The Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi (ISABU) launched a national open tender on August 20, 2026, for the rehabilitation of its Appro-patrimoine and magasin blocs at the Direction Générale. This significant initiative, officially identified as National Open Tender Notice Number N°DNCMP/05/T/2026-2027, aims to upgrade essential infrastructure within the institution. The project is entirely financed by the Government of Burundi, showing the national commitment to agricultural research and development. Specifically, the funding supports the 'Recherche sur l’aménagement, écologie et systèmes de production agro-pastoraux et halieutiques' project, which focuses on research related to planning, ecology, and agro-pastoral and fisheries production systems. The market award procedure for this tender strictly adheres to the established guidelines of the Burundi Public Procurement Code, utilizing a National Open Tender process to ensure transparency and fair competition among bidders. Offers for this rehabilitation project must be submitted to the Direction générale de l’ISABU by 10:00 local time on September 8, 2026. Following the submission deadline, the public opening of these offers will occur promptly on the same day, September 8, 2026, at 10:30 local time, allowing for immediate scrutiny of the proposals received.
Tender Details and Requirements
Full information regarding the tender is made available through the Tender Dossier. This key document can be consulted by interested parties at the Direction Générale de l’ISABU, specifically within its Approvisionnements service, which is conveniently located on Avenue de la Cathédrale. Prospective bidders wishing to acquire the complete dossier for their detailed review and preparation of offers can do so for a non-refundable fee of 100,000 Fbu. This payment must be meticulously deposited into account number CC10003, an account specifically designated as the 'sous-compte de transit des recettes non fiscales' at the Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB). This financial requirement ensures that only serious and committed bidders proceed with the tender process.
To provide a thorough understanding of the scope of work and site conditions, prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to participate in a guided site visit. This visit is scheduled for August 28, 2026, commencing at 10:00 local time. The site visit will offer a valuable opportunity for participants to assess firsthand the precise nature and extent of the rehabilitation work required for both the bloc Appro-patrimoine and the bloc magasin at the Direction Générale de l’ISABU. Such direct observation is critical for preparing accurate and competitive bids. All submitted offers must be accompanied by a bid guarantee valued at 2,100,000 FBU. This guarantee serves as a commitment from the bidder and protects the contracting authority in case of non-compliance with tender conditions.
The tender process specifies that the market is constituted as a single lot, identified simply as '01'. This means that the entire rehabilitation project is offered as one indivisible contract, requiring bidders to propose solutions for all specified works. It is explicitly stated that no preference margin will be granted to eligible bidders during the evaluation process, ensuring a level playing field for all participants. The public opening of offers, a key step in the transparency of the procurement process, is firmly set for September 8, 2026, at 10:30 local time. This event will take place at the Direction Générale de l’ISABU, allowing all interested parties to observe the initial phase of the bid evaluation.
Eligibility and Evaluation
Participation in this national open tender is broad, extending to legal, technical, and financial entities that are capable of demonstrating the necessary capacities to undertake such a project. These entities must also satisfy the specific eligibility criteria outlined in Article 161 of the Burundi Public Procurement Code. This article details the legal, administrative, and financial requirements that bidders must meet to be considered for the contract. The tender process mandates a full and rigorous evaluation of all submitted offers. This multi-faceted evaluation will encompass administrative, technical, financial, and economic aspects of each proposal, ensuring that the selected contractor not only meets all formal requirements but also offers the most advantageous and viable solution for the rehabilitation project. The administrative evaluation will verify compliance with all submission formalities and required documentation. The technical evaluation will assess the proposed methodologies, equipment, and personnel qualifications. The financial evaluation will scrutinize the proposed costs and financial viability, while the economic evaluation will consider the overall value for money and potential economic benefits of the proposal.
Timeline and Validity
A key aspect of the tender is the validity period for the submitted offers. Offers for the rehabilitation project will remain valid for a period of 90 calendar days, commencing precisely from the official deadline for offer submission. This extended validity period is essential as it ensures that proposals remain binding for potential contractors throughout the full evaluation phase, providing ISABU with sufficient time to review, analyze, and select the most suitable bid without needing to request reconfirmation from bidders.
The timeframe for completing the rehabilitation works is set at a maximum of 60 calendar days. This execution period will officially begin once the definitive market notification has been issued to the successful bidder, marking the formal commencement of the contract. The specified duration aims to ensure timely completion of the necessary facility upgrades, minimizing disruption and allowing ISABU to quickly benefit from the improved infrastructure for its ongoing research activities.