About ECOWAS Procurement

Spherical Solutions & ECOWAS BLOC Buyers Group (SSEBB) procures goods and services for:

1. Implementation of its Technical Cooperation and Assistance Programmes (TCA Procurement), and

2.  Maintenance and functioning of the Lome International Center including Spherical Solutions & ECOWAS BLOC Buyers Group (SSEBB) Headquarters (Non-TCA Procurement).

Procurement is administered by the Procurement Unit (PU), which is responsible for solicitation of offers, awarding and management of contracts and purchase orders in close cooperation with member states. In addition to the centralized procurement, Spherical Solutions & ECOWAS BLOC Buyers Group (SSEBB) Representatives in the field are authorized to procure local and Foreign goods and services for the requirements of the field offices.

Procurement for Technical Cooperation and Assistance Programmes (TCA Procurement)

Procurement for the Technical Cooperation and Assistance Programmes encompasses a variety of technically complex products and services required for implementing ECOWAS's integrated technical assistance programmes and stand-alone projects.

Procurement for Non-Technical Cooperation Programmes
Procurement requirements for maintenance of the building and facilities of the Lome International Center and functioning of the ECOWAS Headquarters include repair, modification and renovation of buildings; repair of roads and foot paths; carpentry works; electrical, electromechanical and electronics engineering works; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning works.

Procurement for Non-Technical Cooperation Programmes
Procurement requirements for maintenance of the building and facilities of the Lome International Center and functioning of the ECOWAS Headquarters include repair, modification and renovation of buildings; repair of roads and foot paths; carpentry works; electrical, electromechanical and electronics engineering works; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning works.