Mauritanian Firm SMAGEC Wins Irrigation Rehabilitation Contract Under Sahel Pastoralism Project

A new contract award under the Regional Sahel Pastoralism Support Project II (PRAPS II) is set to boost rural infrastructure in Mauritania. The project, financed by the International Development Association (IDA), has awarded a competitive tender for irrigation rehabilitation works in the Brakna region.

Contract Award Overview

The contract award notice (Ref: 17/FA/T/PRAPS I/2024) was published on 12 November 2025, with the award notification issued on 26 June 2025. The procurement followed a Request for Bids (RFB) process and forms part of the wider World Bank–supported PRAPS II programme across Western and Central Africa.

The winning bidder is SMAGEC.TP-SARL, a Mauritania-based construction company. The contract has a total value of MRU 130,968,926 and a planned implementation duration of 10 months.

Scope of Works

The awarded tender focuses on the rehabilitation of three village irrigation perimeters in Brakna, a key agricultural and pastoral region in Mauritania. The works aim to restore and improve irrigation systems that support local food production and livestock sustainability.

Key project components include:

• Rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure

• Improvement of water management systems

• Strengthening agricultural productivity in rural communities

• Supporting climate resilience in pastoral and farming zones

Entities and Procurement Details

The contract is part of the Regional Sahel Pastoralism Support Project II (Project ID P173197), funded under IDA Loan/Credit 71800. The programme supports sustainable pastoralism and agricultural development across multiple Sahel countries.

SMAGEC.TP-SARL secured the award after submitting the lowest evaluated bid, matching the opening bid price, confirming a competitive and compliant procurement process.

Significance for Mauritania and the Sahel Region

This government-backed infrastructure contract plays a critical role in food security, climate resilience, and rural economic development. Improved irrigation systems are expected to:

• Increase agricultural productivity and water efficiency

• Strengthen livelihoods of pastoral and farming communities

• Reduce vulnerability to drought and climate variability

• Support regional development goals across the Sahel

What Comes Next

With the contract signed, the project is expected to begin implementation immediately, with completion targeted within the 10-month timeline. The rehabilitation works will contribute to long-term agricultural sustainability and improved rural infrastructure in Brakna.

This awarded tender underscores the continued investment in Sahel resilience, water infrastructure, and rural development projects supported by international financing partners.

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