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Procurement Plan Monitoring and control of the work to carry out 60 PAEPs in the regions of Hodh Echargui, Hodh Elgharbi, Assaba, Guidimagha, Trarza, Tagant in 3 lots

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29 Apr 2027 Deadline
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Mauritania Tenders - Appels d'Offres Mauritanie | Government & World Bank Opportunities

Access live bids from ARMP, CNCMP, 5G licences & major infrastructure projects across the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Access the most comprehensive collection of Mauritania tenders (appels d'offres Mauritanie) from government ministries, state-owned enterprises, international organizations and the official ARMP (Autorité de Régulation des Marchés Publics). Our platform covers active opportunities in telecommunications, 5G licences, renewable energy, water, infrastructure and World Bank-funded projects across all regions of Mauritania.

As a bridge between North and West Africa and a member of the Arab World, Mauritania offers contractors and suppliers access to a modernizing procurement system governed by Law No. 2021-024 and overseen by the ARMP and CNCMP (National Commission for Public Procurement Control). With major opportunities in the 5G telecommunications licensing round (MRU 1+ billion), solar power plant development in Néma and ongoing World Bank projects, the Mauritanian market represents a growing opportunity for local and international bidders.

Search for Mauritania tenders using local keywords: Appel d'offres, Appels d'offres Mauritanie, ARMP or Marchés publics. Contact our team for personalized assistance or Register now to get daily email alerts for Mauritania opportunities in French and English.

Why Target the Mauritania Tender Market?

New Legal Framework - Law No. 2021-024 (March 2021): Mauritania enacted Law No. 2021-024 repealing and replacing the previous Law No. 2010-044. This reform, supported by implementing decrees Nos. 2022-083, 084 and 085, marks a decisive step in the evolution of the public procurement system. The framework is currently undergoing diagnostic evaluation for potential further revision.
ARMP - The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority: The Autorité de Régulation des Marchés Publics (ARMP) is the central regulatory body overseeing public procurement in Mauritania. All major tenders and contract awards are published through the ARMP's official platforms.
CNCMP - Prior Control Mechanism with High Compliance: The National Commission for Public Procurement Control (CNCMP) performs a priori control (contrôle a priori) on derogatory procedures including: Direct agreements (Entente directe), Simplified consultations (Consultation simplifiée) and Restricted tenders (Appel d'offres restreint). While CNCMP opinions are legally non-binding, compliance rates exceed 95%, with divergence rates below 5% - reflecting strong institutional acceptance of this oversight mechanism.
Historic 5G Telecommunications Licensing Round: This represents a major opportunity for telecom equipment suppliers and infrastructure contractors.
Major Energy & Solar Projects: Mauritania is actively developing renewable energy projects. Various solar power plant project is undergoing feasibility studies and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to be developed as an IPP (Independent Power Producer) under the PIEMM program. The World Bank funded Development of Energy Resources and Mining Sector Support Phase 1 Project (DREAM 1).
Water Sector Opportunities (SNDE): The National Water Company (SNDE) regularly issues tenders for core business services, including subcontractor services for water distribution and infrastructure maintenance.
Healthcare & Vaccine Procurement: Tenders publish by Ministry of Livestock. Also Medical equipment and pharmaceutical tenders are regularly published.
World Bank & International Development Projects: Mauritania benefits from multiple World Bank funded projects, including the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA) and the DREAM 1 energy project.
SME Friendly Procurement at Local Level: The procurement system includes simplified procedures for territorial communities (communes and regions), allowing free adaptation of less formalized procedures for proximity contracts in education, professional integration, culture, sports, social services and legal services. Financial requirements are proportioned to contract value to avoid excluding small local enterprises.
Strategic Infrastructure Projects: Infrastructure projects include: Construction of road, Bridge, Roundabout surface works, buildings, railways and so on.
Principle of Separation of Functions: The Mauritanian system adheres to the fundamental principle that "No one can be judge and party" (Nul ne peut être juge et partie), ensuring separation between tendering, control and regulatory bodies - a key factor for bidder confidence.

