LETTER OF INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION (IFP)
Rehabilitation of the A2 Road from Cathedral Circle in Maseru to Moshoeshoe I Airport Turn-off
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, through the Roads Directorate, invites Contractors from suitably qualified locally registered Category A Contractors and International Contractors with specific experience in road rehabilitation to apply for prequalification for the following road project:
Project Scope
The works under the project include road rehabilitation and/or reconstruction comprising bitumen surfacing, pavement layers, bridges and culverts, including some replacements, relocation of existing services covering telecommunications, electrical cables and water pipelines, and installation of streetlights for the following section:
- A2 Road from Cathedral Circle to Moshoeshoe I Airport Turn-off (B22)
Important Notes for International Contractors
International companies not categorized by the Roads Directorate shall pay a non-refundable registration fee of M20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Maloti) if they pass the prequalification stage in order to be eligible to submit a bid.
Prequalification Process and Payment
Prequalification will follow procedures specified in the official Prequalification Document, which will be issued in hard copy only (a soft copy will be provided for document control purposes).
To obtain the document, interested contractors must pay a non-refundable fee of M5,000.00 (Five Thousand Maloti) via deposit or bank transfer to the following account:
- Account Name: Roads Directorate Operating Revenue
- Account Number: 021000067633
- Swift Code: NEDLLSMX
- Branch Code: 390161
- Bank: Nedbank, Lesotho
Proof of payment must be presented to the Roads Directorate. POS/swiping payment options are also available at the Finance Division (Room G03), Roads Directorate Headquarters.
Site Inspection
A site inspection has been scheduled for 27 June 2025, beginning at 10:00 hrs. The assembly point is at A2 Road at Moshoeshoe I Airport Turn-off to B22 Road (Coordinates: 29°25’22.64”S, 27°33’43.84”E). The inspection will conclude with a briefing at the Roads Directorate Headquarters, located at Corner Senate and Lepoqo Street, Maseru West Industrial Area (Opposite Browns Wholesalers).
Note: Attendance is not mandatory and will not affect prequalification. Bidders attend at their own cost and risk.
Availability of Prequalification Documents
Documents may be purchased from the Roads Directorate starting 23 June 2025.
Mandatory Submission Requirements
Each proposal must include:
- A valid Tax Clearance Certificate certified at source
- A valid Trader’s License certified at source
Submission Instructions
Applications must include:
- One original and four copies in sealed envelopes
- One soft copy (USB/Flash drive) containing the full proposal in PDF format
- Clearly marked:
“PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION FOR REHABILITATION OF A2 ROAD – MASERU TO MOSHOESHOE I AIRPORT ROAD TURN-OFF”
Submissions must be deposited in the Tender Box near the Procurement Office (Room G11) at the Roads Directorate no later than 18 July 2025 at 12:00 Noon (Lesotho Time). Opening of submissions will follow at 14:30 hrs on the same day.
Correspondence and Inquiries
Postal Address:
The Procurement Manager
Roads Directorate
P.O. Box 194
Maseru 100, Lesotho
Tel: (+266) 22323029 / 22323024
Fax: (+266) 22310123
Mobile: +266 63489643 / 58812805
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Physical Address:
Procurement Section, Ground Floor (Room G11)
Roads Directorate
Corner Senate and Lepoqo Street
Industrial Area (Opposite Browns Wholesalers)
Disclaimer
The Roads Directorate reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications for reasons it may deem appropriate.