Date: 06-10-2026

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 Submission Deadline: -14-10-2026--------------, Before 05:00 PM

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 

Human Appeal is an incorporated UK charity and a global humanitarian & organization. We save lives, alleviate poverty, transform and empower local communities championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. Our vision is the global agent of change for a justice, caring, and sustainable world”. 

Specification/BOQ/Description/Price:

Financial Proposal Template

 Note: Participant-days = 83 participants × 3 days = 249 participant-days.

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Provision of Green Skills Training for Community Solar Technicians on Operation, Maintenance and First-Line Repair of Solar-Powered Water Supply Schemes in Tharparkar, Sindh

1. Background 

Human Appeal has established and supported solar-powered water supply schemes in 83 villages across District Tharparkar. These schemes provide communities with reliable access to safe drinking water through solar photovoltaic (PV) systems powering boreholes, pumps, motors, controllers, and water distribution infrastructure. 

To enhance the sustainability and long-term functionality of these schemes, Human Appeal intends to build local technical capacity by training one community representative from each village as a Community Solar Technician. The trained participants will serve as the first point of contact within their respective villages for routine operation, preventive maintenance, fault identification, troubleshooting, and minor repairs of solar-powered water systems. 

Human Appeal will coordinate and monitor the activity. The selected Consultant/Firm will be responsible for the complete planning, organization, delivery, logistics, participant support, training materials, toolkits, assessments, certification, and reporting. 

2. Objective of the Assignment 

To build a cadre of 83 Community Solar Technicians capable of: 

• Operating village solar-powered water supply systems.
• Conducting preventive maintenance.
• Diagnosing common faults.
• Undertaking first-line repairs.
• Maintaining service logs and maintenance records.
• Coordinating with Human Appeal for major technical faults.
• Contributing to the sustainability of water supply schemes. 

3. Assignment Location 

Primary Training Location: Mithi, District Tharparkar, Sindh 

The consultant may propose an alternative venue within Tharparkar; however, the venue must be centrally accessible for participants from all targeted villages.  

4. Training Participants 

5. Training Delivery Model 

Number of Batches 

Duration 

• 03 Days per Batch
• Total Training Days: 09 

Training Methodology 

The training shall be: 

• 40% classroom based
• 60% practical and field-based
• Conducted in Sindhi and/or Dhatki
• Focused on hands-on exercises and problem solving 

6. Scope of Services 

The Consultant/Firm shall undertake the following: 

A. Training Design and Development 

Develop: 

• Detailed training curriculum
• Session plans
• Trainer guides
• Training presentations
• Training manual in Sindhi
• Pre and post assessment tools
• Practical assessment checklists
• Attendance and evaluation forms 

B. Training Delivery 

The training shall cover, at minimum: 

Module 1: Introduction to Solar Water Supply Systems 

• Overview of village water schemes
• Components of a solar-powered water supply system
• Basic operational principles 

Module 2: Solar Photovoltaic Systems 

• Solar energy fundamentals
• Solar panel functioning
• Panel cleaning
• Panel inspection
• Performance monitoring 

Module 3: Pumps and Motors 

• DC submersible pumps
• Pump operation
• Pump maintenance
• Common faults 

Module 4: Controllers and VFDs 

• Controller functions
• Protection devices
• VFD operation
• Alarm codes
• Troubleshooting 

Module 5: Electrical Systems 

• Wiring systems
• Cable inspection
• Electrical connections
• Voltage testing
• Earthing 

Module 6: Preventive Maintenance 

• Daily inspection
• Weekly maintenance
• Monthly maintenance
• Record keeping 

Module 7: Troubleshooting and Minor Repairs 

• Low water output
• Pump not working
• Electrical faults
• Panel faults
• Wiring issues
• Controller failures 

Module 8: Occupational Health and Safety 

• Electrical safety
• Safe use of tools
• PPE use
• Safe maintenance procedures 

Module 9: Practical Field Exercises 

• Site inspections
• Maintenance demonstrations
• Troubleshooting exercises
• Practical repairs 

7. Toolkit Requirements 

The Consultant shall provide one toolkit to each participant. 

