Recruitment of a firm to conduct environmental and social audits as well as the audit of quarries for the 2nd phase of the Rural Mobility and Connectivity Project

The tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm tasked with conducting environmental and social audits, along with audits of quarries, for the second phase of the Rural Mobility and Connectivity Project (PMRC). This project, referenced as P164498, is financed under IDA-63850. The procurement method employed is Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS), with the bid reference number NE-PADEZA-504145-CS-CQS. The awarded contract is set for a duration of 45 days, with a minimum qualifying score of 80 required for bidders. The contract was awarded to BEGEC INTERNATIONAL from Niger, which achieved a combined score of 96, and BGB MERIDIEN SARL from Burkina Faso also participated in the bidding process. The technical evaluation yielded a score of 95, with specific experience, methodology, and key personnel contributing to the overall assessment. The financial proposal was accepted at a total amount of XOF 58,191,000, which is the signed contract price. The notice of award was issued on January 19, 2026. This project is crucial for enhancing rural mobility and connectivity in the region, emphasizing the importance of environmental and social considerations in its execution.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security, finance and banking and social protection sectors. Located in Niger, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 58.2 million.

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 agriculture and food security 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.