ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR WORKSHOPS (VEGETABLES, SNAILS, AND MUSHROOMS) FOR THE BENEFIT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND LITERACY CENTERS

The tender pertains to the acquisition of equipment and tools for workshops focused on vegetable cultivation, snail farming, and mushroom production, aimed at supporting vocational training and literacy centers in the Central African Republic. This initiative is part of the Central African Republic Human Capital and Women and Girls' Empowerment (Maïngo) Project, which seeks to enhance the skills and opportunities for women and girls in the region. The procurement method employed for this contract is a Request for Quotations (RFQ), with the reference number CF-MEPC-525873-GO-RFQ. The awarded contract was issued on January 9, 2026, with a contract duration of 10 days. The successful bidder for this contract is ETABLISSEMENT GLOBAL BUSINESS, which submitted a bid price of XAF 38,489,500, matching the evaluated bid price. Other bidders included ETABLISSEMENT BAB AFRICA, which had a higher bid price of XAF 42,878,260, and several rejected bidders due to non-responsiveness. The project is located in Bangui, Central African Republic, and aims to improve vocational training capabilities in agricultural sectors, thereby contributing to local economic development.

This is a services contract in the education and training, energy and power and gender and inclusion sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training. Located in Central African Republic, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 38.5 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.