Request for Bids for the procurement of Distribution Line Materials: Wood, Steel, Concrete Poles, Distribution Transformers, Conductors and Cables, and MV Insulators.
About This Opportunity
Contract Award | Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Burundi (ASCENT Burundi) | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: BI-WEZA POWER-445569-GO-RFB
This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works, education and training and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution. Located in Burundi, 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 the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Contract Award
Project:P181494-Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Burundi (ASCENT Burundi)
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-E3480
Bid/Contract Reference No:BI-WEZA POWER-445569-GO-RFB
Procurement Method:RFB-Request for Bids
Scope of Contract:Lot 1.3: Supply of Concrete Poles: 9 meters: 28,592 pcs and 12 meters: 11,342 pcs
Notice Version No:0
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/02
6 Month(s)
CENTRAL ELECTRICALS Abacus Complex, Abacus LANE, BABA DOGO -BP 56111-02000 Nairobi - Kenya Tel: +251 71 55 54 273 Email: info@centralelectricals.com
Country: Kenya
Bid Price at Opening
USD
Evaluated Bid Price
USD 16685469.00
USD 16685469.00
Form Date: 02-MAR-26
Plot 2c, Golf Course Road, Kololo, Kampala, Uganda Tel: 07760279126, 07710945963 Email: weerarathe@ceylex.com,azmi.mohamed@ceylex.co m
Country: Uganda
Bid Price at Opening
USD
Evaluated Bid Price
USD 12532478.05
Country: Burundi
Country: Tanzania
Bid Price at Opening
USD
Evaluated Bid Price
USD
Reason for Rejection
Does not meet Eligibility Requirements
Country: Malaysia
Bid Price at Opening
USD
Evaluated Bid Price
USD
Reason for Rejection
Does not meet Eligibility Requirements
Tel : 32 9 267 00 00 Belgique
Country: Belgium
Bid Price at Opening
USD
Evaluated Bid Price
USD
Reason for Rejection
Does not meet Eligibility Requirements
Plot No. 267, Boundary Road, Opposite JĂ€germeister, Shiashie, East Legon, Accra (GA-287-9482)
Country: Ghana
Q. INDUSTRIEL Avenue de l Agriculture N°10 Tél: 61089900 NIF: 4000555633
Country: Burundi
Bid Price at Opening
USD
Evaluated Bid Price
USD
Reason for Rejection
Non-compliance
P.O. Box 78795 - 00507, Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Bid Price at Opening
USD
Evaluated Bid Price
USD
Reason for Rejection
Does not meet Eligibility Requirements
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on March 18, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: OP00433511. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Burundi (ASCENT Burundi)
Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Burundi (ASCENT Burundi) has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Energy & Power, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Burundi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No â the contract has already been awarded to CENTRAL ELECTRICALS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Burundi (ASCENT Burundi) in Burundi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies 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?
CENTRAL ELECTRICALS was awarded the contract for $16,685,469. 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 Burundi. 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 OP00433511 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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