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title: "DFID 7714 Supporting Sustainable Artisanal Mining in Rwanda (SSAMIR) - Contract"
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# DFID 7714 Supporting Sustainable Artisanal Mining in Rwanda (SSAMIR) - Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff91a0ac-4eb2-4ce7-bdc3-8b3843d59130

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to support sustainable artisanal mining in Rwanda through the "DFID 7714 Supporting Sustainable Artisanal Mining in Rwanda (SSAMIR) - Contract". This procurement falls under the industry category of Foreign economic-aid-related services and has a total contract value of £4,246,681. The contract period started on 3rd April 2017 and is set to conclude on 3rd April 2020. The procurement has recently progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd April 2017. DFID aims to enhance the mining sector's contributions to economic growth and community livelihoods, setting a deadline for project outcomes by 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on sustainable practices within the mining sector, particularly those that can enhance transparency, efficiency, and environmental viability in artisanal mining. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in economic aid projects and environmental best practices. Potential bidders should be prepared to align with DFID's goals of fostering a professional mining sector and attracting private investments in Rwanda.

## Notice

SSAMIR aims to deliver an outcome of an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable ASM sector in target locations. This will contribute to the impact of an increased contribution of the mining sector to economic growth and improving livelihoods among ASM communities. Specific results to be delivered will be agreed during the inception phase. Intended results to be delivered by 2020 include: specifically, reforming the enabling environment will deliver: * A more professional, open and transparent mining sector; * A more efficient and economically viable mining sector, in line with environmental best-practice * Increased level of private investment in the sector; * A stronger knowledge base on ASM vital for the future development of the sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92ca9f1-95b5-465f-add1-94d9dea88dfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 3 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,246,681 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,246,681 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDNO EMERGING MARKETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2017 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92ca9f1-95b5-465f-add1-94d9dea88dfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92ca9f1-95b5-465f-add1-94d9dea88dfc
  25th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f3360d0-14ef-4f63-8d46-73ed2d15c5b2
  DFID 7714 Contract Section1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38e1df5c-2727-4160-a364-846fd6e4b129
  DFID 7714 Contract Section2

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

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