THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WATER
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
REF.NO.: TZ/MOW/545521/49/2025/2026/C/21
FOR
PROPOSALDESCRIPTION: Consultancy Services for Preparation of Risk Based Dam Inventory and Development of National Dam Information Management System (DIMS)
24/08/2026
Table of contents
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 3
INVITATION NOTICE 4
QUALIFICATION AND EVALUATION CRITERIA 6
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY/SERVICES 13
SCOPE OF ACTIVITY / SERVICES 14
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
EoI
Expression of Interest
G.N.
Government Notice
GPN
General Procurement Notice
ICS
International Competitive Selection
NCS
National Competitive Selection
NeST
National e-Procurement System of Tanzania
PPA
Public Procurement Act, Cap. 410
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WATER
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
TZ/MOW/545521/49/2025/2026/C/21
FOR
Consultancy Services for Preparation of Risk Based Dam Inventory and Development of National Dam Information Management System (DIMS)
24/08/2026
This invitation for expression of interest (pre-qualification) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) dated 30/07/2025.
The MINISTRY OF WATER has received a Credit from the World Bank toward the cost of SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM
PHASE II, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") include Consultancy Services for Preparation of Risk Based Dam Inventory and Development of National Dam Information Management System (DIMS).
The MINISTRY OF WATER now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services for a period of 365.
Interested all eligible tenderers must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting a consultant’s profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. The specific shortlisting criteria are indicated in the section of qualification and
evaluation criteria.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers of Fourth Edition, November 2020 ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information through the National e-Procurement system (NeST)
Expressions of Interest (EoI) must be delivered through NeST before the deadline indicated on NeST.
PERMANENT SECRETARY
P.o Box 456 DODOMA
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Commercial Evaluation
Eligibility
Litigation History (SCORE: Comply/Not Comply to specified minimum requirements)
Litigation History Start Year
2024-01-01
Litigation History End Year
2025-12-31
Standard Tender Forms
Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SCORE: Comply/Not Comply to specified minimum requirements)
Bidder must fill in Standard Power of Attorney as per the required format and upload it into the system.
Technical Evaluation
Experience
Specific Experience
In addition to general experience, the firm (or consortium) must have at least 10 years of experience doing work of similar size and complexity. This must prove they have the technical skills to handle the project.
Specific Experience (SCORE: Comply/Not Comply to specified minimum requirements)
The firm must show 10 years of experience in each of these six areas:
1. National / Regional Dam Inventory - Collecting field data and mapping dams using GIS. - Inspecting embankments, spillways, outlets, and instruments. - Recording dam types, use, owners, condition, and water/tailings storage. • 2. Risk-Based Dam Safety Assessment - Classifying hazards (Low to Very High) and analyzing consequences. - Creating risk models (quantitative and semi-quantitative). - Developing national risk frameworks and assessment manuals. • 3. Dam Information Management System (DIMS) Development - Building secure databases and GIS-integrated platforms. - Creating analytics dashboards and automated risk alerts.
- Designing decision-support tools for regulators. • 4. Online Permitting & Registration Portal - Automating digital permit workflows and building registries. - Setting up multi-level user management and compliance tracking. - Added advantage: Integrating with e-Government and basin management systems. • 5. GIS & Geospatial Database Systems - Designing GIS databases and web-based GIS platforms. - Combining GIS with dam safety and inventory data. - Using spatial analysis to help
regulators make decisions. • 6. Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening - Running train-the-trainer programs and software demos.
- Writing user manuals and technical documents. - Ensuring long-term system use and teaching government regulators.
Specific Experience Start Year
2020-01-01
Specific Experience End Year
2025-12-31
Number of Specific Experience Contracts
2
Value of each specific experience contract in the specified tender currency
500000000
General Experience (SCORE: Comply/Not Comply to specified minimum requirements)
General experience start date
2015-01-01
General experience end date
2025-12-31
Number of contract
3
Contract value in the specified currency
700000000
Key Personnel
Categories of
Education Level
Experience of
Number of
Key Personnel (SCORE: Comply/Not Comply to specified minimum requirements)
Key Personnel
Key Personnel
Required Key Personnel
Cyber Security experts
Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP or equivalent).
