Tenders/Distribution Network construction for 26 Mini grid rural towns (Re Bid lots 2,6,8 and 9 )
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Distribution Network construction for 26 Mini grid rural towns (Re Bid lots 2,6,8 and 9 )

About This Opportunity

Contract Award | Project: Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE) | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: EEU PMO-OGU/NCB-004 RE3

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution. Located in Ethiopia, 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 civil works in the construction and civil works 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Project: Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE)

Contract Award

Project:P171742-Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE)
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-68570
Bid/Contract Reference No:EEU PMO-OGU/NCB-004 RE3
Procurement Method:RFB-Request for Bids
Scope of Contract:Lot-6- 33/0.4kV Construction of Distribution Networks EEU-PPMO-OGU/ADELE/NCB- 004 - RE2 (7 sites)
Notice Version No:0


Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/02/19
Duration of Contract

6 Month(s)
Awarded Bidder(s):
ARARAT GENERAL CONTRACTOR (1034748)
Kolfe Keraniyo sub city, woreda 07, Addis Ababa Ethiopia Tel/Fax: +251 911 43 57 62/967 05 00 46 Email- contact@araratengneering.com
Country: Ethiopia
Bid Price at Opening
ETB

Evaluated Bid Price
ETB 36325752.54
Signed Contract price
ETB 36325752.54

Evaluated Bidder(s):
NABEK ELECTRO MECHANICAL WORK CONTRACTOR (1034762)
Nefas silk lafto, Sub City Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel. +251 911 008 044 E-mail: info@nabekelectromechanical.com
Country: Ethiopia
Bid Price at Opening
ETB

Evaluated Bid Price
ETB 38106211.93

Rejected Bidder(s):
LIBAN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION COOPERATIVE (1034761)
Filt Somalia, Ethiopia Tel. +251 911 416 595 E-mail: libenelectric@gmail.com
Country: Ethiopia
Bid Price at Opening
ETB

Evaluated Bid Price
ETB

Reason for Rejection
Non Responsive

AGAEM ELECTROMECHANICAL PLC. (1034757)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel. +251 913 978 278/ 902 998 888/ 937 524 395 E-mail: abdikeneni854@gmail.com
Country: Ethiopia
Bid Price at Opening
ETB

Evaluated Bid Price
ETB

Reason for Rejection
Non Responsive

SOLOMON BEFIKADU AND FRIENDS ELECTRIC INSTALLATION (1034745)
Yeka sub city, kebele 20 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Email: solbefeip@outlook.com
Country: Ethiopia
Bid Price at Opening
ETB

Evaluated Bid Price
ETB

Reason for Rejection
Non Responsive

CONTINENTAL ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1034756)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel. +251 911 66 12 51 E-mail: Conelectromeng@gmail.com
Country: Ethiopia
Bid Price at Opening
ETB

Evaluated Bid Price
ETB

Reason for Rejection
Non Responsive

VISCOUS CONSTRUCTION PLC (1034758)
Bole Sub city, Woreda 03 House No. New, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel. +251 941 665 236/980 633 632 E-mail: fitsum.tee@gmail.com
Country: Ethiopia
Bid Price at Opening
ETB

Evaluated Bid Price
ETB

Reason for Rejection
Non Responsive

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on March 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00435038. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE)

Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE) has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Construction & Civil Works, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Ethiopia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00435038 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to ARARAT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE) in Ethiopia. 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 Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

ARARAT GENERAL CONTRACTOR was awarded the contract for $36,325,753. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ethiopia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Works
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
OP00435038

Source

w
world_bank
Official Source

Contracting Authority

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