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Page 1 / 1Recruitment of the Lead Insurer or insurers of the Backstop Insurance Policy for…
Specific Procurement Notice Employer: Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc Project: Access to Finance for Recovery and Resilience Project (AFIRR) Contract title: Lead Insurer of the backstop insurance policy for Bridge Lending Windows (BLW) Country: RWANDA Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: P175273 RFB No: 5/3/2026/BRD/PC&CS/CS Issued on: 7th May 2026 • The Government of the Republic of Rwanda (GoR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Access to Finance for Recovery and Resilience Project (AFIRR) which Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD is implementing the Project on the behalf of the GoR. BRD intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for lead insurer of the backstop insurance policy for Bridge Lending Windows (BLW). • The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the provision of the Backstop Insurance Policy for the Bridge Lending Windows (BLW). • Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulation for IPF borrowers, seventh Edition, September 2025, and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors):50%, and for the Bid cost: 50%. • Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 09:00 to 1700 hours at BRD headquarters – Kigali City, Nyarugenge District, Nyarugenge Sector, Kiyovu Cell, KN34st, No17. An online pre-biding meeting shall be held on 14th May 2026 from 11:00am (link shall be shared to all interested bidders who will be having purchased the Request for Bids). • The bidding document in English will be accessible on https://www.brd.rw/ Our Publication/tender advert. • Bids must be delivered to the BRD headquarters – Kigali City, Nyarugenge District, Nyarugenge Sector, Kiyovu Cell, KN34st, No17 on or before on 8th June 2026 not later than 10:00am Kigali time. Electronic Bidding will be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the BRD on 2nd Floor, on 8th June 2026 at 10:30 am Kigali time (GMT +2). All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening or protected password will be provided during the financial opening session on the following email [email protected]. • All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 87,600,000 Rwandan francs. • Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. • The address referred to above is Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Stella Rusine Nteziryayo, Chief Executive Officer Kigali City, Nyarugenge District, Nyarugenge Sector, Kiyovu Cell, KN34st, No17 P.O.B 1341 Kigali, Rwanda; Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) office, 2nd Floor, Procurement Office
Feasibility studies for rehousing, rent-to-own, guarantee schemes, capital marke…
TENDER NO: 4/3/2026/BRD/PC&CS/CS ASSIGNMENT TITLE: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE SECOND RWANDA HOUSING FINANCE PROJECT • Background: The Government of Rwanda, through the Development Bank of Rwanda and with financing from the World Bank, implemented the Rwanda Housing Finance Project (RHFP), known as Gira Iwawe, to expand access to affordable housing finance and support capital market development. The project addressed key structural constraints, including limited long-term mortgage financing for low- and middle-income households and the lack of domestic refinancing instruments, helping to strengthen Rwanda’s housing finance framework before closing in October 2025. However, significant housing gaps persist due to rapid population growth and a severe mismatch between demand and formal supply, particularly in the City of Kigali. High development costs, limited construction innovation, weak developer capacity, and affordability constraints continue to hinder progress. To guide the second phase (RHFP II), a detailed feasibility study will be undertaken to assess technical, financial, institutional, and policy options and to propose scalable supply- and demand-side interventions that can sustainably expand access to affordable housing. • Scope of work: The overall objective is to provide a technical, financial, institutional, and policy feasibility study that informs the design of RHFP II interventions, addressing both demand and supply-side challenges, facilitating private capital mobilization, and promoting job creation. The consultant will: • Identify supply and demand-side barriers and propose targeted interventions, building on RHFP lessons. • Evaluate financing solutions—including mortgage instruments, guarantees, rental and rent-to-own schemes, and capital-market mobilization (e.g., housing development funds, asset-backed securities, etc.) • Assess the feasibility of medium to large scale affordable housing development models suitable for Rwanda. • Recommend institutional, policy and regulatory reforms to strengthen the housing finance ecosystem. • Build capacity for BRD and key stakeholders through knowledge transfer and training. • Deliverables • The consultant will provide, at least, the following outputs: Inception Report – detailing methodology, work plan, and stakeholder engagement strategy. • Technical Assessment Report: proposing housing development models, demand-side and supply-side interventions, including the diagnostic assessment for the housing development fund. • Financial and housing models Assessment Report: covering financial modelling, affordability analysis, and recommended financing structures for supply-side and demand side interventions as well as raising additional finance from the market. • Policy and Institutional Reform Note: Identifying gaps and proposing reform roadmap, and institutional strengthening recommendations. • Pre-Investment Feasibility Report – consolidated technical and financial feasibility of proposed RHFPII interventions. • Final Consolidated Report: synthesizing all findings, final recommendations, and financial models in excel format. Kindly and carefully read the attached terms of reference for details. • Contract duration: The successful bidder will be given 6 months, starting from the date of contract signature, with deliveries submitted according to an agreed work plan. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.brd.rw under publications starting from the date of contract signature, with deliveries submitted according to an agreed work plan • Selection process: A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection Consultant (QCBS) method. The shortlisting criteria are the following: • Proven experience in housing development, affordable housing finance, and large-scale housing project preparation in emerging markets. • Proven track record in Sub-Saharan Africa housing finance. • Proven experience in capital markets, structured finance, guarantee mechanisms, and PPPs. • Strong expertise in engineering/architectural design, urban planning, and housing technologies. • Experience with World Bank or other multilateral development bank project preparation requirements. • Proven experience in institutional reform, policy advisory, climate-risk management, and capacity building. • Fill signed and submission of application form for establishing business relationship with political exposed person and conflict of interest form (PEP and conflict of interest form with all information requested should be mandatory filled and signed. • Fill and sign beneficial ownership form with all information requested. • Fill and sign conflict of interest declaration form • Other information Consulting firm may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-contractor. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if your JV selected. Interested Consultants firms are invited to download the full Terms of Reference and template to be downloaded from BRD website https://www.brd.rw/ under Publications from 1/03/2026. Further information can be submitted at the following email addresses: [email protected] during office hours (8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Kigalil time). The expression of interest must be delivered in written form addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Development Bank of Rwanda on the following address: [email protected] and copying to the [email protected] not later than 16/03/2026 at 6:00pm Kigali time (GMT +2).
Market facilitation consultancy services
Tender No: 15/8 /2025/BRD/HC&CS/CS Assignment Title: Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) for procuring market facilitator under framework contract for ASCENT Project • Background: The Government of Rwanda, through the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), is implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) Project. This initiative is funded by the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), aiming to increase access to sustainable and clean energy in Rwanda. BRD is responsible for the implementation of: Subcomponent 3.1: Off-grid Results-Based Financing (RBF) • Subcomponent 3.2: Clean Cooking Results-Based Financing (RBF) • Subcomponent 3.3: Productive Use of Energy (PUE) RBF • Subcomponent 3.4: Line of Credit Facility As part of its mandate, BRD seeks to hire at least three consulting firms as a market facilitator to support participating companies (off-grid solar companies, clean cooking companies, and productive use of energy companies) under the ASCENT program. The firm will be responsible for facilitating their effective participation in the above specified ASCENT subcomponents and ensuring the successful delivery of technologies and services to project beneficiaries, in full compliance with the project’s guiding policy documents (Operations Manuals). More detail of above subcomponents is available on https://www.brd.rw/ascent/. • Scope of work: The market facilitator is required to provide hands-on coaching to all companies, especially new home-grown companies who have not yet partnered with BRD in the previous Results-Based Financing (RBF) schemes. These new home-grown companies may need support in the preparation of required documents for subsidy/loan application at BRD, better pricing of the product, identification of the target market, documenting connections for subsidy claims at BRD, etc. The support will be provided to these companies on a necessary basis. However, it is expected that majority of the companies need such support to enhance their capacity. The specific scope of the assignment will be laid out in the Purchase Order (PO) before engaging the firm for company specific support. The general scope of work is provided in Annex 5 Terms of Reference. • Deliverables the market facilitator is expected to provide the services as per the current ToRs and specific scope of work as mentioned in the purchase order. The consulting firm will be directly supervised by BRD staff appointed in the contract with the following key deliverables: | # | Component | Deliverable | Anticipated timeline | 1 | Inception report | A baseline report highlighting the methodology for conducting specific tasks as per the purchase order or engagement letter | 1 week from the date issuing the purchase order or engagement letter | 2 | Draft completion report | A report detailing the support offered to the company as per the requirement specified in this ToR, the purchase order or engagement letter | 4 weeks from the approval of the inception report | 3 | Final work completion report | A final report after incorporating the comments from the company and BRD | 1 week after receiving the comments on draft report Note: The exact timeline with the effort of each team member will be mentioned in the purchase order or engagement letter Kindly and carefully read the attached terms of reference for details. • Contract duration: The successful bidder will be given a 3-year framework contract. Purchase orders/Engagement Letter with the exact duration of each specific assignment and detailed scope will be issued to implement the framework contract. