Summary
Background
The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.
The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs. The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.
Description
The Opportunity
Abt Global, through the FPSP, seeks a national, qualified architectural firm registered and based in Fiji to provide architectural design services for the Priority Schools Infrastructure Project (“the Services”) under the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program (FSIP).
The Services
The key objective of this engagement will be to develop detailed design documentation and obtain necessary local authority approvals for the three distinct components of the Services.
The three components are as follows:
- Component 1: 45 Schools WASH Development Program
- Component 2: Master Plan and Cost Report and Detailed Design documentation for Suva Primary School and Davuilevu Secondary School
- Component 3: New Multipurpose Hall for Natovi
Interested parties may request the RFP documentation via email at tenders@fpsp.org.fj or can access the RFP documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.
Submission
Application Forms with the required documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format at the latest by 11.59pm (Fiji time) on Wednesday 9 April 2025 to: tenders@fpsp.org.fj.
Response to the RFP must cover all mandatory, technical, and financial criteria.
Submissions will be evaluated by an independent tender assessment panel and successful Service Providers will be formally notified of the outcome of the process.
