The Fiu River Bridge Replacement
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: SB-PST-553299-CW-RFB
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Solomon Islands, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 18, 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 infrastructure 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
Works
(Two-envelope Bidding Process Without Prequalification)
Employer: Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Solomon Islands Government (SIG)
Project: Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2)
Contract title: Fiu River Bridge Replacement
Country: Solomon Islands
Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: [to be determined]
RFB No: SB-PST-553299-CW-RFB
Issued on: July 2026
- The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is seeking financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the proposed Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) Second Additional Financing (AF#2) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Fiu River Bridge Replacement.
- The MID now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Fiu River Bridge Replacement Works in Malaita Province, include the construction of a new climate-resilient Fiu River Bridge; upgrading of associated approach roads; bridge substructure and superstructure works; drainage, scour protection, embankment and pavement works; and associated road safety and climate resilience improvements as well as the demolition of the existing steel truss bridge, piers, and foundations.
- Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60 % and for Bid cost: 40%.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from rkonale@sirap.sb and tatyana@paiptfsu.com .
- The RFB document in English will be emailed to interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the email address below.
- Bids must be emailed to the address below on or before 10:00am on 18 September 2026, Solomon Islands time. Electronic bidding will be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The TECHNICAL PART will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/imy-wypc-xdq at 11am on 18 September 2026, Solomon Islands time. All FINANCIAL PARTs shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
- All Bids must be accompanied by a: (i) Bid-Securing Declaration; and (ii) Local Labour Method Statement.
- 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 referred to above is:
SIRAP2 Project Support Team Office
ACE Complex, 1st Floor, Kukum Highway, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Telephone: (+677) 30275
Email: rkonale@sirap.sb and tatyana@paiptfsu.com
Website: http://sirap.sb
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00455698. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project
Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Solomon Islands. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Infrastructure 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 Solomon Islands. 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 OP00455698 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. You have 41 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project in Solomon Islands. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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