Toolkit Contents: 

The consultant shall clearly specify the brand, quality and estimated replacement value of the proposed toolkit. 

8. Participant Support Requirements 

The Consultant/Firm shall provide: 

Travel Allowance 

Travel support for all participants from their respective villages to the training venue. 

Meals and Refreshments 

Each participant shall receive: 

Morning Refreshment 

• Tea
• Biscuits
• Drinking Water 

Lunch 

• One complete meal
• Mineral water 

Afternoon Refreshment 

• Tea
• Light snack
• Drinking Water  

9. Training Materials 

The Consultant shall provide: 

Sindhi Training Manual 

The manual shall include: 

• Solar system basics
• System components
• Maintenance procedures
• Troubleshooting guide
• Safety procedures
• Inspection checklist
• Maintenance log sheets 

Stationery Package 

For each participant: 

• Writing pad
• One pen
• Printed handouts 

10. Deliverables 

Prior to Training 

• Inception Report with training plan
• Curriculum
• Training Materials
• Manual Sample 

During Training 

• Attendance Sheets
• Daily Progress Reports
• Training Photographs
• Pre/Post Tests 

After Training 

• Practical Assessment Results
• Participant Database
• Final Training Report
• Certification List
• Recommendations for future support 

11. Expected Outputs 

12. Proposal Submission Requirements 

A. Technical Proposal 

The technical proposal shall include: 

1. Understanding of Assignment
2. Proposed Methodology
3. Training Approach
4. Curriculum Outline
5. Practical Training Methodology
6. Work Plan and Schedule
7. Participant Management Plan
8. Toolkit Specifications
9. Trainer Profiles and CVs
10. Relevant Experience
11. Quality Assurance Plan
12. Risk Management Plan 

B. Financial Proposal 

The Consultant/Firm shall submit a separate financial proposal using the following format. 

Financial Proposal Template 

Note: Participant-days = 83 participants × 3 days = 249 participant-days. 

13. Budget Ceiling 

Financial proposals exceeding PKR 1,037,500 may not be considered. 

14. Evaluation Criteria 

The contract will be awarded to the consultant/firm achieving the highest combined technical and financial score. 

Terms & Conditions 

• No advance payment will be made to the selected vendor.
• Quoted prices for the items shall be inclusive of all kinds of Government taxes as per National Law.
• Payment shall be made as per the agreed terms and conditions contained in the agreement/work order.
• After the evaluation of financial/technical bids, selected vendors shall be requested to submit samples.
• Human Appeal Pakistan reserves the right to reject any or all quotations without assigning any reason thereof.
• Transportation/Delivery to the project site/distribution points will be the responsibility of the vendor at his own cost. Quoted rates shall remain valid for at least 60 days from the date of opening.

Vendor should send the quotation by hand/electronically via email at [email protected]  and [email protected] by _14-10-2026 before 5:00 pm 

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Supplier Conflict of Interest Declaration Form

Supplier / Vendor Name: ___________________________________________________________________ 

Supplier / Vendor Address: _________________________________________________________________ 

RFQ/RFP/Tender Applied for: _______________________________________________________________ 

As per Human Appeal’s policies and procedures; any suppliers/vendors shall not try to gain an unfair competitive advantage or influence the ability of Human Appeal’s employees to make impartial and objective decisions. All suppliers/vendors interested in conducting business with Human Appeal (HA) must complete and return this Supplier Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form to be eligible for contract awarding. 

If a supplier/vendor and its owner, director, shareholder, or senior management member have any relationship with a Human Appeal’s officer/employee/Manager/director or is an immediate family member of a Human Appeal’s officer/employee/Manager/director, the supplier/vendor shall disclose the information required below. 

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Review of Declaration: 

This document will be reviewed by Human Appeal’s CMT (Country Management Team) for further decision if any conflict of interest arises. Operation Team shall inform suppliers if they are qualified to participate in the RFQ/RFP/Tender. 

PSEA and Safeguarding:

Human Appeal has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of staff as well as beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility. All staff must adhere to the Code of Conduct that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).

It is mandatory for applicants to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children, and to consent to the disclosure of any such information by their former employers during the recruitment process.