Tender Description

OPEN TENDER FOR INSTALLATION OF 75 SOLAR STREETLIGHTS IN THREE LOCATIONS
AINABA (35), BOHOL (15), GARADAG (25) IN SOMALILAND.

DATE:26.07.2026
NIS Foundation is looking for a qualified contractor(s) to undertake installation of 75
solar streetlights in the above-mentioned three locations. All interested
contractors/suppliers are requested to submit their bids/applications together with the
below listed support documentation and other requirements for consideration:

1. Licences/Registrations: The company shall submit the following documentation:
   ✓ Valid registration or operating license permits from the Ministry of Public Works,
   Somaliland.
   ✓ Valid Tax compliance certificate from the Ministry of Finance, Somaliland.
   Note 1: All submitted registrations/licences will be shared with the relevant
   authorities for verification and clearance. Those who fail to submit a valid
   registration/license will not be considered in the bid’s evaluation analysis.
   ✓ Statement of ownership: The company shall submit a signed public notary
   document stating the ownership of the company including a list of full names, positions
   held and contact details: telephone number and email address and # of shares held.
2. Similar or relevant work experience: The bidder shall fill in the below table with
   details of three similar contracts previously implemented which are related to
   installation and maintenance of solar streetlights and/or other solar PV systems with
   monetary value of USD 15,000 to USD 30,000 each or above funded by International
   Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and/or UN agencies. The bidder shall only
   submit those relevant contracts implemented within the last (7) years. Contracts
   with value below USD 15,000 will not be considered in the NIS bid evaluation matrix.
   • KINDLY ATTACH ONLY 3 MAIN RESPECTIVE CONTRACTS.
   • ONLY THE 3 CONTRACTS LISTED IN THE BELOW TABLE WILL BE EVALUATED,
   IF YOU SEND MORE THAN 3 CONTRACTS, NIS WILL CHOOSE THE FIRST
   THREE TOP IN THE LIST.
   • BIDDERS WHO DO NOT FILL IN ANNEX A - SIMILAR EXPERIENCE TABLE WILL
   NOT BE EVALUATED.
   Note 2: Fake contracts and contracts with conflicting information will lead to
   automatic disqualification. All submitted contracts will be subjected to reference
   checks.
3. Human and material resources: Possess necessary resources, and ability to mobilize
   such a resource at short notice to undertake project works (Please attach CVs of at
   least one electrical Engineer and one solar technician).
4. Company Finances: presents a dully signed statement/declaration confirming that
   the company is financially in good position and able to pre-finance project works as
   this is necessary.
5. Work plan for the activity: The company shall submit a clear and detailed activity
   workplan.
6. BoQ price allocation accuracy and responsiveness: The company shall submit a
   filled and stamped BoQ in both Excel and PDF format.

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