Acquisition, installation, configuration and maintenance of 64 Starlink satellite internet connection kits for the benefit of 52 central structures of the MEN, 3 DREN and 9 EN-ENS

This tender pertains to the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of 64 Starlink satellite internet connection kits intended for 52 central structures of the Ministry of National Education (MEN), alongside 3 Regional Directorates of Education (DREN) and 9 National Schools of Education (EN-ENS) in Niger. The project is part of the Niger Learning Improvement for Results in Education Project, identified by the reference number NE-P-LIRE-524268-GO-RFQ. The procurement method utilized for this contract is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The awarded contract was granted to SOCIÉTÉ LIPTAKONNECT, with a bid price of XOF 15,676,429, which was also the evaluated bid price. The contract duration is set for 30 days, with the notification of award issued on January 26, 2026. Other bidders included SIME - SARL, which submitted a bid of XOF 27,705,225, and was evaluated but not awarded the contract, and SOCIÉTÉ NINETEC, which was rejected due to non-responsiveness. This initiative aims to enhance the connectivity and educational resources available to the targeted educational institutions in Niger.

This is a services contract in the education and training, information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Internet. Located in Niger, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 15.7 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.