uganda’s Coffee Smallholders through Climate-Smart Agriculture and Traceability (SAFE_CSA Uganda) Project, funded by GIZ.
The project supports smallholder coffee farmers to strengthen their resilience, promote Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), improve traceability and compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and contribute to sustainable coffee production while protecting forest ecosystems.
To support these activities, Rikolto Uganda is seeking experienced suppliers for the supply and delivery of the following:
Lot 1 – CSA Demonstration Kits
200 kits for demonstration garden hosts. The kits will support practical demonstrations on coffee pruning, integrated pest and disease management, soil fertility improvement, application of organic inputs and other Climate-Smart Agriculture practices.
Lot 2 – Biochar Ovens/Kilns
12 biochar ovens/kilns for selected coffee cooperatives. The equipment will enable cooperatives to convert coffee husks and other agricultural biomass into biochar for use in demonstration gardens and coffee fields, supporting sustainable waste management, soil fertility improvement and climate-smart coffee production.
Lot 3 – Community-Based Trainer (CBT) Training Kits
100 training kits to equip Community-Based Trainers with the tools and protective equipment needed to conduct practical farmer training, mentor demonstration garden hosts and provide technical support to farmers.
Suppliers may submit bids for one, two or all three lots. Each lot will be evaluated independently.
Eligibility and submission requirements
Interested suppliers should demonstrate relevant experience in supplying agricultural equipment or related products and the capacity to deliver the required quantities within the specified timeframe.
Bids should include:
- Proforma invoice indicating specifications, unit prices and total bid price;
- Company profile;
- Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration;
- Valid Trading Licence;
- Valid Tax Identification Number (TIN);
- At least three references for similar assignments completed within the last three years; and
- Proposed delivery schedule.
A 6% withholding tax (WHT) is applicable.
Key dates
Bid submission deadline: 21 August 2026
Contract award: 28 August 2026
Delivery deadline: On or before 15 September 2026
Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference for the full technical specifications and submission requirements.
Terms of Reference: RFQ ADVERT.docx
Submission of bids: eastafrica.procurement@rikolto.org
Rikolto reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, award one or more lots to different suppliers, or cancel the procurement process in accordance with its procurement policies and procedures