Notice of Request for Bids: Rural Electrification Transmission and Distribution Works

NAWEC

National Water & Electricity Company

Procurement

Bid Submission Deadline

18 June 2026

No later than 12:00 PM (local time) · Late bids will be rejected

Bidding Document Fee: US$ 300 (non-refundable) · Payment via bank transfer
Bidding Process: International Competitive Bidding (ICB) — GPPA Act 2014

RFB No: GM-NAWEC-CW-RFB-001 Employer: NAWEC Issued: 4 May 2026 Country: The Gambia

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RFB No: GM-NAWEC-CW-RFB-001 · Issued 4 May 2026

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Background

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has received funds from the Government of The Gambia to implement the Design, Supply and Installation of Transmission and Distribution for the Rural Electrification Project. The project aims to increase access to reliable energy services across The Gambia, directly aligned with national goals and the ECOWAS Rural and Peri-Urban Electrification Master Plan.

The Government of The Gambia has set a clear target: achieve 100% universal electricity access for all citizens by the end of 2027. This procurement is a critical step toward that goal. NAWEC now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the design, procurement, supply, and installation of transmission and distribution infrastructure across two lots covering the Central River Region (CRR) and the Upper River Region (URR).

Scope of Works — Two Lots

The Request for Bids (RFB) is structured into two lots. Bidders may submit a bid for one or both lots. The Employer will evaluate individual lot awards and any combination, taking into account any discounts offered, and will award contracts resulting in the lowest evaluated cost, subject to the bidder having adequate capacity.

Lot I

Bid Security: US$ 106,000

Central River Region (CRR)

~223 km

Medium Voltage (MV) Lines

~165 km

Low Voltage (LV) Lines

148

Villages to be Connected

140

Distribution Transformers

Construction of MV and LV distribution networks and installation of distribution transformers serving 148 villages in the Central River Region.

Lot II

Bid Security: US$ 88,000

Upper River Region (URR)

~218 km

Medium Voltage (MV) Lines

~114 km

Low Voltage (LV) Lines

115

Villages to be Connected

103

Distribution Transformers

Construction of MV and LV distribution networks and installation of distribution transformers serving 115 villages in the Upper River Region.

Bid Security Requirements

Lot I — CRR

US$ 106,000

Required bid security to accompany all Lot I submissions

Lot II — URR

US$ 88,000

Required bid security to accompany all Lot II submissions

How to Participate

Obtain the Bidding Document — Submit a written application to the address below and pay a non-refundable fee of US$ 300 via bank transfer. The document will be sent to you by electronic mail in English.

Inspect the Document — Eligible bidders may inspect the bidding document at the NAWEC Project Implementation Unit office during working hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Prepare Your Bid — Bids may be submitted for one or both lots. All bids must include the required Bid Security (Lot I: US$ 106,000 / Lot II: US$ 88,000). The execution period must not exceed 18 months including the rainy season — bids proposing longer timelines will be deemed non-compliant.

Submit Your Bid — Deliver sealed bids to the address below by 12:00 PM (local time) on 18 June 2026. Electronic bidding is not permitted. Late bids will be rejected without exception.

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure — The successful bidder will be required to complete the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form included in the bidding document, in accordance with GPPA requirements.

Contact & Submission Address

Project Implementation Unit — NAWEC

Addressee Project Coordinator
Project Implementation Unit
National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)
Emporium III Building, Fajara, Banjul, The Gambia
Conference Room, 1st Floor Telephone +220 3664125 / +220 7009342 Email hnjie@nawec.gm & asallah@nawec.gm

Official Document

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Includes complete bidding instructions, eligibility criteria & submission requirements