1.0. INTRODUCTION
The COMESA Competition Commission (the “Commission”) is a regional competition authority established under Article 6 of the COMESA Competition Regulations (the “Regulations”). It enjoys an independent legal personality. It may acquire, hold and dispose of property and assets. It may sue and be sued in its corporate name.

The Commission is mandated to promote and encourage competition by preventing restrictive business practices that deter the efficient operation of markets, thereby enhancing the welfare of consumers in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (the “Common Market”) and to protect consumers against offensive conduct by market actors.

The Commission is hereby seeking to procure the services of a suitably qualified and competent Consultancy Firm to manage the Construction of the Commission’s Office Complex (the “Project”) from inception to completion including any related aspects.

The Consultancy Firm shall work under the supervision of an “Internal Building Committee” established by the Commission. The Internal Building Committee shall represent the Commission in all matters related to the Project.
The Terms of Reference (“TORs”) for the Consultancy Services are set out in the sections below:

2.0. SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUIRED
The Consultancy Firm shall perform all the services necessary to execute the Project from inception to completion. Among the services required shall include:

• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation for the various services required by the Commission to facilitate the Construction of the Office Building and incorporation of all the bidding requirements into the documentation.
• bvaluation of tender documents and assist the Commission in the award of tenders.
• Preparation of detailed artistic impressions which shall include the Structural and Civil Engineering Design for the Office Complex.
• d. Supervise the Construction of the Office Complex from inception to completion through comprehensive inspections’ analysis, collection of data, and interviews with relevant stakeholders, among other related aspects of this process.
• Incorporation of advice and comments from the Commission into the designing and construction of the Office Complex.
• Any matter connected and incidental to the foregoing.

A more comprehensive description of the works is presented below.