Tenders/Market Outreach session on the Sierra Leone Energy Compact

Market Outreach session on the Sierra Leone Energy Compact

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

Published: Sep 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Source: Millennium Challenge Corporation

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the energy and power sector, with a focus on Transmission Distribution. Located in Sierra Leone, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Millennium Challenge Corporation, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for services in the energy and power sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT-SIERRA LEONE MARKET OUTREACH EVENT Millennium Challenge Account-Sierra Leone (MCA-SL) hereby invites you to attend a Market Outreach session on the Sierra Leone Energy Compact. The information session will be a virtual event on Friday, 25 September 2026 from 14:30 hours local time in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Please connect using this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/337648443026316?p=m91YxgS2ydTuY3aj57 The Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone (the “Government”) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”) signed a Millennium Challenge Compact on September 27, 2024 (the “Compact”), providing up to approximately US$480,000,000, which includes an additional contribution of US$14,200,000 from the Government of Sierra Leone, to support economic growth through improvements to the electricity sector. MCA-Sierra Leone (MCA-SL) is the Accountable Entity (AE) responsible for overseeing and managing Compact implementation. MCA-SL was established in January 2026 and has an active program management and preparation workload during the pre-Entry into Force (EIF) period. EIF is planned for September 2027, and the Compact is expected to run for five (5) years (until 2032), after the EIF date. The Compact consists of the following three (3) projects: (i) Transmission Backbone Project, which aims to expand and reinforce Sierra Leone’s electricity transmission network; (ii) Distribution and Access Project, which aims to improve the reliability of electricity supply and expand access to electricity in selected communities; and (iii) Power Sector Reform Project, which aims to improve the financial sustainability, governance, and performance of the electricity sector. There are also activities covering Monitoring & Evaluation and Program Administration. This Compact Specific Market Outreach Event is targeting interested Consultants, Contractors and Suppliers worldwide to provide:  An overview of the MCC AE Procurement Policy & Guidelines (PPG) and its application,  Outline upcoming and future opportunities for Goods, Works, Consultancy Services and Non-Consultancy Services (NCS), and  Provide an opportunity for those interested organizations to register their interest in specific Compact activities.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Millennium Challenge Corporation and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 114852039. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has issued 96 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Energy & Power, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Mozambique, and Cote d'Ivoire. Notices are distributed via Millennium Challenge Corporation. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Energy & Power 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 Sierra Leone. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Millennium Challenge Corporation to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 114852039 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Sierra Leone. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.