Recruitment of a consulting firm for the development of a financing strategy and a financial model for the renewal of the fleet of artisanal transport operators and heavy goods vehicles

The tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm tasked with developing a financing strategy and a financial model aimed at renewing the fleet of artisanal and heavy transport operators in Abidjan, as part of the Abidjan Urban Mobility Project. This project is identified under the reference number CI-UC - PMUA -367906-CS-CQS and falls under the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) procurement method. The awarded contract, which has a duration of three months, was officially notified on March 7, 2024. The minimum qualifying score for bidders was set at 75. The contract was awarded to the consortium GROUPEMENT ESPELIA/BPL, which achieved a technical score of 95.00, demonstrating significant expertise and capability in the relevant field. The total contract price is set at XOF 60,967,293, reflecting the financial commitment to enhance urban mobility in Abidjan. This initiative is crucial for improving transportation services and infrastructure in the region, thereby contributing to the overall urban development goals. The project is financed through a loan from the International Development Association (IDA), specifically under the loan reference COFN-C1720; IDA-64500.

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics, finance and banking and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, 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 transport and logistics 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.