GovNet Rechenzentrum-Netzwerkinfrastruktur

Project: P178162 - Strengthening Digital Governance for Service Delivery Reference: SDGSDP/RFP-1.3.4/2026 Procurement method: Request for Proposals Financing: World Bank Specific Procurement Notice - Request for Proposals without Prequalification Request for Proposal Information Systems (Design, Supply and Installation) (Without Prequalification) Purchaser : Ministry of Digitalization and Public Administration (MDPA)/Agency of Information Society (AIS) Project : Strengthening Digital Governance for Service Delivery Project (SDGSDP) Contract title : GovNet Data Center Network Infrastructure Country : Kosova Credit No.: P178162 RFP No: SDGSDP/RFP-1.3.4/2026 Issued on: June 15, 2026 1. The Ministry of Digitalization and Public Administration /Agency of Information Society has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Digital Governance for Service Delivery Project (SDGSDP) , and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Overhaul of Government network core infrastructure. 2. The Ministry of Digitalization and Public Administration /Agency for Information Society, now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for: Overhaul of Government network core infrastructure. The strategic objective of the Government of Kosovo (GoK), under Strategic Objective 3 of the Digital Agenda 2030, is to strengthen digital governance and modernize public administration by enhancing data-driven decision-making, transparency, and institutional efficiency. A key activity for achieving these objectives is the enhancement of the Government Data Center Network Infrastructure, which will provide a secure, resilient, and service-oriented digital backbone. This infrastructure will support the delivery of digital public services, improve operational resilience, and ensure alignment with EU standards and international best practices 3. The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60 % and for Bid cost: 40 %. 5. Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from Agency of Information Society/SDGSDP project, Attn: Luan Asllani, Procurement Specialist e-mail: kodgov@rks-gov.net and inspect the request for proposals document during office hours 0900 to 1500 hours at the address given below. 6. The request for proposals document in English language will be received upon the submission of a written application (e-mail) to the address below. 7. Proposals must be delivered to the address below on or before 14.00h Kosova time on July 27, 2026. Electronic procurement will not be permitted. Late Proposals will be rejected. The outer Proposal envelopes marked “ORIGINAL PROPOSAL”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Proposers’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public Proposals opening. 8. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Proposal-Securing Declaration . 9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Proposer’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the request for proposal document. 10. The address referred to above is: Ministry of Digitalization and Public Administration (MDPA)/ Agency of Information Society (AIS)/Strengthening Digital Governance for Service Delivery Project (SDGSDP) Ukshin Hoti str. Ex-Rilindja Building, office no. 105 , 10000, Prishtina, Kosova Attn: Luan Asllani, Procurement Specialist Ph: +383 38 200 60120 e-mail: kodgov@rks-gov.net