The overall goal of the assignment is to scale up adaptation-focused investments in the cassava value chain. This assignment will seek to identify the most appropriate agri-tech firm that will foster use of cassava chippers, solar driers and metallic food silos to reduce losses in the production of dry cassava chips as an adaptation action in the cassava value chain so that it provides additional income sources while reducing sensitivity to climate stressorsScope of work • Establish and pilot cassava processing equipment to improve income and climate resilience of the cassava value chain stakeholder• Assess the profitability profile with firsthand data and identify gaps for future upscaling• Document and share findings for dissemination to private sector (investors and financiers)• Projects that can be implemented in three districts in the cattle corridor in the SCALA programme. These include Katakwi, Kamuli, and Kaberamaido Districts.The firm to be recruited will support to foster climate adaptation in the Cassava Value Chain.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.UNDP OFFICE UGANDAPROCUREMENT UNIT