Coverage Across the Arab World Region

Mauritania is a strategic member of the Arab World region:

Arab World: As a member of the Arab League, Mauritania tenders are fully integrated into our 22 country Arab World coverage.
North West African Context: Mauritania is a bridge between North Africa (Maghreb) and West Africa (ECOWAS), offering unique opportunities for cross-regional suppliers.
French Procurement System: The procurement system follows French-style procedures using DAO (Dossier d'Appel d'Offres), Cahier des charges and ARMP oversight - familiar to French-speaking bidders worldwide.

Official Tender Sources We Cover in Mauritania

Our platform aggregates tenders from the following official sources in Mauritania:

ARMP (Autorité de Régulation des Marchés Publics):- The central regulatory authority for public procurement. Website: armp.mr. Email: publications@armp.mr. Address: N°45 ZRB-Nord Tevragh zeina BP: 4424 Nouakchott, Mauritanie. Phone: +222 45 24 25 14.
CNCMP (Commission Nationale de Contrôle des Marchés Publics):- The National Commission for Public Procurement Control, responsible for prior control (contrôle a priori) on derogatory procedures.
ARE (Autorité de Régulation - Telecommunications):- The telecommunications regulatory authority, which recently managed the 5G licensing round.
SNDE (Société Nationale de l'Eau):- The National Water Company, issuing regular tenders for water infrastructure and services.
Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines:- Energy and mining sector tenders, including renewable energy projects.
World Bank Mauritania:- Procurement notices for IDA-funded projects including WACA Resilience and DREAM 1.
UNDP Mauritania:- United Nations Development Programme tenders for development projects.

Understanding Mauritanian Tender Terminology

To succeed in the Mauritanian market, it is essential to understand local procurement language under Law No. 2021-024 and its implementing decrees :

Appel d'offres (AO):- The standard term for "tender" or "call for bids" in French, the official procurement language of Mauritania.
Avis d'appel d'offres:- The official publication announcing a tender opportunity.
DAO (Dossier d'Appel d'Offres):- The complete tender document package that bidders must obtain. Contains all specifications and bid forms.
Cahier des charges:- "Specifications" - the technical requirements document for a tender.
Commission de passation:- The Tender Commission responsible for evaluating bids and recommending awards.
Appel d'offres restreint:- Restricted tender (limited to pre-qualified bidders) - requires CNCMP prior control.
Entente directe:- Direct agreement/sole source procurement - requires CNCMP prior control.
Consultation simplifiée:- Simplified consultation for lower-value procurements - requires CNCMP prior control.
Demande de cotation:- Request for Quotations (RFQ) - used for small purchases.
Contrôle a priori:- Prior control exercised by the CNCMP on derogatory procedures. CNCMP opinions are non-binding but have >95% compliance rate.
Attribution provisoire:- Provisional award announcement before final contract signing.
Attribution définitive:- Final award after all conditions are met.
Offre économiquement la plus avantageuse (OEEA) - "Most Economically Advantageous Offer" - evaluation principle valued over lowest price alone.
Caution de soumission:- Bid bond.
Garantie de bonne exécution:- Performance guarantee (can be up to 20% of contract value for high-risk projects).

Covered Sectors in Mauritania Tenders

Our database includes tenders from all major sectors of the Mauritanian economy:

Telecommunications & 5G (Télécommunications et 5G)

5G Mobile Licences (2025-2026): Landmark tender for 5G licences launched December 2, 2025. Four provisional awardees: Mauritel (MRU 305M), Rimatel (MRU 265M), Chinguitel (MRU 260.55M) and Mattel (MRU 252.6M), each plus 5% of annual 5G turnover.
Telecom Infrastructure: Network equipment, towers, fibre optic and related services.

