Call for Contractors: Building a Safer, Cleaner Kilombero Market
Creating a healthier space for trade
Rikolto Tanzania, together with the Arusha City Council through the AfriFoodLinks Project, is inviting qualified contractors to take part in upgrading the vegetable section of Kilombero Market.
Kilombero Market, established in 1969, is one of Arusha’s busiest urban markets. Every day it serves more than 15,000 customers and provides livelihoods for about 500 vendors, most of them women and young people. Despite its vital role, the market struggles with outdated stalls, poor drainage, limited waste management, and inadequate storage facilities. This project aims to modernise the vegetable section so it can stand as a model for safer, cleaner, and better-managed urban markets in the city.
Purpose of the Assignment
We are seeking a contractor to carry out the upgrade works according to the approved design and Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
Scope of Work
The contractor will be expected to:
- Clear and prepare the site
- Construct the new market section as per the design
- Install proper drainage and waste management systems
- Complete finishing works that meet hygiene and safety standards
- Undertake any other works outlined in the BoQ and technical drawings
Expected Deliverables
- Fully upgraded vegetable section, ready for use
- Bi-weekly progress updates, reviewed by the City Council’s engineer
- A final handover report at completion
Duration
The construction must be completed within 60 days of contract signing.
Who Can Apply
Contractors should be able to show:
- A valid business registration and license in Tanzania
- Experience in similar construction or market upgrade projects
- Technical and financial ability to deliver on time
- Compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations
How to Apply
Interested contractors should send:
- A technical proposal (approach, work plan, delivery schedule)
- A complete BoQ with prices
- A company profile with evidence of relevant past projects
Deadline for submission: 3rd October 2025 (Close of Business)
Send applications to: eastafrica.procurement@rikolto.org
More information, including the proposed design and BoQ, can be found on our website.
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