Construction of Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer 220kV Double-Circuit Transmission Line (287 km) - (Three lots)
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Prequalification | Project: Fourth Energy Sector Project | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: MN-MOE-ESP4-1-CW-RFP
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution. Located in Mongolia, Asia, 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 civil works in the infrastructure sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Specific Procurement Notice – Initial Selection Document (ISD)
Invitation for Initial Selection
Plant
(Design, Supply, and Installation)
Procurement of:
Design Verification, Update and Construction of Mandalgobi - Arvaikheer 220 kV (287 km) Double-Circuit Transmission Line, in Three Lots
Employer: Ministry of Energy of Mongolia (MOE)
Project: Fourth Energy Sector Project (ESP4)
Contract title: Design Verification, Update and Construction of Mandalgobi - Arvaikheer 220 kV (287 km) Double-Circuit Transmission Line, in Three Lots
Country: Mongolia
Loan No.: IBRD Loan No. 9873-MN
RFB No: MN-MOE-ESP4-1-CW-RFP
Issued on: 29 October 2026
- The Government of Mongolia has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Fourth Energy Sector Project (P509161) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for “Design Verification, Update and Construction of Mandalgobi - Arvaikheer 220 kV Double-Circuit Transmission Line (287 km), in Three Lots”.
- The Ministry of Energy intends to initially select Applicants for Design Verification, Update and Construction of Mandalgobi - Arvaikheer 220kV Double-Circuit Transmission Line (287 km), in Three Lots.
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION | CONTRACT PERIOD |
Design Verification, Update and Construction of Mandalgobi - Arvaikheer 220kV Double-Circuit Transmission Line (287 km), in Three Lots Lot 1: Tower No.1 to Tower No. 288 Lot 2: Tower No.289 to Tower No. 580 Lot 3: Tower No.581 to Tower No. 868 | Time for Completion: 24 months (Design Verification, Update and Construction) for each lot (Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3) Defect notification period: 36 months |
Applicants are expected to have the following minimum requirements:
A. For International Applicants
Item | Qualification Criteria (US$ million) | |||
Lot 1 | Lot 2 | Lot 3 | For Multiple Lots | |
Minimum average annual turnover in Plant Design, and/or Supply and/or Installation within the last 3 years (2023, 2024 and 2025) | 11.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
|
Minimum financial capabilities (cash flow requirement)
| 3.70 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
|
Minimum Value of one (1) contract of specific / similar size and nature (at least 60 km length, with a voltage level of 220 kV or above) | 9.30 | 9.30 | 9.30 |
|
B. For Local Applicants (due to a short construction season)
Item | Qualification Criteria (US$ million) | |||
Lot 1 | Lot 2 | Lot 3 | For Multiple Lots | |
Minimum average annual turnover in Plant Design, and/or Supply and/or Installation within the last 3 years (2023, 2024 and 2025) | 11.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
|
Minimum financial capabilities (cash flow requirement)
| 3.70 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
|
Minimum Value of one (1) contract of specific / similar size and nature (at least 30 km length, with a voltage level of 220 kV or above) | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
|
It is expected that the Request for Proposals will be issued in January 2027.
- Initial Selection will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Applicants as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from the Ministry of Energy at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 17:00 hours.
Attention: Mr. Munkhbadral.P, Specialist of Policy and Planning Department
Address: Room No. 213, Ministry of Energy, Government Building 14, Chinggis Avenue, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17060, Mongolia
Phone: +976 51263094,
Email address: esp4@energy.gov.mn
- A complete set of Initial Selection documents in English may be obtained free of charge by interested Applicants on the submission of a written application to the address below. The Initial Selection Document will be provided electronically by email.
- A pre-application meeting will be held virtually on 20 November 2026 at 15:00 Hours (Local time). The meeting link will be provided to all registered Applicants via their official email addresses.
- Applications for Initial Selection should be submitted in clearly marked envelopes and delivered to the address below by 14:00 Hours (Local time) on 11 December 2026. Late Applications will be returned unopened.
Attention: Mr. Munkhbadral.P, Specialist of Policy and Planning Department
Address: Ministry of Energy, Government Building 14, Chinggis Avenue,
Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Floor/ Room number: Third Floor, Meeting Room No.314
City: Ulaanbaatar
ZIP Code: 17060, Country: Mongolia
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00477669. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Fourth Energy Sector Project
Fourth Energy Sector Project has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Infrastructure, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Mongolia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Fourth Energy Sector Project in Mongolia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Mongolia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00477669 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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