Kingdom of Lesotho
PREQUALIFICATION
Specific Procurement Notice
Invitation for Prequalification
Country: The Kingdom of Lesotho
Name of Project: Upgrade of Setsoto Stadium
Contract Title: Design and Build of the Setsoto Stadium
Sector: Construction
Prequalification Reference No.: PQ/MTSAC/SPRTS/02/2025/2026
- The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture (MTSAC) intends to prequalify contractors for the upgrade of Setsoto Stadium, corner Rantsala Road and Mzametalana Street. It is expected that the Request for Bids will be made in March 2026.
- Prequalification will be conducted through the procedures specified in the Kingdom of Lesotho’s Public Procurement Act, 2023 (“the Act”) and is open to all eligible applicants as defined in the Act.
- Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from the MTSAC at the address below during office hours from 08:30 to 16:00. A complete set of prequalification documents in the English language may be obtained by interested applicants upon submission of a written application to the address below.
Email: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
The document will be sent by electronic mail.
Pre-Application Meeting: Yes
Address: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Meeting ID: 337 503 431 849 20
Passcode: A8Kw6cx7
Date: 12th December 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. local time
Project Overview
Setsoto Stadium, a landmark in Maseru, is a key facility for sports development and community engagement. The Government seeks to transform the stadium into a modern, multi-purpose venue that meets international standards. The project will include:
- Review of the existing structure to develop a new design
- Expansion of seating capacity to 20,000 seats
- Measures to protect the turf and ensure it remains in its original condition throughout construction (FIFA Pro standard)
- Measures to protect the existing athletics track and ensure it remains in its original condition throughout construction (IAAF Class 1 Standard)
- Upgrade electrical, electronics, mechanical, and drainage systems to FIFA and CAF specifications
- Modernised changing rooms, medical facilities, and VIP areas to international standards
- Separate access routes from parking lot to VIP, media, medical rooms, and team changing rooms
- Uninterrupted access route from media room and team changing rooms to conference rooms
- Enhanced accessibility, including for persons with disabilities
- Improved security systems, ticketing, and crowd-management infrastructure
- Integration of sustainable and eco-friendly technologies
- Introduction of additional mixed-use programme spaces for financial sustainability
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
i. Conducting detailed pre-design studies including market, environmental, traffic, topography, geotechnical, and design development
ii. Undertaking construction and upgrade works
iii. Ensuring compliance with FIFA, CAF, and local regulatory standards
Date and Time for Submissions
Applications for prequalification must be submitted in clearly marked envelopes:
“Upgrade of Setsoto Stadium”
and delivered to the address below by 10:00 a.m. on 30th January 2026.
Opening of applications:
30th January 2026, 10:15 a.m.
Venue: Boardroom, 3rd Floor, Post Office Building, Corner of Constitution and Palace Roads, Maseru
In addition to the original, applicants must submit a soft copy via email:
[email protected]
Late applications shall be rejected.
Submission Address
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
P.O. Box 723
Maseru 100, Lesotho
3rd Floor, Reception Area
Post Office Building, Corner Constitution Road and Palace Road
Telephone: +266 2232 1208
The Government of Lesotho reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, or to annul the process at any time without incurring liability to any applicant.
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture