The governments of Gambia, Guinea, and Mali have launched a joint tender for the establishment of rural electrification infrastructure in Gambia, Guinea and Mali. The tender required the design, supply and assembly of electrified infrastructure, especially the installation of 4,961 kilometers of medium-voltage lines, 3,609 kilometers of low-voltage lines and the construction of 718 substations.

Project scope in each of the three countries

In the Gambia, the contract involves the installation of 496 kilometers of 33/30 kV medium-voltage lines, 1,200 kilometers of 415 V low-voltage lines, 316 three-phase 33/30 kV/415 V distribution substations and the installation of connecting equipment for 52,000 low-voltage households and Some large customers provide services. The preferred company will have 24 months to complete the project in the country.

Guinea-Bissau hopes to build 1,716 kilometers of three-phase 30 kV medium voltage lines, 74 kilometers of 17.32 kV single-phase medium voltage lines and 931 kilometers of low voltage lines. It also plans to build 149 three-phase power distribution stations and 77 single-phase power distribution stations, and install terminal connection equipment for 35,000 low-voltage households. Various tasks will also be carried out for two years.

Mali’s project will include the installation of 2,583 kilometers of three-phase medium voltage lines, 92 kilometers of single-phase medium voltage lines, and 1,478 kilometers of low-voltage lines. The project in this West African country also includes the installation of 484 three-phase distribution stations, 176 single-phase distribution stations, and the installation of terminal blocks for 70,000 low-voltage households. The project will be implemented within 30 months.

Deadline for submission of proposals

Companies interested in this international tender must submit their bids by Monday, January 25, 2021. These projects are within the framework of the ECOWAS Regional Power Access Project.Editor/Huang Lijun