The Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) launched a tender, Avis d’Appel d’Offres National Ouvert N° DNCMP/10/F/2026-2027, on July 22, 2026, for the supply, installation, and commissioning of replacement solar batteries for its various sites. The object of this tender is specifically the supply, installation, and commissioning of replacement solar batteries for different solar systems across OBR sites. The market is financed entirely, 100%, by the State General Budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027. All offers must be deposited by August 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM local time. The OBR will open the submissions on the same day, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This initiative shows the OBR's commitment to maintaining its infrastructure and ensuring operational continuity through renewable energy solutions.
Tender Document Details
The tender document for the solar battery replacement can be consulted during business hours, specifically from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM local time. Prospective bidders can review the document at the Commissariat des Services Généraux de l’OBR, located on the 3rd floor at B.P. 3465 Bujumbura. This consultation provides an opportunity for interested parties to thoroughly understand the requirements and scope of the project before submitting their proposals. Physical copies of the tender document are available for acquisition at the OBR procurement service. This service is situated in Quartier Industriel, on Avenue de la Tanzanie, at N°936a/A, B.P 3465 Bujumbura II. The cost of obtaining the tender document is fifty thousand Burundian francs (50,000 FBU), which is non-refundable. Payment for the document must be directed to account N° CC10003 (Transit Account for Non-fiscal Revenue) at the BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI. This non-refundable fee ensures that only serious and committed bidders proceed with the application process.
Submission and Validity
Offers submitted after the specified deadline of August 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM will not undergo evaluation, according to the Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR). This strict adherence to deadlines is a standard practice to ensure fairness and efficiency in the procurement process. A submission guarantee of five million Burundian francs (5,000,000 BIF) is required for each individual lot tendered. These offers will maintain their validity for a duration of 90 days, commencing from the submission deadline. The OBR has scheduled the opening of all received offers for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This process ensures adherence to the established timelines and financial requirements for participation in the tender. The guarantee serves to ensure the commitment of bidders throughout the evaluation period, mitigating risks of non-performance or withdrawal.
Context and Next Steps
The Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) requires all submitted offers to include a submission guarantee, set at five million Burundian francs (5,000,000 BIF) for each lot. This guarantee is designed to ensure the commitment of bidders throughout the evaluation process. Offers submitted after the August 10, 2026 deadline will not be considered for evaluation, as specified by the OBR. The publication date of the tender notice was July 22, 2026, providing ample time for prospective suppliers to prepare their bids.
The validity period for all submitted offers is 90 days, calculated from the submission deadline. The OBR will proceed with the opening of all received offers on August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM, consistent with the established timelines for the tender process. This procedure outlines the final steps for bidders and the OBR in the initial phase of the solar battery replacement project, ensuring transparency and adherence to procurement regulations. The successful bidder will be responsible for the supply, installation, and commissioning of the new solar batteries, contributing to the OBR's operational sustainability.
