Reconstruction of the Karabakh Irrigation Canal Project - GPN

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) invites responses to the following: Reconstruction of the Karabakh Irrigation Canal Project - GPN. Notice type: General Procurement Notice. Project country: Azerbaijan. Responses close on 15 January 2027. Financed by the Islamic Development Bank; see the notice for eligibility and submission details.

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE AZERBAIJAN “Reconstruction of the Karabakh Irrigation Canal Project” GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Mode of Financing: Installment Sale and IsDB Grant Financing No. AZE 1028 The IsDB is hereby providing Installment Sale and grant financing of US$436.67 million to cover part of the financing costs of the “Reconstruction of the Karabakh Irrigation Canal Project”. The project will include the following components. Component 1 - Civil Works: 1.1 Main Canal Works and Associated Structures: This sub-component will rehabilitate and climate-proof the Karabakh Main Irrigation Canal through the reconstruction and lining of approximately 168 km canal, restoration/replacement of associated hydraulic structures, and targeted protection works to reduce seepage and evaporation losses and restore reliable delivery to downstream command areas. The main canal works will be sequenced into four contiguous sections sized to their design discharges: Section-1: km 0+000–27+000 at 135 m³/s; (Rectangular Channel) Section-2: km 27+000–67+000 at 117 m³/s;(Trapezodial Channel) Section-3: km 67+000–106+000 at 92 m³/s;(Trapezodial Channel) Section-4: km 106+000–168+000 at 62 m³/s (Trapezodial Channel). Activities include earthworks, canal reshaping, concrete/approved impermeabilization, reconstruction of checks/gates, siphons , culverts, aqueducts, cross-drainage and road/rail crossings, measurement structures, bank protection and erosion control, service access, and site-specific environmental and safety measures. The canal crosses about 30 streams and depressions of various sizes. Siphons will be provided for river crossings, while flood conveyance structures are planned for streams and depressions. To regulate water distribution, the canal will be equipped with intake and level raising structures with flow measurement devices. Spill structures are designed for river crossings. Bridges will be provided where the canal crosses roads, and overpasses are planned where it intersects existing irrigation ditches. These associated structures will be covered under this component. 1.2 Pump Stations: This sub-component will finance the design, supply, construction and rehabilitation of 14 pump stations required to serve areas where gravity delivery is not feasible, stabilize service pressures, and provide operational redundancy at critical off-takes. It includes intake/outlet works, pumps with variable-frequency drives, motors and control gear, surge and pressure control, civil structures (foundations/buildings), power supply interfaces and, where justified, backup generation, discharge manifolds and connections to laterals, together with instrumentation and telemetry for integration into the SCADA platform. The stations will be designed for high energy efficiency and maintainability, improving equity of water distribution and reducing service interruptions during peak demand. Component 2 - Integrated Smart Water Management System (SCADA & EO): This component strengthens ASWRA’s capacity to operate the Karabakh Main Canal efficiently and in a climate-resilient and socially inclusive manner by integrating real-time Smart Monitoring and Control System (SCADA) automation with Earth Observation (EO), geospatial analytics, and a shared Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). Together, these systems form a Digital Water Intelligence Platform that enables ASWRA to manage water proactively, improve service reliability, reduce operational losses, and enhance climate resilience and agricultural productivity across the 166,034-hectare command area. By combining precise hydraulic control (SCADA) with field-level crop and water-use monitoring (EO/SDI), the component delivers a modern, data-driven water management system that improves efficiency, equitable distribution, and long-term irrigation performance in the Karabakh canal system. Sub-Component 2.1. - Smart Monitoring and Control System (SCADA): This sub-component installs a modern SCADA system to automate and monitor the canal in real time. It includes flow, water-level, pressure, gate-position sensors, remote terminal units, telemetry, and a centralized control room for data visualization and decision-making. A total of 119 outlet structures, 3 siphons, construction and rehabilitation of 14 pump stations and key hydraulic structures will be equipped with remote-controlled actuators, motorized sluice gates, and monitoring instrumentation. Additional sensors will be installed at siphons, aqueducts, and river crossings to detect flooding, blockages, or structural issues early. SCADA will enable ASWRA to regulate water delivery more precisely, support demand-based releases, optimize pumping operations, and respond quickly to droughts, floods, or operational incidents. Sub-Component 2.2. - Integration of Earth Observation (EO) and Geospatial Technologies for Water Resource Management (Grant): This sub-component establishes an EO-enabled SDI within ASWRA to complement SCADA by providing continuous field-level intelligence on how water is used across the irrigation command area. EO indicators, including evapotranspiration (ETa), NDVI-based crop vigour, soil moisture, irrigated area mapping, and drought indices, will be integrated with SCADA hydraulic data, weather information from the Hydrometeorology Agency, and agricultural data from the Ministry of Agriculture. The SDI will provide a unified digital platform for irrigation performance assessment, water accounting, crop monitoring, and climate risk analysis. To ensure effective use, the project will deliver structured training programs and hands-on mentoring for ASWRA and partner instit