INVITATION FOR OPEN TENDER
OPEN TENDER FOR INSTALLATION OF 80 SOLAR STREETLIGHTS IN HARGEISA – SOMALILAND
DATE: 26.07. 2026
NIS Foundation is looking for a qualified contractor to undertake the installation of 80 solar streetlights in Hargeisa, Somaliland. All interested qualified contractors are requested to submit their bids/applications together with below-listed support documentation and other requirements for consideration:
- Licenses/Registrations: The company shall submit the following
documentations:
✓ Valid registration from 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, clearance. Those who fail to submit a valid registration/license will not be considered in the next stage of 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. - 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 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Work plan for the activity: The Company shall submit a clear and detailed activity work plan.
- BoQ price allocation accuracy and responsiveness: The company shall submit a filled and stamped BoQ in both Excel and PDF format.
ATTACHMENTS
Annex 2 updated Supplier Ethical form and declaration of honour -exclusion criteria
