Tenders/Master Plan for Commercialization of Delicious Fruits for LHITC

Master Plan for Commercialization of Delicious Fruits for LHITC

Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 7, 2026

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: LS-MTI-564278-CS-CQS

This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Banking. Located in Lesotho, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 trade and industry 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.

Description

**Project:** Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project

COMPETITIVENESS And Financial Inclusion project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

“RE-ADVERTISEMENT’’

(CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRM SELECTION)

Country : Lesotho

Project Name : Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project

Credit No. : 7169-LS

Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Development of a Masterplan for the Roll-out and Commercialization of Deciduous Fruit Production in Lesotho

RFP Number : CAFI-WB-0092

Reference No. : LS-MTI-564278-CS-CQS

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTERPLAN FOR THE ROLL-OUT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF DECIDUOUS FRUIT PRODUCTION IN LESOTHO

The Government of Lesotho has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include the services for Development of a Masterplan for the Roll-out and Commercialization of Deciduous Fruit Production in Lesotho, and the assignment is to be implemented over a period of six (6) months.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development through the CAFI Project Management Unit now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (i) core business and years in business, (ii) relevant experience, (iii) technical and managerial capability of the firm, (iv) regional and/or local experience.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below and at the following website: www.cafi.org.ls .

The attention of interested consultancy firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

The consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification-Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [08h00 to 16h30 hours local time].

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in sealed envelopes labelled "CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTERPLAN FOR THE ROLL-OUT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF DECIDUOUS FRUIT PRODUCTION IN LESOTHO (RPF NO: CAFI-WB-0092)" with the name of the firm on the reverse side of the envelope, to the address below in person or by mail on or before November 20, 2026, at 16h00. E-mail submissions should be sent to tmohejane@cafi.org.ls with a copy to nleutsoa@cafi.org.ls and ltsoinyane@cafi.org.ls.

The Managing Director

Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project

1st Floor ‘Matanki House

P.O. Box 747,

Maseru 100

Lesotho

Tel.: (+266) 22 315 100

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on November 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00479665. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project

Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Lesotho. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Lesotho. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00479665 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project in Lesotho. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Trade & Commerce sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.