Optimization of the operation of the raw water pumping station SP1 and the treated water pumping station of the Lake Tanganyika plant SP2, existing facilities of REGIDESO
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Burundi Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: BI-UGP-REGIDESO-BWSAP-558916-GO-RFB
This is a works contract in the education and training, water and sanitation and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Burundi, 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 civil works in the education and training 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 French
Notice of Invitation to Tender
Equipment
(Design, Supply and Installation)
(Two-envelope procedure, without prequalification)
Client : Water and Electricity Production and Distribution Authority (REGIDESO)
Project : Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project (PAEPA)
Market Title : Optimization of the operation of the raw water pumping station SP1 and the treated water pumping station of the Lake Tanganyika plant SP2
Country : Burundi
Grant No : E6160-BI Tender No : BI-UGP-REGIDESO-BWSAP-558916-GO-RFB
Issued on : August 06, 2026
To the attention of the Candidate(s)
Dear Sir/Madam,
- The Government of Burundi has received financing from the World Bank to finance the Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project (PAEPA) and intends to use part of this grant to make payments under the contract for the Optimization of the operation of the raw water pumping station SP1 and the treated water pumping station of the Lake Tanganyika plant SP2.
- The Water and Electricity Production and Distribution Authority (REGIDESO) invites sealed bids from eligible Candidates for the Optimization of the operation of the raw water pumping station SP1 and the treated water pumping station of the Lake Tanganyika plant SP2. The execution periods are six (06) months for the execution of works and commissioning of the facilities, as well as twelve (12) months warranty. The Client's requirements are described in Part 2 of the Bidding Document.
- The procedure will be conducted through international competitive bidding using a Request for Bids (RFB) as defined in the World Bank's “Procurement Regulations for Borrowers in Investment Project Financing, Sixth Edition, February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Candidates;
- Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process defined in the bidding document. The following weights will apply to the Rated Criteria (including technical and other factors besides price): 70% and for the cost of the Bid: 30%
- Interested and eligible Bidders may obtain information from the Water and Electricity Production and Distribution Authority (REGIDESO) and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address mentioned below during service hours from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:30, local time in Bujumbura (GMT+2).
- The Bidding Document in French may be purchased by any interested and eligible Bidder by submitting a written request to the address below against a non-refundable payment of Two Hundred and Fifty US Dollars (US$ 250.00) or the equivalent in local currency or in another freely convertible currency. The payment method will be 50% of the amount to be paid into account 04104582335 and 50% of the amount into account No. CC10003 (S/Compte Transit recettes non fiscal) opened at the Bank of the Republic of Burundi, respectively in the names of PAEPA REGIDESO IDA and the Burundi Revenue Office (OBR). The document will be sent by airmail (via DHL) upon payment of transport fees or by electronic mail for foreign bidders who wish it, or can be collected directly from the offices of the Water and Electricity Production and Distribution Authority (REGIDESO)/ Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project (PAEPA) for bidders residing in Burundi.
- Bids must be delivered to the address below no later than October 06, 2026, at 15:00, local time in Bujumbura (GMT +2). Electronic submission of bids...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00461098. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Burundi Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project
Burundi Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Burundi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00461098 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Burundi Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project in Burundi. 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 Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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