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Overview

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID

P176731

Project Title

Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1)

Country

Ethiopia

Notice No

OP00439425

Notice Type

Invitation for Bids

Notice Status

Published

Borrower Bid Reference

ET-EEP-533128-CW-RFB

Procurement Method

Request for Bids

Language of Notice

English

Submission Deadline Date/Time

Jun 09, 2026 14:00

Published Date

Apr 21, 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization/Department

Ethiopian Electric Power

Name

Tsion Berhanu

Address

P.P.O. Box 15881 Kotobie, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

City

Province/State

Ethiopia

Postal Code

Country

Ethiopia

Phone

+251-115-580597

Email

tsion.birhanu@eep.com.et

Website

www.eep.com.et

Details

Specific Procurement Notice

Request for Bids

Plant, Design, Supply and Installation

(Two-envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification)

Employer: Ethiopian Electric Power

Project: Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1) - Additional Finance

Contract title: Plant Design, Supply & Installation of New Substations and Extension of Existing Substations Under Addis Ababa Power Supply Reinforcement Project Lot-1: New Addis Center 132/15 kV GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 kV Black Lion GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 Gofa substation, extension of the existing 230/132/15 kV Kaliti I substation, and extension of the existing 132/15 kV Kaliti North Substation; and Lot-2: New Gurara 230/132/15 kV GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 kV Weregenu substation, and extension of the existing 132/15 kV Cotobie substation.

Country: Ethiopia

Credit No.: IDA 75200

RFB No: ET-EEP-533128-CW-RFB

Issued on: 23 April 2026

1. The Government of Ethiopia has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Power Sector Reform, Investment, and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1) - Additional Finance and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for Plant Design, Manufacture, Supply, and Installation of Lot-1: New Addis Center 132/15 kV GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 kV Black Lion GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 Gofa substation, extension of the existing 230/132/15 kV Kaliti I substation, and extension of the existing 132/15 kV Kaliti North Substation; and Lot-2: New Gurara 230/132/15 kV GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 kV Weregenu substation, and extension of the existing 132/15 kV Cotobie substation. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through a letter of credit.

2. The Ethiopian Electric Power now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Plant Design, Manufacture, Supply and installation of the following: Lot-1: New Addis Center 132/15 kV GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 kV Black Lion GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 Gofa substation, extension of the existing 230/132/15 kV Kaliti I substation, and extension of the existing 132/15 kV Kaliti North substation. Lot-2: New Gurara 230/132/15 kV GIS substation, extension of the existing 132/15 kV Weregenu substation, and extension of the existing 132/15 kV Cotobie substation. The expected duration of the contract is 730 days, plus 365 days of defect liability period. No margin of domestic preference shall apply, and bidders are required to meet the key qualification criteria, which include:

Financial Capabilities

Submission of audited balance sheets or, if not required by the law of the Bidder’s Country, other financial statements acceptable to the Employer for the last five [5] years to demonstrate the current soundness of the Bidder’s financial position and its prospective long-term profitability.

Average Annual Turnover

The minimum average annual turnover in power sector USD 46 million for Lot-1, and USD 52 million for Lot-2 calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last five (5) years

Financial Resources

The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments, to meet the following:

(i)the following cash-flow requirements: USD 7 million for Lot-1 and USD 8 million for Lot-2 and (ii) the overall cash flow requirements for this contract and its current commitments.

4.1 General Experience

Experience in power sector under contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor, or management contractor for at least the last ten (10) years starting 1st January 2015.

4.2 (a) Specific Experience

Participation as contractor, joint venture member, management contractor, or subcontractor:

i) For Lot 1: in at least Two (2) substation contracts of 132 kV voltage level or above within the last five (5) years, each with a value of at least USD 25 million; or One (1) substation contract   of 132 kV voltage level or above within the last five (5) years, with a value of at least USD 50 million

ii) For Lot 2: in at least Two (2) substation contracts of 230 kV voltage level or above within the last five (5) years, each with a value of at least USD 30 million; or One (1) substation contract of 230 kV voltage level or above within the last five (5) years, with a value of at least USD 60 million

where all have been successfully or substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed Plant and Installation Services. The similarity of the contracts shall be based on the physical size, complexity, construction method, technology, and/or other characteristics as described in Section VII, Employer's Requirements.

4.2 (b) Specific Experience

For the above or other contracts executed during the period stipulated in 4.2(a) above, a minimum experience in the following key activities:

i) detailed engineering design for construction of at least two (2) 132 kV or above substations for Lot 1, and at least two (2) 230 kV or above substations for Lot 2;

ii) Supply and installation of major Plant Equipment consisting GIS, Power Transformers, Circuit breakers and Disconnectors of two (2) 132kV and two (2) 230kV substations for Lot-1 and Lot-2, respectively.

iii) Testing & commissioning of major Plant Equipment consisting GIS, Power Transformers, Circuit breakers and Disconnectors of two (2) 132kV and two (2) 230kV substations for Lot-1 and Lot-2, respectively.

4.2 (c) Specific Experience in managing ES aspects

For the contracts in 4.2 (a) above and/or any other contracts as prime contractor, joint venture member, or subcontractor between 1st January 2020 and Application submission deadline, experience in managing ES risks and impacts in the following aspects:

i) Preparation and implementation of the Construction ESMP and other related management plans

ii) Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly E&S reports and project close E&S performance report

3. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers seventh edition, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for rated criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60% and for bid cost: 40%.

5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ethiopian Electric Power, Engineer Tsion Birhanu (tsion.birhanu@eep.com.et, tsionnaod@gmail.com), and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 8:00 to 17:00 hours Ethiopian time, local time in the address given below.

6. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of USD 100 or 15500 Ethiopian Birr. The method of payment will be in cash or cashier’s cheque or through telegraphic transfer to EEP Transmission Construction A/C No. 1000252665203, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) Arada Ghiogis Branch, swift code: CBETEAA; and EEP BUMBUNA HPP A/C No. 0101181300051, National Bank Ethiopia (NBE) Swift Code: NBETETAA, for ETB and Foreign Currency Account, respectively, starting from 23 April 2026. The document will be collected by the local representatives from the address given below or will be couriered to the bidder through a courier service prearranged and paid by the bidder.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 9 June 2026 at 14:00 hours Ethiopian Time.   Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 9 June 2026 at 14:00 hour Ethiopian Time. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.

8. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid-securing declaration.

9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

10. The addresses referred to above are

Engineer Tsion Birhanu

Executive Officer, Procurement and Logistics

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) Head Quarter,

Procurement and Logistics Office

Block 9, First Floor, Room No. 205

Yeka Sub-City, Wereda 09 (Cotobie)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Telephone: +251-115-580597

Email: tsion.birhanu@eep.com.et, tsionnaod@gmail.com

Copy: Engineer Tadesse Biru

Manager, Foreign Procurement

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) Head Quarter,

Procurement and Logistics Office

Block 9, First Floor, Room No. 105

Yeka Sub-City, Wereda 09 (Cotobie)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Telephone: +251-116-676393 

Email: tadesse.biru@eep.com.et, Foreign.procurementu1@gmail.com