The verdict in three sentences
For a construction company in Abidjan bidding on donor-funded tenders (African Development Bank, World Bank, AFD, European Union), a credible website costs between 2,500,000 and 6,000,000 FCFA (about 3,800 to 9,150 EUR) in 2026, with +20% for a full English version. What matters is not homepage animation but documented project sheets: contract value, client, funding source, duration, dated photos. Plan 6 to 10 weeks and 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA per year for hosting and maintenance.
What a donor or supervising engineer checks online
Before shortlisting a bid, a procurement officer or consulting engineer often types the company name into Google. They want to confirm three things: the company really exists (trade register, address, team), it has already delivered comparable works, and it has the equipment to execute them. No website, only a Facebook page or a site without HTTPS immediately weakens the bid, especially against Moroccan, Chinese or Turkish groups that are very active in these markets.
| Page that reassures a donor | Expected content | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Project references | Value in FCFA, client, funding, year, photos | Essential |
| Equipment | Fleet list (graders, concrete plants, trucks) with quantities | Essential |
| Team and supervision | Technical director, engineers, years of experience | Essential |
| Quality, health, safety, environment | ISO certifications, HSE policy, environmental management plan | Strongly recommended |
| Legal information | Trade register, tax ID, ministry approvals | Essential |
| English version | Full translation of references and equipment | Recommended for English-speaking donors |
| Downloadable documents | PDF brochure, certificates of completion | Recommended |
Real prices in Abidjan in 2026
Price gaps on the Ivorian market are wide. A freelancer can deliver a site for 600,000 FCFA, but without a reference structure or maintenance commitment. At the other end, some international firms charge over 15,000,000 FCFA for a corporate site. For a construction SME or mid-size company, the useful range is 2.5 to 6 million.
| 2026 package | Price excl. tax | Content | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic freelance site | 600,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA | 5 pages, simple photo gallery | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Essential construction site | 2,500,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA | 10 to 15 pages, 15 project sheets | 6 weeks |
| Full tender-ready site | 3,500,000 to 6,000,000 FCFA | 20 to 30 pages, 30 sheets, filters, PDF | 8 to 10 weeks |
| English version | +20% of site | Professional translation and English SEO | +1 to 2 weeks |
| Photo and drone shoot on sites | 400,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA | 3 to 6 sites | Depends on schedule |
| Hosting, security, maintenance | 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA/year | HTTPS, backups, updates | Annual |
The photo and drone line is often underestimated. Aerial images of a completed road or a six-storey building under structural works are worth more than a long company presentation.
Structuring project sheets for international tenders
Each project sheet should use the vocabulary of bid documents: contract title, lot, client, supervising engineer, funding source, contract value, contractual duration, provisional acceptance date. This consistency lets the evaluator cross-check the website against your experience file. Filters by type of works (roads, buildings, sanitation, bridges) and by country (Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Guinea) make reading easier.
Mini case study
Mr. Kouassi, CEO of a 180-employee construction company in Abidjan, bids on 15 donor-funded tenders per year. He invests 4,200,000 FCFA in a full site, 840,000 FCFA for the English version and 700,000 FCFA for a drone shoot, a total of 5,740,000 FCFA (about 8,750 EUR), plus 300,000 FCFA per year for maintenance. His win rate rises from 2 to 3 contracts per year, on average lots of 900,000,000 FCFA with a 6% net margin. One additional contract represents about 54,000,000 FCFA in margin, nearly ten times the investment, even if the site explains only part of the gain.
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FAQ
What does a construction company website cost in Abidjan?
Plan 2,500,000 to 6,000,000 FCFA for a tender-ready site. A basic freelance site costs 600,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA but does not present references in a usable way.
Should we show contract values?
Yes, when contracts allow it, because evaluators compare the size of past works with the tender at stake. If a client refuses, show a range, for example 500 to 800 million FCFA.
Is an English version useful?
It is strongly advised for the African Development Bank and the World Bank, where many evaluators work in English. It costs about 20% of the site budget.
How much do hosting and maintenance cost?
Plan 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA per year, including HTTPS, backups and security updates. An unmaintained site becomes vulnerable within 12 to 18 months.
How fast can the site go live?
Within 6 to 10 weeks, provided project data and photos are supplied by week two. Internal content collection is usually the main cause of delay.
Let's scope your project. Send us your reference list and the donors you target, and we will price the site, the English version and the shoot in FCFA. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
