International Competitive Bidding
Supply of 3,000 Portable Solar Kits for Secondary Schools in Four Priority Provinces under the PAAF Project, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kasai, Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental and Ituri Provinces, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Delivery Scope
3,000 kits
Quantity
Supply and delivery of goods
Contract Nature
2026-10-23 14:00 (Kinshasa time)
Bid Deadline
01Project Overview
Project Name
Supply of 3,000 portable solar kits for secondary schools targeted by the PAAF Project in the four priority provinces of Kasai, Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental and Ituri
Reference
Bidding reference ZR-PAAF-547448-GO-RFB; World Bank procurement notice OP00466771
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Employer
Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship, Girls Learning and Empowerment Project (PAAF), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Parent Project
Girls Learning and Empowerment Project (PAAF), World Bank project P178684
Source of Funds
International Development Association (IDA) Credit 7284-ZR; project financing of USD 400 million
Procurement Method
International Invitation for Bids (AAOI) using a two-envelope process, under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (7th edition, September 2025)
Notice Issue Date
8 Sep 2026 (World Bank procurement notice board publication date 3 Sep 2026)
Source
World Bank procurement notice (Avis Spécifique d'Appel d'Offres International) OP00466771, employer PAAF, published 3 Sep 2026, verified 2 Oct 2026: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00466771
Background Sources
World Bank project page for the Girls Learning and Empowerment Project (P178684), which records USD 250 million in commitments, board approval on 28 Mar 2023 and closing on 29 Dec 2028, with the objective of improving safe and equitable access to education, particularly for girls, and teaching and learning conditions in secondary schools in selected provinces: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P178684
02Project Background
The Girls Learning and Empowerment Project (PAAF) is financed by the World Bank under project P178684, with USD 250 million in commitments, board approval on 28 March 2023 and a planned closing date of 29 December 2028, implemented by the Ministry of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its development objective is to improve safe and equitable access to education, particularly for girls, and teaching and learning conditions in secondary schools in selected provinces. The notice records financing of USD 400 million made available for the project covering its procurement.
This procurement is issued by the PAAF Project of the Ministry of National Education and New Citizenship for the supply of 3,000 portable solar kits to targeted secondary schools in the four priority provinces of Kasai, Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental and Ituri. The notice states that the procedure is international competitive bidding using a two-envelope process, evaluated with technical factors carrying 60 per cent and bid cost 40 per cent, and that the bidding document is issued in French against a non-refundable fee of USD 100 and delivered electronically. The notice also states that electronic submission of bids is not permitted and that the financial envelope is not opened at the first public opening but kept in a secure place by the employer until the second public opening.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Subject of Procurement | 3,000 portable solar kits |
| Beneficiaries | Secondary schools targeted by the PAAF Project in the four priority provinces |
| Delivery Provinces | Kasai, Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental and Ituri |
| Lots | The notice does not divide the procurement into lots; it is tendered as a whole |
| Form of Bid | Two-envelope process with paper submission; the technical envelope is opened at the first public opening and the financial envelope is retained until the second public opening |
| Technical Specifications | The capacity, component configuration and performance requirements of the kits are set out in the technical specifications section of the French-language bidding document |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Bidding Document Fee | French-language bidding document against a non-refundable fee of USD 100 or the equivalent in a convertible currency, payable by direct deposit or bank transfer to the account designated in the notice; the document is issued electronically against proof of payment |
| Bid Security | USD 60,000 |
| Bid Submission | Paper bids must be delivered to the address stated in the notice before the deadline; late bids are not accepted |
| Bid Opening | The technical envelope is opened publicly on the submission deadline date in the presence of bidders' representatives and any person choosing to attend; the financial envelope is opened at the second public opening |
| Beneficial Ownership Disclosure | As required by the World Bank Procurement Regulations, the borrower will disclose the beneficial ownership of the successful bidder at the contract award notification stage, using the beneficial ownership disclosure form included in the bidding document |
| Payment and Warranty | Goods contracts usually provide for payment in instalments against delivery and acceptance, and normally require a warranty for a defined period |
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05Bidder Eligibility Requirements
01
Eligibility
Bidders must be eligible under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; the procurement is open to bidders from all eligible countries
02
Document Acquisition
Bidders must request the bidding document in writing, pay the fee and obtain the French-language document against proof of payment
03
Bid Security
Bids must be accompanied by a bid security of USD 60,000
04
Technical Conformity
Bidders must offer portable solar kits meeting the technical specifications of the bidding document and submit documentation establishing conformity
05
Financial and Experience Qualification
The supply capacity, financial position and similar contract experience requirements are set out in the qualification section of the French-language bidding document and must be responded to item by item
06
Compliance
Bidders must comply with the conflict of interest and fraud and corruption provisions of the World Bank Procurement Regulations and submit beneficial ownership information in the form provided in the bidding document
06Key Milestones
3 Sep 2026
Notice Published
8 Sep 2026
Notice Issue Date
Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00
Document Inspection
23 Oct 2026, 14:00 Kinshasa local time
Bid Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2026, 15:00 Kinshasa local time
First Public Opening (Technical Envelope)
07Evaluation Criteria
Technical Evaluation60%
- Rated criteria scored against the criteria set out in the bidding document, covering the technical performance and conformity of the portable solar kits and the supply arrangements
- This component carries 60 per cent of the total score
Bid Price Evaluation40%
- The evaluated bid price is computed from the price schedules and converted into a score
- This component carries 40 per cent of the total score
- Both envelopes are evaluated separately and combined to establish the ranking of bidders
