Construction Works of the Railway Branch of the Caála Industrial Zone
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: 93W2/MINPLAN/26
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Angola, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 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 civil works in the infrastructure 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
Original language: PortugueseSpecific Procurement Notice
Request for Bids
Small Works
(Two-Envelope Bidding Process)
Employer: Ministry of Planning
Project: Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (DIVERSIFICA MAIS)
Contract title: Construction Works of the PL Railway Branch of Caála
Country: Angola
Loan No.: IBRD-95270
RFB No: 93W2/MINPLAN/26
Issued on: July, 2026
- The Government of Angola has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction Works of the PL Railway Branch of Caála.
- The Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Construction of the PL railway branch in Caála, Angola, including all associated works required for completion. The construction period is estimated at approximately 14 months.
- Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers of September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60% and for Bid cost: 40%.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information at the address given below during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
- The bidding document in English language may be obtained by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below, free of charge. The document will be sent by e-mail.
- Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10:00 am (local time) of August 31, 2026. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below at 10:00 am (local time) on August 31, 2026. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
- All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration
- Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
- The address referred to above is:
Ministry of Planning
Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (DIVERSIFICA MAIS).
Atn: Mr Laércio Cândido - Project Director
C - View Smart Business Park, Edifício: D, R/C - Talatona, Luanda, Angola
Contact: +244 921987473
E-mail: aquisicoes@diversificamais.ao;
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00456408. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project
Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Angola. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00456408 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 45 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project in Angola. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Infrastructure 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 Angola. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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