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Design, supply and installation of plant for solar PV-BESS mini-grids and water infrastructure

Issued by NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname (EBS) · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

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Published
6 Sept 2026
Closes
31 Oct 2026, 02:59 UTC
Reference
SU-L1076
Location
Suriname
Sector
Energy & Power

Details

Suriname, through NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname (EBS), has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and co-financing from the Low Carbon Energy Fund for People and Planet for the "Bio-Economy Empowerment In Suriname's Indigenous Communities Through Access To Water, Energy And Telecommunications (Bio-Sweet)" program. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) invites eligible suppliers to submit sealed bids for solar PV-BESS mini-grids and water infrastructure plant design, supply, and installation.

Scope of supply Main objective: Design, supply, and installation of plant for Solar PV-BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) mini-grids and water infrastructure, divided into two (2) lots:

Lot 1 (South Suriname): Implementation of 11 energy and 11 water systems across 10 Indigenous communities (including Kwamalasamutu, Apetina, Pelelu Tepu, Palumeu, Alalapadu, Kawemhakan, Sipaliwini, Coeroeni, Amatopo, and Kumakapan) with an estimated construction period of 30 months.

Lot 2 (Matawai and Duwatra/Bekiokondre): Implementation across 5 clusters covering 16 Matawai communities and Upper Suriname River with an estimated construction period of 24 months.

Qualification requirements and conditions Procurement method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB) conducted under IDB Procurement Policies and Alternative Procurement Arrangements (APA), as applicable.

Financial capability: Minimum liquidity of USD 2.3 million and an average annual turnover of at least USD 6.1 million.

Experience requirements: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design, supply, installation, or construction of power, water, or comparable infrastructure, including the completion of at least two (2) similar projects.

Technical capacity: Qualified key personnel and compliance with required PV-BESS technical standards.

Guarantee required: Bidders must submit a Bid Security Declaration alongside their offer.

Submission and access to documents

Access to documents: Complete bidding documents in English are delivered via email upon written request to NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname.

Submission mode: Bids may be submitted physically at EBS in Paramaribo or electronically. Public opening will take place both physically and virtually.

Note: Bidding documents and forms are available in the country's official language.

Executing unit: NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname (EBS)

IDB project: SU-L1076

Contact: [contact details removed]

Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Context for bidders

There is 1 open Energy & Power tender in Suriname. This one closes in 55 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this energy & power opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
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