International Competitive Bidding (AOI)
Supply of Electricity Connection Materials for New Customer Connections in Togo
Lomé, Togo
Delivery Location
Service cables, anti-fraud cables, anchoring clamps and insulation-piercing connectors
Scope of Supply
240 calendar days
Contract Duration
2026-11-09 10:00 (GMT)
Deadline and Opening
01Project Overview
Project Name
Supply of materials for the connection of new customers
Reference
World Bank reference F-10A, notice OP00470908; bidding document No. AOI N° 003/MDERM/CAB/PRMP/IDEA/2026
Parent Project
Inclusive Development through Electricity Access (IDEA, Project ID P176769), IDA Credit No. IDA-75540
Country
Republic of Togo
Delivery Location
Lomé, Togo, at the location designated by the Electric Power Company of Togo (CEET); Ministry of Energy and Mining Resources, Rue des Hydrocarbures, Tokoin Soted, Face Ex-Air Liquide, 1st floor, Office 105
Contracting Authority
Ministry of Energy and Mining Resources of the Republic of Togo, through the Inclusive Development through Electricity Access (IDEA) Project; the Electric Power Company of Togo (CEET) is the end user
Procurement Method
International Competitive Bidding (AOI) under a two-envelope process, conducted under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2023 edition) and open to bidders from all eligible countries
Contract Duration
Eight (8) months from contract signature, that is, 240 calendar days
Bidding Document Fee
CFA 100,000 per set, non-refundable; the payment receipt must be enclosed with the technical offer
Bid Security
CFA 39,000,000, equivalent to EUR 59,455
Language of Offer
French
Source
World Bank procurement notice (https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00470908), reference F-10A, notice OP00470908; the notice text was also cross-checked against the World Bank procurement notices API (notice OP00470908, notice date 27 Sep 2026). Published 27 Sep 2026, verified 29 Sep 2026
Background Sources
World Bank project page for Inclusive Development through Electricity Access (https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P176769), which records the borrower as the Republic of Togo, the implementing agency as the Ministry of Energy and Mines, a commitment of USD 200 million, board approval on 23 May 2024, a closing date of 31 Dec 2029, and a sector split of 90% energy transmission and distribution and 10% public administration in energy and extractives
02Project Background
The Inclusive Development through Electricity Access (IDEA) Project (Project ID P176769) is financed by the International Development Association with USD 200 million. The borrower is the Republic of Togo and the implementing agency is the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Togo. The project was approved on 23 May 2024 and closes on 31 December 2029. Its sector composition is 90% energy transmission and distribution and 10% public administration in energy and extractives, and its theme composition places 100% under energy, comprising 70% access to energy and 56% energy policies and reform. The project seeks to expand access to electricity in Togo, raising the national electrification level through distribution network extension and the connection of new customers.
Electricity supply in Togo is delivered by the national utility, the Electric Power Company of Togo (CEET). Connecting new customers requires a complete set of service connection materials, including monophase and triphase conventional service cables, triphase anti-fraud cables together with their associated spreading kits, anchoring clamps for overhead service connections, and insulation-piercing connection connectors. This solicitation covers the supply of those connection materials under the IDEA Project, to meet the materials demand arising from connecting new customers to the grid. The notice states that the goods to be supplied consist principally of those four categories of connection materials, that the contract period is eight months, and that bids must cover all items and 100% of the quantities of each item.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Contract Object | Supply of electricity connection materials for new customer connections in Togo, for connecting new customers to the distribution network |
| Conventional Service Cables | Monophase and triphase conventional service cables |
| Anti-Fraud Cables | Triphase anti-fraud cables |
| Anti-Fraud Cable Spreading Kits | Spreading kits for triphase anti-fraud cables |
| Anchoring Clamps | Anchoring clamps for overhead service connections |
| Insulation-Piercing Connectors | Connection connectors with insulation-piercing capability |
| Bid Completeness | Bidders must quote all items and, for each item, cover 100% of the quantities; bids quoting incomplete items or quantities are treated as non-responsive and rejected |
| Contract Duration | Eight (8) months (240 calendar days) from contract signature |
