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Publication date: 9th January 2019
Submission date: 1st February 2019
Category: Construction
Region: Zambia
Entity: ZESCO Limited
Description: The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) towards the cost of the Lusaka Power Transmission and Distribution Network Project (LPTDNP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments under the contract for the Procurement of Upgrade of a Substation and construction of Transmission Overhead Lines in three (3) Lots – Lot 1 for Woodlands 33/11kV Substation Upgrade, Lot 2 for Coventry – Kafue 33kV Overhead Line Upgrade, and Lot 3 for Industrial – Matero 33kV Corridor Upgrade.
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Publication date: 26th November 2018
Submission date: 29th January 2019
Category: EPC
Region: Kenya
Entity: Rural Electrification Authority (REA)
Description: The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Part 1: Design, Supply and Installation of 1175 kW AC (1410 kWp) Solar Photovoltaic Plants with Associated Power Distribution Network (Mini-Grid Projects) and Part 2: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services of the facilities and Reliable Supply of Power to the Consumers for a period of 15 years.
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Publication date: 13th November 2018
Submission date: 23rd January 2019
Category: Construction
Region: Uganda
Entity: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company (UETCL)
Description: The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company had a tender on Plant Design, Supply and Installation of Kole – Gulu – Nebbi - Arua 132kV Transmission Line and, Kole Switching Station, Gulu, Nebbi and Arua 132/33kV Substations with Associated 33kV Interconnection Lines.
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Publication date: 26th November 2018
Submission date: 18th January 2019
Category: Construction
Region: Zambia
Entity: ZESCO Limited
Description: ZESCO Limited now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the construction and completion of Procurement of Engineering, Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of High Voltage Power Reactors for Nambala – Kalumbila 330kV Double Circuit Transmission Lines (hereinafter called “the Facilities”). International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the AfDB’s Rules and Procedures for Procurement of Goods and Works, and, specifically, through Single Stage Bidding Procedure.
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Publication date: 1st November 2018
Submission date: 11th January 2019
Category: EPC
Region: Eswatini
Entity: Eswatini Electricity Company
Description: The Eswatini Electricity Company intends to supply electricity to remote areas which are not easily accessible through the use of off grid solutions using solar energy. The objective was to procure a contractor to design, install and commission the off-grid plant.
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Publication date: 13th November 2018
Submission date: 24th December 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Gambia
Entity: National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)
Description: The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)intends to initially select not more than 6 (six) Applicants for the Contract for Transmission infrastructures including, but not liimi inted to, 30 km of 225 kV transmission lines, 225 / 33 kV primary substations (including refurbishment/upgrades of nine (9)existing condary MV substations), and control system (including SCADA system and dispatching center) in the Great Banjul Area.
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Publication date: 16th November 2018
Submission date: 21st December 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Mozambique
Entity: FUNAE - Fundo de Energia
Description: Under the efforts of the Government of Mozambique to increase access to electricity in rural areas, FUNAE – Fundo de Energia intends to electrify the villages of Matchedje, Ngapa and Calanga-Chécua trough photovoltaic mini grids, providing basic electricity services in order to improve the welfare in the communities. The bids must be written in Portuguese Language.
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Publication date: 24th November 2018
Submission date: 17th December 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Nigeria
Entity: Rural Electrification Agency Nigeria
Description: The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated funds to the Rural Electrification Agency under the 2018 Appropriation Act to carry out electrification projects and in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Agency hereby invites competent and experienced Nigerian contractors to submit technical documents for pre-qualification for the electricity Projects.
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Publication date: 12th November 2018
Submission date: 13th December 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Entity: Ministry of Finance and Planning
Description: The Ministry of Finance and Planning - Zanzibar now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the installation of Solar Street Lighting Works and Landscaping and other associated works.
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Publication date: 22nd October 2018
Submission date: 12th December 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Rwanda
Entity: EDCL - Energy Development Corporation Limited
Description: Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the tender for Construction of MV&LV lines in Kirehe district and Grid strengthening in Rwamagana, Kayonza and Ngoma districts.
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Publication date: 9th July 2018
Submission date: 9th December 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Ghana
Entity: Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
Description: The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) intends to undertake a pilot project for the installation of a Grid-connect (Grid-tie) solar electrical power system at its Akwapim Mampong Branch Office as part of measures to achieve high energy efficiency.
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Publication date: 24th September 2018
Submission date: 30th November 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Rwanda
Entity: EDCL - Energy Development Corporation Limited
Description: Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the tender for Plant design, supply, and installation of low voltage and medium voltage lines and service connections in Rutsiro District, Western Province of Rwanda.
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Publication date: 24th September 2018
Submission date: 30th November 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Rwanda
Entity: EDCL - Energy Development Corporation Limited
Description: Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the tender for Plant Design, Supply, and Installation of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Lines for Productive Users in Rwanda.
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Publication date: 5th October 2018
Submission date: 16th November 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Ghana
Entity: Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
Description: The purpose of this CCTP is to define the work and supplies necessary to achieve the The installation of a photovoltaic production on the estates of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) at ACCRA (GHANA). This photovoltaic production will be connected to the ECG network as part of the procedure de Net Metering Implemented by the Ministry of Energy under the authority of The Energy Commission.
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Publication date: 11th October 2018
Submission date: 10th November 2018
Category: Construction
Region: Ghana
Entity: Nuts For Growth Limited / Arthur Energy Advisors
Description: Nuts For Growth Limited (project sponsor) and Arthur Energy Advisors (project developer), together invite interested parties to provide the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) services necessary for the implementation of the Shea Nut Power Plant (SNuPP) Project.
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Publication date: 15th October 2018
Submission date: 26th October 2018
Category: EPC
Region: Nigeria
Entity: Alten Africa
Description: Middle Band Solar One Limited (MBSO), a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Nigeria, is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from interested firms to carry out the engineering, procurement, construction and operation of 100 MW(ac) PV plant, to be located in Kogi State, Nigeria. MBSO has a generation license and has executed a PPA.
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