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Acquisition of equipment for strengthening the SETIC hosting infrastructure

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Original title: Acquisition des équipements pour le renforcement de l'infrastructure d'hébergement du SETIC

Burundi Digital Foundations Project

Published: Oct 28, 2026

Updated: Nov 3, 2026

Source: WB - World Bank

About This Opportunity

Invitation for Bids | Project: Burundi Digital Foundations Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: BI-PAFEN-PIU-2.2.1.2-GO-RFB

This is a supplies contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Water Supply. Located in Burundi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 infrastructure sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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Specific Procurement Notice (SPN)

Tender for Supplies

(Two-Envelope Process)

Tender No: BI-PAFEN-PIU-2.2.1.2-GO-RFB

Project: Support Project for the Foundations of the Digital Economy (PAFEN)

Buyer: Ministry of Finance, Budget and Digital Economy

Country: Burundi

Market Title: Acquisition of equipment for strengthening the SETIC hosting infrastructure

Grant No: E0930-BI

Issued on: 10/27/2026

1. The Government of the Republic of Burundi has received a Grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the cost of the Support Project for the Foundations of the Digital Economy (PAFEN) and intends to apply part of this financing to make payments under the Contract for supply of equipment for strengthening the SETIC hosting infrastructure (BI-PAFEN-PIU-2.2.1.2-GO-RFB).

2. The PAFEN Management Unit invites eligible and qualified bidders to submit sealed bids for the supply of equipment for strengthening the SETIC hosting infrastructure and its installation according to current standards, and the supply of necessary equipment for its operation using modern and high-performance technologies.

3. The delivery and installation period is: two (2) months for delivery and one (1) month for installation

The procurement will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) as defined in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing Borrowers", "November 2020 edition", and open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Regulations.

4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process defined in the bidding documents. The following weightings will apply to the Rated Criteria (including technical and other factors besides price): 60% and for the Bid Cost: 40%.

5. Eligible and interested bidders may obtain information from the Project Management Unit for the Support Project for the Foundations of the Digital Economy (PAFEN) and inspect the bidding documents during office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Bujumbura time (GMT+2) at the address indicated below.

6. A guided tour of the two sites (Kinindo and Gitega) will be organized on November 12 and 13, 2026: the meeting point is the PAFEN headquarters at 10 AM.

7. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain a complete set of bidding documents in French by submitting a written request to the address mentioned below and against a non-refundable payment of One Hundred US Dollars (US$ 100.00) or the equivalent in another freely convertible currency.

The payment method will be a direct deposit of fifty US Dollars (US$ 50.00) or the equivalent in another freely convertible currency to account No. 1101/001.04 (non-fiscal revenue transit sub-account) opened at the Bank of the Republic of BURUNDI (BRB) in the name of the Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) and fifty US Dollars (US$ 50.00) or the equivalent in another freely convertible currency to account No. 03104582310 opened at the Bank of the Republic of BURUNDI (BRB) in the name of the Support Project for the Foundations of the Digital Economy (PAFEN). The request for proposal document will be sent electronically or delivered by hand to the Proposer presenting themselves at the Office of the Project Management Unit for the Support Project for the Foundations of the Digital Economy (PAFEN).

The SWIFT code of the Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB) is: BRBUBIBIXXX

8. Bids must be submitted to the address below no later than 12/11/2026 at 10:00 AM, Bujumbura time (GMT+2). Electronic submission of bids will not be permitted. Late bids...

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00477452. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Burundi Digital Foundations Project

Burundi Digital Foundations Project has issued 63 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 18 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Burundi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Burundi. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00477452 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Burundi Digital Foundations Project in Burundi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.