Active Tender Issuing Authorities in Djibouti | Appels d'Offres Djibouti
Complete List of Tender Issuing Authorities in Djibouti | Appels d'Offres Djibouti
Discover all major tender issuing authorities and international organisations in the Republic of Djibouti. This directory covers government ministries and key development partners issuing tenders, RFPs, contract awards and procurement opportunities in Djibouti.
As a strategic Red Sea nation with one of Africa’s busiest ports, Djibouti’s procurement market is heavily driven by donor funded projects in infrastructure, ports, logistics, energy, water and human development. Most significant opportunities come from multilateral banks and UN agencies.
Major Tender Issuing Authorities in Djibouti
United Nations Agencies & International Organizations
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- International Organization of La Francophonie
Key Government Ministries
- Ministry of Education:- Schools, educational infrastructure and training programs.
- Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport:- Ports, roads, airports and logistics projects.
- Ministry of Energy and Water Resources:- Electricity, renewable energy and water supply tenders.
- Ministry of Health:- Medical equipment, hospitals and public health programs.
International Development Banks & Financial Institutions
- African Development Bank (AfDB):- Major infrastructure, energy and transport projects.
- World Bank:- Economic reform, education, health and climate resilience projects.
- Islamic Development Bank (IsDB):- Infrastructure, SMEs and social development initiatives.
Other Active Entities
- Djibouti Ports Authority & Doraleh Port - Port expansion, logistics and maritime tenders.
- Djibouti Electricity Authority
- Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Djibouti Public Procurement Overview
Public procurement in Djibouti is governed by the Public Procurement Code (Law No. 221/AN/15/7ème). The country actively participates in regional and international development programs, with major funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and various UN agencies.
Official Procurement Platforms
Marches Publics Djibouti - National public procurement portal.
International organizations publish tenders on their own global platforms (UNGM, AfDB, World Bank, etc.).
How to Participate in Djibouti Tenders
- Register on the national Marches Publics Djibouti portal
- Create accounts on donor platforms (UNGM, AfDB, World Bank, IsDB)
- Prepare documents in French (official language)
- Partner with local Djiboutian companies where required
- Monitor AfDB, World Bank and UNDP opportunities regularly
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Primarily through international donors (AfDB, World Bank, UNDP, UNOPS) and the national public procurement portal.
Mainly French, with some English for international donors.
Yes. Djibouti actively encourages international participation, especially for large infrastructure and donor-funded projects.
Major infrastructure including ports, roads, energy, water and regional integration projects.
Education reform, health system strengthening, economic resilience and private sector development.
Governance, sustainable development, climate change adaptation and capacity-building projects.
Health, nutrition, education materials, WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) and child protection supplies.
Djibouti is a strategic logistics hub. Tenders related to port expansion, free zones and transport infrastructure offer high-value opportunities.