BANK OF SIERRA LEONE  REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR THE LEASE OF THE BANK’S RESOURCE CENTER (LAND AND FACILITIES) LOCATED AT TOKEH VILLAGE, WESTERN AREA RURAL DISTRICT

BANK OF SIERRA LEONE

 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR THE LEASE OF THE BANK’S RESOURCE CENTER (LAND AND FACILITIES) LOCATED AT TOKEH VILLAGE, WESTERN AREA RURAL DISTRICT

Date of Issue – April 14, 2026

Procurement Number: BSL/GSD/ICB/2026/0041

The Bank of Sierra Leone intends to lease its Resource Center (land and facilities) located at Tokeh Village, Western Area Rural District for a period not less than Ten (10) years and now invites interested individuals, institutions, and companies (National as well as International) to indicate their interest to lease the said property.

The Tokeh Complex is located on one of the most spectacular white sand beaches around the Freetown Peninsular with a pleasant and panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

The property which is fenced is on a rectangular piece of land of 3.7158 acres and consists of a mixture of the following:

1. Multipurpose Hall/Training Centre/Conference Hall

2. A Complex housing the following:
3. i) Reception/Waiting Lounge
4. ii) Restaurant

iii)        Kitchen

1. iv) Medical Unit and overnight staff Quarters
2. v) A battery of toilets

3. Entertainment/Recreational Centre adjacent to Bar/Patio

4. Squash Courts and Gym/Fitness Centre

5. Duplex-Flats

1. i) 4 (four) – self-contained bedroom duplex, living/dining, and kitchen (2 Buildings x 2 floors)

1. ii) 2 (two) – self-contained bedroom duplex buildings (3 Buildings x 2 floors).

6. Generator and Pump House

7. A Boat House with Caretaker living Quarters

8. Gazebo (Huts) – 3 (three).

9. Security Post etc.

At the front of the Complex, there is a paved car park, an elevated water tank and a security entrance gate.  The property is easily accessible by both private and public transport.

A detailed description of the Complex, including architectural drawings, floor plans, status and description of each building are attached to this document.

The said property shall be leased on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis.

Interested individuals, institutions, and companies (National as well as International) must   submit an Expressions of Interest (EOI) which should detail the intended development plan for the property and a bid price which should be delivered by hand or courier to the Procurement Unit, 8^th Floor, Main Bank Building, Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone on or before May 26, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

THE BANK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Prior to submission of Expressions of Interest, prospective lessees are strongly advised to visit and inspect the site.  All requests for visitation to the site must be sent to the Procurement Unit, 48 hours prior to the visit to facilitate security clearance.

Please send all enquiries and correspondences to:

The Officer-in-Charge, Procurement Unit

8^th Floor, Main Bank Building

Bank of Sierra Leone

Siaka Stevens Street

Freetown

Sierra Leone

Tel: +232 80 186 101/ +232 75 156 971

Email:  procurement@bsl.gov.sl