| Obtaining Bidding Documents | The bidding documents in French may be purchased by any interested and eligible bidder on written application to the address below, against a non-refundable payment of CFA 100,000; payment is made in cash or to the CEET DAO account at BSIC Togo SA (account TG 133 01 001 0 222 507 00 113 33, SWIFT BSAHTGTG); the physical document is handed over in person and an electronic copy may be sent by email |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Procurement Procedure | The procurement is conducted by International Competitive Bidding (AOI) under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, using a two-envelope process; the instructions to bidders set out the sequence and conditions for opening the two envelopes |
| Bid Security | Each bid must include a bid security of CFA 39,000,000, equivalent to EUR 59,455 |
| Bidding Document Fee | The bidding document fee is CFA 100,000 and is non-refundable; the receipt of payment must be enclosed with the technical offer |
| Submission Method | Electronic submission is not permitted; offers must be delivered to the address stated in the notice before the submission deadline, and late offers are not accepted |
| Bid Opening | The outer envelopes marked "OFFRE ORIGINALE" and the inner envelopes marked "PARTIE TECHNIQUE" are opened publicly in the presence of representatives of the bidders and any person choosing to attend; all envelopes marked "PARTIE FINANCIERE DEUXIEME ENVELOPE" remain unopened and are kept in safe custody by the employer until the second public opening |
| Payment Arrangement | Supply contracts of this type are commonly paid in instalments against delivery and acceptance milestones, typically an advance after signature, payment on acceptance of delivery, and payment on final acceptance, with the final instalment released at the end of the warranty period |
| Performance Security | Contracts of this type normally require a performance security expressed as a percentage of the contract price, generally provided in the form of a bank guarantee |
| Taxes and Insurance | Supply contracts of this type generally place transport, handling and transport insurance under the contract on the supplier, with applicable taxes borne in accordance with the law of the country, and these costs included in the offered price |
| Quality and Documentation | Materials supplied are generally required to be supported by quality certificates and factory test reports conforming to the applicable standards, together with packing lists, product datasheets and instructions for use |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Eligibility and Country
Bidders must be legal entities or organisations from eligible countries as defined in the World Bank Procurement Regulations and must meet the qualification requirements set out in the bidding documents
02
Bid Completeness
Bidders must quote all items and cover 100% of the quantity of each item; bids are evaluated by complete items and quantities, and bids quoting incomplete items or quantities are treated as non-responsive and rejected
03
Bid Security
Bids must include a bid security of CFA 39,000,000, equivalent to EUR 59,455, together with the receipt for purchase of the bidding documents
04
Bid Submission and Language
Bidders must submit a technical and a financial envelope as required by the bidding documents, and the offer and technical proposal are prepared in French
05
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
Bidders must accept the beneficial ownership disclosure requirements of the World Bank Procurement Regulations; the beneficial ownership information of the successful bidder is disclosed in the contract award notice using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form
06
Sanctions Lists
Bidders must not appear on the sanctions or suspension lists of the United Nations or the relevant multilateral institutions
07
Supply Capability
Bidders must have the capability to supply the connection materials concerned and must be able to provide quality certificates and factory test reports meeting the requirements of the bidding documents
06Key Milestones
25 Sep 2026 (date of issue stated in the notice); World Bank notice date 27 Sep 2026
Notice Date
9 Nov 2026, 10:00 (GMT); the envelopes marked "OFFRE ORIGINALE" and "PARTIE TECHNIQUE" are opened publicly on 9 Nov 2026 at 10:30 (GMT)
Submission Deadline and Opening
Opened publicly at a later date after the technical and financial evaluation, and kept in safe custody by the employer until then
Opening of the Second Envelope
Eight (8) months (240 calendar days) from contract signature
Contract Duration
07Evaluation Criteria
Technical Evaluation60%
- Prevailing practice is to assess the conformity of the offered materials with the technical specifications of the bidding documents, covering the conductor cross-sections, insulation and sheathing materials of the service and anti-fraud cables, the specifications and mechanical performance of the anchoring clamps and insulation-piercing connectors, and the completeness of the quality certificates and factory test reports submitted
- Technical evaluation is normally pass or fail; bids that do not meet the technical requirements do not proceed to price comparison
Financial Evaluation40%
- Prevailing practice is to compare the offered prices among technically compliant bids, ranking them from lowest to highest, with the contract awarded to the lowest evaluated and substantially responsive bid; offers containing unpriced items or regarded as abnormally low affect the outcome
