International Open Tender with Pre-qualification
Morocco — EPC Turnkey Contract and 5-Year O&M for a 200 MW Onshore Wind Farm
200 MW
Wind Capacity
Northern Region, Morocco
Country
EPC with 5-year O&M
Contract Model
2026-11-30
Bid Deadline
01Project Overview
Project Name
EPC turnkey contract and 5-year O&M for a 200 MW onshore wind farm in northern Morocco
Tender Reference
MEA/WP/2026-03
Country
Kingdom of Morocco, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma Region
Project Type
Onshore wind generation (coastal mountainous terrain, within the national wind programme)
Installed Capacity
200 MW, approx. 42 × 4.8 MW turbines, 110 m hub height, 155–165 m rotor diameter
Procurement Method
International open tender with two-stage pre-qualification (bilingual EN/FR documents)
Employer
Atlas Wind Power S.A. (SPV)
Grid Operator
Office National de l'Électricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE) grid
Funding Source
Sponsor equity plus European development finance institution loan
Contract Type
Lump-sum turnkey onshore wind EPC including 5-year O&M
Duration
24 months from contract effectiveness to full operation
Bid Language & Currency
Bid in English or French, priced in EUR or USD
02Project Background
Morocco is one of North Africa's fastest-growing wind markets, targeting 52% of installed power capacity from renewables by 2030. The site lies in the northern coastal mountains with annual average wind speeds above 8.5 m/s, offering strong capacity factors.
Wind measurement (no fewer than 24 months of data), land acquisition and the grid connection framework agreement are complete. The employer uses pre-qualification to select contractors capable of complex-terrain erection and local content delivery.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Scope of Work | Turbine supply and transport, foundations, erection, access roads and crane pads, 220 kV substation, 25 km overhead transmission line, SCADA, commissioning and 5-year O&M |
| Wind Turbine Generators | ≥ 4.8 MW per unit, 155–165 m rotor, IEC 61400-1 certified, Class S / IIA suitability |
| Corrosion & Climate Adaptation | Corrosion protection of at least C4 (C5-M for coastal), suitable for 0–45 °C and dusty conditions |
| Grid Compliance | Compliance with the ONEE grid code: low-voltage ride-through, reactive power control, active power/frequency response and forecasting interface |
| Substation & Collection | 33 kV collector system and 220 kV substation (main transformers, GIS, protection and telecoms) |
| Civil Works & Logistics | Mountain road upgrade and new access roads, blade and nacelle transport solution, crane pads and heavy-haul permits |
| O&M Service | 5-year full-scope O&M with ≥ 97% availability guarantee, including spare parts, remote monitoring and annual major component maintenance |
| Environment & Social | Bird and bat monitoring, noise control, construction-phase ecological protection and community engagement plan |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Bid Bond | USD 800,000 or equivalent bank guarantee in MAD |
| Performance Bond | 10% of contract price, on-demand guarantee |
| Advance Payment | 15% of contract price against an equal advance payment guarantee |
| Progress Payment | Milestone payments for supply, foundations, erection and commissioning |
| Retention | 5% withheld per payment, released on provisional acceptance and finally on expiry of warranty |
| Warranty & Availability | 5-year turbine warranty; ≥ 97% availability guarantee; energy yield guaranteed on a P90 basis |
| Insurance | CAR/EAR, cargo, third-party liability and O&M liability insurance by the contractor |
| Delay Liquidated Damages | 0.08% of contract price per day, capped at 8% |
| Local Content | Local content ≥ 30%; local procurement, employment and skills transfer plans required |
| Dispute Resolution | ICC arbitration, Moroccan law governs |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Track Record
At least 2 onshore wind EPC projects of ≥ 100 MW each completed in the last 7 years, of which at least one on complex terrain
02
Erection Capability
Owned or long-term contracted heavy crawler cranes (≥ 800 t class) with letters of commitment
03
Financial Capability
Net assets ≥ USD 150 million; 3-year average turnover ≥ USD 300 million
04
Certifications
Valid ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificates
05
French Language Capability
Capability to produce and communicate technical documents in French or bilingual EN/FR
06
Local Resources
Established branch in Morocco, or commitment to set one up, with local civil works subcontractors
07
Safety Record
No major lifting or safety incident in the last 3 years
06Key Milestones
15 Sep 2026
Notice & Pre-qualification Launch
5 Oct 2026
Pre-qualification Submission
20 Oct 2026
Pre-qualification Result
28 Oct 2026 (Tangier)
Pre-bid Meeting & Site Visit
6 Nov 2026
Clarification Requests
30 Nov 2026, 12:00 (Rabat)
Bid Submission & Opening
Expected 31 Jan 2027
Notification of Award
Expected Q2 2027
Contract Effectiveness & Start
Q2 2029 (24 months after contract effectiveness)
Full Commercial Operation
07Evaluation Criteria
Technical Evaluation55%
- Track record and complex-terrain experience20%
- Turbine, energy yield and reliability20%
- Construction, erection and logistics planning15%
Commercial Evaluation45%
- Bid price35%
- O&M fee and financing proposal10%
Local Content Bonus
Up to 5% bonus for a complete and verifiable local content plan
Award Principle
Highest combined score wins; price is not the sole determining factor
