EPC Contract for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the 400kV transmission line and associated works between Songo, Cataxa and Matambo Substations
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Green Energy Corridors Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: MZ-EDM-574541-CW-RFB
This is a works contract in the education and training, energy and power and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution and Scholarships. Located in Mozambique, 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 education and training 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
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Plant
Design, Supply and Installation
(Two-envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification)
Employer: Electricidade de Moçambique E.P (EDM)
Project: Green Energy Corridor Project
Contract title: Songo–Matambo 400 kV Transmission Line Project
Country: Mozambique
Grant No.: E303-MZ
RFB No: MZ-EDM-574541-CW-RFB
Issued on: October, 2026
- The Government of Mozambique (GoM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Green Energy Corridor Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for Songo–Matambo 400 kV Transmission Line Project (Lot 1: Transmission Line). For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.
- The Electricidade de Moçambique now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Design, Supply & Installation, Commissioning and Handover of 121 Km of 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line from Songo Substation to Matambo Substation in Mozambique over a period of 30 months.
- Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60%, and for Bid cost: 40%.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Electricidade de Mocambique, EDM, procurement.songomatambo@edm.co.mz and inspect the bidding document during office hours 09:00 to 15:30 hours, local time, at the address given below.
- The bidding document in English may be requested, free of charge, by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below.
- Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 30th November 2026, 14h00 local time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 30th November 2026, 14h00 local time. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
- All Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security Declaration
- Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document
- The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Electricidade de Moçambique E.P.
Direcção de Eletrificação e Projectos
Av. Zedequias Manganhela, Prédio JAT IV, N° 267, Piso II
Attn: Project Director
Email: procurement.songomatambo@edm.co.mz
Postal Code: 2904
Maputo, Mozambique
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00474699. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Green Energy Corridors Project
Green Energy Corridors Project has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Mozambique. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Education & Training 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 Mozambique. 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 OP00474699 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Green Energy Corridors Project in Mozambique. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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