Digital Marketplace Tender now LIVE

We are happy to announce that a tender for our Digital Marketplace pilot is now live!

*Please note the tender document has now been updated to include answers to questions*

We are delighted to be moving forward with this pilot.

This pilot aims to the test the potential of wireless mesh networks as a frontier technology to solve a development challenge. The pilot will provide market vendors with a wireless mesh network that holds tools to upgrade their businesses and digital skills, whilst we build out applications which will integrate their activities into supply chains.

Specifically, the hypothesis underpinning this pilot is that:

is it possible to create a commercially sustainable business model to introduce mesh wireless networks into marketplaces in Mozambique, and improve the livelihoods of female vendors?

Images from Zimpeto marketplace, where we hope to test our concept.

We are currently looking for a supplier to provide;

• a functioning wireless mesh network system in 1+ informal marketplaces
• a maintenance system in 1+ informal marketplaces
• training material or delivery in 1+ informal marketplaces

The Invitation to Tender document can be found by clicking this LINK

For those interested in applying, please note the deadline to submit proposals is 23:59 UK time, Wednesday 6th March.

The deadline to submit questions is Wednesday 20th February, 23:59 UK time.

You can read more about the pilot here:

Notes from the Field: Digital Marketplace Mozambique

Wireless Services for Informal Market Traders

We look forward to receiving your submissions!