Consultancy Services for Supporting Evaluation of WSDP III
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: TZ-MOW-550159-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the education and training, water and sanitation and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Tanzania, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 22, 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 education and training 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
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WATER
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
FINAL EVALUATION OF THE WATER SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - PHASE III
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COUNTRY; TANZANIA |
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NAME OF PROJECT; SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM (SRWSP)-PHASE II |
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Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 79300/ P 508698/ TFC 9664. |
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Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Supporting Evaluation of WSDP III |
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Reference No. (as per Procurement): TZ/MOW/550159/49/2025/2026/C/18. |
1. Background
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Water Sector Development Programme Phase III (WSDP III), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a comprehensive final evaluation of WSDP III to assess its performance, outcomes, sustainability, and lessons learned.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The main objective of this assignment is to evaluate the implementation and impact of WSDP III, including:
- Assessment of project achievements against objectives
- Evaluation of efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability
- Identification of key lessons and recommendations for future programs
3. Scope of Services
The Consultant will be expected to:
consulting firm will:
- Evaluate programme implementation across all five components:
- Water Resources Management and Development
- Water Quality Management
- Water Supply (Rural and Urban)
- Sanitation and Hygiene
- Programme Coordination and Delivery Support
- Review programme performance over 2022–2026 and overall WSDP (2006–2026)
- Conduct field assessments across representative regions and basins
- Apply mixed-method approaches (qualitative and quantitative)
- Engage stakeholders including Government institutions, utilities, development partners, and communities
- Deliver key outputs including inception, draft, and final evaluation reports
4. Duration of the Assignment
The assignment is expected to be completed within 120 days from contract signing.
5. Qualification Requirements Interested consulting firms should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in evaluating large-scale development or donor-funded programmes
- Strong expertise in water supply, sanitation, and water resources management
- Experience in institutional analysis, governance, and sector reforms
- Capacity in gender, social inclusion, and climate-related assessments
- Familiarity with Tanzania’s policy and institutional context
- Availability of a multidisciplinary team (e.g., engineers, economists, social scientists, M&E specialists)
- Experience working with World Bank or similar development partners is an added advantage.
6. Shortlisting and Selection Method
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised November 2020).
7. Submission Expression of Interest
Interested consulting firms are invited to submit Expressions of Interest including:
- Firm profile and relevant experience
- Description of similar assignments
- Technical and managerial capability
- Availability of appropriate skills among staff
Note: Key Experts will not be evaluated at this stage.
8. Contract Information
For further information, queries or clarification please contact;
- Through NeST or
- Director of PMU
Ministry of Water
Email; pmu@maji.go.tz
Cc; raphael.mahundi@maji.go.tz
Cc; yusuph.mwayela@maji.go.tz
9. Shortlisting Criteria
Shortlisting will be based on:
- Core business and years in business
- Relevant experience in similar assignments
- Experience in water sector and donor-funded projects
- Technical and organizational capacity
10. Deadline
Expression of interest (EoI) must be delivered through Nest before dead line indicated on Nest and Term of Reference (TOR) are available in the www.maji.go.tz, go to document depository – SRWSP II.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00442814. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II
Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Water & Sanitation. All notices are published for Tanzania. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00442814 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is May 22, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II in Tanzania. 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 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 Tanzania. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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