Rehabilitation of Two (2) Irrigation schemes- Potsane and Mootsinyane in Mohale's Hoek (2 lots)
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Smallholder Agriculture Development Project - II | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: LS-MAFS-554060-CW-RFB
This is a works contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and agriculture and food security sectors. Located in Lesotho, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.
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 civil works in the education and training sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Specific Procurement Notice
Request for Bids
Small Works
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Country: Kingdom of Lesotho
Name of Project: Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II)
Contract Title: Rehabilitation of Two (2) Irrigation Schemes at Ha Potsane (Lot 1) and Mootsinyane (Lot 2) in Mohale’s Hoek
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 64220
RFB Reference No.: LS-MAFS-554060-CW-RFB
- The government of Lesotho is implementing the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II (SADP II) with financial support from The World Bank, Government of Japan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The project covers ten districts – Maseru, Leribe, Butha-Buthe, Berea, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek, Quthing, Qacha’s Nek, ThabaTseka and Mokhotlong. SADP is coordinated by the Project Management Unit based in Maseru. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract of rehabilitation of Two (2) Irrigation Schemes in Mohale’s Hoek at Ha Potsane (Lot 1) and Mootsinyane (Lot 2),
- The MAFSN through SADP II now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for rehabilitation of two (2) Irrigation Schemes in Mohale’s Hoek at Ha Potsane and Mootsinyane, for a period of 4 months each scheme.
- Bidders are eligible to bid for both Lots but only One (1) Bidder will be allocated/awarded one (1) Irrigation scheme (LOT) at a time.
- Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 2025(“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrtion -Smallholder Agriculture Development Project (SADPII) Situated at Department of Livestock Services Moshoeshoe II Maseru. Procurement Manager at procurement@sadpii.org.ls or at 22312578 and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 0900 to 1600 hours
- A complete set of bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders at the following address: Procurement unit, Smallholder Agriculture Development Project II, Department of Livestock Services Moshoeshoe II Maseru or SADP II Website: https://www.sadpii.org.ls/procurement/ and also via Email: procurement@sadpii.org.ls
- Bids must be delivered to the address at the end of the Bid Document /RFB on or before 30th June 2026 at 1400 hours. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the at the end of this RFB on 30th June 2026 at 14:30 hours.
- All Bids must be accompanied by the following:
Bid Security of LSL 90,000.00 (Ninety-thousand Maloti) LOT 1- Ha Potsane at Mohale’s Hoek and or
Bid Security of LSL 90,000.00 (Ninety-thousand Maloti) LOT 2- Mootsinyane, Mohale’s Hoek
- Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
- The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Procurement Office
Moshoeshoe II
Livestock
P.O. Box 24
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Tell: 22312578
Email: procurement@sadpii.org.ls
Website: https://www.sadpii.org.ls/procurement/
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00446319. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Smallholder Agriculture Development Project - II
Smallholder Agriculture Development Project - II has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 9 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Finance & Banking, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Lesotho. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Smallholder Agriculture Development Project - II in Lesotho. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Education & Training 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 Lesotho. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00446319 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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