Supply and Delivery of Distribution Transformers, Electricity Meters and Ready Boards

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Request for Bids Framework Agreement(s) Goods (Two-Envelope Bidding Process) PROCUREMENT OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS, ELECTRICITY METERS AND READY BOARDS FOR Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT ESWATINI) Project ID No: P508960 Specific Procurement Notice (SPN) Template Request for Bids Framework Agreement(s) for Goods (Primary Procurement, Two-Envelope Bidding Process) Procuring Agency: Eswatini Electricity Company Country: Kingdom of Eswatini Name of Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Framework Agreement Title: Supply and Delivery of Distribution Transformers, Electricity Meters and Ready Boards RFB Reference No.: SZ-ECC-575165-GO-RFB Loan No./Credit No./Grant No.: P895069 The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini Project (ASCENT in Eswatini), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under Call-off Contracts that may be awarded under the Framework Agreements (FAs) ] for Procurement of Distribution Transformers, Electricity Meters and Ready Boards for the Construction of the Distribution Network to increase electricity access to households in the Kingdom of Eswatini concluded through this RFB Primary Procurement process. The Procuring Agency is undertaking the Primary Procurement with a view to concluding Framework Agreements . The Procuring Agency is the sole Purchaser under the Framework Agreement [ s ]. The Procuring Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement of Electrical Materials and Equipment , over the Term of the Framework Agreement(s). Distribution Transformers, Minisubs and Ring Main Units, Metering Materials and Accessories . The Framework Agreements to be concluded will be Single-User. The Single-User entitled to purchase under the Framework Agreements is Eswatini Electricity Company. The Framework Agreements to be concluded will be Multi-Supplier. The selection of a FA Supplier to be awarded a Call-off Contract will be done through a Secondary Procurement process as defined in Framework Agreement. However, the conclusion of a Framework Agreement shall not impose any obligation on the Procuring Agency, including participating Purchasers, to purchase Goods under a Call-off Contract. The conclusion Framework Agreement does not guarantee that a FA Supplier will be awarded a Call-off Contract. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016) (Procurement Regulations) first published in July 2016, seventh edition in September 2025 , and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. Bidders may submit Bids for one or more items. The Framework Agreements shall be concluded for a Term of 3 years, from the commencement date stated in the Framework Agreement. The initial term may be extended by a maximum of two additional years. The Primary Procurement shall establish a Closed Framework Agreement(s). Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents (in two stages). The technical bids will be evaluated first and only those that meet the minimum technical qualification will proceed to financial bid envelopes opening stage. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 20%. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Eswatini Electricity Company, Mr. Bongani Chauke, using email [email protected] copied [email protected] and new suppliers who have never supplied EEC in the past are welcome to visit the Main Stores warehouse (which is the delivery location) situated at Matsapha, Eswatini, King So…

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