{"id":7192,"date":"2026-10-28T17:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solomons.gov.sb\/portal_tender\/?p=7192"},"modified":"2026-11-04T14:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:50:35","slug":"tender-advertisement-ministry-of-fisheries-marine-resources-mfmr-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solomons.gov.sb\/portal_tender\/tender-advertisement-ministry-of-fisheries-marine-resources-mfmr-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Tender Advertisement: Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources, MFMR"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources<\/strong>
\nP.O Box G2, Honiara
\n<\/strong><\/span>Solomon Islands<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Invitation to Bid<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Solomon Islands:<\/strong> Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program \u2013 Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER)
\nCredit No.:<\/strong> IDA-71050
\nProject ID:<\/strong> P177239
\nContract Title:<\/strong> Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province.
\nReference No.:<\/strong> SB-MFMR-551476-CW-RFB<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received<\/em><\/strong> financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program \u2013 Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER) <\/strong>and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands. The works will involve the construction and completion of the office building, including all necessary civil, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, and associated works, together with the supply of materials, labour, equipment, and services required to complete the project in accordance with the bidding documents and technical specifications. The project site is in Auki, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands<\/strong>. The construction period shall be eighteen (18) months from the commencement date specified in the Contract or the date of commencement stated in the Notice to Proceed, as applicable.<\/p>\n

Bidding will be conducted through open competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank\u2019s \u201cProcurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers\u201d (\u201cProcurement Regulations\u201d) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 3.14 and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank\u2019s policy on conflict of interest.<\/p>\n

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the PROPER Project Office, Nambawan Delite Centre Building and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 0830 to 1640 hours (Solomon Islands time), at the address provided at the end of this Invitation to Bid. For further inquiries, bidders may contact via email at MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A complete set of the bidding document in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of charge upon submission of a written request by email to MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted on 2 November 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the MFMR Main Conference Room, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honiara, Solomon Islands. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend to obtain clarification on the bidding requirements and the scope of works. Bidders who are unable to attend in person may participate online. The meeting link will be provided upon written request submitted to MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb<\/a> prior to the meeting. Any amendments or clarifications resulting from the meeting will be issued to all prospective bidders in writing and shall form part of the bidding documents.<\/p>\n

Bids must be submitted electronically via email to MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb<\/a> on or before 4:00 pm (Solomon Islands time) on 27 November 2026. Electronic submission is the only permitted method of bid submission. Late bids will be rejected. Bidders must ensure that their bids are received at the designated email address before the submission deadline.<\/p>\n

Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below, at 10am (Solomon Islands time) on 30 November 2026.<\/p>\n

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration.<\/p>\n

Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder\u2019s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.<\/p>\n

The addresses referred to above are:<\/p>\n

Address for Bid Submission (Electronic Submission Only):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr Christain Ramofafia
\nPermanent Secretary
\nMinistry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR)
\nP O Box G2
\nHoniara, Solomon Islands<\/p>\n

Attention:<\/strong><\/p>\n

PROPER Project \u2013 P177239<\/p>\n

Address for Public Opening of Bids:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Front Reception<\/p>\n

Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
\nKukum Highway
\nP.O. Box G2
\nHoniara, Solomon Islands<\/p>\n

Address for information\/inspection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

PROPER Project Office
\nNambawan Delite Centre Building
\nHoniara, Solomon Islands
\nPhone: 30789<\/p>\n

For more information, please contact Senior Procurement Officer:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Name: Michael Junior Maina
\nEmail: <\/span><\/strong>MMaina@fisheries.gov.sb<\/a><\/span>
\nPhone: 30789<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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