Recruitment of consultants for the on-site supervision and monitoring of the development of 2,000 hectares of irrigated perimeter in the Dionkélé plain, including related social infrastructure
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Burkina Faso Agricultural Transformation Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: BF-PATA-578228-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Water Supply. Located in Burkina Faso, 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 infrastructure 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
Auto-translated from FrenchNotice of Expression of Interest No. 2026-042M/MAERAH/SG/DMP for the recruitment of an engineering firm for the on-site supervision and monitoring of the development of 2,000 hectares of irrigated perimeter in the Dionkélé plain.
COUNTRY: BURKINA FASO
PROJECT NAME: AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT PROJECT IN BURKINA FASO (PATA-BF)
Loan/Credit/Grant Number: IDA Credit Agreement No. 79810-BF
Mission Title: On-site supervision and monitoring of the development of 2,000 hectares of irrigated perimeter in the Dionkélé plain
STEP Reference: BF-PATA-578227-CS-QCBS
- Burkina Faso has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the implementation of the Agricultural Transformation Support Project in Burkina Faso (PATA-BF) and intends to apply part of these funds to payments for consulting services for the on-site supervision and monitoring of the development of 2,000 hectares of irrigated perimeter in the Dionkélé plain.
- The development of Dionkélé includes, on the one hand, the rehabilitation and modernization of existing infrastructure to enable the irrigation of 1,500 hectares and, on the other hand, the extension of 500 hectares of irrigable land to increase agricultural productivity in the plain. The construction of related infrastructure, including storage facilities and autonomous water points, will improve producers' living conditions through access to drinking water and reduce post-harvest losses through better product management. The Niéna-Dionkélé plain extends over the communes of N’Dorola, Kayan, and Kourouma, all located in the Kénédougou province. From Bobo-Dioulasso, it is accessible by two routes: via RN 9 between Bobo-Dioulasso and Dandé (62 km), then via RR 36, currently being paved, between Dandé, Kourouma, and N’Dorola (44 km), a total journey of approximately 106 km; or via RN 8 between Bobo-Dioulasso and Orodara (76 km), then via the Orodara–Samorogouan–N’Dorola axis (97 km), a total distance of approximately 173 km. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the preliminary consultation stage for the mission are available at the address indicated below:
- The Director of Public Procurement of MAERAH invites interested candidates to express their interest in providing the services described above by submitting information indicating that they are qualified to perform these services. Furthermore, candidates may associate to strengthen their respective competencies.
- Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are as follows:
- Having completed at least one study and/or supervision mission for the construction and/or rehabilitation of irrigated perimeters of an area greater than or equal to 300 hectares with total water control on a single site within the last five (05) years (from January 1, 2021);
- Possessing an EC technical accreditation for national firms at a minimum.
Note: Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
5. The shortlist will include at least five (05) and at most eight (08) consultants (study offices/firms) and will be established following the expression of interest.
6. Interested Consultants' attention is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17 of the "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" of the World Bank, September 2025 (the "Procurement Regulations"), which set forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
7. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but they must clearly indicate whether the association is in the form of a joint venture. In the case of a joint venture, all members of the joint venture will be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
8. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the provisions of the Quality-Based Selection...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00477256. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Burkina Faso Agricultural Transformation Project
Burkina Faso Agricultural Transformation Project has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Water & Sanitation, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Burkina Faso. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 28, 2026.
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This is a Consulting 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 Burkina Faso. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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