Acquisition of Medium and Low Voltage Equipment for Stage I

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Original title: Adquisición de equipo de media y baja tensión adquiridos para etapa I

IDB - Programa de Acceso Universal a la Energía en El Salvador

Published: Mar 9, 2026

Updated: May 5, 2026

Source: IDB - Inter-American Development Bank

Summary

Translated

This tender, part of the Universal Energy Access Program in El Salvador (Project ES-L1158, Loan 5799/OC-ES), seeks the acquisition of essential medium and low voltage electrical equipment. The procurement will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) and falls under the Goods category. The specific equipment required includes distribution transformers, conductors, semi-insulated cables, meters, and poles. These components are critical for the first stage of the program, which aims to expand access to electricity across El Salvador. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is financing this initiative. Interested bidders can find detailed documentation and project information through the provided links. The program's objective is to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for Salvadoran citizens by ensuring reliable and affordable energy supply. This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers of electrical infrastructure equipment to contribute to a vital development project in Central America.

Description

Type: SPECIFIC | Project: ES-L1158 | Loan: 5799/OC-ES | Method: International Competitive Bidding | Category: Goods

Project: Programa de Acceso Universal a la Energía en El Salvador

transformadores de distribución, conductores, cable semiaislados, medidores y postes.

DOCUMENTS:

https: //idbdocs.iadb.org/wsdocs/getdocument.aspx?docnum=EZIDB0000251-1328011058-109

PROJECT INFO:

https: //www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1158

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the energy and power, media and communication and general supplies sectors. Located in El Salvador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 7, 2026.

Published through IDB - Inter-American Development 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 energy and power 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.