Tender Notice: Supply and Installation Off-Grid Solar system at Gar’adag TVET School Center.

Project: Community-Driven Development (CDD)- NEXUS PROJECT.

Location: Gar’adag TVET School, Sanaag region, Somaliland.

1. Organization Background

Taakulo Somali Community Commonly known by the acronym “TAAKULO”. Taakulo is a multifaceted non-governmental, non-profit making, non-political and non-partisan development and humanitarian aid organization established in 2007 and headquartered in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Taakulo is a Somali word meaning “helping/aiding”. Working in partnership with UN, international, and National organizations, Taakulo is dedicated to helping the disadvantaged people and communities throughout Somaliland by engaging in development and related activities and providing relief support and assistance, facilitating, and promoting participatory local community activities and programs that emphasize human dignity and self-reliance.

Taakulo Organization was established to assist the Somali community, to whom time has tested their resilience to the tipping point, drought and famine scavenging their livelihood, war and conflict avenging their economy on the other hand. The projects are basically based on the needs of the communities in which they are implemented where the beneficiaries always take part in the planning process. Taakulo engages on a long-term commitment, partnership approach with the beneficiaries in implementing the Projects. The objective is to set up a regional program concentrating on a particular sector, such as Health, education, water and sanitation, Income Generation, Orphan sponsorship program, disability and people with special needs, emergency respond or improving food security in the country among others.

2. Project Background

The NEXUS Platform's Community-Driven Development (CDD) model aims to revolutionize aid delivery in Somalia/Somaliland, responding to the evolving challenges posed by climate-change-induced disasters and the transitional phase following years of conflict. Focused on governance, humanitarian, and development projects, the CDD model employs Participatory Development Methodologies, including PLA, PICD, PALC, and GDCA. By actively involving communities in decision-making, resource allocation, and project implementation, the model seeks to empower and enhance the socio-economic conditions of the population. In collaboration with international donors, NEXUS aligns its interventions with the National Development Plan-9 (2021-24), advocating for increased community participation. The uniqueness of the CDD model lies in its comprehensive assessment, considering social, economic, and political aspects, coupled with a gendered conflict analysis. This innovative approach ensures a more inclusive and impactful response to the unique context of Somalia/Somaliland.

Additionally, the partnership between TAAKULO and Oxfam further strengthens the implementation of the CDD model, combining expertise and resources to address the pressing needs of communities in the region.

3.Summary Sheet of Activities.

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/18c2Qr8-W98GcccYMRLZGk_syjnpeiafn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115533651511802987104&rtpof=true&sd=true

How to apply

4.    Advert note:

Taakulo Somali Community is inviting all eligible solar vendors to apply bid for installation of Off-Grid Solar system at Gar’adag TVET Center, Sanaag region in Somaliland as per attached Billing Quantity. The deadline of the submission is Saturday 3rd May 2025, during working hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  All bids must be delivered hard copy by hand to TAAKULO’s head office,Hargeisa - Buurta Kalajeexan- behind Ilays Secondary School, Hargeisa Somaliland. Bid documents should be sealed, and hereinafter submitted as hardcopy and marked with reference No of (Ref/Cons/TVET/03-2025 – Installation Off-grid solar system).

NB: Documents must be stamped; Early submission is highly acknowledged. Any queries related the bids can be directed either in writing to procurement office via email: hussein.muse@taakulo.org, on or Before 2nd May 2025.