Integrated Tourism Development, Infrastructure and Livelihood Improvement in Unguja, (Nungwi village) - Construction of Village Square, Tourist Information Centre, Fish Market, Parking, Urban Furniture, Tide-Defence Embankment and Food Vending Stalls
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, through the Ministry of Finance and Planning, is seeking bids for construction works in Nungwi village, Unguja, Zanzibar, under the Boosting Inclusive Growth for Zanzibar: Integrated Development Project, financed by the World Bank through IDA Credit No. 69140-TZ. The works cover a village square, a tourist information centre, an entrepreneurship centre, retrofitting of the existing fish market with associated public spaces, parking, urban furniture, a tide-defence embankment and food vending stalls. Bidding follows national competitive procurement under a Request for Bids, open to eligible bidders able to meet minimum qualification thresholds on contract experience, annual turnover and liquid assets. Estimated completion time is 8 months plus a 12-month defect liability period. Bidding documents in English can be purchased for a non-refundable fee of US$150, available in hard copy with an accompanying CD for form convenience, though the hard copy prevails in case of discrepancy. Bids must include a Bid Securing Declaration and be submitted by 10 November 2026 at 11:00 am local time, with public opening to follow. Electronic bidding is not permitted and late bids will be rejected. This concerns construction and tourism-related infrastructure works in Tanzania.
Overview
This is a Request for Bids issued by the Ministry of Finance and Planning on behalf of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, for construction works in Nungwi village, Unguja, Zanzibar, financed under the World Bank's Boosting Inclusive Growth for Zanzibar: Integrated Development Project. The works form part of a broader tourism development, infrastructure and livelihood improvement initiative in the area.
Scope of Work
3. The Ministry of Finance and Planning now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the following works: Construction of Village Square, Tourist Information Centre (G+1) and Entrepreneurship Centre, and Retrofitting of the Existing Fish Market with Associated Public Spaces, Parking, Urban Furniture, Tide-Defence Embankment and Food Vending Stalls Time estimated for the completion of the works is 8 months plus 12 months Defect Liability Period
Requirements & Qualifications
Bidders should note that to qualify for award of the contract they are required to meet certain minimum qualifying criteria as provided in Section III: Evaluation and Qualification Criteria (without Prequalification Criteria) of the Bidding Document which includes: Experience as prime contractor: they should have successfully completed at least two (2) contracts of similar nature and complexity within the last ten (10) years, each of a minimum value of TZS 3,500,000,000 but with total value of all contracts equal or more than TZS 7 billion equivalent. Minimum average annual construction turnover of TZS 4,500,000,000; calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress and/or completed within the last 5 years. Minimum amount of liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means for TZS 1,500,000,000. Further details and complete qualification requirements are provided in the Bidding Documents. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration.