BCASSAMA Tecnologias Wins Key HISWACA Contract to Support Guinea-Bissauβs Population Census
06 Nov 2025
Guinea-Bissau - 13 October 2025, A significant contract under the Harmonising and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa - Series of Projects 1 (HISWACA - SOP 1) initiative has been given to the National Institute of Statistics in Guinea-Bissau. The winning bidder for the production of 500,000 pamphlets for the Fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH4) was BCASSAMA Tecnologias, SARL. On October 13, 2025, the award - worth XOF 182.5 million - was formally announced, signifying a major advancement in the development of the statistical systems in the area.Contract Specifics and ExtentUnder reference GW-INE-BISSAU-512353-GO-RFB, the contract was awarded after a Request for Bids (RFB) process that was funded by the International Development Association (IDA) with credit IDA-E1720. To support the national census operations, 500,000 printed information materials (desdobΔveis) will be produced during the 30-day contract. During Guinea-Bissau's Fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH4), these materials are anticipated to be crucial in educating and organising the populace.Organisations Taking PartThe official statistics body of Guinea-Bissau, Instituto Nacional de EstatΓΌge (INE), is the contract's procurement authority. The local business that won, BCASSAMA Tecnologias, SARL, is situated in Bairro Militar, Bissau, and specialises in communication, technology, and printing services. The estimated contract value is XOF 182,500,000.Among the other bidders were: Evaluated at XOF 210,000,000, HJC, SARL Evaluated at XOF 197,500,000 by OXIGEN GRAPHIC, SARL Evaluated at XOF 199,000,000, NTIC SERVIΓOS, SARL Relevance of the AwardThis contract is a part of a broader regional initiative to improve data comparability and reliability throughout West and Central Africa, not just a printing project. In order to ensure that population and economic data are precise, timely, and compliant with international standards, HISWACA seeks to modernise statistical systems.The RGPH4 census is a significant event for Guinea-Bissau because it will provide updated housing and demographic data that are essential for social development, resource allocation, and policy planning. Effective outreach will be made possible by the prompt delivery of communication materials, guaranteeing widespread public participation in the census process.Concerning BCASSAMA Technologies, SARLIn Guinea-Bissau, BCASSAMA Tecnologias has made a name for itself as a reliable local supplier of printing and technology solutions. The company's choice highlights its competitive pricing, local knowledge, and operational ability to produce high-quality materials on short notice.Final ThoughtsGuinea-Bissau takes a significant step towards the successful execution of its impending population and housing census with the signing of this XOF 182.5 million contract. The region's increasing dedication to data-driven governance and statistical modernisation is demonstrated by the partnership between INE and BCASSAMA Tecnologias under the HISWACA framework. In order to ensure preparedness prior to census operations, the project is anticipated to be finished in 30 days. Latest Government Tenders and Contract Awards in Guinea-Bissau - TendersOnTimeTendersOnTime - Your trusted source for latest government tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and contract awards in Guinea-Bissau Stay updated with the latest public procurement opportunities and tender notices in Guinea-Bissau at TendersOnTime Find all Guinea-Bissau government tenders, eProcurement updates, and contract award notices on TendersOnTime Explore live tenders, bids, and procurement opportunities in Guinea-Bissau with TendersOnTime - The global tender portal TendersOnTime brings you verified tenders, procurement news, and contract awards from Guinea-Bissau and worldwideTags #GuineaBissau #ContractAward #ProcurementNews #HISWACA #GovernmentContracts #PopulationCensus #WestAfrica #StatisticalDevelopment #BCASSAMATecnologias #WorldBankProjects #AwardedTenders #PublicProcurement
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