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Introduction
Request for Information (RFI)
UNDP-PHL-00928
Market Sounding for the Procurement of a Firm for the Provision of Technical Assistance on Circular Economy Financing Strategies, Investment Pipelines, and Innovative Financing Instruments for Selected Local Government Units in the Philippines
Type of Notice: Request for Information (RFI)
UN Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines
Project: European Union – Philippines Green Economy Partnership: Green Local Government Units Project
Country: Philippines
A. General Information
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines, under the European Union – Philippines Green Economy Partnership: Green Local Government Units Project, intends to conduct a market sounding exercise to better understand the capacity, experience, availability, and interest of qualified firms or entities that may be able to provide technical assistance on circular economy financing at the local government level.
This Request for Information is being issued to gather market information that may inform the design of a possible subsequent solicitation process, including the finalization of the Terms of Reference, technical requirements, qualification criteria, evaluation approach, implementation timelines, and indicative market capacity.
This RFI does not constitute a solicitation or an invitation to submit a proposal. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and does not create any obligation on the part of UNDP to issue a solicitation, award a contract, or establish any contractual relationship with any respondent.
B. description
It is the intention of UNDP Philippines to explore the market for qualified firms, institutions, consortia, or other legally constituted entities with relevant experience in circular economy financing, sustainable finance, local government finance, investment pipeline development, and innovative financing instruments.
Specialized firms or entities are encouraged to respond to this RFI and complete the separate questionnaire. Responses will assist UNDP in obtaining information on available market capacity, relevant areas of specialization, possible delivery approaches, realistic timelines, indicative staffing requirements, and the level of interest in participating in a possible future competitive procurement process.
Information provided through this RFI will be treated as confidential and will be used for UNDP’s internal market analysis and planning purposes only. Information submitted will not, in itself, qualify or disqualify any firm or entity from participating in any future procurement process.
UNDP reserves the right to cancel, amend, or modify this RFI at any time without incurring any liability to respondents.
C. Terms of Reference
– See Attachment ANNEX A for the Terms of Reference
D. Purpose of the RFI
The purpose of this RFI is to collect market information to help UNDP assess:
- Availability of qualified firms or entities with relevant circular economy financing experience;
- Market capacity to deliver the indicative scope of services;
- Appropriate qualification requirements for a possible future procurement process;
- Suitable team composition and areas of specialization;
- Realistic implementation timelines and levels of effort;
- Potential delivery models, including individual firm, consortium, joint venture, or subcontracting arrangements;
- Indicative cost drivers;
- Market interest in participating in a possible future solicitation process;
- Any gaps, risks, or areas requiring clarification in the draft requirements.
E. Content of Submission
Interested firms or entities are requested to submit the following:
- Completed RFI Questionnaire, using the separate questionnaire form provided by UNDP;
- Brief company or organization profile, including:
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- Legal name;
- Year of establishment;
- Country of registration;
- Office location or locations;
- Number of years in operation;
- Size of organization;
- Main services offered;
- Relevant areas of specialization;
- Summary of relevant experience in circular economy financing, climate finance, sustainable finance, local government finance, investment pipeline development, public-private partnerships, blended finance, or related fields;
- Examples of relevant completed or ongoing assignments, preferably involving LGUs, subnational governments, public sector entities, development partners, financial institutions, or circular economy enterprises;
- Indicative team structure and key areas of expertise available;
- Information on whether relevant services are available in-house or would require consortium or subcontracting arrangements;
- Feedback on the indicative scope, timeline, deliverables, staffing, or any other aspect that may help UNDP refine a possible future solicitation;
- Complete contact details of the designated contact person, including name, position, email address, telephone number, and location.
Respondents are requested not to submit financial proposals or price quotations at this stage. When cost information is requested in the questionnaire, respondents should provide indicative percentage allocations or general cost drivers, not actual prices.
F. Confidentiality and Use of Information
All information submitted in response to this RFI will be used solely for UNDP’s internal market analysis, planning, and preparation of a possible procurement process.
Responses will be treated as confidential and will not be used to qualify or disqualify any firm or entity from participating in any future tender process. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee invitation to, or participation in, any subsequent solicitation.
G. Submission Instructions
Interested firms or entities should submit their response through both of the following channels:
· UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal
Respondents shall upload their completed RFI submission through the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal under the relevant RFI reference number.
– QUANTUM Supplier Registration Link: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=TUW16eK6qcr758BMzwbJMoYCOHny7FmchTkUDFgWW3C%2BPGLieOqLHfnAvA%3D%3D
– Quantum Supplier Guide Consolidated Links Document: <a target="_blank" href="https://UNDP.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0014104″ rel=”noopener noreferrer”>https://UNDP.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0014104
· Email Submission
Respondents shall also send an electronic copy of their completed RFI submission to: <a target="_blank" href="https://procurement-notices.UNDP.org/mailto:procurement.ph@UNDP.org” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>procurement.ph@UNDP.org
Submission deadline: May 22, 2026, 6:00 P.M. UTC+8 (Manila Time)
Reference: RFI – Circular Economy Financing Technical Assistance for Selected LGUs
Email subject line: RFI Submission – CE Financing Technical Assistance for Selected LGUs – [Name of Firm/Entity]
Contact for clarifications: UNDP Procurement Unit (<a target="_blank" href="https://procurement-notices.UNDP.org/mailto:procurement.ph@UNDP.org” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>procurement.ph@UNDP.org)
H. Disclaimer
This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation to bid, offer, or commitment by UNDP to procure any goods or services.
UNDP reserves the right to:
- Accept or reject any submission;
- Cancel or modify this RFI at any time;
- Use or not use any information received;
- Proceed or not proceed with any subsequent procurement process;
- Determine the final scope, procurement method, and solicitation requirements at its sole discretion.
Documents :
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