Energy & Renewable Energy (Énergie et Énergies Renouvelables)

Solar Power Plant
World Bank DREAM 1 Project: Development of Energy Resources and Mining Sector Support.
Energy Storage: Renewable energy storage solutions and battery systems.
Rural Electrification: Off grid solar and electrification projects.

Water & Sanitation (Eau et Assainissement - SNDE)

SNDE Core Services: Subcontractor services for water distribution, network maintenance and infrastructure development.
Drilling Projects: Hydrogeological studies and geophysical implementation.
Water Treatment: Desalination and treatment plant projects.

Construction & Infrastructure (BTP et Infrastructures)

Road Construction.
Bridge Works.
School Construction.
Defence Infrastructure: Acquisition of cylindrical defences.

Healthcare & Veterinary (Santé et Vaccins)

Vaccine Procurement.
Medical Equipment.

Mining Support (Soutien Minier)

DREAM 1 Project: Energy and mining sector support - ongoing procurement opportunities.

General Supplies & Services

Office Supplies.
IT Equipment: Computer hardware and office automation equipment.
Solar Cables & Accessories: Photovoltaic cables.
Training & Employability: Project to Improve Professional Training and Employability of Youth (AGPM).

How to Bid on Mauritania Tenders (Step by Step)

Based on Law No. 2021-024, ARMP procedures and CNCMP prior control mechanisms :

Step 1: Find Tender Opportunities:- Browse our platform for active appels d'offres Mauritanie. Use keywords like "ARMP Mauritanie" or search by sector. Search all live tenders here.
Step 2: Identify the Procurement Method:- Determine if the opportunity is an Appel d'offres ouvert (open tender), Appel d'offres restreint (restricted tender), Entente directe (direct agreement), Consultation simplifiée or Demande de cotation (RFQ). Derogatory procedures (restricted, direct, simplified) require CNCMP prior control.
Step 3: Obtain the DAO (Dossier d'Appel d'Offres):- Download or purchase the complete tender documents package from ARMP (armp.mr) or the issuing authority. The DAO contains the Cahier des charges (specifications) and all bidding forms.
Step 4: Review the Cahier des Charges Carefully:- Study technical specifications, delivery requirements and quality standards. For health sector procurements, consider factors like stock rotation, urgent needs, maritime logistics and cold chain requirements for temperature-sensitive products.
Step 5: Prepare Your Bid:- Prepare technical and financial proposals in French (required). For large tenders, consider the principle of Offre économiquement la plus avantageuse (OEEA) - the most economically advantageous offer, not just the lowest price.
Step 6: Obtain Required Bid Bond (Caution de Soumission):- Secure a bank guarantee or insurance certificate as specified in each tender. For high-risk projects, performance guarantees can be up to 20% of contract value.
Step 7: Submit Your Bid Before Deadline:- Submit to the specified Tender Commission (Commission de passation) location. For CNCMP-controlled tenders, both the contracting authority's decision and any divergent CNCMP opinion are published by ARMP.
Step 8: Bid Opening & Evaluation:- The Commission de passation opens bids publicly. Evaluation may include neutralization of lowest and highest bids when more than three bidders to avoid abnormally low or excessive offers distorting competition.
Step 9: Award & Publication (Attribution provisoire):- Provisional award is published. If CNCMP gave a divergent opinion that differs from the contracting authority's decision, both positions are published by ARMP.
Step 10: Contract Signing & Performance Guarantee:- After final award, submit the Garantie de bonne exécution (performance guarantee) before contract signing.

Important for International Bidders: The Mauritanian system has a high compliance rate with CNCMP opinions (>95%), indicating strong institutional stability. For health sector procurements, flexible approaches with reduced timelines are possible under strict transparency and effective competition guarantees. The legal limitation period for filing grievances is 8 working days for CNCMP opinions (renewable once for additional information).

Local Contractor Note: The ARMP publishes documents such as the Plan Prévisionnel de passation des Marchés (Annual Procurement Plan) to help suppliers anticipate opportunities. SMEs benefit from simplified procedures at the territorial community level.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the most common terms for tenders in Mauritania?

