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SEARCH FOR A PRIVATE INVESTOR FOR THE FINANCING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PILOT TRAMWAY LINE IN THE CITY OF DOUALA

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Original title: RECHERCHE D’UN INVESTISSEUR PRIVÉ POUR LE FINANCEMENT, LA CONCEPTION, LA CONSTRUCTION, L’EXPLOITATION ET LA MAINTENANCE D’UNE LIGNE PILOTE DE TRAMWAY DANS LA VILLE DE DOUALA

Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Published: Oct 29, 2026

Updated: Oct 30, 2026

Source: AFD - Agence Française de Développement

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Rail Transport and Urban Mobility. Located in Cameroon, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 consulting in the construction and civil works 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

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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST N° ___016___ /AMI/CUD/2026 RELATING TO THE SEARCH FOR A PRIVATE INVESTOR FOR THE FINANCING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PILOT TRAMWAY LINE IN THE CITY OF DOUALA 1. Purpose of the Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) Within the framework of the development of the mass urban transport network of the City of Douala, the Mayor of the City invites interested companies and consortia to express their interest with a view to the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a pilot tramway line on the route “Bekoko Interchange – Deido Roundabout – Ndogsimbi SCDP Crossroads”. This EOI is launched exclusively on the basis of the private investment incentive regime. It does not constitute a call for tenders, a public contract, or a public-payment partnership contract. Its purpose is the pre-selection of candidates admitted to submit an initial offer. In this regard, the applicable texts are:  Ordinance No. 2025/002 of 18 July 2025 setting investment incentives in the Republic of Cameroon and its implementing texts;  Law No. 2023/010 of 25 July 2023 governing the railway sector in Cameroon  Law No. 2019/024 of 24 December 2019 on the General Code of Decentralized Territorial Collectivities, empowering the CUD to organize urban mobility and issue an exclusive authorization for occupation of the public domain;  OHADA Uniform Act relating to the law of commercial companies and EEIGs. The procedure shall result in the conclusion of an approval agreement with the Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) and an operating authorization agreement with the Douala City Council. 2. Objectives and Expected Results of the Project The overall objective is the establishment of a coherent, dynamic and complementary transport system, ensuring permanent mobility of the population at lower cost, while respecting the environment. 2.1 Specific objectives  Facilitate the movement of the population;  Structure an optimal traffic network;  Reduce urban pollution and improve air quality. 2.2 Development objectives  Create direct and indirect jobs ;  Combat urban poverty and promote social inclusion;  Boost urban mobility and the city's attractiveness. 2.3 Expected results  Relieve congestion on the Wouri Bridge an

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AFD - Agence Française de Développement and was originally published on October 29, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 117044475. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has issued 815 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 101 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Uzbekistan, and Mozambique. Notices are distributed via AFD - Agence Française de Développement and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Cameroon. 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 117044475 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Cameroon. 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 Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.