Tanzania’s Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) has opened fuel import tenders for February 2026 as part of efforts to ensure a stable, transparent and cost-efficient supply of petroleum products.
The tender opening exercise, conducted at PBPA’s conference hall in Dar es Salaam, saw eight companies emerge successful out of 11 bidders across different supply components. The process involved both international and local suppliers, alongside key stakeholders from the energy sector.
The exercise forms part of the legally mandated Bulk Procurement System (BPS), which is designed to guarantee fuel availability while promoting fair competition and shielding consumers from unnecessary cost increases.
Speaking during the tender opening on behalf of PBPA Chief Executive Officer, the agency’s Director of Petroleum Operations, Engineer Bruno Tarimo, congratulated the successful bidders and stressed the importance of compliance with contractual requirements.
“I congratulate all bidders who have emerged winners. On behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, I urge all successful suppliers to complete all contractual procedures and conditions to ensure the smooth and efficient importation of fuel under the Bulk Procurement System for February 2026,” said Engineer Tarimo.
He noted that timely execution of the contracts is critical to maintaining uninterrupted fuel supply and operational efficiency within the bulk procurement framework.
Earlier, the Chairperson of the BPS Tender Committee, Mr Ali Saeed, presided over the official opening of the bids, announced the winning companies and commended them for meeting the required technical and financial standards.
The tender opening was attended by representatives of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), prequalified bidders and other energy sector stakeholders, reinforcing the role of transparency and accountability in public procurement.
As fuel demand continues to rise alongside economic activity, PBPA’s centralised procurement model remains a key instrument in securing supply stability and managing exposure to global market fluctuations.