Response to Queries: Provision of Consultancy and Project Management Services for the Design and Implementation of a New Building Management System (BMS) at the Bank of Mauritius

1

Can a Foreign Specialist Consultant in BMS, meeting the eligibility criteria, submit a bid in JV or association with a local Consultant?

A local company may undertake this project in partnership with a foreign firm provided that the requirements of the prevailing laws and regulations, as well as the RFP, are complied with.

2

To comply with CIA Act, it is a requirement for the foreign and local partners to be registered with the CIA in the field of expertise. No mention of such registration appears in the RFP document. Please clarify

Section 3.5: Eligibility Criteria of the RFP requires Bidders to ensure “Compliance with Local Regulatory and Safety Standards”. It is therefore understood that the requirements of the Construction Industry Authority Act 2023, including Regulations made thereunder, must be complied with by Bidders. 

3

For foreign bidders, collaboration with local Consultants in the same field is Mandatory as per CIDB Act 251 of 2021. Is there any waiver of this condition from CIA for this RFP?

Kindly refer to our response to question 2 above.  Bidders are required to ensure compliance with applicable domestic laws and regulations.

4

Considering the mandatory requirement for this collaboration and the necessity for the foreign consultant to have a Provisional Registration with the CIA prior to submitting the bid, can the bid closing date be extended by 2 weeks (up to 08 April 2026) to allow for the formalities for registration

The Bank has no objection to extend the bid closing date and time by 2 weeks. A communiqué to that effect will be issued by the Bank.