Skills Needs, Curriculum Development and Training for Solar-Powered Cold Storage (Kenya)

UNDP Kenya Country Office has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) under reference UNDP-KEN-00770 for skills needs, curriculum development, and training for solar-powered cold storage in Kenya. The RFP is managed through UNDP Quantum (a supplier portal system). The submission deadline is 12-Oct-26 at 10:00 AM (New York time). This RFP (UNDP-KEN-00770) seeks support related to skills needs as well as curriculum development and training connected to solar-powered cold storage. The procurement is coordinated through UNDP’s supplier portal system. The notice indicates that bidders should use the UNDP Quantum system for participation, including responding and communicating for clarifications through the platform. This is a procurement RFP issued by UNDP. The source does not specify a funding amount, award size, or cost-share terms for this opportunity. For confirmed financial terms and procurement scope, bidders must consult the RFP/negotiation document(s) available via the supplier portal. The source does not provide detailed eligibility requirements (such as minimum qualifications, organizational type, or eligibility exclusions). Eligibility instructions are expected to be contained in the solicitation/negotiation document(s) accessed through the UNDP Quantum portal. What the source explicitly specifies for engagement: The notice name and description indicate the RFP relates to: No additional sector/region priorities beyond Kenya are specified in the source. For qualified suppliers and training/curriculum-development organizations, this UNDP RFP supports structured work around workforce development for solar-powered cold storage. The use of the UNDP Quantum portal also means that bidders need to follow the platform registration and submission steps to participate before the deadline. Official submission guidance and portal access (as stated in the notice):

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The notice references Negotiation Document(s) being available via the portal. The source does not include direct document links outside the portal. What is the official opportunity reference number? The reference number is UNDP-KEN-00770. Who is issuing this RFP? It is issued by UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) through the UNDP Kenya Procurement Unit. What is the deadline and time zone for submitting an offer? Offers are due 12 October 2026 at 10:00 AM (New York time). Where do I submit my bid? Bids must be submitted directly in the UNDP Quantum supplier portal at: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org. How do I access the tender if I haven’t registered before? You must subscribe/register following the instructions in the user guide referenced in the notice. The notice also points bidders to UNDP’s bidder resources: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Can I draft a response without submitting? Yes. The notice instructs bidders to create a draft response without submitting directly to receive notifications about amendments. How can I ask clarifications? Use the messaging functionality in the UNDP Quantum system. The notice also provides a contact email for the procurement unit: [contact details removed]. Review the negotiation/RFP document(s) available through the UNDP Quantum portal for UNDP-KEN-00770, confirm all scope and document requirements, and complete registration/login and portal subscription steps before 12 October 2026 (10:00 AM New York time).