Under the Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives (TRANSFORM) project, the Fisheries Ministry has announced that it is seeking a consultancy firm to conduct biological studies on reef fish species.
According to the Fisheries Ministry's announcement, funding for this project has been secured with the assistance of the World Bank. Under this project, the Ministry has decided to spend the funds required to acquire a consultancy firm to conduct "biological studies of important reef fish species" from the funds received for this project.
Therefore, the Ministry has now opened the opportunity for eligible consultants to express their interest in this work, and the Ministry has requested them to submit information that proves their technical capacity, educational qualifications, and relevant experience to carry out this work. According to the announcement, interested parties must submit documents stating the conditions, experience, and capabilities required of the consultant in accordance with the Terms of Reference set for this work.
Documents to be submitted:
Company Registration Certificate
Company Profile
Laboratory Profile
Evidence/documents of having done such work
Reference letters or certificates of completion of work
List of key staff proposed for the positions specified in the 'Terms of Reference'
Companies interested in this must email their "Expression of Interest" to procurement.transform@fisheries.gov.mv before 14:00 on 13 April 2026.
Under the $64.8 million Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project (TRANSFORM), $52.8 million has been allocated to the Maldives. This includes a $26.4 million loan and a $26.4 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's branch dedicated to providing assistance to developing countries on concessional terms.
This project, which aims to strengthen fisheries management in the South-West Indian Ocean region, is being carried out with the objective of enhancing regional cooperation through conducting data and research to assist in making decisions based on available information and sharing that information, and increasing the capacity of countries to manage and protect the fisheries industry. The objectives of this project include promoting sustainable and inclusive practices to expand and diversify the fisheries industry, removing barriers to business competitiveness, and increasing women's participation in fisheries management.
The South-West Indian Ocean region is shared by 11 other countries along with the Maldives. They are Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Yemen, Comoros, La Réunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