Minimum 7 years in system security.
1
Risk assessment experts
Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/ Engineering
Minimum 10 years of dam risk assessment experience. • Demonstrated experience in quantitative or semi-quantitative risk modeling
1
GIS Specialist
Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geoinformatics, or a related discipline.
At least ten (10) years of professional experience in GIS database design, establishment, and management.
Demonstrated expertise in web-based GIS and integration of Risk-based dam safety assessment and Dam inventory datasets into decision-support platforms.
1
Hydrogeologist
Minimum
At least ten (10)
1
Expert
qualification: Master’s degree in hydrogeology, geophysics or equivalent.
years of relevant experience in groundwater modelling, water resources management and monitoring boreholes.
Hydrologist Expert
Degree in Hydrology or Water Resources Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of experience in dam hydrology and flood analysis.
1
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum 10
years in enterprise
system
architecture. •
Experience in
government
digital systems. •
At least five (10)
Software
years of
Developer /
professional
Systems
experience in
1
Analyst/IT
software/systems
System Architect
development,
particularly in
geo-information
management
systems/databases.
Experience in
workflow
automation
systems. •
Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining database-driven applications, with a preference for experience in open-source technologies
Team Leader (Dam Safety/Dam Engineer)
Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Civil Engineering, Dam Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 15 years of experience in dam safety and reservoir engineering. • Experience in national dam inventory or dam safety regulatory programs. • Familiarity with international best practice (e.g., International Commission on Large Dams guidance). • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams. • Proven leadership, project
1
management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Minimum 10
years in dam
design,
rehabilitation, or
Geotechnical Expert
Degree in Geotechnical or
Geologist Expert.
safety inspections.
•Professional
1
Geotechnical
Expert/ Engineer
from a recognized
institute
Description of Services
Consultancy Services for Preparation of Risk-Based Dam Inventory and Development of National Dam Information Management System (DIMS)
ScopeofWork
Scope of Activity
Scope of
Activity
S/No.
Task
Descriptions
I
Dam Inventory and Risk Classification
Field visits and data collection, including the identification of existing gaps and systematic
documentation
Conduct a baseline study by reviewing the historical design, construction, and maintenance records to establish a comprehensive understanding of existing
conditions and past performance
Carry out Risk Categorization through standard hazard potential classification (e.g., Low, Significant,
High) based on Tanzania guidelines
Safety Audits: Perform visual inspections of embankments, spillways, outlet works, and
instrumentation.
II
Development of the Dam Information Management System (DIMS)
System Architecture Design: Design a secure, centralized database for storing technical specifications, inspection reports, and real-time
monitoring data
Database Development: Create a repository for geospatial data (GIS mapping) and historical safety
records.
Analytics Dashboard: Build a backend interface that generates automated risk alerts and health status reports for regulators.
Trial test of the System: Develop a demo for testing
the system before put into operation
Updates: Enable updating of the system for the first year of operation by checking at least every three months
III
Online Portal
Permit Workflow Automation: Develop a digital
Development & Registration
application module for dam construction permits,
including document upload and tracking.
Dams Registry: Create an online database to register
and verify dams (Tailings and Water dams) including
document uploading and tracking which links with
Basin Water Boards
Professional Registry: Create an online database to register and verify Approved Professional Persons
(APPs) and dam owners.
User Management System: Implement multi-level access controls for dam owners, consultants, and
government administrators
Compliance Integration: Link the portal to the DIMS to ensure permit renewals are tied to up-to-date safety
inspections
IV
System Hosting and linkage
System Hosting: Secure server setup and e-
Government hosting
Linkage: Enable the system to acquire information from the existing and available government systems related to task
V
Stakeholder Training & Capacity Building
Conduct "Train-the-Trainer" sessions and practical software demonstrations to ensure long-term system
sustainability
Produce user manuals and technical modules covering system navigation, data entry, and risk
analysis.
Provide a technical support period to troubleshoot the
system during initial adoption.