ACQUISITION OF SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, AND PESTICIDES FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRAINING AND LITERACY CENTERS

The tender pertains to the acquisition of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides intended for vocational training and literacy centers as part of the Central African Republic Human Capital and Women and Girls' Empowerment (Maïngo) Project. This project is funded under the IDA-E3050 loan/credit program. The procurement method utilized for this tender is a Request for Quotations (RFQ), with the reference number CF-MEPC-525865-GO-RFQ. The contract duration is set for 14 days, with the notification of award issued on January 9, 2026. The awarded bidder for this contract is ETABLISSEMENT AMOUN, which submitted a bid price of XAF 36,246,000, matching the evaluated bid price and the signed contract price. Other evaluated bidders included ETABLISSEMENT DG SALAS and QUINCAILLERIE BODA AFFAIRES, with bid prices of XAF 45,072,000 and XAF 47,250,000 respectively. All bidders are located in Bangui, Central African Republic. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the capacity of local training centers, thereby contributing to the empowerment of women and girls in the region.

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 36.2 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.