Development of APS, APD, and DAO Studies for the Design of a Rural Electrification Program (Densification and Extension) Along the HT Line with Phasing

The tender pertains to the recruitment of a consultant for the execution of feasibility studies, APS (Avant-Projet Sommaire), APD (Avant-Projet Détaillé), and DAO (Dossier d'Appel d'Offres) for the design of a rural electrification program focusing on densification and extension along the high-tension (HT) line. This initiative is part of the West Africa Regional Electricity Market Program (WA-REMP), specifically under the MPA Phase 1 for the Mauritania Transmission Corridor. The procurement method employed is Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), with a minimum qualifying score set at 70. The awarded firm for this contract is DAAM CONSULTING, located in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with a signed contract price of MRU 6,300,000.00 (approximately EUR 281,188.00). The duration of the contract is 10.5 months, and the notification of award was issued on August 12, 2025. The evaluation scores for the awarded firm included a technical score of 70.50 and a financial score of 100, leading to a combined score of 76.4, ranking them first in the selection process. This project aims to enhance rural electrification in Mauritania, contributing to the broader objectives of regional electricity market integration.