NAWEC
National Water & Electricity Company
ITB Published
13 May 2026
Date of issue
Bid Submission Deadline
18 June 2026
By 12:00 PM (local time)
Public Bid Opening
18 June 2026
At 12:30 PM — NAWEC Records Office
Bid Submission Deadline
18 June 2026
No later than 12:00 PM (local time) · Late bids will be rejected
Bid Security Required: GMD 800,000.00
Issued by a reputable financial institution · Must accompany your sealed bid
Official Bidding Document
Download the Full Invitation to Bid (ITB)
Ref: NAWEC/EBU/LUB/NCB/001/2026 · Lubricating Oil for Power Generations · 13 May 2026
Background
The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) has budgeted funding for the procurement of Lubricating Oil through a National Competitive Bidding (NCB) process, and intends to place a Framework Contract for the supply and delivery of these goods for a period of one (1) year. The goods shall be delivered to NAWEC Kotu Power Station with a first batch delivery time of eight (8) weeks from contract signing and within 48 hours as and when required thereafter.
All Lubricating Oil supplied shall be original from authorised dealers and must carry a shelf-life of five (5) years. NAWEC now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of two lots as detailed below.
Scope of Supply — Two Lots
Bidders may submit bids for one or both lots. Each lot covers specific lubricating oil products for different engine types and power stations. The Employer will evaluate bids on an individual lot basis.
Lot 1 — Main Lube Oil for Two Stroke Engines
KPS-G5
| Product | Type | Qty | Unit | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Marine D3005 / Melina S30 | Main Lube Oil | 390 | Drums | KPS-G5 |
| Talusia HR70 / Alexia 70 | Cylinder Oil | 370 | Drums | KPS-G5 |
Lot 2 — Main Lube Oil for Four Stroke Engines
BK1 · BK2 · KPS-G7
| Product | Type | Qty | Unit | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argina S4 40 / Aurelia TI4040 | Main Lube Oil | 127 | Drums | BK1, BK2, KPS-G7 |
| Argina S4 40 / Aurelia TI4055 | Main Lube Oil | 100 | Drums | BK2 |
Key Financial Requirements
Bidding Document Fee
GMD 10,000
Non-refundable · Bank transfer · Submit receipt to Senior Procurement Manager
Bid Security
GMD 800,000
Eight Hundred Thousand Dalasi · From a reputable financial institution
Clarification Deadline
10 Days
Before bid submission deadline · All enquiries must be submitted in advance
Key Conditions
Important Requirements for All Bidders
- Original Products Only: All Lubricating Oil shall be original from authorised dealers
- Shelf-Life: All products must carry a minimum shelf-life of five (5) years
- First Batch Delivery: Supply of goods within eight (8) weeks of contract signing
- Subsequent Deliveries: Within 48 hours as and when required by NAWEC
- Delivery Location: NAWEC Kotu Power Station (and regional stations as specified per lot)
- Bid Security: GMD 800,000 from a reputable financial institution must accompany the sealed bid
- Framework Duration: One (1) year framework contract
How to Participate
01
Obtain the Bidding Document — Submit a written application to the email addresses below and pay the non-refundable fee of GMD 10,000 by bank transfer. Submit the payment receipt to the office of the Senior Procurement Manager. The document will be provided in English.
02
Inspect the Document — The bidding document may be inspected at the NAWEC Procurement Department during official hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
03
Submit Clarification Requests — All requests for clarification must be submitted no later than ten (10) days before the bid submission deadline of 18 June 2026.
04
Prepare and Submit Your Sealed Bid — Deliver your sealed bid to the Records Office, NAWEC, 53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway, Kanifing by 12:00 PM on 18 June 2026. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of GMD 800,000 from a reputable financial institution.
05
Attend the Public Bid Opening — Bids will be opened publicly in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the same address on 18 June 2026 at 12:30 PM (local time).
Contact & Submission Addresses
For Document Purchase, Inspection & Clarifications
Procurement Department
National Water and Electricity Company Ltd (NAWEC)
53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway, Kanifing, The Gambia
Office Hours Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Email bmboob@nawec.gm · adlowe@nawec.gm · mabah@nawec.gm · bbriley@nawec.gm
53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway, Kanifing, The Gambia
Office Hours Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Email bmboob@nawec.gm · adlowe@nawec.gm · mabah@nawec.gm · bbriley@nawec.gm
For Bid Submission & Opening
Records Office
National Water and Electricity Company Ltd — NAWEC
53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway
Kanifing, P.O. Box 609, Banjul, The Gambia
Submission Deadline 18 June 2026 at 12:00 PM (local time)
Bid Opening 18 June 2026 at 12:30 PM (local time) — open to bidders’ representatives
53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway
Kanifing, P.O. Box 609, Banjul, The Gambia
Submission Deadline 18 June 2026 at 12:00 PM (local time)
Bid Opening 18 June 2026 at 12:30 PM (local time) — open to bidders’ representatives
Official Document
Download the Full ITB Bidding Document
Includes complete specifications, bid forms, and contract conditions