Consultant Services for the Study and Monitoring of DataCenter Implementation

This tender pertains to the Mali Electricity Sector Improvement Project (MESIP), specifically focusing on the provision of consulting services for the study and management assistance in the implementation of primary and secondary Data Centers. The procurement method employed is Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS), with reference number CS-REF-11. The awarded contract has a duration of five months, and the minimum qualifying score for bidders was set at 80. The contract was officially awarded on October 6, 2021. The successful firms include INFRATECH, located in Tunis, Tunisia, and BUROSTAR MALI, based in Mali. INFRATECH achieved a technical score of 100, with a combined score of 84, making it the top-ranked firm. The final evaluation price for the contract was USD 343,766.43, which matches the signed contract price. Key evaluation criteria included specific consultant experience, methodology, key personnel, and knowledge transfer. This project is critical for enhancing the electricity sector in Mali, aiming to improve infrastructure and service delivery.

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, finance and banking and urban development and housing sectors. Located in Mali, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 343,766.

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 energy and power 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.