Abt Global is defined by its mission: to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Our global staff works in more than 60 countries, and our work is funded by governments, international associations and the private sector.
We depend on a variety of partners, businesses and independent contractors to support client projects. To select the right partner, we conduct competitive procurements to obtain the best value. Depending on the need and requirements, we issue requests for tenders (RFT), quotes (RFQ), proposals (RFP), information (RFI), applications (RFA), and expressions of interest (EOI), and independent contractor opportunities.
Below you will find current commercial opportunities for partners, businesses and independent contractors:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): APSP-2026-116 - Design Consultancy Services for the New Department of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Climate Change Office Complex, Kunua Boat Stop–Buka Town, Autonomous Region of Bougainville
Background / Overview
The Australian Papua New Guinea Subnational (APSP) program through its Bougainville Partnership program (BP) are implementing infrastructure projects that are in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea andthe Government of Australia to construct a range of building projects across Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB).
The Department of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Climate Change requires a new office complex at Kunua Boat Stop–Buka Town to support its expanded mandate, projected staffing growth of positions and long-term institutional role in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The facility is expected to provide fit-for-purpose office, executive, technical, meeting, records, staff amenity and external service areas.
Scope of Services
The Australia – Papua New Guinea Subnational Program- Bougainville Partnership is looking to engage design consultants to validate existing design brief, undertake investigations, develop architectural and engineering designs and cost estimates for the new Department of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Climate Change Office Complex at Kunua Boat Stop–Buka Town.
Approach to Market
You can request the RFP documentation at email address – apsp.infrastructure@amspng.org or can access the RFP documents online from https://www.abtglobal.com.au/work-with-us/commercial-opportunities.
The RFP documentation is made up of the following:
- APSP-2026-116_RFP Document
- APSP-2026-116_ ABG Fisheries Office Design Brief
- APSP-2026-116_ Site Plan
- APSP-2026-116_Subcontract Template
An online Industry Briefing will be held on Wednesday 07 October 2026 at 10:00am POM Time/11:00am BST. Organisations are encouraged to register their interest in attending the briefing session online by emailing the contact officer through APSP Infrastructure Mailbox apsp.infrastructure@amspng.org.
The closing date and time for submissions is on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 5:00PM POM Time/6:00PM BST.
Enquiries should be made to apsp.infrastructure@amspng.org.
APEP-2026-EOI-004: Request for Expressions of Interest – Research and Policy Advisory Service Organisations
Overview
The Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is a multi-sectoral investment which commenced in April 2022 and runs through February 2028, with the possibility of a two-year extension. APEP is delivered as part of the broader Australia–Papua New Guinea Partnership and is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by Abt Global.
APEP works collaboratively with government, the private sector, civil society, research institutions and development partners across four engagement areas:
- Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability;
- Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets;
- Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods; and,
- Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue.
Gender equality, disability and social inclusion, women's economic empowerment and climate are central to APEP and integrated across engagement areas and activities.
The Opportunity
The Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is inviting suitably qualified research institutions, universities, consulting firms and other organisations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for inclusion on a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for Research and Policy Advisory Services for the following categories of service:
- Economic and fiscal research;
- Social and public policy research;
- Agricultural and market systems research;
- Business enabling environment and private sector development;
- Quantitative research and data analysis;
- Qualitative and mixed methods research;
- Research quality assurance and peer review; and,
- Policy advice, evidence synthesis and dissemination.
The PSL will provide Abt Global with access to pre-qualified providers who may be engaged to deliver short-term research, analysis, policy advice and related technical services for APEP and, where specified in an assignment request, other Abt Global programs. It will provide a flexible mechanism for accessing specialised expertise and short-term technical support as required.
Request for Expressions of Interest Documentation
The detailed Request for Expressions of Interest documentation can be accessed via the provided links below, and all other queries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org.
Closing Date
The closing date and time for submissions is 5:00 pm (Port Moresby time) on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Documents
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ): APEP-2026-RFQ-019 – REMOTE SENSING SERVICES FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA EL NINO DROUGHT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP), implemented by Abt Associates on behalf of the Australian Government, supports inclusive economic growth and improved livelihoods in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and is helping government and development partners understand and respond to current El Niño-related dry conditions.
Existing climate and remote-sensing products (for example, png-elnino.org) largely describe rainfall or forecast possible impacts. APEP requires observed drought-impact evidence that distinguishes normal seasonal dryness from unusually severe conditions by comparing the current period with equivalent prior periods and an appropriate historical baseline. As many affected locations are remote, costly, and difficult to access, APEP seeks a timely, defensible, value-for-money remote-sensing solution for district-level analysis and, when requested, selected communities or sites. The work will complement—not replace—field assessments and other food and water insecurity information.
The Opportunity
APEP requires an ad hoc remote-sensing service for named communities and districts. For each request, APEP will specify the location and concerns; the Contractor will use the most suitable solution to rapidly assess the extent and severity of drought-related impacts.
APEP does not prescribe datasets, sensors, indices, or methodologies. Respondents should propose practical, cost-effective solutions that can:
- Compare current conditions with the same time of year and an appropriate historical baseline to distinguish seasonal dryness from unusually severe conditions.
- Identify drought hot spots and assess the relative severity, extent, and persistence of observable or potential impacts on agricultural production.
- Provide concise maps, comparisons, and narrative findings to guide field assessments and humanitarian or development support.
- Explain the method, evidence strengths and limitations, confidence level, and finest supported geographic scale.
- State turnaround times and transparent prices for one community or district assessment and, where feasible, optional higher-resolution analysis of selected sites.
- Undertake the work remotely and explain the solution’s technical credibility for heavily forested PNG conditions and its value for money. Evidence must complement, not replace, field assessments and other APEP and partner information.
Request for Quotation Documentation
Access the detailed Request for Quotation and Subcontract template through the links below. Direct all other queries to png.tenders@amspng.org.
Closing Date
The closing date and time for submissions is 5:00 pm (Port Moresby time) on Friday, 23 October 2026.