BICO delivers research-driven engineering, technology and advisory services that connect University of Dar es Salaam expertise with the needs of industry, government, institutions and communities.
The Bureau for Industrial Cooperation (BICO) was established in 1990 to help the University fulfil its public-service mandate by bridging academia and industry. It was formally registered as a consulting firm by the Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania in 1999, Registration No. 035.
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BICO combines academic depth, research capacity, professional practice and university facilities to help clients solve complex technical and institutional challenges.
Studies, design, supervision, technical review and implementation support across engineering disciplines.
Explore engineering → 02Engineering management, public procurement, project execution, strategic advice and institutional support.
Explore consultancy → 03Standards-focused material, water, soil, chemical, electrical and infrastructure testing and evaluation.
Explore laboratory support → 04Short courses, CPD-oriented programmes and customized in-house training for technical and managerial professionals.
See training →BICO supports quality assurance, safety and engineering decision-making through laboratory testing and analysis using University of Dar es Salaam facilities and technical expertise.
Materials testing and third-party quality assurance.
Engineering materials and construction quality testing.
Water and soil analysis for construction, domestic and industrial use.
Power-quality and high-voltage testing for electrical applications.
Testing of soil and rock samples for engineering purposes.
Chemical analysis for a wide range of samples.
Materials testing and transport-infrastructure design support.
Spatial measurement, analysis and geospatial-data management.
University depth
Specialists, research capacity and facilities from UDSM.
Professional practice
Services structured around real client requirements and standards.
Practical impact
Solutions designed for implementation, learning and long-term value.
BICO’s short courses combine applied theory, practical exercises and sector-relevant case studies to build immediately useful professional capability.
Client: College of Business Education (CBE) · Status: Completed
Client: NSSF · Status: Completed
Client: Government of Tanzania / TANESCO · Status: Completed
Client: SGR · Status: Completed
Client: NHC · Status: Completed
Client: NHC · Status: Completed
BICO serves government institutions, private-sector organizations, development partners, civil society and individual professionals seeking engineering consultancy, testing, training and advisory support.
Contact BICOYes. Services and training programmes can be tailored to client needs, scope, organization and implementation context.
BICO programmes can be structured around Continuing Professional Development requirements and aligned with relevant professional and regulatory bodies where applicable.
Turnaround depends on the type and complexity of the test. Timing is agreed with the client, with priority handling possible for urgent requirements.
Yes. Multidisciplinary teams can be assembled for assignments requiring engineering, ICT, built-environment, management or other specialist inputs.
Recent BICO activity from the University of Dar es Salaam network, including training, industry engagement and bureau updates.
Visit BICO at the College of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Mlimani Campus.
