TAAT Technical Advisor – Seed Systems - TAAT II

AfDB - Rwanda

Published: Sep 30, 2026

Updated: Oct 3, 2026

Source: AfDB - African Development Bank

About This Opportunity

EOI | Rwanda

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Crop Production. Located in Rwanda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through AfDB - African Development 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 services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

30-Sep-2026 International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is implementing the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program phase II, financed through a grant from the African Development Bank as administrators of funds under the TAAT II Addendum. IITA intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant to facilitate payment for TAAT Technical Advisor- Seed systems who will be seconded to Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)- Rwanda to provide technical leadership and coordinate implementation under the “Building a Sustainable Private Sector-Led Seed Sector in Rwanda’s Food Basket Sites”. IITA and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)- Rwanda, seeks to strengthen Rwanda's seed sector through a market-driven and private sector-led approach by supporting youth Agripreneurs establish profitable enterprises engaged in certified maize seed production and basic seed potato multiplication by fostering partnerships with anchor seed companies, Farmer Service Centers (FSCs), financial institutions, and other stakeholders. While technical support for seed production will be provided by anchor seed companies, there is also a need to strengthen the entrepreneurial, financial management, and business development capacities of youth enterprises to ensure their long-term sustainability. https://www.afdb.org/sites/default/files/documents/project-related-procurement/reoi_taat_technical_advisor_seed_system_rwanda_23_09_202626.pdf

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AfDB - African Development Bank and was originally published on September 30, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About AfDB - Rwanda

AfDB - Rwanda has issued 20 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Construction & Civil Works, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Rwanda. Notices are distributed via AfDB - African Development Bank. Most recent publication: September 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Rwanda. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by AfDB - Rwanda in Rwanda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.