Feasibility Study, Detailed Design, Bidding Documents and Supervision for Expansion Works of Xai-Xai, Chokwe, Chibuto, Inhambane and Maxixe Water Supply Systems — Urban Water Security Project

REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND WATER RESOURCES WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION INVESTMENT AND ASSETS FUND – FIPAAS URBAN WATER SECURITY PROGRAM – P509890 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Nº. FIPAG/UWSP/CON-02A/25 CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DETAILED DESIGN FOR EXPANSION OF XAI-XAI, CHÓKWÈ, CHIBUTO, INHAMBANE AND MAXIXE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources (MOPHRH), has received financing from the World Bank under the Urban Water Security Program (P509890), to be implemented in the Greater Maputo Metropolitan Area and the Southern Region, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract FIPAG/UWSP/CON-02A/25 – Consulting Services for Preparation of the Feasibility Study and Detailed Design for Expansion of Xai-Xai, Chókwè, Chibuto, Inhambane and Maxixe Water Supply Systems. This activity will, in part, support FIPAAS in develop: (i) feasibility study, (ii) detailed design and bidding documents of the selected infrastructures under feasibility study; and (iii) provide construction supervision services of water sources, water treatment plants, transmission mains to connect existing water supply schemes and expansion of networks to meet water demand, by proposing immediate activities for 2030 demand, activities for intermediate year of 2040 and ultimate year of 2050 for Chókwè/Guijá, Chibuto, Xai-Xai, Inhambane and Maxixe. In summary the feasibility study intends to produce an appropriate option for construction and/or upgrade existing water supply schemes to meet 2030, 2040 and 2050 demands. . The Water Supply and Sanitation Investment and Assets Fund (FIPAAS) invites eligible firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide valid information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.). Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, 6th Edition, February 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consultant shall be a reputable Civil Engineering Consulting firm with at least 15 years of engineering experience in urban water supply, including 7 years of experience in feasibility studies and construction projects for water catchments, water treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs (underground, semi-supported, supported and elevated), distribution networks and distribution centers. The Consultant must be fully familiar with Mozambique's procurement procedures and the construction of projects in developing countries. The above experience should include i) groundwater abstraction for urban use (10 years), ii) water treatment process design including rapid sand filters, removal of iron, manganese and other heavy metals (10 years), iii) pumping and lift stations (10 years). Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for this assignment may be obtained through the link: https://app.fipaas.gov.mz/concursos/ugea/agosto_24 The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method as set out in the Procurement Regulations. Additional information may be obtained at the address below during normal working hours ( 07:30 to 15:30 ). Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form in English to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by 14:30 hours on 14 August 2026 . Fundo de Investimento e Património do Abastecimento de Água e Saneamento - (FIPAAS) Av. Filipe Samuel Magaia, no. 1297 Maputo, Mozambique E-mail: ugea.ugea@fipaas.gov.mz Maputo, 27th July 2026