Tenders Are Invited For Develop A Pilot And Institutionalize A Corridor Monitoring System On The Central Corridor

Expression of Interest are invited for Develop a Pilot and Institutionalize a Corridor Monitoring System on the Central Corridor Introduction: The World Bank is seeking expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms to design and implement a real time corridor monitoring system for the Central Corridor in Tanzania. This assignment is part of a broader initiative to improve the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of the Central Corridor and emerging domestic trade routes in Tanzania. Background: The Central Corridor is a key regional trade route connecting Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Port of Dar es Salaam. Despite its strategic importance, the corridor suffers from systemic inefficiencies such as fragmented infrastructure, poor intermodal connectivity, and prolonged port and border delays. For instance, average dwell times at Dar es Salaam port significantly exceed national targets, hindering competitiveness and increasing trade costs. Eliminating transport and logistics bottlenecks along the corridors will expand access to markets and services and foster inclusive economic growth. Eliminating transport and logistics bottlenecks along the corridors will expand access to markets and services and foster inclusive economic growth. Objectives: The primary objectives of this consulting assignment is to prioritize interventions to improve the performance and resilience of the Central Corridor and other emerging trade corridors and institutionalize a corridor monitoring system to help sustain the efficiency gains. Scope of Work: The scope of the assignment will include: Designing and implementing a corridor performance system, using near real-time data. Support the Central Corridor Transport Transit Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA) in institutionalizing the system. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/5621/view.html