The Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) has launched a national open tender, identified as N° OBR/01/S/2026-2027, for the maintenance and repair of its air conditioners. This significant procurement initiative aims to ensure the optimal functioning of the OBR's facilities across its operational sites. The tender, titled 'Entretien et Réparation des Climatiseurs de l’OBR' (Maintenance and Repair of OBR Air Conditioners), was officially published on July 13, 2026. This publication date marks the official commencement of the bidding process, inviting qualified firms to participate. Interested parties are required to submit their offers by August 3, 2026, at 9:30 AM local time. The OBR will proceed with the opening of all submitted offers on the same day, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, ensuring a swift and transparent process.
Tender Details and Access
The tender dossier, which contains full information regarding the scope of work, technical specifications, and submission requirements, is available for consultation on working days. Prospective bidders can review the dossier from 7:30 AM to 12 PM and again from 2 PM to 5:30 PM local time. This allows ample opportunity for interested companies to thoroughly understand the tender's demands. The dossier can be consulted at the Commissariat des Services Généraux de l’OBR, which is conveniently located at Immeuble VIRAGO, 3rd floor, B.P. 3465 Bujumbura. This central location facilitates easy access for all potential bidders.
For those wishing to obtain a physical copy, the tender dossier can be acquired from the OBR Procurement service. This office is situated at Avenue de la Tanzanie, N°936a/A, B.P. 3465 Bujumbura II. A non-refundable fee of fifty thousand Burundian francs (50,000 FBU) is required to acquire the dossier. This payment must be made to account N° CC10003, which is designated as a Transit account for Non-Fiscal Revenue, at the BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI. The payment process is designed to be straightforward, ensuring all interested parties can secure the necessary documentation.
Financial and Submission Requirements
The market for the air conditioner maintenance tender is entirely financed by the General State Budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This ensures that the necessary funds are allocated for the successful execution of the maintenance and repair services. Prospective bidders are required to provide submission guarantees based on the specific lot they are tendering for, demonstrating their financial commitment and capability. For lot 1, which may cover a larger or more complex set of maintenance tasks, the submission guarantee is set at two hundred thousand Burundian francs (200,000 BIF). Lot 2, potentially involving a different scope, requires a submission guarantee of one hundred thousand Burundian francs (100,000 BIF). These guarantees are key for ensuring serious and qualified bids. All offers submitted in response to the tender will maintain their validity for a period of ninety (90) days, commencing from the official submission deadline. This validity period provides the OBR with sufficient time to evaluate bids and make an informed decision.
Submission and Opening Procedures
Offers submitted for the national open tender N° OBR/01/S/2026-2027 by the Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) must adhere strictly to the established deadline. The OBR has stated that any offers received after the submission cut-off time of August 3, 2026, at 9:30 AM will not be opened. This strict adherence to the deadline is a critical component of public procurement integrity, ensuring fairness and adherence to the tender's procedural guidelines for all participants. Following the submission period, the OBR plans to open all eligible offers on the same day, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in accordance with the tender's announced schedule. This public opening process is a standard part of public procurement, designed to maintain transparency and equal opportunity for all participating bidders. The OBR emphasizes that all steps of the tender process will be conducted with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
