Direct Agreement with REGIDESO for the Relocation of Water and Electricity Distribution Networks within the Road Sections Bujumbura-Gitaza (RN 3 of 25 km) and Boulevards Mwambutsa and Ndadaye Melchior

The tender pertains to a direct agreement with REGIDESO for the relocation of water and electricity distribution networks within the designated road sections of Bujumbura-Gitaza (RN 3, 25 km) and the boulevards Mwambutsa and Ndadaye Melchior. This initiative is part of the Burundi Transport Resilience Project, aimed at enhancing the infrastructure and resilience of transport systems in the region. The procurement method utilized for this contract is Direct Selection, under reference number BI-MIELS-PIU-477192-CW-DIR. The contract was awarded to REGIDESO, with a total bid price at opening of BIF 20,807,405,003 and an evaluated bid price of BIF 9,133,197,602. The signed contract price remains at BIF 20,807,405,003. The duration of the contract is set for 140 days, with the notification of award issued on February 6, 2026. This project is crucial for ensuring the effective management and relocation of utility networks to facilitate road construction and maintenance, thereby supporting the overall development of transport infrastructure in Burundi.

This is a works contract in the water and sanitation, transport and logistics and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Logistics. Located in Burundi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 20.8 billion.

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 civil works in the water and sanitation sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.