Construction of four (4) New Secondary Schools in the districts of Kitgum (1), Masindi (1), Buliisa (1) and Zombo (1) under the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP) - Re-tendered
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: UG-MOES-558359-CW-RFB
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 20, 2026.
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 civil works in the infrastructure sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS
UGANDA SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPANSION PROJECT (USEEP)
Credit No.: 6754-UG / Grant No.: D701-UG
Request for Bids
Small Works
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Employer: Ministry of Education and Sports
Project: Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP)
Contract title: Construction of 4 New Secondary Schools in 4 Districts in 2 Lots under USEEP- Re-tendered
Country: Uganda
Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: PROJECT ID: P166570
RFB No: MoES-USEEP/WRKS/26-27/00002-1/2
Issued on: 23rd July, 2026
- The Government of Uganda received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of 4 New Secondary Schools in 4 Districts in 2 Lots under USEEP – Re-tendered. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.”
- The Ministry of Education and Sports now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for construction of schools indicated in the table below:
Lot No. | School | District | No. Schools |
1 | Pandwong Seed Secondary School | Kitgum | 2 |
Alangi Seed Secondary School | Zombo | ||
2 | Kihuuba Seed Secondary School | Masindi | 2 |
Buliisa Town Council Seed Secondary School | Buliisa | ||
Total number of schools | 4 | ||
NB: The period required for construction is 10 months excluding defects liability period.
- Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018, and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Education and Sports from Milton Ndyamuba on milndy2004@yahoo.com or Wilberforce Turyamubona on wturyamubona@gmail.com copy to rashidahn360@gmail.com and inspect the Bidding document during office hours from 08.30hrs to 16.30hrs East Africa Standard Time at the address given below under 9.
- The Bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Uganda Shillings One Hundred Thousand Only (UGX 100,000). The method of payment will be through obtaining a Bank Payment Advice Form from the cashier on 5th Floor, Embassy House and pay at the designated Bank. On presentation of proof of payment, bidding documents may then be collected from the address at (9) given below or sent by email as may be preferred by the bidder.
- Bids must be delivered to the address below under (9) on or before 11.00am of 20th August, 2026. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below under 9 at 11.15am on 20th August, 2026.
- All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security of Uganda Shillings One Hundred Fifteen Million (UGX 120,000,000) for each of the 2 lots.
- Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address referred to above is:
The Head Procurement and Disposal Unit
Ministry of Education and Sports
3rd Floor Room 3.7, Embassy House, Plot 9/11 King George VI Way
P. O. Box 7063, Kampala, UGANDA.
Tel: 0414698231 / +256 414698232
Website: www.education.go.ug
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00458251. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project
Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project has issued 31 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Uganda. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project in Uganda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works 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 Uganda. 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 OP00458251 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 20, 2026. You have 23 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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