The Ministry of Water & Environment-Water for Production Regional Centre - North has obtained funds for the procurement of Consultancy Services to Design 23 Small Scale Irrigation Schemes in Upper Central, Northern and West Nile Regions of Uganda.

The overall objective of the assignment is to carryout detailed feasibility studies and engineering design of twenty three (23) small scale irrigation schemes, prepare tender documents for construction works and develop operation manuals.

Specifically, the Consultant will be required to:

• Establish the existing and potential water demands for production purposes limited to crop irrigation.

• Make a thorough assessment of the water resources potential in the selected areas.

• Examine and evaluate the potential water sources identified and any other possible alternatives.

• Identify the most appropriate technology option for developing the irrigation infrastructure.

• Undertake detailed feasibility studies and engineering design of the most appropriate small-scale irrigation systems for the 23 Districts and produce detailed bills of quantities, design reports and drawings.

• Identify and assess the impact of small scale irrigation schemes on production and productivity. Assess main production constraints and recommend appropriate interventions to ensure sustainability.

• Prepare designs and cost estimates for the identified optimal uses for each of the proposed small scale irrigation scheme.

• Develop operation manual for the proposed small scale irrigation schemes.

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