Design, Development, Integration, Deployment, and Commissioning of the National Portal for Access to Public Services of Online Administration (e-Gov Portal)
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Burundi Digital Foundations Project | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: BI-PAFEN-PIU-2.3.1.4-NC-RFP
This is a services contract in the education and training, water and sanitation and transport and logistics sectors. 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 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from FrenchRequest for Proposals
Information Systems
(Design, Supply, and Installation)
(Without Pre-qualification)
Buyer: Project Management Unit for Support to Digital Economy Foundations: (PAFEN)
Project: Project to Support Digital Economy Foundations (PAFEN)
Market Title: Design, Development, Integration, Deployment, and Commissioning of the National Portal for Access to Public Services of Online Administration (e-Gov Portal)
Country: Burundi
Grant No.: E0930-BI
Request for Proposals No.: BI-PAFEN-PIU-2.3.1.4-NC-RFP
Issued on: 20/10/2026
To: [Name and Address of Proposer]
Dear Sir/Madam,
1. The Government of the Republic of Burundi has obtained a Grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the cost of the Project to Support Digital Economy Foundations (PAFEN). It is intended that a portion of the proceeds of this financing will be applied to make payments for the Market concerning the “Design, Development, Integration, Deployment, and Commissioning of the National Portal for Access to Public Services of Online Administration (e-Gov Portal)”
2. The Project Management Unit of PAFEN hereby invites eligible country Proposers to submit sealed Proposals for “Design, Development, Integration, Deployment, and Commissioning of the National Portal for Access to Public Services of Online Administration (e-Gov Portal).”
3. The objective of the MFBEN is to deploy a comprehensive, secure, citizen-centric, and sustainable national electronic portal for the Republic of Burundi, enabling unified digital access to public services for citizens, residents, and businesses.
The specifications contained in this Request for Proposals describe the business needs and functional and technical requirements for “The Design, Development, Deployment, and Commissioning of a comprehensive, secure national electronic portal (e-Gov Portal), including all its components, as indicated in this document. Standard software components used for the realization of the e-Gov Portal must be open-source software without royalties; exceptionally, a commercial component with an unlimited perpetual license and no mandatory recurring cost may be proposed (CCAP 16.1). Development must be carried out using an agile methodology by an IT service provider. It will take place on-site at MFBEN offices and must closely integrate IT staff designated by this Ministry into its teams. The e-Gov Portal will consist of custom-developed software modules.
4. The project will be executed over a total duration of Twelve (12) calendar months from the notification of the contract's entry into force. The deployment of Phase 1 must occur no later than the end of the thirty-sixth (36th) week (milestone J4). Phases 2 and 3 must be completed, and the complete System Operational Acceptance pronounced, no later than the end of the fifty-second (52nd) week (milestone J7), in accordance with the Implementation Schedule in Clause 12.1 of the CCAP. The twelve (12) month warranty period and the twelve (12) month post-warranty service period are in addition to this execution duration. However, functionalities must first be installed and tested at the Executive Secretariat for Information and Communication Technologies (SETIC) located at Kinindo, junction of Kiremba and Kinyinya streets, Number 14, before proceeding to other sites.
Upon completion of the project implementation, the National e-Gov Portal must be fully operational, secure, and scalable, enabling citizens, businesses, and administrations to access digital public services via a web interface and mobile applications.
The expected results are as follows:
- A fully operational National e-Gov Portal, accessible via major web browsers and mobile applications, offering an intuitive, inclusive user experience compliant with accessibility standards.
- At least eleven (11) priority public services fully digitized, integrated, and accessible end-to-end...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 20, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: OP00476457. 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 61 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 17 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 23, 2026.
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This notice was issued by Burundi Digital Foundations Project in Burundi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Education & Training 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.
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