The verdict in three sentences
For a construction company in Douala bidding on public and donor-funded tenders, a credible website costs 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 FCFA in 2026 (about 2,290 to 4,570 EUR). That budget should pay for verifiable proof rather than visual effects: geolocated projects, downloadable reference sheets and a compliance and certifications page. Then plan 150,000 FCFA per year for hosting and 50,000 FCFA per month for maintenance.
What a project owner checks before shortlisting you
An engineer in a procurement unit, at MINMAP, the Port Authority of Douala or a donor such as the AfDB, checks your website to confirm three things: you have built comparable works, you have the people and equipment you claim, and you are compliant (licences, tax and social security certificates, certifications). A site with generic, undated site photos proves nothing.
An effective site presents each reference with the project owner, contract amount, location, year of handover and dated photos. It lists the equipment fleet (machinery, concrete plants, laboratory), technical management and certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, HSE policy). It offers PDF sheets ready to attach to a bid.
2026 budget by item
| Item | 2026 range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 20 page showcase site | 1,000,000 to 1,800,000 FCFA | Corporate design, mobile first |
| Geolocated project gallery | +200,000 to 400,000 FCFA | Map, filters by sector and year |
| Downloadable reference sheets (PDF) | +150,000 to 300,000 FCFA | Generated from the back office |
| Compliance and certifications page | +100,000 to 200,000 FCFA | Up-to-date documents, expiry dates |
| English version (anglophone regions, donors) | +250,000 to 300,000 FCFA | Professional translation |
| Hosting + SSL + backups | 150,000 FCFA per year | Optimised for heavy photos |
| Maintenance | 50,000 FCFA per month | New projects, security |
The top of the range, about 3,000,000 FCFA, is a bilingual site with a full map and automatic PDF sheet generation. The bottom, around 1,500,000 FCFA, is a French site with a simple gallery and manually prepared PDFs.
The content that counts in an evaluation
| Content | What it proves | Recommended format |
|---|---|---|
| Project references (10 to 30) | Similar experience | Sheet with amount, client, year, photos |
| Equipment fleet | Technical capacity | Table of machinery, age, owned or leased |
| Org chart and key CVs | Human resources | PDF per engineer or site manager |
| Certifications and licences | Compliance | Copies with validity dates |
| HSE policy and indicators | Site safety | Frequency rate, hours without accident |
| 3-year revenue | Financial capacity | Range or certificate on request |
This content also drives search visibility: pages such as "road construction in Douala" or "5-storey building in Yaoundé" attract private clients looking for a contractor.
Mini case study
Mr Ngono, CEO of a Douala construction company with 4 billion FCFA in revenue, bids on about 20 tenders a year and wins 3. He invests 2,400,000 FCFA in a bilingual site with 25 geolocated projects and PDF sheets, plus 750,000 FCFA per year (150,000 FCFA hosting and 600,000 FCFA maintenance).
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The first direct gain is time: preparing the references section of a bid drops from 3 days to 1 day, saving 40 engineer-days a year. If a single additional 300,000,000 FCFA contract is won thanks to a stronger file, with an 8% net margin, the extra profit reaches 24,000,000 FCFA (about 36,600 EUR), more than seven times the first-year cost. Estimate, 2026 order of magnitude.
FAQ
What budget for a construction company website in Douala?
Between 1,500,000 and 3,000,000 FCFA depending on the English version, the project map and PDF sheet generation. Recurring costs are about 750,000 FCFA per year.
Should revenue be published on the site?
A range is usually enough. Certified financial statements stay in the bid file, not online.
Can we show projects for public clients?
Yes for awarded public contracts, whose information is public. For private clients, ask for written consent or anonymise the reference.
How long does it take to build the site?
5 to 8 weeks, including 2 to 3 weeks to gather dated photos and details for each project.
Will heavy photos slow the site down?
Not if they are converted to WebP and lazy-loaded. A well-optimised gallery page stays under 2 MB, which matters on Cameroonian mobile connections.
Let's scope your project. Send us your reference projects and certifications: we price a site between 1,500,000 and 3,000,000 FCFA, delivered in 5 to 8 weeks. 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.
