RFQ/GRACE/2604/21 – Procurement of Mine Detectors

Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern Provinces remain affected by landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination, posing continued risks to communities, livelihoods, and recovery processes in post-conflict areas. Under the National Mine Action Completion Strategy (2023–2027), the National Mine Action Centre (NMAC), with support from UNDP, is working toward achieving a mine-free Sri Lanka by 2028; however, newly identified hazardous areas, complex terrain, funding constraints, and climate-related disruptions such as flooding and soil erosion have increased operational challenges and safety risks for deminers. Women constitute a significant share of the demining workforce and play a vital role in sustaining operations, yet they often work in physically demanding and high-risk environments where improved, gender-responsive technologies and safer operational systems are critically needed.

To address these constraints and enhance national mine action capacity, the project prioritizes the introduction of advanced, safety-enhancing technologies, including Advanced Mine Detectors, to improve clearance speed, precision, and worker protection in challenging field conditions. 

As an essential component of this initiative, the procurement process will focus on the Procurement of Advanced Mine Detection Equipment. Qualified bidders are invited to submit their bids for the RFQ, “RFQ/GRACE/2604/21 – Procurement of Mine Detectors”