Recruitment of a Design Office for Technical Studies (Architectural and Engineering) in Vakaga

This contract award is for the "Local Governance and Community Resilience Project" (P178699). The procurement method used was Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), with Bid/Contract Reference No. CF-EKPENGBA-003-SC-SFQC. The scope of the contract involves recruiting a design office to carry out technical studies, including architectural and engineering designs (APS/APD/DAO/PEO), assist in bid evaluations, and supervise construction works in the Vakaga region. The contract duration is 12 months. The awarded firm is BUREAU D'ETUDE LE CRAYON. This consultancy is vital for the planning and execution of infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing local governance and community resilience. The project is supported by IDA-E2240, and the notification of award was issued on February 25, 2026.

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, water and sanitation and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Program Evaluation. Located in Central African Republic, 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 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.