Expression of Interest for Construction of Bitenga BASE Camp Water Supply Pipeline in Rutsiro District. Location: Rutsiro Deadline: Sunday, 14/06/2026 17:00 General information The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZs portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development, Good Governance, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development, Digitalization and Digital Economy, Mineral Governance, Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region. Brief information on the project A federally owned enterprise, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Federal Government in achieving its objectives in international cooperation for sustainable development. In Rwanda, GIZ has been operating over 40 years. GIZ Rwanda is active in sustainable economic development and employment promotion, good governance and decentralization, information and communications technology, and energy. 2. Context Skills Development for Economic Transformation (SD4T) Rwandas economic growth has been remarkable, annual growth rates averaged at eight per cent over the past two decades. Yet, unemployment (14.9 %) and underemployment (54.2 %) remain high. Most of the population works in the agriculture sector, where incomes are low. Moreover, the number of young people entering the labour market is increasing. A large proportion of local companies are unregistered micro-enterprises which are not very competitive and cannot harness the long-term potential for growth. Most of them are only creating a handful of jobs at present. Domestic value creation, specifically in the light industrial sector is low and meets international standards only to a limited extent. At the same time, the professional skills of many job seekers do not match the requirements of the labour market. With strategies like the National Strategy for Transformation (NST 1) and Made in Rwanda Policy, the Government of Rwanda is promoting skills development, the creation of off-farm jobs and domestic value creation. To contribute to the Rwandan Governments strategy, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) commissioned GIZ to implement the programme Skills development for economic transformation (SD4T) from 2023 to 2026, as part of the priority area Sustainable Economic Development of the Rwandan German Development Cooperation. The programme is co-funded by the European Union (EU). The programmes main political partners are the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) and the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC). As a specific focus, SD4T supports the Government of Rwanda in stepping up its efforts for local inclusion and graduation of refugees out of humanitarian aid, which is reflected in the Joint Strategy on Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities in Rwanda (2021-2024) by MINEMA and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The programme aims to create jobs and strengthen the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives in the light manufacturing industry (e.g. furniture production, metal processing etc.) according to the principles of inclusivity, productivity and environmental sustainability. This will be achieved by following an integrated approach to employment promotion, consisting of 1) the promotion of technical and vocational education and training to enhance the quality of labour supply, 2) private sector development to raise labour demand, and 3) economic policy advice to improve the matching of labour supply and demand. A specific focus is placed on the economic empowerment of women, refugees and host communities. Tourism as a Driver of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Tourism is one of Rwandas most important economic sectors and a major source of jobs. While Volcanoes National Park has long been the main attraction, Rwanda aims to diversify its tourism offerings, as outlined in the Sustainable Tourism Development Plan. Diversification requires better coordination among public and private stakeholders and improved infrastructure to support visitor experiences. GIZ has supported tourism development for many years, especially through community-based tourism initiatives in the Kivu Belt and the development of the Congo Nile trail, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism (RCOT). This included strengthening nature-based tourism products such as hiking, cycling, birdwatching, and cultural experiences. Rhineland-Palatinate Partnership and Tourism Infrastructure Development The longstanding grassroots partnership between the State of Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) and Rwanda has supported numerous community-level initiatives. In Rutsiro District, support from the Municipality of Kallstadt has already contributed to the development of the Bitenga Base Camp and the mapping of surrounding hiking trails. These efforts align with national tourism priorities and contribute directly to expanding community-based tourism in the Kivu Belt region Objective: To build on these achievements and further strengthen tourism development specifically along the Kivu belt, there is a need for critical facilities such as a reliable water pipeline system, which will serve tourists, local communities, and tourism operators. Thus, the objective of this assignment is to procure a qualified construction company to design and implement the required water pipeline infrastructure in Rutsiro district. 3. GIZ shall hire the contractor for the anticipated contract term, from 01st July 2026 to 30th November 2026. 4. The contractor shall provide the following work/service Site assessment and preparation Conduct a detailed site verification survey and confirm pipeline alignment Verification/review of the estimated water demand, the water source capacity to meet the demand, the supply and storage required to distribute water to the camp and communities Assess the necessity for water treatment to meet the water quality standards. Clear the right-of-way, prepare access routes and excavation areas. Identify, mark, and protect existing utilities or sensitive areas. Identify people to be affected by the project and their related damages (crops, trees, structures, etc) and do property valuation for compensation. ii. Procurement and transport of materials Supply all construction materials meeting approved technical specifications (pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, concrete, stones, cement, sand, graves etc.). Ensure safe transportation, on-site storage of materials and security. iii. Construction of the water pipeline Excavate trenches along the approved alignment. Install the pipeline, fittings, valves, joints, and connection points according to engineering designs. Construct supporting structures (e.g., valve boxes, protective casings, anchoring blocks, chambers). Backfill and compact trenches to restore the terrain. iv. Construction of water supply infrastructure Construct and install intake or source connection facilities as per drawings and specifications. Construct and install new water reservoir as per drawings and specifications Build consumer or service points (e.g., tap stands). v. Testing and Commissioning Conduct pressure tests, leak detection, flushing, and system cleaning. Correct defects identified during testing. Demonstrate full functionality of the pipeline system to GIZ and local authorities. vi. Environmental and social safeguards Implement environmental protection measures (erosion control, waste management, spill control). Ensure worker and community safety, including PPE use, safe work zones, and signage. Comply with Rwandas environmental and construction regulations. vii. Documentation and Handover Submit as-built drawings, technical documentation, and test reports. Conduct handover to GIZ and relevant district authorities. Rectification of defects during liability period as per contractual agreement. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/expression-interest-eoi-construction-bitenga-base-camp-water-supply-pipeline-rutsiro-district
