Gavi has released a request for proposals (RFP) for providing technical assistance to the Government of Nigeria in immunization supply chain and vaccine financing.
The closing date is June 27, 2025, and intent to participate is due June 5, 2025. Find out more below and download the RFP.
Gavi seeks Technical Assistance partners who can provide support to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to strengthen vaccine supply chain performance from timely procurements to last mile delivery.
To strengthen last-mile distribution, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) seeks to deploy dedicated state-level technical assistance to collaborate closely with the National Logistics Working Group (NLWG), State Logistics Working Groups (SLWG), state cold chain officers (SCCOs), Local Government Area (LGA) logisticians, and implementing partners to optimize vaccine delivery routes, improve accountability, and ensure timely resolution of operational bottlenecks, providing efficient implementation of last mile delivery initiatives. The technical assistance will support the standardization and professionalization of last-mile delivery functions, ensuring vaccines consistently reach their intended destinations in a timely and safe manner.
In addition, the NPHCDA requests technical assistance to strengthen state-level capabilities for cold chain optimization and preventive maintenance of aging CCE, recognizing the need for a more resilient and sustainable cold chain system. The TA will support the development of data-driven rehabilitation plans, foster the integration of cold chain performance monitoring tools (such as RTMDs), and build capacity for budgeting, planning, and accountability in maintenance activities. These efforts align with Nigeria’s goal of enhancing immunization infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted vaccine availability at all levels.
Furthermore, the NPHCDA seeks technical assistance to improve data visibility to strengthen analytics for vaccine supply chain decision-making at the LGA and health facility levels. This support will strengthen digital platforms like OpenLMIS and DHIS2, build data analysis and visualization capacity, and promote data-driven resupply planning. The intervention is expected to bridge the visibility gap at the last mile, empower subnational managers with better oversight tools, and contribute to a more responsive and efficient immunization supply chain.
Finally, reliable financing and timely procurement of vaccines is critical for ensuring continuity of supply. NPHCDA seeks technical assistance to strengthen the domestic resource availability for timely procurement of vaccines.
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