INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 8 NEW CLASSROOMS & 5 NEW WASH FACILITIES IN GARAD WIILWAAL PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KISMAYO DISTRICT, JUBALAND STATE, SOMALIA

SOMALIA

9th November 2026

Tender ref. ITT/MOECHE-SCI/2026 –PR764759

CONSTRUCTION OF 8 NEW CLASSROOMS & 5 NEW WASH FACILITIES IN GARAD

WIILWAAL PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KISMAYO DISTRICT, JUBALAND STATE, SOMALIA UNDER GPE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION GRANT (GPE STG)

PART 1 – INVITATION TO TENDER

INTRODUCTION TO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION CULTURE AND HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA

The Ministry of Education, Culture & Higher Education of the Federal Government is responsible Establishing quality education system for all Somali citizens that offers equal opportunities and promotes respect for human rights and observes Islamic principles as articulated in the provisional Constitution of the Federal Government of Somalia (2012) and the National Education Policy (revised in 2023). The Overall goal of the education sector is to ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood, basic and primary, secondary, technical and vocational, higher education, and complete with relevant and effective learning outcomes. The strategic goals of the sector are governed by the National Development Plan (2025-2029), the Education Sector Strategic Plan (2022-2026), the Somali Partnership Compact (2023-2026). 

MoECHE’s Vision:

To establish a quality modern education system for Somalia citizen that offers equal opportunities and promotes respect for human rights and observes Islamic Principles.

MOECHE’s Mission:

MoECHE’s mission is to facilitate, guide, deliver and coordinate universal quality education to promote national integration, social justice and development in Somalia.

BACKGROUND TO GPE STG- PROJECT

In partnership with Save the Children (SCI), the Ministry of Education Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) is implementing the System Transformation Grant (STG), funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), which is a three-year initiative aimed at catalysing sustainable advancements within the education sector of the Federal Government of Somalia. With a robust focus on the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2022- 2026) and the Partnership Compact's outlined priorities, the STG endeavours to bolster primary enrolment rates, enhance literacy and numeracy, and establish a transparent and efficient financial framework. The Systems Transformation Grant (STG) program is fundamentally shaped by its core design principles, which emphasize a collaborative and inclusive approach

2 SUBMISSION FORMAT & BIDDER RESPONSE DOCUMENT

Bidders wishing to submit a bid must use the Bidder Response Document template in Part 3 of this Tender Pack. Any bids received using different formats, or incomplete bids, will not be accepted. 

This document allows bidders to submit all the required information and be evaluated fairly and equally against the Essential, Capability and Commercial Criteria. In addition to the Bidder Response Document, bidders may also be required to submit supporting documentation. Instructions on how to do this, and how to complete the Bidder Response Document can be found within the document in Part 3 of this pack.

Bids can be submitted by:

Electronic Submission via ProSave

• Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the below document:

Electronic Submission via Email

• Email should be addressed to  [email protected]
• Note – this is a sealed tender box, which will not be opened until the tender has closed. Therefore, do not send tender-related questions to this email address, as they will not be answered.
• The subject of the email should be “ITT/MOECHE - SCI/2026 – PR764759”
• Bidder Response – ‘Bidder Name’, ‘
• All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each file relates to.
• Emails should not exceed 15mb – if the file sizes are large, please split the submission into two emails. 
• Do not copy other SCI email addresses into the email when you submit it as this will invalidate your bid.

6.4 CLOSING DATE FOR BID SUBMISSION

Your bid must be received on or before 1st December 2026. Bids must remain valid and open for consideration for a period of no less than 120 days.