The verdict in three sentences
For an engineering consultancy of 25 engineers (water, roads, sanitation) in Berlin that bids on projects funded by the World Bank, KfW, GIZ or the European Union, a tender-oriented website costs EUR 12,000 to 28,000 in 2026, delivered in 6 weeks. Its value lies in three elements: standardised project sheets (funder, value, duration, firm's role), expert CVs downloadable in funder format and an English version for consortium partners. Properly optimised for programme names, it also surfaces your firm when a lead partner searches for associates.
How evaluators and lead partners use your website
In a World Bank expression of interest, the shortlist depends heavily on the firm's relevant experience. Evaluators compare declared references, and lead firms building consortia look for credible partners on Google, usually in English. Your site should let them check within minutes:
- completed projects, with funder, client, value, duration and role (lead or associate);
- key experts, with ready-to-use CVs in World Bank or EU format;
- registrations and certifications (VBI membership, ISO 9001), completion certificates;
- countries of operation (Germany, Eastern Europe, Africa, Central Asia).
| Component | 2026 cost (EUR excl. VAT) | Use in tenders |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping and sitemap | 900 to 1,900 | Structure references by sector and funder |
| Professional design | 2,400 to 5,000 | Credibility with international firms |
| Filterable project sheet database | 2,700 to 6,200 | Search by funder, sector, country, year |
| Expert CV area (funder-format PDF) | 1,500 to 3,700 | Downloads by lead partners |
| Registrations and certificates pages | 900 to 2,200 | Administrative proof |
| English version | 1,800 to 4,400 | English-speaking consortium partners |
| SEO on programme names, go-live | 1,800 to 4,600 | Visibility in partner searches |
| Total | 12,000 to 28,000 |
The project sheet: the heart of the site
A well-built project sheet mirrors the funders' reference form. You fill it once and reuse it in every bid.
| Sheet field | Example | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Project title | Detailed design of 120 km of rural roads | Copied as is into the bid |
| Funder and programme | World Bank, rural infrastructure programme | Ranks on the programme name |
| Client | Ministry of Infrastructure | Verifiable by the evaluator |
| Service value | EUR 280,000 | Experience threshold required |
| Duration and dates | 14 months, 2023 to 2024 | Recent experience (under 5 or 10 years) |
| Firm's role | Lead, 60 % | Lead versus associate |
| Experts deployed | Team leader, hydrologist, geotechnical engineer | Link to CVs |
With 30 to 60 sheets online, a lead partner typing a programme name into Google lands on your reference. Prepare these sheets before week 3 to stay on schedule.
6-week schedule
| Week | Step | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scoping, collecting references and CVs | Project inventory |
| 2 | Design and mockups | Desktop and mobile mockups |
| 3 to 4 | Development, sheet database, CV area | Staging site |
| 4 to 5 | Sheet entry, English version | At least 30 sheets online |
| 6 | QA, SEO, go-live, training | Production site |
Then plan EUR 250 to 500 per month for hosting and maintenance.
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Katrin, managing partner of an engineering consultancy in Berlin, approves a EUR 20,000 site with maintenance at EUR 350 per month, or EUR 24,200 in year one. Her team spent about 2 days per bid rebuilding references and CVs, across 20 bids a year: 40 person-days. With sheets and CVs ready to download, this drops to half a day per bid, saving 30 days. At EUR 700 per engineer-day, savings reach EUR 21,000 a year. If the site also helps join a single additional consortium on a EUR 900,000 contract with a 30 % share, the investment is covered many times over. A 2026 order of magnitude.
FAQ
Can we publish contract values?
Yes, for donor-funded public contracts, awarded values are usually published. Check the confidentiality clauses of private contracts before going live.
Should CVs be freely accessible?
Better to offer full CVs on request or behind a password, with a short public version, also for GDPR reasons. A simple protected area costs EUR 900 to 1,500.
Do we need a German version too?
If you bid on German public contracts or work with KfW and GIZ teams, yes. A German and English site adds EUR 1,800 to 4,400 for the second language.
How many project sheets at launch?
At least 30, covering the last 10 years. A 25-engineer firm usually has 60 to 120 to showcase.
How is payment structured?
In 3 instalments by bank transfer: 40 % at signature, 30 % at design approval, 30 % at go-live.
Let's scope your project. Send us your reference list and the number of experts to present for a precise estimate between EUR 12,000 and 28,000 and delivery in 6 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.
