Design, Supply, and Installation of Low and Medium Voltage Lines and Service Connections in Rubavu and Nyabihu Districts at Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) | Deadline: 08 December 2025
Design, Supply, and Installation of Low and Medium Voltage Lines and Service Connections in Rubavu and Nyabihu Districts at Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) | Deadline: 08 December 2025
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Posted on: 07 October 2025
Organization: Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL)
Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation (ASCENT)
Funders: World Bank & Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Category: Tenders / Construction & Energy
Reference: N° 11.07.023/1334/25/EDCL-MD/FG/UG/jr
Credit No.: 7461 & 7460
RFP No.: RW-REG/EDCL-425345-CW-RFP
Specific Procurement Notice
The Government of Rwanda, through the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL), has received financing from the World Bank to support the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation (ASCENT) project. Part of the proceeds will be used for payments under the contract for:
Design, Supply, and Installation of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Lines and Service Connections in Rubavu and Nyabihu Districts.
Payments under this contract will be processed using the Direct Payment disbursement method as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.
1. Invitation for Proposals
EDCL now invites sealed proposals from eligible and qualified applicants for the design, supply, and installation of LV and MV lines and service connections in Rubavu and Nyabihu districts, Western Province of Rwanda (approximately 153.9 km and 113 km from Kigali, respectively).
2. Bidder Qualification Requirements
Interested bidders must meet the following criteria:
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Experience: At least two (2) successfully completed similar design, supply, and installation contracts in the last ten (10) years, each valued at minimum USD 7.1 million.
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Financial Capacity: Minimum average annual turnover of USD 10.2 million over the past five (5) years.
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Additional Requirements: As detailed in the bidding documents (bid datasheet).
3. Procurement Process
The procurement will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement (ICP) using the Request for Proposals (RFP) method as per the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2023).
The process will follow a single-stage, two-envelope system consisting of:
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Technical Proposal (no price references)
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Financial Proposal
Both must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes.
4. Submission Details
Submission Deadline: 08 December 2025, at 10:30 AM (local time)
Proposal Opening (Technical Part): 08 December 2025, at 11:00 AM (local time)
Late submissions: Will be rejected.
Electronic submissions: Not permitted.
Proposal Security: USD 200,000 (or equivalent convertible currency).
5. Site Visit & Pre-Bid Meeting
13 November 2025: Rubavu District Office – 10:00 AM
14 November 2025: Nyabihu District Office – 11:00 AM
A pre-bid meeting will take place on-site immediately following the visits.
6. RFP Document Purchase
Eligible bidders may obtain the RFP documents by submitting a written request and paying a non-refundable fee of USD 50 via bank deposit:
Bank Account Details:
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Account Name: EDCL EAQIP IDA Designated Account
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Account No.: 1000057734 (USD)
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Bank: National Bank of Rwanda
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Swift Code: BNRWRWRW
The RFP document will be sent via email upon payment confirmation.
7. Contact Information
For inquiries and clarifications:
procurement@edcl.reg.rw
jdruberanziza@edcl.reg.rw
cuwajeneza@edcl.reg.rw
Address for Submission:
Energy Development Corporation Ltd (EDCL)
KN2 ST 3, Nyarugenge District, Kigali City
P.O. Box 3855, Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: (+250) 787 172 265
Kigali City Tower (KCT), 2nd Floor, Procurement Office
Website: www.reg.rw
8. Important Note
Attention is drawn to the World Bank’s procurement regulations requiring the disclosure of beneficial ownership information for the successful bidder as part of the Contract Award Notice.
Signatories
Gentille UMUSHASHI
Head of Procurement Management Services
Félix GAKUBA
Managing Director, Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL)
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