By Staff Reporter
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) on Wednesday signed contracts with construction firms, consultants and suppliers for the implementation of new football infrastructure projects and the procurement of vehicles to support football development across the country.
The signing ceremony, presided over by the GFF President, Lamin Kabba Bajo, was held at Football House in Kanifing.
Under Lot 1, works will be undertaken in Bullock and Kwinella, including the construction of a natural grass football pitch, installation of a borehole and watering system, and erection of a perimeter fence. The project also provides for dressing rooms equipped for home and away teams, referees and match commissioners, medical personnel, office space, storage and sanitation facilities.
The contract for Lot 1 was awarded to Gigo Construction Company Limited, with completion scheduled within nine months.
Lot 2 covers the installation of artificial football pitches at the Biri-Biri Field at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum and at Kuntair, in collaboration with the world football governing body, FIFA.
Tomosina Engineering Services was awarded the contract to carry out civil works for the two sites, including perimeter fencing and the construction of fully equipped dressing rooms similar to those under Lot 1. The duration of the contract is nine months.
Under Lot 3, works at the Jarra Soma Mini Stadium will involve the completion of the Soma pavilion and dressing rooms. The facility will include amenities for teams and officials, medical rooms, office spaces and designated toilets for persons with disabilities. The contract was also awarded to Tomosina Engineering Services for a nine-month period.
In the area of logistics and mobility, the Federation signed a contract with Asata Investment for the procurement of eight double-cabin 4×4 pick-up vehicles — one for each of the seven Regional Football Associations and one for Women’s Football. Delivery is expected within six weeks.
A separate contract was signed with Quantum Net Espace Motors for the supply of a 32-seater minibus to support the transportation of national league clubs. The vehicle is expected to be delivered within two weeks.
According to the Federation, the contracts were awarded following a public tender process, with bids opened in the presence of representatives of the participating companies.
Details of the awarded contracts and their values were made available by the Federation.
