Supply of IT equipment to the decentralized services of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research (MERNS)
About This Opportunity
TranslatedSupply of IT equipment to decentralized services of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research (MERNS) under the PAQABU project.
This is a works contract in the Research, construction and civil works and education and training sectors, with a focus on Scientific Research. Located in Burundi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 6, 2026.
Published through AFD - Agence Française de Développement, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for civil works in the Research 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from FrenchTENDER NOTICE Date: 04/09/2026 Project Name: Project for the Improvement of Learning Quality in Burundi (PAQABU) AAO No: No. 04/PAQABU/F/2026 1-The Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research (MENRS) has obtained financing from the French Development Agency to finance the cost of the Project for the Improvement of Learning Quality in Burundi (PAQABU). It is expected that a portion of the sums granted under this financing will be used to make payments for the supply of IT equipment to the decentralized services of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research (MERNS). 2-The Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research (MENRS) solicits sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of IT equipment to the decentralized services of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research (MERNS). 3-Eligible and interested bidders may obtain information from the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research (MENRS), and review the Bidding Documents at the following address from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 4-Interested bidders may obtain the complete Bidding Documents in French by submitting a written request to the address below, accompanied by payment for non-refundable fees of fifty thousand (50,000) Burundian francs or sixteen dollars (16) USD. Payment will be made upon presentation of a deposit slip/transfer slip to the non-fiscal revenue transit sub-account No. CC10003 opened at the Bank of the Republic of Burundi (BRB). The documents will be collected directly at the address below or sent by email to the address provided by the bidders. Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research Education Building, 4th floor no. 405 PO Box 1990 Bujumbura; Tel. (+257) 22224909 Email: cgmp.menrs@gmail.com with a copy to bangifre@2003yahoo.fr and giladon9@gmail.com 5-The Instructions to Bidders and the General and Administrative Clauses are those of the Standard Bidding Document for the Procurement of Supplies from the French Development Agency. 6-Bids must be submitted to the address above no later than 06/09/2026 at 10:00 AM (local time). Bids must include a bid security for the amount of forty-seven million (47,000,000) Burundian francs or fifteen thousand seven hundred and sixty-five (15,765) USD. 7-Bids will be opened in the presence of the representatives of the Bidders who so wish at the address above on 06/09/2026 at 10:30 AM (local time). 8-The qualification requirements are: eligibility criteria, track record of non-performance of contracts, technical and financial capacity, experience in the market. See the Bidding Documents for detailed information.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from AFD - Agence Française de Développement and was originally published on April 8, 2026. Last refreshed 16 days ago. Reference: 106757615. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Research & Innovation 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 Burundi. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit AFD - Agence Française de Développement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 106757615 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 6, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Burundi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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