Tanzania Awards TZS 339.3 Billion MK-ICC Conventional Centre Project in Arusha
28 Jan 2026
IntroductionTanzania has awarded one of its largest recent construction contracts, with the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) confirming the award of the MK-ICC Conventional Centre Project in Arusha. The high-value government contract, worth TZS 339.29 billion, was officially awarded on 2 January 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s conference tourism and infrastructure development strategy.Contract DetailsThe contract was issued under Tender No. TR196/2025/2026/W/14 and covers the proposed construction of the MK-ICC Conventional Centre in Arusha, a city widely recognised as Tanzania’s diplomatic and tourism hub.Contract value = TZS 339,288,135,593Procurement category = Construction worksProject location = Arusha, TanzaniaPurchasing authority = Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF)Award date = 2 January 2026The project is expected to involve large-scale civil works, structural construction, and specialized facilities suitable for hosting international conferences, exhibitions, and major events.Awarded ContractorThe contract has been awarded to China Railway Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd (CRCEG), a globally established construction firm with extensive experience in delivering complex infrastructure and landmark building projects across Africa and other international markets. The company’s selection reflects its technical capacity, financial strength, and proven track record in large public-sector developments.Project SignificanceThe MK-ICC Conventional Centre is expected to significantly enhance Tanzania’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) infrastructure. Located in Arusha, the project will support international diplomacy, regional summits, and tourism-driven economic activity.From an economic perspective, the awarded tender is anticipated to generate employment opportunities, stimulate local supply chains, and strengthen Tanzania’s construction sector. Strategically, it aligns with national development priorities aimed at positioning Tanzania as a leading conference and events destination in East Africa.ConclusionWith the contract award now confirmed, the next phase will involve detailed design finalisation and mobilisation ahead of construction. The project underscores the growing scale of government contracts in Tanzania and highlights continued foreign contractor participation in high-value public infrastructure projects. Once completed, the MK-ICC Conventional Centre is expected to become a landmark facility with long-term economic and regional impact.#TanzaniaContractAward #ArushaConstruction #GovernmentContractsTanzania #TenderResultsTanzania #PublicSectorProjects #ConferenceCentreProject #ChinaRailwayConstruction #AwardedTenders #InfrastructureDevelopmentTanzania #ProcurementNewsTanzania
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Tanzania Awards TZS 1.89 Billion Contract for Eco-Friendly Academic Block Furnishings Under Higher Education Transformation Project
21 Nov 2025
Local company Jaffery Ind Saini Limited has won a TZS 1.89 billion contract to supply and install furniture and fittings for a new eco-friendly academic block at the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) in Dodoma, significantly improving Tanzania's higher education infrastructure. The award was given out on November 18, 2025, as part of the Higher Education for Economic Transformation Project (P166415), which is funded by the World Bank.A Well-Considered Investment in Educational FacilitiesA 180-day implementation period is covered by the contract, which was awarded using the Request for Bids (RFB) method. In the Miyuji neighbourhood of Dodoma, one of Tanzania's quickly growing educational centres, it includes the complete supply and installation of furniture and fixtures throughout a multi-story, environmentally friendly academic building.This procurement, which is funded by IDA-68870, is in line with the government's larger initiative to update facilities, support sustainable infrastructure, and improve the educational environment for professionals working in rural development.Winning Bidder and Assessment The winning bidder was Dar es Salaam-based Jaffery Ind Saini Limited, whose contract price of TZS 1,897,783,616 was assessed and signed. The Tanzanian company satisfied all technical and financial requirements under the World Bank's procurement standards, despite the procurement documents showing no competing price disclosures at opening.About Saini Jaffery Ind.The business is renowned for its proficiency in large-scale interior furnishing projects, especially in commercial and institutional developments. Its successful performance in this tender was probably influenced by its history of providing long-lasting, superior fit-outs.Why This Contract Is ImportantIt is anticipated that the IRDP's teaching capacity will be greatly strengthened by the new environmentally friendly academic block, enabling it to accommodate more students and expand specialised programmes in planning, development, and policy analysis.Among the main expected effects are In line with sustainability objectives, contemporary classrooms Enhanced learning outcomes and academic performance strengthened national initiatives to improve the infrastructure for higher education Increased institutional competitiveness in the context of East African education Additionally, by enhancing quality, facilities, and institutional governance, the project supports Tanzania's long-term plan to connect higher education to economic transformation.Final ThoughtsThe eco-friendly academic block will be finished in six months thanks to the contract, which will start installation work right away. This tender award represents a significant step towards creating a more robust and future-ready higher education system as Tanzania continues to prioritise educational modernisation. Tanzania's most recent contract awards and government tenders: TanzaniaTendersTanzaniaTenders is your go-to resource for the most recent Tanzanian government contract awards, RFPs, RFQs, and tenders. Visit TanzaniaTenders to stay informed about Tanzania's most recent public procurement opportunities and tender notices. TanzaniaTenders has all Tanzanian government tenders, eProcurement updates, and contract award notices.TanzaniaTenders, the Tanzania Tenders portal, offers live tenders, bids, and procurement opportunities in Tanzania.TanzaniaTenders provides you with contract awards, procurement news, and verified tenders from Tanzania #Tanzania #Dodoma #HigherEducation #IRDP #ContractAward #ProcurementNews #TenderResults #EcoFriendlyBuildings #WorldBankProjects #EducationInfrastructure #GovernmentContracts
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