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BMS/ITM/SIS REQ00088951 - UNDP Somalia - Solar PV System Expansion

Issued by UNDP · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace

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Published
20 Aug 2026
Closes
17 Sept 2026
Reference
UNDP-HQ-02294
Location
Somalia
Sector
Energy & Power

Details

This project seeks to enhance the energy supply for the UNDP Somalia Country Office (CO) at the Hargeisa premises with renewable energy by supplying, installing, commissioning, and after-sales services for the turnkey Solar PV Expansion System. At present, the compound depends on the main grid, a 25 kWp array paired with a 60-kWh battery bank and two diesel generators (both 110 kVA). The vendor shall submit a comprehensive proposal for a turnkey solar PV solution based on the following scope of work: Supply and delivery of a solar PV system with a capacity of 13 kWp. Installation, User Acceptance Test (UAT), and Commissioning of the complete system. Integration of the complete system into the facility, the existing solar PV hybrid system & and existing power supply. Provision of bi-annual preventive maintenance visits and after-sales service by the local partner (for 3 years). Training of the users on system operation and basic maintenance to ensure first-level response and maintenance oversight.

Important dates for this tender

Confirmation of participation in Site Visit and Bidders Conference: 31 August 2026, 2PM CEST

Pre-Bid Site Visit: 1 September 2026, 10AM local time

Bidders’ Conference: 3 September 2026, 10AM CEST

Request for Clarification: 10 September 2026, COB CEST

Offer Submission: 17 September 2026, 5PM CEST

Kindly review the attached Schedule of Requirements for all information regarding this tender. Evaluation will be done on a PASS/FAIL basis. Bidders must be available for clarifications in case there are questions related to the documents submitted. In case of a FAIL on a specific requirement below or in the SoR, the bid will be considered non-compliant.

Context for bidders

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