Procurement of Design, Supply and Installation of 11KV Auto Reclosers (Plant) for the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in EswatiniClosed

Overview

Procurement of Design, Supply and Installation of 11kV Auto Reclosers (Plant) for the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini. The open tender is issued by Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) and is World Bank–financed (Loan No. 7700-SZ). Bidders likely to succeed are electrical equipment manufacturers and EPCs with HV switchgear, design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and training capabilities, including spare parts supply and after-sales support.

Requirements

• Eligibility and qualifications: no conflict of interest; JV allowed; may bid as JV with a representative; nationality flexibility; not sanctioned or debarred; prequalification if required per BDS; single bid restriction unless allowed for alternatives; evidence of eligibility and qualifications must be provided.
• Plant and installation eligibility: origin declarations; plant/components origin as defined in the bidding document; compliance with ITB 5; subcontractor details for major items, where applicable.
• Procurement process: two-envelope bidding (technical and financial) with a separate original bid envelope; preparation of JV agreements if applicable; bid security or bid-securing declaration; authorization of signatory.
• Compliance and governance: adherence to fraud and corruption controls, SEA/SH prevention, and sanctions framework; Bank review rights.
• Pricing and contracts: bid price must cover design, manufacture, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and maintenance as specified; price schedules (six schedules) with a Grand Summary; incoterms (e.g., DAP 2020 reference in Addendum); potential for fixed or adjustable pricing; performance security after award.
• Process steps: site visit and/or pre-bid meeting if indicated in BDS; clarifications in writing; addenda for changes; public bid openings for technical and financial parts.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2026-10-23 09:00 (local).
• Submission method: two-envelope bidding (Technical Part and Financial Part) in sealed outer envelope marked “Original BID”; copies as specified in the BDS; electronic submission if allowed by the BDS.
• Documents to submit: Letter of Bid (Technical Part) and (Financial Part) with Price Schedules (Section IV forms); Bid Security or Bid-Securing Declaration; JV Agreement or intent; eligibility and conformity documents; country of origin declarations; authorization; any required addenda acknowledgments.
• Pre-bid/briefing: site visit and/or pre-bid meeting may be required per BDS; questions to be submitted in writing; minutes and responses to be circulated as per ITB.
• Where to obtain documents: refer to the Tender Document (SZ-ECC-561950-CW-RFB); addenda may alter terms (e.g., Incoterms via Addendum No. 1 dated Sept 17, 2026).