Design, Supply, and Installation of Medium Voltage networks and last mile consumer connections (Lot-2, Lot-4 & Lot-5) – Rural Electricity Access Project

1. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this Project that appeared in United Nations Development Business online (UNDB online) No. AfDB715-10/15 of 16th October 2015, and on the African Development Bank’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org).

2. The Government of Uganda has received a loan from the African Development Bank (ADB) and grants from the European Union – Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund (EU-AITF) in various currencies towards the cost of Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan/financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Design, Supply, and Installation of Medium Voltage networks and last mile consumer connections (Lot-2, Lot-4 & Lot-5) using treated wooden poles.

3. The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the construction and completion of: Design, Supply, and Installation of Medium Voltage networks and last mile consumer connections (Lot-2, Lot-4 & Lot-5) (hereinafter called “the Facilities”). International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Bank’s Rules and Procedures for Procurement of Goods and Works, and, specifically, through Single Stage Bidding Procedures.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office of Rural Electrification Agency, Procurement & Disposal Unit, P.O. Box No. 7317, Tel. No. +256- 312-318100, Facsimile No. +256-414-346013, E-mail: procurement@rea.or.ug, from 08:00 to 17:00 hours local time.