Recruitment of a consulting firm for the development of architectural plans and study files for the construction of 3 new sectoral training centers and the supervision of construction and renovation works.

This tender pertains to the Djibouti Skills Development for Employment Project, specifically focusing on the recruitment of a consulting firm responsible for creating architectural and technical studies for a vocational training center model with various training poles. The procurement method employed is Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), with a reference number of 06/CO/SKILLS-MENFOP/2023. The awarded contract has a duration of 6 months and requires a minimum qualifying score of 75. The contract has been awarded to the joint venture of Richart+Schoeller and Elmi Architecture Studio, based in Paris, France, with a final evaluation price of DJF 42,147,810. The evaluation scores for the awarded firm included a technical score of 82.00, consultant-specific experience of 14, methodology of 17.5, key personnel of 48, and financial score of 25, resulting in a combined score of 85.7, ranking them first. The project aims to enhance vocational training facilities in Djibouti, contributing to skills development and employment opportunities. Interested parties should refer to the official notification for further details.

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, education and training and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Rehabilitation, Construction Supervision and Vocational Training. Located in Djibouti, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 42.1 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 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.