Development and Implementation of a Knowledge Management System

Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Invitation for Bids | Project: Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: SL-MWRS-539731-NC-RFP

This is a services contract in the education and training, water and sanitation and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Sanitation, Hygiene and Scholarships. Located in Sierra Leone, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 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 services in the education and training 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.

Description

Project: Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project

Request for Proposal

Purchaser: Ministry of Water Resource and Sanitation

Project: Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH ACCESS Improvement Project

Contract title: The Development and Implementation of an Integrated Knowledge Management System (KMS) for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector in Sierra Leone

Country: Sierra Leone

Grant No.: P507588

RFP No: SL-MWRS-545338-NC-RFP

Issued on: 29TH July, 2026

1. The Ministry of Water Resource and Sanitation has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH ACCESS Improvement Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for The Development and Implementation of an Integrated Knowledge Management System (KMS) for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector in Sierra Leone, For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Special Account Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.

2. The Ministry of Water Resource and Sanitation now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for The Development and Implementation of an Integrated Knowledge Management System (KMS) for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector in Sierra Leone.

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 Borrowers” February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60%. This should comply with the mandatory requirements for Rated Criteria in the Procurement Regulations and for Bid cost: 40%.

5. Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from The WASHIT Project Implementation Unit, 56 Liverpool Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, at the Ministry of Water Resource and Sanitation, The Project Coordinator, Mustapha Sheku Gibril, Email: gibriljabba@hotmail.com and inspect the request for proposals document during office hours from 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below.

6. The request for proposals document in English 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 NLE 2,500 (Two Thousand, Five Hundred New Sierra Leones Leones or in a convertible currency]. The method of payment will be Into the Project’s Account at the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, Account name: Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project, Account Number: 003001172715112111. The document will be sent via email and hard copy.

7. Proposals must be delivered to the address below on or before Friday, 11th September, 2026 at 12pm local time. 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. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public Proposals opening.

8. All Proposals must be accompanied by a “Proposal Security” of Ninety Thousand New Sierra Leones Leone (NLE 90,000) OR USD 4,000.

9. 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.

10. The address (es) referred to above is:

The Project Coordinator, Mustapha Sheku Gibril

Ministry of Water Resource and Sanitation 56 Liverpool Street,

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Email:gibriljabba@hotmail.comORkawenikargbo7@gmail.com, patrick.ngaojia@mowrs.gov.sl \

+232 76 636220, +232 76 416427

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00459519. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project

Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Infrastructure, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Sierra Leone. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services 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 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 OP00459519 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 35 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project in Sierra Leone. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.