INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER

INSTALLATION OF 20 SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IN YUBE, SANAAG REGION UNDER PROSPERIS PROGRAM FUNDED BY ROYAL NORWEGIAN EMBASSY AND SWISS AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION.

DATE: 27.02. 2024.

NIS Foundation is looking for a qualified contractor to undertake the installation of 20 solar streetlights in Yube Settlement, Sanaag region in Somaliland. All interested qualified contractors are requested to submit their applications together with the below listed support documentation and other requirements for consideration:

1.                  Licenses/Registrations: The company should submit the following registrations/

Licenses. Valid registration or operating license permits from designated government bodies/authorities such as.

✓    Ministry of Public Works of Somaliland for construction firms or Energy License from Ministry of Commerce for energy solution providers.

✓     Tax compliance certificate from the Ministry of Finance of Somaliland.

✓      Membership certificate from Chamber of Commerce Somaliland.

✓      Erigavo and Yube local authorities’ registrations.

✓   Statement of ownership: The company shall submit a signed public notary document stating the ownership of the company (Name, position, contacts, and shares)

Failure to submit all the above licenses will lead to automatic disqualification.

2.                  Experience: The company should fill in the below table for the previous 3main relevant/similar contracts on solar installation and construction works that the company has implemented with Government institutions, INGO’s and UN agencies only. Kindly attach the respective 3 contracts with all its annexes.Fake contracts and failure to fill in the below table will lead to automatic disqualification.

3.      Human and material resources: Possess necessary resources, human and material, and ability to mobilize such a resource at short notice to undertake project works

(Please attach CVs of all relevant personnel and list of all readily available equipment owned or rented by the company).

4.      Company Finances: presents a duly signed statement/declaration confirming that the company is financially in a 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 work plan.

6.      BoQ price allocation accuracy and responsiveness: The company shall submit a filled and stamped BoQ in both Excel and PDF format.

All interested contractors/suppliers are requested to send electronically all the above support documents/requirements to NIS Foundation latest 9th March 2024 before 11:59PM (Local time) Saturday mid-night through this email: Nis.procurement1@nis-foundation.org

The subject of your email should be named as per the advertisement title.

“OPEN TENDER FOR INSTALLATION OF 20 SOLAR STREETLIGHTS IN YUBE SETTLEMENT,

SANAG REGION - SOMALILAND”.

Any inquiries or questions may be addressed to NIS Foundation through the above-mentioned email.

OFFERS WILL BE REJECTED IF ANY ILLEGAL OR CORRUPT PRACTICES HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN CONNECTION WITH THE AWARD.

NB: NIS Foundation promotes equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all sections and members of society regardless of their age, gender, group membership, political and/or clan affiliation. Solar/construction firms that represent/ owned by women are encouraged to apply.

NB: ALL the contractors interested in this advert should submit all the following required documents in the attachment.

•      Submit filled and stamped BoQ in PDF versions with the company’s letter head or quotation template, and also filled excel version.

•      Must submit the filled and stamped supplier ethical standard form attached.

•      Contractors who have a valid contract with NIS will not be considered in this bidding process.