Development and Deployment of a Modern Electronic Credit Information Sharing(Reference) System for Bank of Sierra Leone-BSL
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: SL-BSL-554618-NC-RFP
This is a services contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Scholarships. Located in Sierra Leone, 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 infrastructure 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.
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Specific Procurement Notice
Request for proposals
Information Systems
Development and Deployment of a Modern Electronic Credit Information Sharing (Reference) System for Bank of Sierra Leone-BSL
(Single Stage: Two-Envelope Bidding Process)
Purchaser: Bank of Sierra Leone-BSL
Project: Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project
Contract title: Development and Deployment of a Modern Electronic Credit Information Sharing (Reference) System for Bank of Sierra Leone-BSL
Country: Sierra Leone
Grant No.: E2050-SL
RFP No: SL-BSL-554618-NC-RFP
Issued on: 17th September, 2026
Closing/Submission Date and Time: 3rd November, 2026 at 1200 Hrs. GMT
1. The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project (P177947), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Development and Deployment of a Modern Electronic Credit Information Sharing (Reference) System for Bank of Sierra Leone-BSL
2. The Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers to provide their technical and financial offer for Development and Deployment of a Modern Electronic Credit Information Sharing (Reference) System for Bank of Sierra Leone-BSL. In addition, following system deployment, the Supplier shall provide onsite operational and technical support for a period of three (3) years while transferring knowledge and operational capability to Bank of Sierra Leone-BSL staff. At the end of this period, BSL shall assume full operational control of the system.
3. The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF dated September 2025, 7th Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations
4. Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from the Project Coordinator Project Implementation Unit, Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project, 5th Floor, Sam Bangura Building, Gloucester Street, Freetown during office hours 9 am GMT to 5 pm GMT], or via email to slsfip@bsl.gov.sl. The RFP can be inspected during office hours 0900 to1700 hours Monday to Friday at the address given below at Paragraph 9.
5. The request for proposals document in English language may be purchased by interested eligible Proposers upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of SLE2,390 (Two Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Leones) or $100.00 (One Hundred United States Dollars). The method of payment will be by bank transfer, wire transfer, or direct deposit in the below bank account:
FOR LEONES- Account Name: SL SEC FIN INCLUSION (SLSFIP SLE)
Bank: Bank of Sierra Leone
Account No. 0122001493
BBAN: 000001012200149342
SWIFT BIC: BSLESLFR
FOR USD- Account Name: SL SEC FIN INCLUSION (SLSFIP USD)
Account number: 0122001486
Bank: Bank of Sierra Leone
BBAN: 000001012200148663
SWIFT BIC: BSLESLFR
Intermediary Bank:
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
33 LIBERTY STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10045
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SWIFT BIC: FRNYUS33
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 021084898
6. Proposals must be delivered to the address below on or before 1200 Hrs GMT on 3rd November 2026. Electronic procurement will not be permitted. Late Proposals will be rejected. The outer Proposal envelopes marked “ORIGINAL PROPOSAL”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Proposers’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 3rd November 2026 at 1200 Hrs GMT. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public Proposals opening.
7. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Proposal Security of USD30,000 (Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency from a reputable Commercial Banking Institution.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Proposer’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the request for proposal document.
9. The address (es) referred to above is (are):Project Coordinator
Project Implementation Unit
Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project
5th Floor, Sam Bangura Building Gloucester Street Freetown Sierra Leone.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00469493. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project
Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Sierra Leone. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Sierra Leone. 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 OP00469493 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project in Sierra Leone. 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 Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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