International Competitive Bidding · SLE-2000001544-0229-G-ICB
Re-Supply, Delivery and Installation of Value Addition Equipment and ancilliary materials
No closing date
Invitation for Bids: Supply, Delivery and Installation of Value Addition Equipment
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Agriculture Value Chain Development Programme (AVDP), invites eligible bidders to submit bids for the supply, delivery and installation of value addition equipment and ancillary materials.
Reference No.: SLE-2000001544-0229-G-ICB
Date of Invitation: 15 June 2026
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
The procurement is financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the Adaptation Fund, the OPEC Fund for International Development and the Tony Blair Institute, with the financing administered by IFAD.
The procurement supports AVDP’s objective of promoting agriculture as a business, improving household incomes, reducing rural poverty and strengthening the climate resilience of farming households across Sierra Leone.
Procurement Lots
The goods and related services are divided into the following three lots:
Lot 1
Supply, delivery and installation of processing equipment for:
- Cocoa model farms
- Oil-palm model farms
- Vegetable model farms
Lot 2
Supply, delivery and installation of rice-processing equipment.
Lot 3
Supply, delivery and installation of power saws.
Bidders may submit bids for one or more lots and may be awarded a maximum of three lots, provided they meet the qualification requirements for each lot. Contracts will be awarded on a lot-by-lot basis.
Bidding Method
The procurement will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding method in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook.
The evaluation process will include the review and verification of bidders’ qualifications, previous performance and references before the award of a contract.
Please note that no pre-bid conference will be held.
How to Obtain the Bidding Document
Interested bidders must pay a non-refundable fee of:
- SLE1,200, or
- USD50
Payment should be made to the following account:
Account Name: Agriculture Value Chain Development Programme
Account Number: 014-001-107-861-136-462
Bank: Commerce and Mortgage Bank
After payment, bidders should email a copy of the payment slip, their complete contact details and the subject of the procurement to:
Email: [email protected]
The bidding document and subsequent updates will be sent to bidders by email.
Bid Submission
Bids must be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions contained in the bidding document.
Submission deadline: 28 July 2026 at 12:00 GMT
Submit bids here:
https://bit.ly/BidsForValueAdditionEquipment
Late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Requirements for Local Bidders
Local bidders must submit the following documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
- Valid NASSIT Clearance Certificate
- Valid NRA Tax Clearance Certificate
- Valid Local Council Certificate
- Manufacturer’s authorisation
- Evidence of arrangements for providing after-sales services in Sierra Leone, including through local agents or partnerships
Requirements for Foreign Bidders
Foreign bidders must submit the following documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Manufacturer’s authorisation
- Evidence of arrangements for providing after-sales services in Sierra Leone, including through local agents or partnerships
Bid Security
Every bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a bank guarantee.
| Lot | Bid-security amount |
|---|---|
| Lot 1 | USD5,500 |
| Lot 2 | USD6,500 |
| Lot 3 | USD2,000 |
Bid Opening
The bid opening will be conducted through Zoom.
Date: 28 July 2026
Time: 12:30 GMT
Bidders and their authorised representatives may participate using the following link:
https://bit.ly/BidOpeningForValueAdditionEquipment
Contact Information
For further information or clarification, contact:
Agriculture Value Chain Development Programme
183 Old Railway Line
Messima, Bo City
Sierra Leone
Email: [email protected]
Lots
| Lot | Description | Bid security |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supply, delivery and installation of processing equipment for: Cocoa model farms Oil-palm model farms Vegetable model farms Lot 2 Supply, de | |
| 3 | Supply, delivery and installation of power saws |
Bidders may bid for one or more lots. Contracts are awarded lot by lot, subject to meeting the qualification requirements for each.
How to take part
Obtaining the document and submitting a bid
Obtain the bidding document
A non-refundable fee of SLE1,200, or USD50 applies.
Email a copy of the payment slip with your full contact details to [email protected].
You will then also receive any updates to the document.
Prepare your bid
No pre-bid conference will be held for this tender. Bid security must be provided in the form of a bank guarantee, per lot.
Submit before the deadline
Bids are submitted electronically, in the manner set out in the bid data sheet.
Late bids are not accepted under any circumstances.
This procurement is financed by , administered by IFAD, and conducted in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook. Complaints about the process may be lodged with the PMU Procurement Officer or the National Public Procurement Authority.
