International Competitive Bidding (Two Lots)
Egypt — EPC and 10-Year Long-Term Service Agreement for a 100 MW / 200 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Project
100 MW / 200 MWh
BESS Capacity
Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Country
EPC with 10-year service agreement
Contract Model
2026-11-20
Bid Deadline
01Project Overview
Project Name
EPC and 10-year long-term service for a 100 MW / 200 MWh standalone BESS in Egypt
Tender Reference
MEA/ES/2026-04
Country
Arab Republic of Egypt, Aswan Governorate (near Benban Solar Park)
Project Type
Grid-side standalone storage (peaking, frequency regulation, renewable integration)
Installed Capacity
100 MW / 200 MWh (2-hour), composed of 20 units of 5 MW / 10 MWh
Procurement Method
International competitive bidding in two lots: Lot 1 turnkey EPC; Lot 2 10-year long-term service agreement
Employer
Nile Storage Infrastructure Co. (SPV)
Grid Operator
New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) / Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC)
Funding Source
Sponsor equity plus multilateral development bank concessional loan
Duration
14 months from contract effectiveness to commercial operation
Bid Language & Currency
English bid; major equipment in USD, local works may be settled in EGP
02Project Background
The Benban Solar Park already hosts more than 1.6 GW of PV and the share of renewables is rising fast, driving strong demand for peaking capacity and fast frequency response. Standalone storage is a priority in Egypt's national power development plan.
The project is located next to the Benban complex and connects to the existing 220 kV substation. EPC and long-term O&M are tendered separately so that the employer can lock in lifecycle service pricing and performance guarantees.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Lot 1 Scope of Work | Design, supply, civil works, installation, commissioning, grid connection tests, round-trip efficiency (RTE) test and 2-year warranty |
| Lot 2 Scope of Work | 10-year LTSA: 24/7 remote monitoring, on-site O&M team, spare parts, capacity retention guarantee and annual maintenance |
| Battery System | LFP liquid-cooled containers, ≥ 7,000 cycles @90% DoD, ≥ 70% capacity retention over 10 years |
| Power Conversion System | PCS efficiency ≥ 98.5%, with grid-forming and virtual synchronous machine functions |
| System Performance | AC-to-AC round-trip efficiency ≥ 88% including auxiliary consumption; availability ≥ 98% |
| Control & EMS | EMS supporting peak shaving, frequency regulation, AGC/AVC and online state-of-health (SOH) assessment |
| Fire Safety | Compliant with NFPA 855 and IEC 62933, with gas detection, multi-level suppression and explosion venting design |
| Grid Connection | Connection to the existing 220 kV Benban substation, including 33 kV collector and transformer bay extension |
| Training & Handover | O&M training, O&M manuals, spare parts list and asset data handover |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Bid Bond | Lot 1: USD 600,000; Lot 2: USD 80,000 (bidders may bid for both lots) |
| Performance Bond | 10% of contract price on-demand guarantee, reducing annually over the service period |
| Payment Terms (Lot 1) | 15% advance + 60% milestone progress payments + 20% on acceptance + 5% retention |
| Payment Terms (Lot 2) | Annual service fee linked to availability, capacity retention and response-time KPIs |
| Performance Guarantees | Service fee deductions for shortfalls in availability or RTE; delay LDs of 0.1% per day capped at 10% |
| Insurance | CAR/EAR, third-party liability, cargo and O&M liability insurance |
| Taxes | Contractor bears applicable withholding tax in Egypt and equipment import duties where applicable |
| Local Content | Local works and services content ≥ 20%; local subcontracting and employment plans required |
| Dispute Resolution | CRCICA arbitration in Cairo, Egyptian law governs |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Track Record
At least 1 electrochemical storage EPC project of ≥ 100 MWh completed in the last 5 years, with operating experience on a ≥ 50 MWh grid-connected project
02
Integration Capability
Demonstrated battery, PCS and EMS integration and combined commissioning capability, with manufacturer authorisation or long-term cooperation agreements
03
Financial Capability
Net assets ≥ USD 100 million; 3-year average turnover ≥ USD 200 million
04
Certifications
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001; battery products with IEC 62619 / UL 9540A test reports
05
O&M Capability (Lot 2)
At least 5 years of BESS O&M experience and access to a remote monitoring centre (regionally shared acceptable)
06
Safety & Integrity
No major HSE incident or integrity breach in the last 3 years
06Key Milestones
8 Sep 2026
Tender Notice Issued
28 Sep 2026 (Aswan)
Pre-bid Meeting & Site Visit
10 Oct 2026
Clarification Requests
20 Nov 2026, 12:00 (Cairo)
Bid Submission & Opening
22 Nov – 20 Dec 2026
Evaluation & Technical Clarifications
Expected 30 Dec 2026
Notification of Award
Expected Q1 2027
Contract Effectiveness & Start
Q1 2028 (14 months after contract effectiveness)
Commercial Operation Date
07Evaluation Criteria
Technical Evaluation50%
- Track record and project experience20%
- System design and performance20%
- Fire safety and manufacturing quality10%
Commercial Evaluation50%
- Bid price40%
- Delivery schedule, guarantees and payment terms10%
Minimum Technical Threshold
Non-compliance with NFPA 855 fire safety or the specified cycle life leads to rejection
Award Principle
Each lot is evaluated and awarded separately; a bidder may win both lots
