Acquisitions of 25,000 Meters with Accessories and Connection Kit

This tender pertains to the Mali Electricity Sector Improvement Project (MESIP), specifically under the reference GO-REF-32. The project aims to procure 25,000 prepaid electricity meters along with necessary connection kits, which include accessories and installation materials. The procurement method utilized for this contract is a Request for Bids (RFB). The awarded contract has a duration of three years and was officially notified on October 3, 2023. The successful bidder for this contract is SHENZHEN TECHRISE ECLECTRONIQUE from China, with a signed contract price of XOF 2,358,138,135. Other bidders included MICHAUD EXPORT from France and AFRIQUE AUTO from Mali, whose evaluated bid prices were XOF 3,077,996,228 and XOF 3,005,207,596 respectively. Notably, several bids were rejected, including those from KAMA SA and HEXING due to non-compliance with bid security requirements. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the electricity distribution infrastructure in Mali, thereby supporting the overall objectives of the MESIP.

This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Mali, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.