Tender Advertisement for Supplying Construction Materials for Igawilo Market Food Stalls

Rikolto in East Africa, in collaboration with TCCIA and Mbeya City Council, invites qualified suppliers to participate in a tender for providing construction materials for the EU-funded Food Smart City Project. The project focuses on enhancing market infrastructure by constructing 186 improved food stalls at Igawilo Market, Mbeya City. These stalls will support better food safety practices, ensuring safe handling, storage, and sale of fruits and vegetables. Eligible suppliers with relevant experience are encouraged to apply by September 9th, 2024.

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Deadline:

September 9, 2024

‍Tender Advertisement for Supplying Construction Materials for Igawilo Market Food Stalls

Programme:  Good Food for Cities

Client: Rikolto East Africa

Funding: European Union and DGD

Location: Igawilo Market, Mbeya City

Tender no: RIKOLTO/MBEYA/2024/T/01

  1. Invitation for tender

Rikolto, in collaboration with the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (TCCIA) and Mbeya City Council, with funding from the European Union with co funding from DGD, is seeking tenders from eligible and qualified suppliers for the provision of construction materials. These materials will be used to build 186 improved food stalls at Igawilo Market. The aim is to enhance the safe handling, storage, and sale of fruits and vegetables, thereby improving food safety practices within the market. This effort is part of a larger initiative to ensure consumers have access to safe, healthy, and hygienic food in improved market conditions.

Suppliers interested in this tender should ensure that the materials provided meet the required quality standards and are delivered within the specified timelines. The successful supplier will play a key role in supporting the project’s goals of improving market infrastructure and promoting food safety in Mbeya City.

This project represents a significant step toward improving market facilities, benefiting both vendors and consumers by creating a safer and more efficient marketplace. The selected supplier will contribute to these positive changes, helping to foster a healthier community through improved market conditions.  

  1. Scope of work

The selected supplier will be responsible for providing high-quality construction materials as per the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The materials will be used in constructing the 186 food stalls designed to enhance the market's infrastructure and support the safe handling of fruits and vegetables.

  1. Eligibility criteria

Qualified suppliers with experience in providing construction materials for similar projects are encouraged to participate. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to meet the quality standards and delivery timelines outlined in the BOQ.

  1. Important Notes to Applicants  
  1. Late submissions, partial submissions   will not be considered.
  1. All tenders must adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the tender as described in this ToR to be eligible for evaluation.
  1. To be eligible the supplier must prove that he/she qualifies for the pre-qualification by providing the following as part of the documents:
  1. Tender Submission

Interested suppliers may send their complete application with filled Bill of Quantities (BOQ) attached through eastafrica.procurement@rikolto.org and make sure the subject line marked "Tender for Supplying Construction Materials for Igawilo Market Food Stalls."  BOQ template can be obtained through the link below.

  1. Submission Address: Rikolto Tanzania, P.O.BOX 14655, Arusha

  1. Deadline for Submission: 5:00 PM local time, 9th September 2024.

 

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Find BOQ template here

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BOQ template