{"id":2587,"date":"2026-05-04T10:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nawec.gm\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2026-05-04T10:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:26:14","slug":"notice-of-request-for-bids-rural-electrification-transmission-and-distribution-works-rfb-no-gm-nawec-cw-rfb-001","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nawec.gm\/?p=2587","title":{"rendered":"Notice of Request for Bids: Rural Electrification Transmission and Distribution Works \u2014 RFB No. GM-NAWEC-CW-RFB-001"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600&family=Source+Serif+4:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;1,300&display=swap');\n\n  :root {\n    --nawec-navy: #003366;\n    --nawec-gold: #C8922A;\n    --nawec-gold-light: #F5E6C8;\n    --nawec-teal: #0a6b5e;\n    --nawec-teal-light: #e0f2ee;\n    --nawec-blue-light: #e8edf5;\n  }\n\n  .spn-wrap {\n    max-width: 860px;\n    margin: 2rem auto;\n    padding: 0 1.5rem 3rem;\n    font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n  }\n\n  \/* Logo bar *\/\n  .spn-wrap .nawec-logo-bar {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 14px;\n    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;\n    background: var(--nawec-navy);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .spn-wrap .nawec-logo-bar img { height: 44px; 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}\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"spn-wrap\">\n\n  <!-- Logo bar -->\n  <div class=\"nawec-logo-bar\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nawec.gm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cropped-logo2-1.jpg\" alt=\"NAWEC Logo\">\n    <div class=\"logo-divider\"><\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"logo-text\">NAWEC<\/div>\n      <div class=\"logo-sub\">National Water &amp; Electricity Company<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"bar-section-label\">Procurement<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Hero banner -->\n  <div class=\"hero-banner\">\n    <div class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Specific Procurement Notice &nbsp;|&nbsp; Request for Bids &nbsp;|&nbsp; ICB<\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-title\">Supply and Installation of Transmission and Distribution for Government Additional Rural Electrification Project<\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-sub\">Plant Design, Supply and Installation &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; One-Envelope Bidding Process &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; RFB No: GM-NAWEC-CW-RFB-001<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Deadline alert -->\n  <div class=\"deadline-alert\">\n    <div class=\"deadline-icon\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/>\n        <path d=\"M3 9h18\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/>\n        <path d=\"M8 2v4M16 2v4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"deadline-label\">Bid Submission Deadline<\/div>\n      <div class=\"deadline-date\">18 June 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"deadline-sub\">No later than 12:00 PM (local time) &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Late bids will be rejected<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"deadline-divider\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"deadline-extra\">\n      <strong>Bidding Document Fee:<\/strong> US$ 300 (non-refundable) &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Payment via bank transfer<br>\n      <strong>Bidding Process:<\/strong> International Competitive Bidding (ICB) \u2014 GPPA Act 2014\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Ref badges -->\n  <div class=\"meta-row\">\n    <span class=\"meta-badge\">RFB No: GM-NAWEC-CW-RFB-001<\/span>\n    <span class=\"meta-badge\">Employer: NAWEC<\/span>\n    <span class=\"meta-badge\">Issued: 4 May 2026<\/span>\n    <span class=\"meta-badge\">Country: The Gambia<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Download CTA \u2014 prominent early placement -->\n  <div class=\"download-cta\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"cta-label\">Official Procurement Notice<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-title\">Download the Full Specific Procurement Notice (SPN)<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-sub\">RFB No: GM-NAWEC-CW-RFB-001 &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Issued 4 May 2026<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/nawec.gm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Specific-Procurement-Notice-4-5-26.pdf\" class=\"download-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <path d=\"M12 3v12m0 0l-4-4m4 4l4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n        <path d=\"M3 17v2a2 2 0 002 2h14a2 2 0 002-2v-2\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Download SPN (PDF)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Background -->\n  <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Background<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"story-body\">\n    <p>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.<\/p>\n    <p>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).<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Lot cards -->\n  <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Scope of Works \u2014 Two Lots<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"story-body\">\n    <p>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.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"lots-grid\">\n    <div class=\"lot-card\">\n      <div class=\"lot-header\">\n        <div class=\"lot-title\">Lot I<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lot-security\">Bid Security: US$ 106,000<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lot-body\">\n        <div class=\"lot-region\">Central River Region (CRR)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lot-stats\">\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">~223 km<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Medium Voltage (MV) Lines<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">~165 km<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Low Voltage (LV) Lines<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">148<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Villages to be Connected<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">140<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Distribution Transformers<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lot-desc\">Construction of MV and LV distribution networks and installation of distribution transformers serving 148 villages in the Central River Region.