Loading...
Loading...
Development of the El Ariya Industrial Zone
Location
Trarza, Mauritania
Area
≈ 800 hectares
Duration
21–22 weeks
Deadline
May 8, 2026
Section 01
As part of Mauritania's accelerating economic transformation and its strategic openness to international investment, the Ministry of Mines and Industry has officially launched an International Call for Expressions of Interest (AMI).
Section 02
Issuing Authority
Ministry of Mines and Industry — Direction Générale de l'Industrie
Reference
AMI n° 0001/DGI/MMI/2026
Project
Business Plan for the El Ariya Industrial Zone
Location
Trarza region, Ouad Naga district, El Ariya commune
Area
Approximately 800 hectares
Mission Duration
21 to 22 weeks
Submission Deadline
May 8, 2026 — 12:00 PM
Section 03
Strengthen local value addition and industrial processing capacity
Enhance the competitiveness of the national production ecosystem
Create a strong hub to attract large-scale industrial investments
Section 04
Strategic and economic positioning analysis
Quantitative market study to assess demand and sector needs
Development of a phased industrial and urban master plan
Design of governance and management models (public, private, or PPP)
Financial, environmental, and social impact assessments
Detailed site diagnostic (hydrology, constructibility, physical constraints)
Required infrastructure determination (on-site and off-site)
Climate, environmental and social screening
Section 05
Consulting firms or groupings with proven experience in:
Section 06
| Criteria | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
General Experience | Cabinet experience and seniority in strategic studies | 20 |
Specific References | Comparable missions in business plans, feasibility, industrial zones | 50 |
Technical & Organizational Capacity | Cabinet structure, multidisciplinarity, mobilization capacity | 20 |
Administrative Quality | Compliance and completeness of the file | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
Cabinet experience and seniority in strategic studies
Comparable missions in business plans, feasibility, industrial zones
Cabinet structure, multidisciplinarity, mobilization capacity
Compliance and completeness of the file
Section 07
Deadline
May 8, 2026 — 12:00 PM
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submission Address
La commission de passation des marchés publics du Ministère de l'Énergie et du Pétrole et du Ministère des Mines et de l'Industrie. Tevregh Zeina Ilot K Ext Lot n° 766, sur la route qui mène à l'hôtel CASA BLU, Nouakchott, Mauritanie.
Envelope must be marked
« AMI n° 0001/DGI/MMI/2026 – Présélection d'un cabinet ou groupement de cabinets pour la conception et l'élaboration du Business Plan de la Zone Industrielle d'El Ariya – À n'ouvrir qu'en séance de dépouillement »
Download the complete AMI document with all annexes and submission requirements (PDF, French).
At Mauritania Gateway, we closely follow such high-impact opportunities and support international firms, investors, and consulting offices in navigating the Mauritanian market. We can help you apply, structure a consortium, or position your firm in one of West Africa's most promising emerging industrial hubs.