Request for Quotations (RFQ) Distribution of School Materials Tender at Mott MacDonald

Overview of the Requirement and Procurement Process

Purpose of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) is to solicit quotations from Specialized companies to participate in the competition on an open and equal conditions for the Distribution of Schools materials to 804 schools in 7 districts (Gasabo, Gakenke, Gisagara, Karongi, Rusizi, Ngororero and Kirehe). 

1.1. The Company

Mott MacDonald is a £1.4bn turnover, employee-owned management, engineering and development consultancy serving the public and private sectors around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff and work across more than 200 offices globally, undertaking projects in 140 countries. Our expertise and resources help deliver projects covering:

Additional general information about Mott MacDonald can be found at www.mottmac.com
1.2. Background & Current Situation

Mott MacDonald Limited has been appointed by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to deliver the Learning and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Programme. Learning and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) is a programme of the Ministry of Education that is funded by the UK Government through FCDO and aims to improve foundational learning outcomes for children in English and mathematics in Rwanda’s primary schools. LIFT supports adolescents aged 12-17 to return to formal education or access alternative education pathways and enables access to education for children with disabilities. 

Focusing on those most at risk of not completing basic education, LIFT is removing barriers to learning, creating safe school environments and developing partnerships for equitable education, so every child has the opportunity to thrive.

1.3 Overview of services required

The purpose of this Request For Quotations (RFQ) is to solicit quotations from interested companies to Distribute the school materials from Kigali to 804 schools in 7 districts (Gasabo, Gakenke, Gisagara, Karongi, Rusizi, Ngororero and Kirehe). 

1.3. Timescales

Set out below is the proposed procurement timetable. This is intended as a guide and whilst the Company does not intend to depart from the timetable it reserves the right to do so at any stage.

Table 1: Proposed timetable

1.4. Company’s Contact Details

Unless stated otherwise in this RFQ or in writing from the Company, all correspondence and communications from Suppliers during the period of this procurement exercise must be directed to the Company’s designated contact:

Name: Mott MacDonald Rwanda

Email: mottmacdonaldrwanda@mottmac.com

All email communications should bear the subject line “REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL MATERIALS, REF: RFQ NO LIFT/01/11/2025”. Ensure that the name, contact details and position of the person making the enquiry are clearly identified in any written communication.