Expression of Interest (EOI) Purchase of Phones and Tablets

Organization

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 GIZ's portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi.

About GIZ Rwanda/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
• Regional projects in the Great Lakes Region

Tablets - Minimum Specifications

Quantity Required: 20 units

• Display: 10–12 inches, anti-glare, ≥700 nits; glove-touch capable
• Processor: Octa-core CPU; ≥6 GB RAM; ≥128 GB storage (+microSD)
• Connectivity: 4G LTE (or 5G), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.x, GPS/GLONASS, NFC
• Camera: Rear ≥12 MP AF; Front ≥8 MP
• Battery: ≥8,000 mAh; USB-C PD; 10+ hours runtime; pogo-pin dock
• Security: Biometric unlock; device encryption; MDM/Android Enterprise (or Apple Business Manager)
• Operating System: Android 13+ or iPadOS 17+; security updates ≥4 years
• Durability: MIL-STD-810H drop protection ≥1.2 m; IP67/68 ingress protection
• Warranty: 3-year warranty with local service; advance exchange preferred
• Included Accessories: Rugged case with hand/shoulder strap, tempered glass, active stylus, 5-bay charger, vehicle charger

Smartphones - Minimum Specifications

Category: Mid-Range Smartphone

• Display: 6.4–6.6 inches AMOLED, Full HD+ (≈2340×1080), ≥90 Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Octa-core processor; ≥6 GB RAM; ≥128 GB storage (+microSD support)
• Connectivity: 5G / 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5/6, Bluetooth 5.x, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo, NFC
• Camera: Rear multi-lens setup with advanced capabilities; Front camera for video calls
• Durability: IP67 rating

Publication Details

Reference Number: [Reference available upon request]

Publication Date: 17 March 2026

Location: Kigali, Rwanda