Strategic Support for Implementation of Mozambique Transport Portfolio — TACF Program

Addendum 1

Extension of submission deadline of MZ-PMU-538763-CS-QCBS: Management Support for Implementation of Mozambique Transport Portfolio (TACF) from 8th June 2026 to 26th June 2026

This Addendum extends the submission Deadline from 8th June 2026 to 26th June 2026. Other details in the REOI of 11th May 2026 remains. Candidates who submitted their EOI’s by 8th June 2026 may choose to maintain their submissions or may improve them by the new deadline for submission.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

COUNTRY: Republic of Mozambique

NAME OF PROJECT: Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration

Grant No.: IDA-E0780

Assignment Title: Management Support for Implementation of Mozambique Transport Portfolio (TACF)

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): MZ-PMU-538763-CS-QCBS

The Government of Mozambique (GOM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the payment for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is to strengthen the capacity of the Portfolio Coordination Unit (PCU) i.e. (Project Management Unit (PMU)& Project Implementation Unit (PIU’s)), for a period of 2 years, with possibility to extend for another 2 years period. The TACF will act as a technical assistance partner to the PMU — providing advisory support, systems development in planning, procurement, contract management and project handover, environmental and social risks management, tools, and integrated programme controls, advising on claims prevention/negotiation, and on-the-job capacity building to strengthen PMU and PIU performance. TACF will act as a Project Management Office (PMO) with an ultimate goal of supporting the transition from reactive management to a proactive, results-oriented execution model that secures long-term infrastructure sustainability and strategic investment growth.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment can be obtained from the address given below.

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MTL) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The Shortlisting criteria will be based on the following areas:

• Core Technical Competence: A well-established firm with a proven track record in technical assistance, project management, and capacity building for large-scale transport infrastructure projects.
• International Procurement and Contract Expertise: Substantial experience in implementing projects under World Bank Procurement Regulations or similar international standards, with specific expertise in bid preparation, FIDIC contract management, claims, and compliance.
• Environmental and Social (E&S) Safeguards: Demonstrated experience in managing E&S risks, including the mitigation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), and Sexual Harassment (SH). Proficiency in community engagement and road safety management within infrastructure projects is required.
• Relevant Project History: Successful completion of at least three assignments of similar scale and complexity in the last 15 years. This must include experience with Design-Build (D&B) and Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) models, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa or regions with similar socio-economic conditions.
• Institutional Strengthening and Knowledge Transfer: A documented commitment to collaborative project delivery, including the implementation of structured training and mentorship programs to enhance the capabilities of local counterpart teams.
• Regulatory Compliance and Ethics: Proven ability to adhere to national regulations and international best practices, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and quality in accordance with World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The shortlist will contain Five (5) to Eight (8) shortlisted firms.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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 Quality and Cost Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulationsand and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.

Further information can be obtained by sending an email to [email protected] during office hours 0900 to 1500 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail or by e-mail)” by 26th June 2026.

Ministério dos Transportes e Logística,

Attention: Portfolio Coordinator

Avenida dos Martires de Inhaminga, Nr 336

Email: [email protected]

Maputo – Moçambique