Expression of Interest Ref: SO-MICT-EOI-2026-003 Accepting Submissions Closes in 9.9563124066088 Days

Consultancy Services for National Cyber Security Incident Response Framework (CSIRT)

Hargeisa, Somaliland
Policy & Cyber Security
Published: Sep 02, 2026
World Bank Financed (IDA)
Executive Overview & Summary

Call for Expressions of Interest from specialized cyber security firms to design the governance framework, standard operating procedures, and technical blueprint for the Somaliland National CSIRT.

Expression of Interest (EOI)

The Project Implementation Unit seeks expressions of interest from qualified international and regional consulting firms specializing in national-level cybersecurity incident response mechanisms.

Objectives

  1. Formulate the legal and regulatory mandates for the National Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
  2. Design the threat monitoring, detection, incident classification, and escalation workflows.
  3. Develop a 3-year capacity building and training roadmap for Ministry technical personnel.

Shortlisting Criteria

Firms must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in establishing government or sectoral CSIRTs in emerging economies, with certified lead auditors and incident handlers (CISSP, CISM, GCIH).

How to Submit Applications & Bids

Interested bidders or eligible individual consultants must deliver formal expressions of interest or sealed bids according to the procedures set out in the official bidding dossier before the deadline.

Step 1

Review Terms of Reference and eligibility requirements.

Step 2

Prepare formal proposal referencing SO-MICT-EOI-2026-003.

Step 3

Deliver by email or courier before the closing deadline.

Send Submission Email
Submission Deadline
Open for Submissions September 18, 2026 @ 14:00 East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3)
Notice Specifications
Reference SO-MICT-EOI-2026-003
Notice Type Expression of Interest
Category Policy & Cyber Security
Location Hargeisa, Somaliland
Financed By World Bank IDA
Implementing Body Ministry of ICT
Published Sep 02, 2026
Procurement Inquiries

For official clarifications on bidding requirements or technical eligibility criteria, submit inquiries in writing to the Project Procurement Unit:

procurement@ea-rdip.so
Inquiries must reference: SO-MICT-EOI-2026-003
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