Call for Bid for Supply, lnstallation and Commissioning of Solar Power Systems 122 views

Background

SOS Children’s Villages The Gambia intends to improve the reliability and availability of electricity through the installation, upgrading and rehabilitation of solar power systems at selected facilities.

The assignment will be implemented as one consolidated lot covering the SOS National office, SOS children’s Village Bakoteh and the CSGEE Project.

Objective

The objective is to:

Provide reliable and sustainable solar power;

Replace faulty or obsolete equipment;

Expand existing solar capacity where required; and

Ensure safe and fully operational solar installations.

Scope of Work

The successful contractor shall supply, deliver, install, test and commission all required equipment and associated materials.

Contractor Responsibilities

Verify site conditions before installation.

Supply new and quality equipment.

lnstall all equipment and accessories.

Provide appropriate cabling, protection, earthing and mounting systems.

Test and commission the completed installations. .

Provide system documentation and warranties.

Train designated SOS staff on basic operation and maintenance.

Deliverables

Fully operational solar systems;

Testing and commissioning report;

Equipment manuals and datasheets;

Warranty certificates; . Basic system drawings;

Maintenance recommendations; and

User training and final handover.

Warranty

Contractor Requirements

The contractor must demonstrate: 

Relevant experience in solar PV and hybrid systems;

At least three similar completed projects;

Qualified technical personnel;

Capacity to provide local technical support; and

Ability to provide warranty and after-sales service.

Implementation Period

The works should be completed within 45 calendar days of contract signing. The bidder shall submit a simple work plan showing procurement, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.

Financial Proposal

The bidder shall submit one consolidated financial proposal using the following format:

Prices shall include delivery, transportation, labour, installation, testing, Unit Price (GMD) Total (GMD) GMD commissioning and all necessary accessories required for a complete and functional system.

Bid Evaluation Criteria 

Payment Terms

30%o – Contract signing and equipment delivery;

50o/o – installation substantially completed;

20o/o – Testing, commissioning, training and final handover.

Procurement Arrangement

The above requirements shall be treated as oNE SINGLE LOT. Bidders must submit one complete technical and financial proposal covering the entire assignment.

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Send Bids documents to Procurement.Application@sosgambia.org

Deadline for submission of bids is Wednesday 26th August 2026.