CALL FOR TENDER (re- advertised)

Tender title: Retrofitting of two (2) disaster-affected houses in Kavumu Sector, Ngororero District.
Deadline for submission: July 8^th, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time.

Background

The Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN) is implementing the Climate Just Communities (CJC) Program, designed to promote inclusive, community-led climate resilience. The program prioritizes vulnerable groups such as women, youth, persons with disabilities, and people living in high-risk disaster zones by supporting them to engage in sustainable agriculture, disaster risk reduction, climate-smart infrastructure, and advocacy for climate justice.

As part of the CJC Program’s ongoing efforts to enhance household resilience, RCCDN invites eligible and qualified local suppliers to submit bids for the retrofitting of two (2) disaster-affected houses in Kavumu Sector, Ngororero District.

Technical specifications

The retrofitting assignment is for 2 houses, kitchen and pit latrine. The houses should be fitted with gutters (imireko) and water harvesting tank of capacity 5m³. The materials to be used should be of the following specifications:

Iron sheets

• Type: Corrugated sheets
• Gauge: 30 (BG30)
• Size: 3.00 x 0.90 m
• Minimum base metal thickness: 0.25 mm
• Minimum aluminum-zinc coating mass: AZ100 or 100 g/m² (two-sided weight method)
• Color: Marron

Marking requirements (permanent and indelible):

• Manufacturer’s name and/or trademark
• Thickness expressed in gauge and in mm
• Coating class of the sheet

Cement

• Type: 32.5 N grade

All materials and construction works must meet recognized safety and quality standards. The construction must be completed within 30 calendar days from the contract signing date.

Eligibility and qualifications

Interested suppliers must:

• Be registered and based in Ngororero District
• Show evidence of capacity to complete retrofitting works on time
• Demonstrate past experience and best practice in retrofitting the houses that were hit by disasters.

Application requirements

Eligible suppliers must submit the following:

• A technical and financial proposal clearly outlining costs and retrofitting schedule.
• A valid company registration certificate
• At least two (2) references from similar previous assignments
• Proof of capacity to meet required specifications and quantity

Submission guidelines

Complete bids (technical and financial proposals, plus supporting documents) must submitted by July, 8^th 2025, at 11:00 AM local time, through either of the following options:

• Email: rccdnrwanda@rccdnetwork.org
• Physical Delivery: RCCDN Office, KK 395 St, Muyange, Kagarama, Kicukiro District, Kigali, Rwanda.

Evaluation criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on:

• Compliance with the technical specifications
• Past performance and relevant experience
• Capacity to deliver within the stipulated timeframe
• Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money

NB: Only the best offer that meets the requirements to win the tender will be notified 

Contact information

For any inquiries or clarification, please contact: 0788 873293/ 0796171589 or email us at rccdnrwanda@rccdnetwork.org

Safeguarding Programme Participants: PWD, Children & Adults

RCCDN respects the intrinsic dignity of every person, celebrates differences and aims to create relationships of mutual respect wherein the rights and dignity of every person are respected. The Network is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment and the code of conduct, which outlines the expected behaviors and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organizational representatives.

Done at Kigali on 27^th, ,June 2025.

VUNINGOMA Faustin

Coordinator RCCDN