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.brd.rw under publications • Selection process: The shortlisting criteria are the following: • Extensive proven record and experience in data collection, market research and preparation of application packages, capacity building and market facilitation in the area of off-grid solar companies, clean cooking companies, and productive use of energy companies. • Demonstrate Similar relevant experience in Rwanda. • The contracts size at least 120 calendar days with relevant assignment. • Skills and availability of in- capacity building and hands-on coaching in business development with excellent knowledge and experience on how to prepare business plan in Rwanda. • Demonstrating good knowledge and familiarity in working with Rwanda Private Sector • Fill signed and submission of application form for establishing business relationship with political exposed person and conflict of interest form (PEP and conflict of interest form with all information requested should be mandatory filled and signed. • Fill and sign beneficial ownership form with all information requested. • Other information The attention of interested Consulting firm is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised up to September 2023) (“Consultant Guidelines”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consulting firm may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-contractor. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. Interested Consultants firms are invited to download the full Terms of Reference and template to be downloaded from BRD website www.brd.rw under Publications from 27/08/2025. Further information can be submitted at the following email addresses: [email protected] and copying to the [email protected] during office hours (8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Local time). The expression of interest must be delivered in written form addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Development Bank of Rwanda on the following address: [email protected] and copying to the [email protected] not later than17/09/2025 at 6:00pm Kigali time (GMT +2).
ASCENT mass-user awareness and promotional activities
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND CONDUCT MASS-USER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN UNDER FRAMEWORK CONTRACT. The Development Bank of Rwanda wishes to invite all interested and qualified bidders to submit their best proposals for supply of promotional materials and conducting mass-user awareness campaign under framework of three years (3) as detailed in the following lots: • Lot1: Supply Promotional Materials: • Design and printed IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials (brochures, banners, flyers) as required by BRD/field staff. • Branded items (T-shirts, caps, etc.) • Lot 2: Media & Roadshow Campaigns: • Organize monthly radio talk shows, 36 shows for 3 years. Each talk show will be allocated a maximum of 30 minutes. • Schedule DJ mentions and short ads on local FM. • Social Media campaigns, on a need basis. • Roadshow activations, on a need basis. In this regard, the Development Bank of Rwanda wishes to invite all qualified suppliers to submit their Technical and Financial Proposals for the above-mentioned services, according to the terms of reference detailed in the Request for Proposal. The Tender document in English may be obtained from procurement office from 29/07 /2025 during office hours (8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Local time) upon presentation of proof of payment of a non-refundable fee of Twenty Thousand Rwandan Francs (20,000 Frw) deposited on the account Nº 4414310784 of BRD opened in BPR Bank Rwanda Plc. Well bound and sealed bids presented in 3 hard copies, one of them marked “Original” and 2 hard copies marked "Copy" of the bids. These should be submitted in the BRD procurement office, not later than 12 August 2025, at 10:00am local time. Soft copies well protected with password should be submitted on the following email [email protected], [email protected]. The bids shall be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who wish to attend the opening session in the BRD meeting room. Please note that the bids will be put in an envelope indicating the name, the address of the prospective bidder and title of the tender which will be marked as follows: SUPPLY OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND CONDUCT MASS-USER AWARENESS CAMPAIN UNDER FRAMEWORK CONTRACT. Do not open except in public session on 12 August 2025 at 10:30 Enquiries regarding this tender may be addressed in writing to: Development Bank of Rwanda, P.O. Box 1341 Kigali Rwanda, Email: [email protected] Note: Women led firms are highly encouraged to participate in this tender. ASSIGNMENT TITLE: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND CONDUCT MASS-USER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN