Recruitment of a Consulting Firm for the Implementation and Operationalization of a License-Free National Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (Consulting Services – Firm Selection) Date of Issue: 14th August 2026 Country: Republic of Sierra Leone Name of Project : Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project Consulting Services : Recruitment of a Consulting Firm for the Implementation and Operationalization of a License-Free National Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS). Ref: SL-MoF-565234-CS-QCBS Introduction The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has committed to transforming its economy based on a more inclusive and human-centric digital growth and development approach. A high-level vision for the digital economy is articulated in the new National Digital Development Policy (NDDP), which was approved by the Cabinet in December 2021 setting the GoSL’s vision to transform Sierra Leone into an inclusive digital economy and society and to leverage digital technology to support the GoSL to deliver on its national development plan effectively and efficiently. The Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SLDTP) aims to expand access to broadband internet, increase digital skills, and improve government capacity to deliver public services digitally. The project will support the development of a strong enabling environment for the nation’s digital transformation and digital development agenda as articulated in the National Digital Development Strategy. Objectives The general objective of this assignment is to design, customize, implement, and operationalize a national, end-to-end MHEWS for Sierra Leone that enables NDMA and its partner institutions to effectively manage the full early warning value chain, from risk knowledge and hazard monitoring to warning dissemination and coordinated preparedness and response, using a license-free, sustainable, and nationally owned digital platform. The implemented system shall translate the technical recommendations, blueprint, and SRS into a fully functional, interoperable, and people-centred solution that strengthens disaster ris