Acquisition of Office and Communication Equipment for IGEBU (in Two Lots)

The tender pertains to the acquisition of office and communication equipment for the IGEBU as part of the Burundi Transport Resilience Project. This project is identified under the reference number P172988 and is funded through IDA-E1280. The procurement method employed is a Request for Bids (RFB), with the specific reference number BI-MIELS-PIU-392878-GO-RFB. The contract duration is set for 60 days, and the notification of award was issued on September 1, 2025. The awarded bidder for this contract is SAFRIC, located in Bujumbura, with a bid price of BIF 292,439,400, which matches the signed contract price. Another evaluated bidder was INTERCOM S, also based in Bujumbura, who submitted a higher bid of BIF 528,887,800. The tender is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of IGEBU, thereby contributing to the overall objectives of improving transport resilience in Burundi. Interested parties should note the significance of this procurement for the public sector and the importance of compliance with the stipulated requirements.

This is a supplies contract in the water and sanitation, transport and logistics and finance and banking sectors. Located in Burundi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 292.4 million.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for the supply of goods in the water and sanitation sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.