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Call for contractors to upgrade the vegetable section of Kilombero Market in Arusha 

Rikolto Tanzania in collaboration with the Arusha City Council under the AfriFoodLinks  Project is implementing a pilot project to enhance food safety and waste management in  Kilombero market. Established in 1969, Kilombero market is a key urban market that serves  over 15,000 consumers daily and hosts about 5,00 vendors, predominately women and  youth.  

Despite its importance the market faces challenges such as inadequate and outdated stalls,  poor drainage and waste management, and lack of storage facilities. The project aims to  upgrade the vegetable section of the market to serve as a model for improving  infrastructure, food safety and waste management in the urban markets of Arusha.  

Objective of the assignment  

The purpose of the assignment is to engage a qualified contractor to upgrade the vegetable  section of the Kilombero market as per the proposed designed and approved Bill of  Quantities (BoQ).  

Scope of works  

The contractor will be required to undertake but not limited to the following:  

• Site preparation and clearance 
• Construction of the market section as per design
• Installation of drainage and waste management infrastructure
• Finishing works to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene requirements
• Any other works as specified in the BoQ and technical drawings

Deliverables 

• Completed upgrade of the vegetable section of Kilombero market
• Work progress reports summited bi-weekly and approved by the responsible  Engineer from the city council 
• Final handover report

Duration of the Assignment 

• The construction works are expected to be completed within 60 days from the date of  contract signing 

Contractor Qualification  

Interested contractors must demonstrate the following:  

• Valid business registration and operating license in Tanzania 
• Proven experience in construction and/or upgrades of markets
• Technical and financial capacity to deliver the works within the timeframe
• Compliance with Tanzania laws and regulations

Submission requirements  

Interested contractors should submit the following  

• A technical proposal detailing the approach, workplan and delivery schedule of the  deliverables of the assignment 
• A complete BoQ with prices
• Company profile with evidence of past relevant experience

All bids should be submitted to eastafrica.procurement@rikolto.org by Close of Business  (COB) of 3rd October 2025.  

For more information, please visit our website (link here), where you will find the proposed  design and the Bill of Quantities (BoQ).