Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program/Rusumo Project

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

NAME OF PROJECT: REGIONAL RUSUMO FALLS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (RRFHP)

TITLE OF THE TENDER: SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION AND COMMISSIONING SPARE PARTS FOR PROTECTION RELAYS AT RUSUMO POWER COMPANY LIMITED (RPCL)

REFERENCE NO.: RW-NELSAP-RPCL -373468-GO-RFB

The Regional Rusumo Falls Hydro Electric Project (RRFHP) is a project of the Nile Basin Initiative implemented by the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program Coordination Unit (NELSAP-CU) on behalf of the Rusumo Power Company Limited (RPCL) meant to benefit three neighboring countries to name Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania. RRFHP is expected to produce about 80 MW on the Kagera River at the Rusumo Falls located on the border between Rwanda and Tanzania under a Run of River (ROR) scheme.

Rusumo Power Company Limited (RPCL) which was formed in 2013 and registered in Rwanda and Tanzania where the project facilities are located, is implementing the project through a public financed, privately managed mechanism. Upon completion and commissioning, RPCL will operate and maintain the power plant and its associated facilities using its own staff or hire services of a Private Operations and Management Contractor.

The RPCL through NELSAP has received financing from the IDA the World Bank towards the cost of Rusumo Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Supply, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning Spare Parts for Protection Relays at Rusumo Power Company Limited (RPCL).

The NELSAP now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning Spare Parts for Protection Relays at Rusumo Power Company Limited (RPCL).

Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non- Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers of February 2011 revised in July 2014 (“Procurement Guidelines”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from NELSAP Rusumo Project, through email: jdeng@nilebasin.org and copy ntarek@rusumorpcl.com cmahirwe@rusumorpcl.com, The tender document may be obtained on the websites: www.rusumoproject.org/ www.rusumorpcl.com

Bids must be submitted at RPCL Administration Building, located in the United Republic of Tanzania in Rusumo-Ngara District near the border of Tanzania and Rwanda on or before 23rd December 2024 at 11:00 AM Tanzania Time, Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address above on 23rd December 2024 at 11:30 AM Tanzania Time.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Eight Thousand United State Dollars (USD 2,000) or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency, issued by the bank or any reputable financial institutions.

A compulsory site visit conducted by the Purchaser shall be organized. The visit is scheduled on 6th December 2024 at 10:00-11:00 AM Tanzania Time and departure venue is at RPCL Administration Building.

Tender document is available on the Project’s Website: www.rusumoproject.org and

www.rusumorpcl.com

Jacob Manyuon

Regional Power Program Officer for Power and Trade

Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program–Coordination Unit (NELSAP–CU)