The most common term is "Appel d'offres" (AO) in French, which is the official procurement language of Mauritania. The plural is "Appels d'offres". Government procurement is officially referred to as "Marchés publics" or "Commande publique". The regulatory authority is ARMP (Autorité de Régulation des Marchés Publics). When searching for opportunities, use "Appels d'offres Mauritanie", "ARMP Mauritanie" or "AO Mauritanie". Contact us for help with French terminology.

What is Law No. 2021-024 and why is it important?

Law No. 2021-024 (promulgated March 2021) is Mauritania's new public procurement law, repealing and replacing Law No. 2010-044. It marks a decisive step in the evolution of the procurement system, supported by implementing decrees Nos. 2022-083, 084 and 085. Key features include: Simplified a priori control (contrôle a priori) by the CNCMP on derogatory procedures (direct agreements, simplified consultations, restricted tenders); Enhanced transparency through publication of divergent CNCMP opinions; Principle of separation of functions ("Nul ne peut être juge et partie"); Promotion of the Most Economically Advantageous Offer (OEEA) over lowest price alone; SME-friendly provisions at territorial community level. The framework is currently undergoing diagnostic evaluation for potential further revision.

What is the ARMP and how do I access it?

The ARMP (Autorité de Régulation des Marchés Publics) is Mauritania's central public procurement regulatory authority. Key information: Website: armp.mr. Email: publications@armp.mr. Address: N°45 ZRB-Nord Tevragh zeina BP: 4424 Nouakchott, Mauritanie. Phone: +222 45 24 25 14. The ARMP publishes tender notices, contract awards, annual procurement plans (Plan Prévisionnel de passation des Marchés) and other procurement documents. All government entities are required to publish their procurement through ARMP channels to ensure transparency and equal opportunity for all suppliers.

What is the CNCMP and what is its role?

The CNCMP (Commission Nationale de Contrôle des Marchés Publics) is the National Commission for Public Procurement Control. Its primary role is a priori control (contrôle a priori) on derogatory procedures including: Entente directe (Direct agreement), Consultation simplifiée (Simplified consultation) and Appel d'offres restreint (Restricted tender). The CNCMP also provides mandatory opinions on: Contracts based on DAOs not approved by ARMP or a donor; Contract amendments (avenants). Key timelines: Opinions must be rendered within 8 working days, renewable once if additional information is requested. While CNCMP opinions are legally non-binding, compliance rates exceed 95% (divergence below 5%), reflecting strong institutional acceptance. If the contracting authority diverges from the CNCMP opinion, both positions are published by ARMP.

Can international companies bid on Mauritanian government tenders?

Yes (Oui). Mauritania's procurement system under Law No. 2021-024 is designed to be open to qualified international bidders. The World Bank-funded projects (DREAM 1, WACA Resilience) specifically follow international procurement guidelines and are open to international suppliers. For health sector procurements, the law allows for flexible approaches with reduced timelines under strict transparency guarantees. International bidders should be aware of: French language requirement for all documents; CNCMP prior control for certain procedures; Grievance timeline: 8 working days for CNCMP opinions. For major projects like the 5G licensing round, all four provisional awardees are Mauritanian companies, but international equipment suppliers can partner with them. Register now to access international opportunities in Mauritania.

What is the bid bond (caution de soumission) requirement in Mauritania?

Most Mauritanian government tenders require a "caution de soumission" (bid bond). The exact percentage and format are specified in each tender's DAO (Dossier d'Appel d'Offres). The bond is typically 1-5% of the estimated contract value in the form of a bank guarantee, insurance certificate or certified cheque. For high-risk projects, performance guarantees (garantie de bonne exécution) can be up to 20% of contract value. The bid bond is returned to unsuccessful bidders after the tender process. For international bidders, bonds must be issued by banks recognised in Mauritania. Missing or incorrect bid bond documents are a common reason for bid rejection. Contact us for guidance on bid bond requirements for specific

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