Construction of MFMR Office in Auki, Malaita Province
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Solomon Islands: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: SB-MFMR-551476-CW-RFB
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Solomon Islands, Pacific & Oceania, 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 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
SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
PO Box G2, Honiara, Solomon Islands
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Invitation to Bid
Solomon Islands: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER)
Credit No.: IDA-71050
Project ID: P177239
Contract Title: Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province.
Reference No.: SB-MFMR-551476-CW-RFB
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province.
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands. The works will involve the construction and completion of the office building, including all necessary civil, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, and associated works, together with the supply of materials, labour, equipment, and services required to complete the project in accordance with the bidding documents and technical specifications. The project site is in Auki, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands. The construction period shall be eighteen (18) months from the commencement date specified in the Contract or the date of commencement stated in the Notice to Proceed, as applicable.
Bidding will be conducted through open competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 3.14 and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the PROPER Project Office, Nambawan Delite Centre Building and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 0830 to 1640 hours (Solomon Islands time), at the address provided at the end of this Invitation to Bid. For further inquiries, bidders may contact via email at MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb.
A complete set of the bidding document in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of charge upon submission of a written request by email to MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb.
Bids must be submitted electronically via email to MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb on or before 4:00 pm (Solomon Islands time) on 27 November 2026. Electronic submission is the only permitted method of bid submission. Late bids will be rejected. Bidders must ensure that their bids are received at the designated email address before the submission deadline.
Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below, at 10am (Solomon Islands time) on 30 November 2026.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration.
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.
The addresses referred to above are:
Address for Bid Submission (Electronic Submission Only):
Dr Christain Ramofafia
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR)
P O Box G2
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Attention:
PROPER Project – P177239
Address for Public Opening of Bids:
Front Reception
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
Kukum Highway
P.O. Box G2
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Address for information/inspection:
PROPER Project Office
Nambawan Delite Centre Building
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Phone: 30789
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00476976. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Solomon Islands: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience
Solomon Islands: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 17 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Solomon Islands. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.
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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 Solomon Islands. 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 OP00476976 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Solomon Islands: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience in Solomon Islands. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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