Consultancy services for analysis of cybersecurity status in key sectors and development of customized Cybersecurity Guidelines
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: UG-NITA-U-561937-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Curriculum. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 21, 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 consulting in the infrastructure sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY-UGANDA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
UGANDA DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT – GOVERNMENT NETWORK (UDAP-GOVNET) LOAN NUMBER: P171305
REFERENCE NUMBER: NITA-U/UDAP/CONS/26-27/00002
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CYBERSECURITY STATUS IN KEY SECTORS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CUSTOMISED CYBERSECURITY GUIDELINES
The Government of Uganda represented by the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project-Government Network (UDAP-GOVNET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services for the Analysis of Cybersecurity Status in Key Sectors and Development of Customised Cybersecurity Guidelines.
The Consultant will have the overall responsibility of Consultancy Services for the Analysis of Cybersecurity Status in Key Sectors and Development of Customised Cybersecurity Guidelines.
The duration of the assignment will be five (5) months from the date of signing of the contract.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed at https://www.nita.go.ug
The National Information Technology Authority - Uganda now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The Shortlisting Criteria for the firm’s capacity and experience are:
1. The firm must demonstrate previous experience in delivering at least two assignments of similar nature with components related to any of these areas: cybersecurity strategy development, cybersecurity standards audit, cybersecurity advisory, cybersecurity frameworks, toolkit design, curriculum development, Cyber security Awareness. Consulting firms may provide documentary evidence of these similar assignments such as client issued completion certificates, reference letters or other relevant documentation that demonstrates the scope and successful completion of the assignments.
2. Due to the nature of the assignment, the firm must also demonstrate experience in successfully delivering at least two assignments for public or private sector organizations that focused on regulatory cybersecurity compliance requirements. Consulting firms may provide documentary evidence of these similar assignments such as client issued completion certificates, reference letters or other relevant documentation that demonstrates the scope and successful completion of the assignments.
3. The firm’s demonstration of the following standards ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10005:2018(en), ISO 10015:2019 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 will be added advantage.
4. The firm must provide a valid Data Protection Certificate.
5. Presence of appropriate skills among staff in the areas of: Team Leader / Lead Cybersecurity Expert, Cybersecurity Specialists (3), OT/ICS/SCADA Security Expert (1), Data Protection and Privacy Expert (1) and Capacity Building / Training Experts (4).
(Please do not submit CVs and bio data of experts at this stage).
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ dated November 2020 (Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address given below 0800 to 1700 hours from Monday to Friday.
Expressions of interest (One Original plus two copies and one soft Copy) must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person) by 21st August, 2026 at 11:00am.
The packages must be clearly marked Expression of Interest for “Consultancy Services for the Analysis of Cybersecurity Status in Key Sectors and Development of Customised Cybersecurity Guidelines.”
The Procurement Specialist,
National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
Palm Courts, Plot 7A Rotary Avenue,1st Floor
Kampala-Uganda,
Email: jacqueline.musimenta@nita.go.ug
Any form of canvassing or lobbying for the tender shall lead to automatic disqualification.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00460064. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet
Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet has issued 35 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 26 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Uganda. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 3, 2026.
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Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet in Uganda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting 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.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 21, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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