RFQ-Smart Soil Monitoring and SDG 15.3.1 Reporting with Remote Sensing Integration
PUBLIC TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT: - Scope Brief:
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is seeking a specialized consultancy firm to provide expert advisory services in soil quality monitoring, land degradation reporting, AI-driven remote sensing, and contamination risk assessment. This project supports sustainable land management, environmental policy development, and compliance with international reporting standards such as SDG 15.3.1 and UNCCD Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) guidelines.
Scope of Work:
The consultancy will be responsible for the following key areas over a four-year contract period:
1. Annual Soil Quality Monitoring Reports (2024-2027)
• Analyze soil quality data provided by EAD.
• Conduct statistical, geospatial, and AI-based assessments of soil contamination risks and trends.
• Develop reports with policy recommendations and predictive analysis for sustainable land management.
2. SDG 15.3.1 Reporting (2025-2028)
• Calculate and report on land degradation neutrality progress based on land cover, land productivity, and soil carbon stock assessments.
• Utilize GIS-based spatial analysis and remote sensing for accurate monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with UNCCD’s Good Practice Guidance for SDG 15.3.1 reporting.
3. AI-Powered Remote Sensing for Soil Monitoring
• Implement AI-driven satellite data analysis to monitor soil health indicators.
• Detect salinity, erosion, waterlogging, and heavy metal contamination using high-resolution remote sensing.
• Generate interactive geospatial maps, predictive models, and land degradation risk analyses.
4. Consultancy for Complex Soil Contamination Cases (As Required)
• Review and assess contamination reports, risk evaluations, and remediation strategies.
• Provide technical feedback on reports such as:
o Preliminary & Detailed Site Assessments
o Risk Assessments & Baseline Studies
o Remediation Feasibility & Action Plans
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi’s environmental regulations.
Key Requirements:
• Expertise in soil science, geospatial analysis, AI-based remote sensing, and SDG reporting.
• Proven experience in large-scale environmental monitoring and data analytics.
• Capacity to deliver structured, high-quality reports in a timely manner.
This consultancy represents a strategic initiative to enhance soil monitoring, environmental sustainability, and data-driven decision-making in Abu Dhabi.
Duration:
The initial duration of the proposed contract will be for 1 year and can be extended to a maximum of an additional 3 years, subject to the performance of the contractor.
Qualified firms are invited to submit proposals detailing their approach, methodologies, and experience in delivering similar projects.