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"lot-card\">\n      <div class=\"lot-header\">\n        <div class=\"lot-title\">Lot II<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lot-security\">Bid Security: US$ 88,000<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lot-body\">\n        <div class=\"lot-region\">Upper River Region (URR)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lot-stats\">\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">~218 km<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Medium Voltage (MV) Lines<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">~114 km<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Low Voltage (LV) Lines<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">115<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Villages to be Connected<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"lot-stat\">\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-value\">103<\/div>\n            <div class=\"lot-stat-label\">Distribution Transformers<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lot-desc\">Construction of MV and LV distribution networks and installation of distribution transformers serving 115 villages in the Upper River Region.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Bid security summary -->\n  <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Bid Security Requirements<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"security-strip\">\n    <div class=\"security-item\">\n      <div class=\"security-lot\">Lot I \u2014 CRR<\/div>\n      <div class=\"security-amount\">US$ 106,000<\/div>\n      <div class=\"security-label\">Required bid security to accompany all Lot I submissions<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"security-item\">\n      <div class=\"security-lot\">Lot II \u2014 URR<\/div>\n      <div class=\"security-amount\">US$ 88,000<\/div>\n      <div class=\"security-label\">Required bid security to accompany all Lot II submissions<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- How to bid -->\n  <h2 class=\"section-heading\">How to Participate<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"process-steps\">\n    <div class=\"process-step\">\n      <div class=\"process-num\">01<\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-text\"><strong>Obtain the Bidding Document<\/strong> \u2014 Submit a written application to the address below and pay a non-refundable fee of <strong>US$ 300<\/strong> via bank transfer. The document will be sent to you by electronic mail in English.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"process-step\">\n      <div class=\"process-num\">02<\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-text\"><strong>Inspect the Document<\/strong> \u2014 Eligible bidders may inspect the bidding document at the NAWEC Project Implementation Unit office during working hours: <strong>8:30 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/strong>, Monday to Friday.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"process-step\">\n      <div class=\"process-num\">03<\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-text\"><strong>Prepare Your Bid<\/strong> \u2014 Bids may be submitted for one or both lots. All bids must include the required <strong>Bid Security<\/strong> (Lot I: US$ 106,000 \/ Lot II: US$ 88,000). The execution period must not exceed <strong>18 months<\/strong> including the rainy season \u2014 bids proposing longer timelines will be deemed non-compliant.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"process-step\">\n      <div class=\"process-num\">04<\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-text\"><strong>Submit Your Bid<\/strong> \u2014 Deliver sealed bids to the address below by <strong>12:00 PM (local time) on 18 June 2026<\/strong>. Electronic bidding is not permitted. Late bids will be rejected without exception.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"process-step\">\n      <div class=\"process-num\">05<\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-text\"><strong>Beneficial Ownership Disclosure<\/strong> \u2014 The successful bidder will be required to complete the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form included in the bidding document, in accordance with GPPA requirements.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Contact box -->\n  <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Contact &amp; Submission Address<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"contact-box\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">Project Implementation Unit \u2014 NAWEC<\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n      <strong>Addressee<\/strong>\n      Project Coordinator<br>\n      Project Implementation Unit<br>\n      National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC)<br>\n      Emporium III Building, Fajara, Banjul, The Gambia<br>\n      Conference Room, 1st Floor\n      <strong>Telephone<\/strong>\n      +220 3664125 &nbsp;\/&nbsp; +220 7009342\n      <strong>Email<\/strong>\n      <a href=\"mailto:hnjie@nawec.gm\">hnjie@nawec.gm<\/a> &nbsp;&amp;&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:asallah@nawec.gm\">asallah@nawec.gm<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Download CTA repeated at close -->\n  <div class=\"download-cta\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"cta-label\">Official Document<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-title\">Download the Full Specific Procurement Notice<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-sub\">Includes complete bidding instructions, eligibility criteria &amp; submission requirements<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/nawec.gm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Specific-Procurement-Notice-4-5-26.pdf\" class=\"download-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <path d=\"M12 3v12m0 0l-4-4m4 4l4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n        <path d=\"M3 17v2a2 2 0 002 2h14a2 2 0 002-2v-2\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      Download SPN (PDF)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"post-footer\">\n    <div class=\"tag-row\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">Procurement<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">RFB<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">Rural Electrification<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">ICB<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">CRR<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">URR<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">Electricity Access<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">NAWEC<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"post-meta\">Published by NAWEC Corporate Communications &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; 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