Tender Description

Extension and Re-Advertisement tender for supply and installation of 145 new Solar Street Lights in Bandiradley, Docoley and Dhabad Towns, Galmudug State Of Somalia. 

   Date: 21/05/2026 Dear Sir/Madam:

Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) is a national non-governmental and non-profit organization that works in South Central Somalia with the vision of a poverty-free and sustainably developed Africa. CPD’s scope of work spans humanitarian, development, peace building, and governance spectrum. 

The Joint Peace initiative project dubbed SSF III Is funded by Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) and CARE as the consortium lead with Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) and Puntland Youth and Social Development Association (PSA) as the implementing partners in Galmudug and Puntland respectively. The broader aim of SSF III is to support inclusive political agreements, address grievances, promote democratic processes, strengthen local governance, and enhance accountability between citizens and the state. 

The project is premised on the belief that working collaboratively with Somali authorities, civil society, and international partners is crucial for the success of the project. The project target area is the border between Puntland and Galmudug states which has witnessed a long-standing inter-communal and inter-state conflict in Somalia but is now seeing an unprecedented level of ceasefire and cross- border cooperation for some years. The project will be implemented through a community-driven and inclusive approach, ensuring the active participation of local communities and stakeholders. 

Part of the activities included in the project is the facilitation of community priorities development sessions within community structures and local administrations, to translate anticipatory plans into climate adaptation initiatives by establishing co-funding mechanism at community level. The top community priorities identified were the installation of new solar streetlight in three critical conflict zones through a community-driven and inclusive approach, this infrastructure initiative is a key security and stabilization component of the Joint Peace Initiative. By bringing visible security to these strategic areas, the streetlight installation directly supports the broader mission of the to capitalizes on recent, unprecedented cross-border cooperation and ceasefires, while working collaboratively with local authorities and civil society. The Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) invites all qualified Contractors to submit their bid tender for Supply and installation of 145 new Solar Street lights in Bandiradley, Docoley and Dhabad towns, Galmudug State of Somalia. - ITB-CPD/JPI/1/2026               

1. Supplier Eligibility

The Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) Requests Qualified contractors who wish to be considered for the proposed works who meet the below-listed requirements. 

• Valid Company Registration or Business Licenses from Galmudug State or Federal Government of Somalia. 

  • Tax Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Galmudug State or Federal Government of Somalia CVs of Engineers and other technical staff with necessary and relevant field experiences.

   

• Proof of Relevant Experience – Contracts relevant to solar streetlights from NGOs/UN Between 2022 – to Date. 

  • Site Visit / Material Verification - Physical verification of company office/store to confirm availability of the relevant solar street light materials as per BOQ shared, proofing readiness to commence the assignment 
  • Company Profile with detailed physically verifiable contact address including email address, phone number and Manager/Owner Passports or ID Card. 
  • Period of completion- Tentative Detailed Workplan with Timeline of task completion. 
  • Bidders to provide Bank Account Statements for the past 12 Months (From May 2025 to May 2026) Bank Accounts should have Good Balance.

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