Tenders/INVITATION FOR PRE QUALIFICATION FOR DESIGN, SUPPLY, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF BUILDINGS FOR THE NATIONAL GRID CONTROL CENTRE (NGCC), THE MAIN NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CONTROL CENTRE (MNDCC) AND STAFF FACILITIES IN DODOMA AND DISTRIBUTION CONTROL CENTRES (DCCS) LOCATED IN ARUSHA, MBEYA AND MWANZA (LOT 1 AND LOT 2)

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INVITATION FOR PRE QUALIFICATION FOR DESIGN, SUPPLY, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF BUILDINGS FOR THE NATIONAL GRID CONTROL CENTRE (NGCC), THE MAIN NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CONTROL CENTRE (MNDCC) AND STAFF FACILITIES IN DODOMA AND DISTRIBUTION CONTROL CENTRES (DCCS) LOCATED IN ARUSHA, MBEYA AND MWANZA (LOT 1 AND LOT 2)

Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Published: May 18, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: AFD - Agence Française de Développement

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Tanzania, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 16, 2026.

Published through AFD - Agence Française de Développement, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for civil works in the governance and public administration 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

TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LTD TENDER No. TR212/2025/2026/W/55 For DESIGN, SUPPLY, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF BUILDINGS FOR THE NATIONAL GRID CONTROL CENTRE (NGCC), THE MAIN NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CONTROL CENTRE (MNDCC) AND STAFF FACILITIES IN DODOMA AND DISTRIBUTION CONTROL CENTRES (DCCS) LOCATED IN ARUSHA, MBEYA AND MWANZA (LOT 1 AND LOT 2) Invitation for Prequalification Date: 19th May, 2026 1. The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited has received funds from Agence Française de Développement ("AFD") toward the cost of the Design, Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Buildings for the National Grid Control Centre (NGCC), the Main National Distribution Control Centre (MNDCC) and Staff Facilities in Dodoma and Distribution Control Centres (DCCs) located in Arusha, Mbeya and Mwanza under lot 1 and Lot 2, and it intends to apply part of the funds to payments under the contract for:  Lot 1: EPC Contract for the Design, Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Buildings for the National Grid Control Centre (NGCC), the Main National Distribution Control Centre (MNDCC), and Staff Facilities in Dodoma,  Lot 2: EPC Contract for the Design, Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Buildings for Distribution Control Centres (DCCs) in Arusha, Mbeya, and Mwanza 2. The Employer intends to prequalify firms for the above mentioned tasks in Lot 1 and Lot 2. 3. Interested bidders may submit a prequalification application for one (1) lot or all two (2) lots. Each application will be evaluated on a lot-by-lot basis. Bidders applying for multiple lots must meet the technical, financial, and organizational requirements for each of the lot they are applying for, on a cumulative basis. 4. Tendering will be conducted through International Competitive Tendering Procedures specified in the Public Procurement Regulations 149– Government Notice No. 518 of 2024 and is open to all Tenderers as defined in the Regulations unless otherwise stated in the Prequalification Data Sheet (PDS) and also should conform to Financier’ Procurement guidelines. 5. It is expected that invitations for bid will be made in 19th May, 2026. 6. Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the prequalification documents at the Office of Secretary Tender Board, Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), P.O.Box 9024, Dar Es Salaam-Tanzania, Third Floor, Room No. 305. Country: Tanzania from 09:00 EAT to 16:30 EAT. A complete set of the prequalification documents in English Language may be purchased by interested Applicants on the submission of a written application to address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of in USD 100.00 or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be for International Applicants, for Local Interested Applicants may buy Prequalification documents at TANESCO premises and pay locally through National Microfinance Bank (NMB) upon receipt of reference number from TANESCO, (Note: Applicants must provide reliable address to avoid any communication difficulties) Applicant shall transmit a copy of Bank Payment Slip and his e-mail address to the e mails below, (Note: Applicants must make sure that, the payment for application fee covers all Bank charges). Bank Accounts for Payment of Application Subscription Fees for Transactions from Abroad. S/No Currency Bank Account SWIFT Code 1. EURO CRDB Bank 19J1043011100 CORUTZ 2. USD CRDB Bank 02J1043011100 CORUTZ 3. USD CITI Bank 0100235021 CITITZTZ The documents will be sent by e-mail address. Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address below by 16th June, 2026 at 10:30 EAT, and be clearly marked "Application to Prequalify for:  Tender No TR212/2025/2026/W/55 Lot 1 : EPC Contract for the Design, Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Buildings for the National Grid Control Centre (NGCC), the Main National Distribution Control Centre (MNDCC), and Staff Facilities in Dodoma,  Tender No TR212/2025/2026/W/55 Lot 2: EPC Contract for the Design, Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Buildings for Distribution Control Centres (DCCs) in Arusha, Mbeya, and Mwanza. Secretary Tender Board, Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited(TANESCO), Third Floor, Room No. 305, P.O.Box 9024, Dar Es Salaam-Tanzania E-mail: sec.tenderboard@tanesco.co.tz and pmuprojects@tanesco.co.tz MANAGING DIRECTOR TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LTD More information: Click here

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AFD - Agence Française de Développement and was originally published on May 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 108617029. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 16, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Tanzania. 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 Governance & Public Administration 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 Tanzania. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit AFD - Agence Française de Développement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 108617029 when communicating with the contracting authority.