Feasibility Study, Detailed Design, Bidding Documents and Supervision for Expansion Works of Xai-Xai, Chokwe, Chibuto, Inhambane and Maxixe Water Supply Systems
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Urban Water Security Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: FIPAG/UWSP/CON- 02A/25
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Water Supply, Sanitation and Water Resources. Located in Mozambique, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 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 consulting in the infrastructure 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
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REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND WATER RESOURCES
WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION INVESTMENT AND ASSETS FUND – FIPAAS
URBAN WATER SECURITY PROGRAM – P509890
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Nº. FIPAG/UWSP/CON-02A/25
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DETAILED DESIGN FOR EXPANSION OF XAI-XAI, CHÓKWÈ, CHIBUTO, INHAMBANE AND MAXIXE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources (MOPHRH), has received financing from the World Bank under the Urban Water Security Program (P509890), to be implemented in the Greater Maputo Metropolitan Area and the Southern Region, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract FIPAG/UWSP/CON-02A/25 – Consulting Services for Preparation of the Feasibility Study and Detailed Design for Expansion of Xai-Xai, Chókwè, Chibuto, Inhambane and Maxixe Water Supply Systems.
This activity will, in part, support FIPAAS in develop: (i) feasibility study, (ii) detailed design and bidding documents of the selected infrastructures under feasibility study; and (iii) provide construction supervision services of water sources, water treatment plants, transmission mains to connect existing water supply schemes and expansion of networks to meet water demand, by proposing immediate activities for 2030 demand, activities for intermediate year of 2040 and ultimate year of 2050 for Chókwè/Guijá, Chibuto, Xai-Xai, Inhambane and Maxixe. In summary the feasibility study intends to produce an appropriate option for construction and/or upgrade existing water supply schemes to meet 2030, 2040 and 2050 demands.
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- The Water Supply and Sanitation Investment and Assets Fund (FIPAAS) invites eligible firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide valid information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.).
- Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, 6th Edition, February 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
- The Consultant shall be a reputable Civil Engineering Consulting firm with at least 15 years of engineering experience in urban water supply, including 7 years of experience in feasibility studies and construction projects for water catchments, water treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs (underground, semi-supported, supported and elevated), distribution networks and distribution centers. The Consultant must be fully familiar with Mozambique's procurement procedures and the construction of projects in developing countries. The above experience should include i) groundwater abstraction for urban use (10 years), ii) water treatment process design including rapid sand filters, removal of iron, manganese and other heavy metals (10 years), iii) pumping and lift stations (10 years).
- Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for this assignment may be obtained through the link: https://app.fipaas.gov.mz/concursos/ugea/agosto_24
- The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method as set out in the Procurement Regulations.
- Additional information may be obtained at the address below during normal working hours (07:30 to 15:30).
- Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form in English to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by 14:30 hours on 14 August 2026.
Fundo de Investimento e Património do Abastecimento de Água e Saneamento - (FIPAAS)
Av. Filipe Samuel Magaia, no. 1297
Maputo, Mozambique
E-mail: ugea.ugea@fipaas.gov.mz
Maputo, 27th July 2026
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00459004. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Urban Water Security Project
Urban Water Security Project has issued 20 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Mozambique. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.
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The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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This notice was issued by Urban Water Security Project in Mozambique. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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This is a Consulting contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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The contract is for delivery in Mozambique. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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