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Tenders are invited for Supply of Equipment and Materials for the Mushroom Tube Production Unit and Coaching 60 Agro-Promoters from Kodumu Cooperative in Nyamagabe District. Supply of good quality Cotton husk Supply of Rice bran Supply of Lime (Chaux from Alcomec Supply of Spawn (Umurama) from certified source (RAB-RUBONA) G3 Supply of autoclavable bags from ECOPLASTIC (Sachets autoclavable) Supply of Firewood (Inkwi) Supply of good quality Cotton wool Alcohol (Alcool dénaturé = Éthanol (CHOH) + agents dénaturants), Etc Location: Kigali Deadline: Friday, 06/02/2026 11:00 Brief description of DUHAMIC-ADRI DUHAMIC -ADRI is a non-profit organization located in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, in Kicukiro District, Niboye Sector. Officially operating in Rwanda since 12th July 1985. Mission: Supporting integrated initiatives for Holistic Development of Rural Population in their struggle for self-reliance Vision: A rural world responsible for its self-socio-economic development Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Transparency Introduction of Climate Smart Agriculture Project DUHAMIC-ADRI, in partnership with UNHCR since July 2024, is implementing Phase II of the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Market Development Project to enhance food security and livelihoods for refugee and host communities in Rwanda. The project targets 2,036 households and is expected to benefit over 7,851 family members by 2026, contributing to increased agricultural productivity and household income. Under this initiative, KODUMU Cooperative has identified mushroom tube production as a high-potential activity for nutrition improvement and income diversification due to strong market demand, low investment costs, and quick returns. Purpose of the tender The purpose of this tender is to engage a qualified and experienced bidder to supply, deliver, install, and operationalize the required equipment, tools, and essential materials for the establishment of a mushroom tube production unit for KODUMU Cooperative. The selected bidder will also provide capacity-building and technical training to cooperative members to ensure effective operation of the unit in compliance with technical, quality, and safety standards. Scope of work The bidder shall provide technical, procurement, training, and coaching services to establish a fully functional mushroom tube production unit and build the capacity of 60 Agro-promoters under KODUMU Cooperative, enabling them to sustainably produce mushroom tubes and mushrooms for improved nutrition and income diversification. The bidder shall supply, transport, and deliver the following items (or equivalent approved specifications) to KODUMU Cooperative: Metallic drums (for substrate sterilization) Steel rebars (for support structures or racks) Steel pipes (for construction of steam system or frames) Flexible plastic pipes (for steam distribution) Any additional materials required for mushroom tube production, such as: Plastic bags (tubes) Cotton husk Quality sheets Packaging materials Measuring tools All equipment must be durable, safe, locally serviceable where possible, and appropriate for continuous agricultural production. Procurement, Delivery, and Installation Supply all approved equipment and items according to agreed specifications. Coordinate logistics, transportation, and delivery to the KODUMU Cooperative production site. Support or supervise installation, positioning, and set up of equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety. Confirm equipment functionality before handover. Design and deliver structured training programs for 60 Agro-promoters( Four days training for 60 Agro promoters (15 Agro promoters per zone*4 zones) within two production tubes cycles (February and April), covering both theoretical and practical aspects of mushroom tube production on different topic such as principles of mushroom production and nutrition benefits, substrate selection and preparation, mixing, and sterilization systems, tube filling and sterilization processes, inoculation techniques and hygiene management, incubation management and environmental control, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and basic processing, quality control and contamination prevention and occupational safety and equipment maintenance. Testing, commissioning, and operational readiness through supporting pilot production runs to test equipment performance and production processes, ensuring the production unit is fully functional and ready for sustained operation. Documentation and reporting through submitting training materials and attendance records for the 60 Agro-promoters and a final technical narrative report outlining activities conducted, achievements, challenges, and recommendations for scaling and sustainability. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/index.php/job/tender-notice-supply-equipment-and-materials-mushroom-tube-production-unit-and-coaching-60-agro
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