ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR HAIRDRESSING AND SEWING TRADES FOR THE SIX (06) VOCATIONAL AND LITERACY TRAINING CENTERS

This contract award is part of the Central African Republic Human Capital and Women and Girls' Empowerment (Maïngo) Project, identified by reference CF-MEPC-536639-GO-RFQ. The procurement was carried out using the Request for Quotations (RFQ) method. The scope of the contract focused on the acquisition of equipment specifically for the hairdressing and sewing trades. These resources are intended for the benefit of six vocational and literacy training centers within the Central African Republic, aligning with the project's objectives to enhance human capital and empower women and girls. The contract was awarded to ETABLISSEMENT MERCERIE WEI, located in Bangui, Central African Republic. The notification of award was issued on March 11, 2026, and the contract duration is set at 30 days. This procurement is vital for equipping the training centers with the necessary tools and machinery to effectively deliver vocational training in hairdressing and sewing, thereby improving the skills and future employment prospects of the participants, particularly women and girls in the region.

This is a supplies 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.

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 education and training 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.