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Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper.
Our mission: to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
Request for Bids
Small Works
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Country: Mercy Corps
Name of Project: Enhancing Community Resilience Project (THABAT) – AF1
Contract Title: Contractor to Construct 30 Child Friendly Spaces in 5 Localities in Gedaref Sudan.
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.:_ P181490
RFB Reference No.: SD-MC-511185-NC-RFB
The Mercy Corps has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Enhancing Community Resilience Project (THABAT) – AF1 (P181490) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply of Construction Services for 30 Child Friendly Spaces [30 CFSs] in 5 localities in Gedaref State Sudan. For these contracts, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.”
- Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB), and is open to all eligible Bidders.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Mercy Corps Sudan office, James Wandera- jwandera@mercycorps.org and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1500 hours [Sunday to Thursday] at the address given below: Gadarif City, Aljubarab East District, Mercy Corps office Sudan.
- The bidding document in ENGLISH will be shared with interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to [jwandera@mercycorps.org] and the address below: Aljubarab East District, Gedaref, Mercy Corps Office Sudan. The document will be sent through following email: sd-tenders@mercycorps.org
4. Background
Mercy Corps is inviting qualified contractors to undertake the construction of 30 Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) across Gedaref State. These facilities are grouped into five distinct lots, as outlined in the main bid document. Each CFS is designed to offer a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children, utilizing locally available materials in a "Rakuba" style. The standard components include activity shelters, latrine blocks, handwashing stations, and perimeter fencing to ensure safety and privacy. The entire scope of works is expected to be completed within a two-month period.
Objectives
The primary objective of this assignment is to supply and construct CFS structures in accordance with the designated design type (A or B) and location, using locally sourced materials. The structures shall follow the "Rakuba" typology and include the following elements:
CFS Type A
- Two Activity Rooms (5×8 m each)
- Two )Activity Room + Office( Units (5×12 m each)
- Two Latrine Blocks (each with two doors)
- Four Handwashing Stations
- Perimeter Fence (160 m) with Secure Gate
CFS Type B
- Two Activity Room + Office Units (5×12 m each)
- Two Latrine Blocks (each with two doors)
- Four Handwashing Stations
5. Bidders may Bid for one or several contracts, as further defined in the bidding document. Bidders wishing to offer discounts in case they are awarded more than one contract will be allowed to do so, provided those discounts are included in the Letter of Bid.”
6 . Margin of preference will not be considered during evaluation and contract award.
7. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- 1.Valid company registration certificate
- Minimum of Three (3) years proven experience in the construction sector (List of previous contracts of related scope and value plus 2 previous contracts undertaken of related scope)
- Demonstrated experience in constructing community shelters and latrines using local materials and steel (Completion certificates or project handover reports, or recommendations from previous clients or previous contracts)
- Prior engagement in humanitarian or development projects, especially in rural or displacement contexts (Company profile and previous undertaken projects)
- Sufficient technical capacity, skilled labor, and equipment to complete the work within the stipulated timeframe (Key staff CVs, company structure or hierarchy and related equipment)
Construction localities in Gedaref
Lot 1: Al Rahad Locality
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# |
School Name |
Village |
CFS Type |
Duration |
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1 |
Ali Babikr Primary School |
Ali Babekir |
B |
3rd week of Dec |
|
2 |
Al Intifadha Primary School |
Hawata |
B |
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3 |
Hay Al-Ganain Primary School |
Hawata |
A |
|
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4 |
Khashma Al-Buta Primary School |
Khashm Al-Buta |
B |
|
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5 |
Al Mathna bin Ammro Primary School |
Hawata |
B |
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6 |
Al Thoura Primary School |
Hawata |
A |
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Lot 2: Al Fashaga Locality
|
# |
School Name |
Village |
CFS Type |
Duration |
|
1 |
Al Ribat Primary School |
Shuwak |
B |
3rd week of Dec |
|
2 |
Al Nahadha Primary School |
Shuwak |
A |
|
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3 |
Al Mansoura Primary School |
Al Mansoura |
B |
|
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4 |
Jabarab Primary School |
Shuwak |
A |
|
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5 |
Al Mugasama Primary School |
Al Mugasama |
B |
|
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6 |
Al Markaz Al-Rifee Intermediarte |
Shuwak |
A |
|
Lot 3: Al Fao Locality
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# |
School Name |
Village |
CFS Type |
Duration |
|
1 |
Major5 primary school |
Al Fao |
A |
3rd week of Dec |
|
2 |
Al Gariya (11) Primary Schoolboys |
Village 11 |
B |
|
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3 |
Al Gariya (7 B) Primary School |
Village 7 |
B |
|
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4 |
Al Gariya (36 B) Primary School |
Village 36 (Dar Elnaem) |
A |
|
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5 |
Harira Al Ratamat Primary School |
Harira Al Ratamat |
B |
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6 |
Al Garya 11 primary schoolgirls |
Garya 11 |
B |
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Lot 4: Basundah Locality
|
# |
School Name |
Village |
CFS Type |
Duration |
|
1 |
Al Jamam primary School |
Al Jamam |
B |
3rd week of Dec |
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2 |
Alam Primary School |
Alam |
A |
|
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3 |
KuneinaTabaldiya Primary School |
Tabaldiya |
B |
|
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4 |
Al Zahara Primary School |
Basundah |
B |
|
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5 |
Gheriagana Primary School |
Um Kharaet |
A |
|
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6 |
Omar Al-Farouq Primary School |
Um Kharaet |
A |
|
Lot 5: Al Mafaza Locality
|
# |
School Name |
Village |
CFS Type |
Duration |
|
1 |
Al Humayra Primary School |
Al Mafaza |
B |
3rd week of Dec |
|
2 |
Annas Bin Malik Primary School |
Al Mafaza |
B |
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3 |
Khawla Bint Al-Azzwar Primary School |
Al Mafaza |
B |
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4 |
Al Sharqiya Primary School |
Al Mafaza |
A |
|
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5 |
Al Faki Abdalla Primary School |
Al Faki Abdalla |
A |
|
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6 |
Khalid Bin Al-Waleed Primary School |
Al Mafaza |
B |
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Bids must be delivered to the address below:
Aljubarab East District, Gedaref, Mercy Corps Office Sudan on or before 12 PM Sudan Time on 24.11.2025. Electronic Bidding will [ not] be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected.
Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below: Aljubarab East District, Gedaref, Mercy Corps Office Sudan. at 12 PM Sudan Time on 24.11.2025
All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Securing Declaration,”
The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Address: Aljubarab East District, Gedaref, Mercy Corps Office Sudan.
Contact Name : James Wandera / Procurement Manager
Email : jwandera@mercycorps.org
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