UNDER FRAMEWORK CONTRACT. The Development Bank of Rwanda wishes to invite all interested and qualified bidders to submit their best proposals for supply of promotional materials and conducting mass-user awareness campaign under framework of three years (3) as detailed in the following lots: • Lot1: Supply Promotional Materials: • Design and printed IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials (brochures, banners, flyers) as required by BRD/field staff. • Branded items (T-shirts, caps, etc.) • Lot 2: Media & Roadshow Campaigns: • Organize monthly radio talk shows, 36 shows for 3 years. Each talk show will be allocated a maximum of 30 minutes. • Schedule DJ mentions and short ads on local FM. • Social Media campaigns, on a need basis. • Roadshow activations, on a need basis. In this regard, the Development Bank of Rwanda wishes to invite all qualified suppliers to submit their Technical and Financial Proposals for the above-mentioned services, according to the terms of reference detailed in the Request for Proposal. The Tender document in English may be obtained from procurement office from 29/07 /2025 during office hours (8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Local time) upon presentation of proof of payment of a non-refundable fee of Twenty Thousand Rwandan Francs (20,000 Frw) deposited on the account Nº 4414310784 of BRD opened in BPR Bank Rwanda Plc. Well bound and sealed bids presented in 3 hard copies, one of them marked “Original” and 2 hard copies marked "Copy" of the bids. These should be submitted in the BRD procurement office, not later than 12 August 2025, at 10:00am local time. Soft copies well protected with password should be submitted on the following email [email protected], [email protected]. The bids shall be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who wish to attend the opening session in the BRD meeting room. Please note that the bids will be put in an envelope indicating the name, the address of the prospective bidder and title of the tender which will be marked as follows: SUPPLY OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND CONDUCT MASS-USER AWARENESS CAMPAIN UNDER FRAMEWORK CONTRACT. Do not open except in public session on 12 August 2025 at 10:30 Enquiries regarding this tender may be addressed in writing to: Development Bank of Rwanda, P.O. Box 1341 Kigali Rwanda, Email: [email protected] Note: Women led firms are highly encouraged to participate in this tender.
Hiring consultant to conduct Implementation Completion Report of RHFP Project
Tender Nº: 06/04/2025/BRD/HC&CS/CS Assignment Title: Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) to hire a consulting firm for the preparation of the RHFP Implementation Completion Report (ICR) Procurement Approach: Consultant’s Qualification-Based Selection (CQS) • Background: The Development Bank of Rwanda wishes to invite all interested and qualified bidders to submit their best proposals for the consultancy services to hire a consulting firm for the preparation of the RHFP Implementation Completion Report (ICR). In this regard, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) requests interested firms to submit their Technical and Financial Proposals for the above-mentioned services according to the Terms of Reference detailed in the Request for Proposal. • Objective of the assignment: The main objective of the consultancy is to evaluate the performance of each RHFP component, extract lessons learned, identify best practices to be retained, pinpoint gaps, and propose solutions for future similar initiatives. • Duration Three months (not exceeding 60 workdays) from the date of the contract signing. • Requirements: The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the above stated services. interested consulting firms must meet the following criteria: • At least 10 years of experience in conducting project evaluations, performance assessments, and implementation completion reporting. • At least 2 proven track records in preparing ICRs or similar evaluation reports for multilateral donor-funded projects. • Demonstrated expertise in housing finance and capital markets, evidenced by successful completion of at least three (3) consultancy assignments in the last ten (10) years. • Experience in infrastructure financing and the affordable housing finance sector is an added advantage. In addition, interested consulting firms shall fill, sign and submit the following forms/document: • Application form for establishing business relationships with political exposed person (PEP form with all information requested). • Fill and Sign the Conflict-of-Interest Form. • Beneficial Ownership Disclosure form. • Technical and managerial organization of the firm. • Selection process Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. The bidder that meets the requirements will be considered a successful bidder and invited to submit their technical and financial proposal, which will be followed by contract negotiations. Interested consulting firms are invited to download the full Terms of Reference and template to be filled on https://www.brd.rw/#ourpublications from 17th April 2025. Further information can be submitted at the following email addresses: [email protected] and copying to [email protected] during office hours (8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Local time). The expression of interest must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Development Bank of Rwanda on the following address: [email protected] and copying to [email protected] not later than 30 April 2025 at 6:00pm Kigali time (GMT +2).