ACQUISITION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRAINING AND LITERACY CENTERS

This tender pertains to the acquisition of personal protective equipment intended for vocational training and literacy centers as part of the Central African Republic Human Capital and Women and Girls' Empowerment (Maïngo) Project. The procurement process was conducted through a Request for Quotations (RFQ) method, with the reference number CF-MEPC-525853-GO-RFQ. The awarded contract is part of the broader initiative aimed at enhancing human capital and empowering women and girls in the Central African Republic. The contract was awarded to ETABLISSEMENT NORA, with a bid price of XAF 39,352,750, which was also the evaluated bid price. The contract duration is set for 14 days, commencing from the notification of award issued on January 9, 2026. An alternative bid was submitted by ETABLISSEMENT YIM'S, which had an opening bid price of XAF 45,923,700 and an evaluated bid price of XAF 44,793,700. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that training and literacy centers are equipped with necessary protective gear, thereby enhancing the safety and effectiveness of their operations in the Central African Republic.

This is a services contract in the education and training, energy and power and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training and Protection. Located in Central African Republic, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 39.4 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 services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.