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Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement Project
Published on May 22, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Key information
- Type
- Conseil & Études
- Procuring Entity
- City of Kigali
- Location
- 🌍 Rwanda
- Estimated Value
- Not disclosed
- Language of Notice
- English
Description
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE
Country: Rwanda
Name of Project: Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement (RUMI) Project
Practice area / sector: Transport
Loan No./Credit No./TF No./Grant No.: 78610-RW; 77240-RW and 78620-RW
Project ID No.: P176885
The Government of Rwanda has received financing in the amount of US$ 204.04 million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement (RUMI) Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works and consulting services to be procured under this project. This project will be jointly financed by the European Investment Bank and European Union (EIB/EU).
The project will include the following components with planned open international contracts as summarized in the table below:
| | No | Component | Planned Open International Contracts | Budget US$ Million | Category | Expected publication date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component 1: Urban Mobility ImprovementThis component will mainly include:• Development of Nyabugogo Multimodal Transit Hub and Surrounding Area;• Enhancement of the Public Transport System and Walking and Cycling Environment along Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBLs);• Improvements for Safe Neighborhoods Access by providing safe walking and cycling lanes| Construction of Nyabugogo Multi Modal Transit Terminal and terminal area (Design and Build) | 149.09 | Works | June 2026 | 2 |
| Consultancy Services for Contract Management & Supervision of works for Nyabugogo Multi Modal Transit Terminal and Terminal area | 7.45 | Services | Aug2026 | 3 | Consultancy services for feasibility study and preliminary design for Non-motorized Transport (NMT) of defined low-income neighborhoods and along DBL corridors |
| 0.30 | Services | Sept2026 | 4 | Component 2: Promoting E-mobilityThis component will mainly include:• Feasibility Study and Detailed Design for E-Bus Depots with Charging Facilities and construction of at least One E-Bus Charging Depot;• Procurement and purchase of Electric Buses: The project will finance the acquisition the first batch of electric buses to replace aging diesel units and expand the operational fleet. It will include specifications for vehicle performance, battery warranty and after-sales support to ensure sustainable operation.| Preparation of phase II of fleet renewal program, including transaction advisory and a detailed design for E-bus project | 0.61 |
| Services | June2026 | 5 | Hiring contractor for E-buses depots/charging infrastructure construction and installation of chargers | 3.82 | Works |
| Oct2027 | 6 | Tender for supply of chargers | 2 | Goods | Dec2027 |
| 7 | Tender for supply of Battery Electric Buses | 7 | Goods | July2026Procurement of contracts financed by the World Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2025) (Procurement Regulations) and is open to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Procurement Regulations. The World Bank shall arrange the publication on its external website of the agreed initial procurement plan and all subsequent updates since it has provided non- objection.Specific procurement notices for contracts subject to open international competitive procurement will be announced, as they become available, in UN Development Business online, on the World Bank’s external website and City of Kigali’s website: www.kigalicity.gov.rw.Prequalification/Initial Selection of suppliers and contractors will be required for the following contracts:• Construction of Nyabugogo Multi Modal Transit Terminal and terminal area (Design and Build)• Consultancy Services for Contract Management & Supervision of works for Nyabugogo Multi Modal Transit Terminal and Terminal area• Consultancy services for feasibility study and preliminary design for Non-motorized Transport (NMT) of defined low-income neighborhoods and along DBL corridors• Preparation of phase II of fleet renewal program, including transaction advisory and a detailed design for E-bus project• Hiring contractor for E-buses depots/charging infrastructure construction and installation of chargersInterested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services for the above-mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Borrower at the address below:CITY OF KIGALIAttention to: Stella KABAHIRE, City ManagerKN 3 Ave, 8, Kigali City Hall, Second Floor, Door 2.01B.P.3527 KigaliTelephone: 3260 or +250788900500Electronic mail address: [email protected]Web page: https://www.kigalicity.gov.rwYours sincerely,Stella KABAHIRECity Manager |
Tender Timeline
Publication
May 22, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending
Procuring Entity
- Procuring Entity
- City of Kigali
- Country
- Rwanda
- Contact person
- Sheila Uwase
- [email protected]