Tender Notice for the provision of the Backstop Insurance Policy for the Bridge Lending Windows (BLW)

Procurement Overview

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of a Backstop Insurance Policy for Bridge Lending Windows (BLW).

Project Information

• Implementing Organization: Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc
• Project: Access to Finance for Recovery and Resilience Project (AFIRR)
• Financing Source: World Bank
• Project Loan No.: P175273
• RFB No.: 5/3/2026/BRD/PC&CS/CS
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Issue Date: 7th May 2026

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will serve as the lead insurer of the backstop insurance policy for the Bridge Lending Windows initiative, supporting the Government of Rwanda's access to finance recovery and resilience objectives.

Bidding Process

• Procurement Type: International competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB)
• Regulatory Framework: World Bank's Procurement Regulation for IPF borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025
• Eligibility: Open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations

Evaluation Criteria

• Rated Criteria (technical and non-price factors): 50%
• Bid Cost: 50%

Key Dates and Information

• Pre-Bidding Meeting: 14th May 2026 at 11:00 AM (online format; link to be shared with bidders who have purchased the RFB)
• Document Inspection Hours: 09:00 to 17:00 at BRD headquarters

Document Location

Address: BRD Headquarters, Kigali City, Nyarugenge District, Nyarugenge Sector, Kiyovu Cell, KN34 St, No. 17

The bidding document in English is accessible through BRD's official channels.