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.

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, agriculture and food security and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Rural Electrification and Transmission Distribution. Located in Mauritania, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 6.3 million.

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 energy and power 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.