In brief
- On 2017-06-24, Somaliland Sun reported that the Ministry of Water Resource invited bids for a proposed Water Infrastructure Development for Resilience project.
- The procurement notice references GPN Ref No AfDB 1268-12/16, and bid documents are available online via AfDB Grant No: 5900155010151.
- The report does not establish whether any contracts have been awarded or whether construction has started or been completed.
On 24 June 2017, Somaliland Sun reported that the Ministry of Water Resource was inviting bids for a proposed Water Infrastructure Development for Resilience in Somaliland. The ministry's notice, referenced as GPN Ref No AfDB 1268-12/16, said the government of Somaliland had received the project from the African Development Bank (ADB).
The ministry described the project as 'proposed', not under construction. Bid documents and eligibility information were said to be available online through an AfDB grant reference: AfDB Grant No: 5900155010151. Enquiries were directed to the office of the Water Infrastructure Development project at the Ministry of Water Resource in Hargeisa, with telephone numbers +252634423530 and +252634351417, and emails sombids@care.org or directorofwater@gmail.com.
The Somaliland Sun report does not establish any developments after the bidding invitation. It does not state whether contracts have been awarded, whether construction has started or been completed, the total project cost, the grant amount, or the current status of the bidding process. The report provides no information on who won bids or what works were contracted. Any claim about project implementation, awards, or construction progress since the invitation would require evidence beyond this notice.
Contractors seeking current opportunities should verify directly with the Ministry of Water Resource or the African Development Bank, as the notice is dated 2017-06-24 and no subsequent updates are referenced in the report.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scope of the rehabilitation project?
The notice describes a proposed Water Infrastructure Development for Resilience in Somaliland, but does not detail specific works, locations, or components.
Who is eligible to bid?
According to the Ministry of Water Resource, information about eligibility and bid documents was available online via AfDB Grant No: 5900155010151.
What is the deadline for bid submission?
The report does not state a bid submission deadline or closing date.