Establishing accurate and timely hydro-meteorological climate information services is essential to minimize human and economic losses and safeguard the financial gains that the country has achieved this far (MoEWR, 2021). As such, high-quality Hydro-Meteorological (Hydromet) data and information must play an essential role in all sectors of the country’s economy, including Federal and Member State Government development policies and plans. For example, the National Development Plan (NDP-9:2020-2024) requires effective natural resource management, which strongly depends on the effective use of data and information in decision-making.

The Strategic Objective 13b of NWRS states that a national hydro-meteorological service centre, based in Mogadishu and bridging the access to data and the utilization of information by users, will be established. The strategy aims to improve the levels of monitoring that produce hydrometeorological and environmental data and information and to strengthen the systems and approaches that make this data and information accessible.

The Strategic Objective 13b of NWRS states that a national hydro-meteorological service centre, based in Mogadishu and bridging the access to data and the utilization of information by users, will be established. The strategy aims to improve the levels of monitoring that produce hydrometeorological and environmental data and information and to strengthen the systems and approaches that make this data and information accessible.

Due to this, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has initiated a process to reinvigorate approaches, systems, technologies, and regimes of Hydromet service provision in Somalia to enhance community resilience to Hydromet risks through effective coordination, facilitation, and implementation of initiatives across Somalia.

Therefore, MoEWR is looking for consultancy service for technical installation, configuration and testing of river water level radar monitoring and weather station while ensuring proper functioning of hydromet system with aim provide precise and timely data and information to enhance Hydromet services.

The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to describe the technical services required for the installation, configuration, and testing of an Automatic hydro and Weather Station and SYNOP system. The AWS and SYNOP system will be used to collect, store, and process hydro-meteorological data for use in hydrometeorological forecasting, research, and other related activities.

The scope of work for this project includes the following:

1. Site Survey: Conduct a site survey to determine the most suitable location for the installation of the hydro-AWS and SYNOP stations. The survey should take into consideration factors such as accessibility, security, power supply, and environmental conditions.
2. Installation: Install the hydro, AWS and SYNOP system at the selected site. This includes mounting the sensors, instruments, and communication equipment, as well as connecting them to a power source and data logger.
3. Configuration: Configure the hydro,AWS and SYNOP system to ensure that it is collecting and transmitting accurate and reliable data. This includes setting up the communication protocols, data logging intervals, and alarm thresholds.
4. Testing: Conduct a series of tests to ensure that the AWS and SYNOP system is functioning properly and meeting the required specifications. This includes testing the sensors, instruments, communication equipment, and data logging systems.
5. Training: Provide training to the relevant technical staff from MoEWR and FMS personnel on how to operate and maintain the hydromet system. This includes training on AWS set up, installation, configuration, data collection, data transmission, and routine maintenance.

Timeframe of the Work: The installation, configuration, and testing of the AWS and SYNOP system should be completed within [3 month] from the date of contract signing.

Expected key deliverables:

The following deliverables are expected from the service provider:

• Detailed work plan and budget for the work, including all costs associated with the site survey, installation, configuration, testing, training, and maintenance.
• Installation, Configuration testing report
• Training and Maintenance manual
• Regular reporting the consultant service provider should provide regular progress reports to the client on the status of the project. These reports should include updates on the site survey, installation, configuration, testing, and training.

Criteria qualification

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information and experience for previously installation for Hydrological and Meteorological stations, the experience requires as follows:

1. Core business of the firm and at least 9 years in supporting the installations for stations and hydrological surveys.
2. Experience in conducting similar assignments, at least 6 years.
3. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount, and financing sources.
4. Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
5. The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization). Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 9:30 am to 4.00 pm East Africa Time (Excluding public holidays).