Implementation of Mobile Network Coverage (3G/4G) in Identified White Zones (CAPEX Grants)

This tender pertains to the Burkina Faso Digital Acceleration Project, specifically focusing on the implementation of mobile network coverage in identified white zones. The procurement method utilized for this project is a Request for Bids (RFB), with the reference number BF-PACTDIGITAL-484945-GO-RFB. The scope of the contract includes the establishment of fifty (50) new sites located in the Eastern region of Burkina Faso, with a maximum execution period of ten (10) months. The awarded bidder for this contract is ONATEL SA, a company based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The total contract price is XOF 1,593,000,000, which has been confirmed as the signed contract price. The notification of award was issued on January 28, 2026. The project is part of a broader initiative to enhance digital infrastructure in Burkina Faso, aiming to improve connectivity in underserved areas. Key requirements include the timely execution of the project within the specified duration and adherence to the technical standards set forth in the tender documents. This initiative is crucial for fostering economic growth and improving access to digital services in the region.

This is a works contract in the water and sanitation, information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Telecommunications. Located in Burkina Faso, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.6 billion.

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 water and sanitation 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.