Within the framework of the implementation of its 2026 Cocoa Export Tax Subsidy allocated by the Ministry of Trade, the Director General of the South West Development Authority (SOWEDA) hereby launches an Open National Invitation to Tender for the Construction of a Green House Cocoa Dryer at Tanche Quarters in Mambanda along the Kumba Mamfe Road, South West Region, By Emergency Procedure.

The various works to be executed shall include:

-      Site installation/Preparatory Works

-      Earth Works

-      Concrete and Masonry Works

-      Construction Works

-      Wood Works

-      Carpentry and Joinery Works/Roofing

-      Painting and Decoration

The estimated cost of this tender is: FCFA 13, 000,000 (Thirteen million francs) taxes inclusive.

This National Invitation to Tender is open to Cameroonian-based enterprises/contractors that have proven their ability and expertise in the execution of such works.

The works which forms the subject of this invitation to tender shall be financed by the COCOA-TAX SUBSIDY/2026.

Interested bidders can consult the tender file online on the COLEPS platform or the Head Office of SOWEDA, Buea (Department of Administration and Finance) during working hours (7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.).

The file can be obtained from COLEPS platform as soon as this notice is published against payment of the sum of a non-refundable fee of 15,000 (fifteen thousand) francs CFA, payable into the CAS-ARMP Account N° 335 988 opened in any BICEC Bank Branch.

For online submission by electronic means, the offer must be submitted by the bidder on the COLEPS platform against a receipt not later than 31/07/2026 at 10.00 a.m. local time. A backup copy of the offer saved on a USB key must be sent in a sealed envelope with the clear and legible indication "backup copy", in addition to the above mentioned within the time limits.

N.B.: File size and format for online submission, the maximum sizes of the documents that will transit on the platform and constitute the bidder's offer are as follows:

• 5 MB for the Administrative file;

• 15 MB for the Technical Offer;

• 5 MB for the Financial Offer.

The accepted formats are as follows:

• PDF format for text documents; JPEG for images. The candidate will ensure that compression software is used to possibly reduce the size of the files to be transmitted in accordance with the sizes indicated above.

N.B.: One original copy of the bids each drafted in English or French should be submitted.

The maximum deadline for the execution of the works shall be 03 (three) months from the date of issue of Service Order for the commencement of works. Each bidder shall have to include in his tender a standard bid form indicating costs exclusive of all taxes and taxes included and work execution deadlines.

Each bidder must include in his administrative documents a bid bond issued by a first rate banking/insurance establishment approved by the Ministry in charge of finance and whose list is found in document N° 12 of the Tender File and valid for thirty (30) days beyond the date of validity of bids amounting as follows:

Each bidder must include in his administrative documents a bid bond issued by a first rate banking/insurance establishment approved by the Ministry in charge of finance and whose list is found in document N° 12 of the Tender File and valid for thirty (30) days beyond the date of validity of bids amounting to: FCFA 260,000 (Two hundred and sixty thousand francs

The bid bond/CDEC provided must be in accordance with the Circular Letter No. 000019/LC/MINMAP of 5^th of June 2024 relating to the modalities of constitution, deposit, conservation, restitution and withdrawal of bond on public contracts.

The absence of the bid bond issued by a first-rate bank authorised by the Minister in charge of Finance to issue bonds for public contracts shall lead to the immediate rejection of the offer. A bid bond submitted but that does not have any relation with the consultation concerned shall be considered as absent. The bid bond presented by a tenderer at the bid opening session shall not be accepted

For online submission by electronic means, the offer must be submitted by the bidder on the COLEPS platform against a receipt not later than 31/07/2026 at 10.00 a.m. local time. A backup copy of the offer saved on a USB key must be sent in a sealed envelope with the clear and legible indication "backup copy", in addition to the above mentioned within the time limits.

N.B.: File size and format for online submission, the maximum sizes of the documents that will transit on the platform and constitute the bidder's offer are as follows:

• 5 MB for the Administrative file;

• 15 MB for the Technical Offer;

• 5 MB for the Financial Offer.

The accepted formats are as follows:

• PDF format for text documents; JPEG for images. The candidate will ensure that compression software is used to possibly reduce the size of the files to be transmitted in accordance with the sizes indicated above.

N.B.: One original copy of the bids each drafted in English or French should be submitted.

The bids shall be opened online on the 31/07/2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time in the SOWEDA Conference Hall by the SOWEDA Internal Tenders Board. Only bidders may attend or be represented by a duly mandated person.

v Absence of a bid bond/CDEC Receipt

v Certificate of Categorization

v Absence or non-conformity of an administrative document within 48hours after bids opening

v False declaration or falsified document

v Uncertified diploma(s) of personnel

v Financial capacity below 50% of the amount of the project;

v Absence of declaration of non-abandonment of a public contract during the last three years;

        Essential Criteria

        The following binary mode of evaluation shall be used:

Only bids that would have obtained a score of at least 70% of ‘YES’ responses in the technical evaluation shall be retained for financial evaluation.

The contract shall be awarded to the bidder with the least financial offer after having qualified administratively and technically.

Bidders will remain committed to their offers for a period of 90 days from the deadline of submission of tenders.

For additional information interested bidders should contact the SOWEDA Sub-Director of Roads and Other Infrastructures – Tel: 233-32-26-22 or 651-11-36-66; Email: sowedabuea@gmail.com.