Orange Burkina Faso Wins Digital Acceleration Project Contract to Expand Connectivity
10 Feb 2026
Burkina Faso has awarded a key telecommunications contract under the Burkina Faso Digital Acceleration Project, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at expanding digital infrastructure and connectivity across the country.Contract Award OverviewThe contract award notice (Ref: BF-PACTDIGITAL-484945-GO-RFB) was published on 2 February 2026, with notification of award issued on 28 January 2026. The procurement followed a Request for Bids (RFB) process financed by IDA Credit 74620.The contract has been awarded to Orange Burkina Faso SA, with a signed value of XOF 568,488,978 and a planned implementation period of 10 months.Scope of the ProjectThe awarded tender focuses on Lot 1 of the project, which involves the deployment of 50 new telecommunications sites across the Cascades and Centre-Ouest regions.The works aim toExpand mobile and internet coverage in underserved areasImprove access to digital services and connectivitySupport digital transformation and economic inclusionStrengthen national telecommunications infrastructureProcurement ResultsOrange Burkina Faso secured the contract after submitting the lowest evaluated bid, significantly below the competing offer from ONATEL SA, which submitted a bid of XOF 1.59 billion.The procurement process confirms strong competition and value for money in this government contract.Strategic Importance for Burkina FasoThe Digital Acceleration Project plays a critical role in advancing digital inclusion and economic development in Burkina Faso. Expanding connectivity to underserved regions is expected to:Improve access to education and e-learningEnable digital financial services and e-commerceSupport entrepreneurship and job creationEnhance government digital servicesAbout the Winning ContractorOrange Burkina Faso SA is one of the country’s leading telecommunications operators, with extensive experience in mobile network deployment and digital infrastructure projects.What Comes NextDeployment of the new telecom sites is expected to begin immediately, with completion targeted within the 10-month timeline. The project represents a major step forward in closing the digital divide and accelerating Burkina Faso’s digital economy. #ContractAward #TenderResults #ProcurementNews #GovernmentContracts #BurkinaFaso #DigitalInfrastructure #TelecomProjects #DigitalTransformation #WorldBankProjects
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Togolese Firms Win XOF 1.39 Billion Contract for Agricultural Land Development in Burkina Faso
30 Oct 2025
In an attempt to boost agricultural productivity and climate resilience, the Government of Burkina Faso awarded two Togolese companies, Alternative BTP SA and Société Togolaise de Travaux et de Commerce (STTC) SARL, a contract worth XOF 1,397,805,254 under the World Bank-funded Agriculture Resilience and Competitiveness Project (P167945). The project, which will be awarded through a Request for Bids (RFB) process, will focus on the development of lowland areas in Sindou's Cascades region, a vital agricultural zone in the country.An outline of the agreementThe construction and rehabilitation projects for the lowland development of the Sindou valley ("aménagement du bas-fond des Pics de Sindou") are covered by the awarded contract, reference number BF-PRECA-268933-CW-RFB. The Agriculture Resilience and Competitiveness Project (PReCA), a larger project in Burkina Faso, aims to increase irrigation, sustainability, and productivity for rural populations impacted by climate variability.By improving irrigation infrastructure, conserving soil, and managing local water resources, the five-month project, which has a contract value of XOF 1.39 billion, is expected to help local farmers in the long run.Participating OrganisationsProject implementation in Burkina Faso is overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture with support from the International Development Association (IDA) under Credit IDA-64920. The contract was awarded following a competitive procurement process conducted in accordance with World Bank guidelines.The winning consortium, consisting of Société Togolaise de Travaux et de Commerce (STTC) SARL and Alternative BTP SA, based in Togo, was the most responsive bidder, and their combined evaluated bid price was equal to the final signed contract value. Competing Burkina Faso and Togo companies that failed to meet the bid specifications included COGEB International SA, VISTA Ingeniería & Obra Civil, and ECR BTP Ingénierie.About the Winning Companies Alternative BTP SA is a West African leader in hydrological infrastructure, agricultural development projects, and civil engineering, with its headquarters located in Lomé, Togo. A number of regional development projects are supported by STTC SARL (Société Togolaise de Travaux et de Commerce), a company known for its expertise in environmental engineering, irrigation systems, and construction. Their combined experience is expected to ensure that the Sindou lowland project is completed on time and to a high standard.Project SignificanceThe development of the Sindou lowlands is a crucial component of the national effort to increase agricultural competitiveness and resilience. The project will: Boost food security and rural income generation. Promote sustainable water management and climate-smart agriculture. Increase land productivity to strengthen the economic resilience of the Cascades region. This award demonstrates the increasing integration of West African expertise in agricultural modernisation and public works, and it further strengthens regional cooperation with Togolese engineering companies supporting infrastructure-led development in Burkina Faso.In conclusionThe XOF 1.39 billion award to Alternative BTP SA and STTC SARL marks a significant turning point in Burkina Faso's agricultural resilience strategy. As construction begins in the Sindou lowlands, the project is expected to increase productivity, ensure sustainable resource use, and improve livelihoods in line with the World Bank's overarching goal of promoting inclusive and climate-resilient growth throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Tags:#BurkinaFaso, #WorldBank, #Agriculture, #AgriculturalDevelopment, #InfrastructureDevelopment, #ClimateResilience, #RuralDevelopment, #SustainableDevelopment, #SindouProject, #CascadesRegion, #AlternativeBTP-SA, #STTC-SARL, #TogoleseConstructionFirms, #WestAfrica, #WestAfricanProcurement, #InternationalDevelopment, #WorldBankProjects, #GovernmentContracts, #ContractAward, #AwardedTenders, #ProcurementNews, #PublicProcurement, #CompetitiveBidding, #RequestForBids, IDA-64920, P167945, PReCA-Project, #LowlandDevelopment, #IrrigationInfrastructure, #AgriculturalCompetitiveness, #FoodSecurity, #WaterManagement, #CivilEngineering, #ConstructionWorks, #RegionalCooperation, #SustainableDevelopment #Goals, #WestAfricanEconomy, #Infrastructure, #AgriculturalResilience, #ClimateAdaptationProjects, #DevelopmentPartnerships, #TogoContractors, #BurkinaFasoAgricultureMinistry, #DevelopmentFinance, #EconomicGrowth, #EnvironmentalSustainability, #PublicWorks, #EngineeringProjects, #Hydrological
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