Recruitment of a Consulting Firm for the Technical, Financial, Accounting, Legal, and Organizational Audit of ONATEL for Company Valuation and Identification of Restructuring Options
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis Contract Award notice pertains to the Burundi Digital Foundations Project, specifically concerning the recruitment of a consulting firm. The project, supported by IDA loan IDA-E0930, sought a consultant to conduct a comprehensive audit of ONATEL. The audit's scope includes technical, financial, accounting, legal, and organizational aspects, with the ultimate goal of valuing the company and identifying viable restructuring options. The procurement method employed was Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS), identified by reference BI-PAFEN-PIU-1.3.3.2-CS-CQS. The awarded firm is SFM TECHNOLOGIES, based in Tunis, Tunisia. The contract duration is 20 weeks. This engagement is crucial for understanding ONATEL's current standing and charting a strategic path forward, likely involving significant operational or structural changes to improve its performance and market position within Burundi's digital landscape.
This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation, information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Data Analytics. 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 consulting in the water and sanitation 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.
Description
Original language: FrenchContract Award
Project:P176396-Burundi Digital Foundations Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-E0930
Bid/Contract Reference No:BI-PAFEN-PIU-1.3.3.2-CS-CQS
Procurement Method:CQS-Consultant Qualification Selection
Scope of Contract:Recrutement d’un consultant pour réaliser un audit technique, financier, comptable, juridique et organisationnel de l’ONATEL en vue de la valorisation de la So
Notice Version No:0
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2025/12/16
20 Week(s)
81 Av. Hédi Chaker, Tunis 1002 Téléphone : (+216) 98 357 455 / Fax : (+216) 71 845 249 E-mail : info@sfmtechnologies.com
Country: Tunisia
Form Date: 08-DEC-25
| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sami TABBANE | TN | Tunisia | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
Country: Tunisia
Form Date: 08-DEC-25
| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Ferchiou | TN | Tunisia | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
| Rym Ferchiou | TN | Tunisia | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
Country: Burundi
Form Date: 08-DEC-25
| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidèle BUSUZUMA | BI | Burundi | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
| Eddy KARERWA | BI | Burundi | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Technical: | 88.00 | |
| Consultant Specific Experience: | 8 | |
| Methodology: | 27 | |
| Key Personnel: | 45 | |
| Participation by Nationals: | 8 | |
| Financial: | 20 | |
| Combined: | 90.4 | |
| Rank: | 1 | |
USD 349474.00
Signed Contract Price
USD 349474.00
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on March 18, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: OP00433364. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Burundi Digital Foundations Project
Burundi Digital Foundations Project has issued 34 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 15 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Education & Training, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Burundi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 11, 2026.
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to SFM TECHNOLOGIES. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Burundi Digital Foundations 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 Consulting contract in the Water & Sanitation 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 Burundi. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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