UN Procurement — Request for Proposal (RFP)
Procurement and Installation of PV Solar Systems in Jordan, Including Three-Year Operation and Maintenance Services and Spare Parts (Package 1)
Jordan
Country
Package 1 (schools and health centres)
Package Scope
Supply, installation and three-year O&M
Contract Scope
2026-10-15 13:00（GMT+3）
Bid Deadline
01Project Overview
Project Name
Procurement and installation of PV solar systems in Jordan, including three-year operation and maintenance services and spare parts (Package 1)
Reference
RFPS-3626000025-(AK)
Country
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Project Type
Renewable generation (procurement and installation of PV systems at public service facilities, with long-term operation and maintenance)
Contracting Authority
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Jordan Field Office
Procurement Method
Request for Proposal (RFP) published through the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM), with bids submitted online
Contract Type
Contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of PV systems, including three years of operation and maintenance services and the supply of spare parts
Parent Programme
The PV deployment work under UNRWA's sustainability and resource management programme (SMART)
Bid Language
English
Source
UNGM — United Nations Global Marketplace (https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/315224), notice reference RFPS-3626000025-(AK), contracting authority UNRWA, published 22 Sep 2026, verified 30 Sep 2026
Background Sources
National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) of Jordan (https://www.nepco.com.jo/en/), the transmission system operator of Jordan which is responsible for electricity sector development planning; the UNRWA notice states that the SMART programme deploys renewable energy systems, energy efficiency measures and improved energy management to reduce the Agency's operational energy costs and enhance energy security
02Project Background
UNRWA states in the notice that the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals and United Nations development system reform, together with grassroots demand and the priorities of host governments and other Member States, create the conditions for an enhanced programme of work that promotes the use of photovoltaic systems and mainstreams environmental sustainability. In order to reduce operational energy costs, enhance energy security and resilience, and contribute to the Agency's climate action and greenhouse gas emission reduction, UNRWA's SMART programme supports its broader sustainability strategy and donor commitments through the deployment of renewable energy systems, energy efficiency measures and improved energy management practices.
Electricity transmission in Jordan is operated by the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), and the country has continued to raise the share of renewable energy in its electricity mix in recent years. As part of the forthcoming implementation phase of photovoltaic systems under SMART, UNRWA plans to roll out PV installations across selected schools and health centres in Jordan so as to provide services to Palestine refugees in camps at an optimum level, operating in sharing mode with the available grid electricity through an 'import all – export all' methodology or in accordance with the latest regulations applicable on the date of award.
Under this package the successful contractor is required not only to procure and install the PV systems but also to provide three years of operation and maintenance services and spare parts, so that the systems maintain stable generating capacity throughout the operating period.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Subject Matter | Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems at selected schools and health centres in Jordan |
| System Capacity | Capacity is determined by calculation based on the electrical load of the target facilities, so that it covers the full load and operates in sharing mode with the available grid electricity |
| Operating Mode | Operation in accordance with an 'import all – export all' methodology, or in accordance with the latest regulations applicable on the date of award |
| Supply Scope | PV modules, mounting structures, inverters, cabling and distribution and protection devices, monitoring equipment and other system equipment and materials |
| Installation Scope | Installation of the PV systems at the designated facilities, wiring, commissioning and trial operation for connection to, or shared operation with, the existing grid |
| O&M Services | Three years of operation and maintenance services from acceptance of the systems, including periodic inspection, fault rectification, equipment maintenance and recording of operating data |
| Spare Parts | Supply and delivery of the spare parts required during the system operating period, in accordance with the list in the tender documents |
| Applicable Standards | Executed in accordance with the technical specifications set out in the tender documents and the applicable Jordanian regulations on PV system connection |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Contract Form | Contracts of this type for PV procurement and installation with long-term operation and maintenance are generally lump-sum turnkey arrangements, with prices covering equipment and materials, transport, installation and commissioning, O&M services and taxes |
| Payment Terms | Payment in instalments against delivery and acceptance milestones is common, with O&M service fees paid monthly or quarterly |
| Performance Security | Works and services contracts normally require a performance security, commonly in the region of 10% of the contract price, and may also require an advance payment guarantee |
| Warranty and Defects Liability | PV modules and inverters are generally required to carry a product warranty of a specified minimum duration, and performance guarantees during the O&M period are commonly measured against agreed generation output or availability |
| Taxes and Duties | The tax basis of prices and the customs and duty exemption treatment of imported goods follow the tender documents and the relevant regulations of Jordan |
| Insurance | Contractors are normally required to take out all-risks and third-party liability insurance and to maintain the relevant cover throughout the O&M period |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Registration
Bidders must be registered on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) and select UNRWA under the UN organization list in order to obtain the tender documents and submit a bid
02
Business Status
Bidders must be legally registered and operating legal entities whose scope of business covers the supply, installation and operation and maintenance of PV generation systems
03
Technical Capability
Bidders must have the capability to design, supply, install and commission PV systems, together with the technical resources and staffing to deliver three years of operation and maintenance services
04
Similar Experience
Bidders must provide evidence of comparable PV procurement and installation projects and O&M services as required by the tender documents
05
Local Execution Capacity
Bidders must have the organisational capacity and local support capability to carry out installation, commissioning and long-term O&M services within Jordan
06
Financial Capacity
Bidders must provide financial statements or credit references as required by the tender documents to demonstrate the financial capacity needed to perform the contract
07
Document Submission
Bidders must express interest on UNGM to obtain the tender documents and submit the technical proposal, financial proposal and all supporting evidence online before the deadline
06Key Milestones
22 Sep 2026
Notice Published
Available after expressing interest on UNGM and being granted access
Document Access
15 Oct 2026, 13:00 (GMT+3)
Bid Submission Deadline
Conducted in accordance with the bid opening arrangements set out in the tender documents, after which the contracting authority carries out the evaluation
Bid Opening
Counted from the date of acceptance of the PV systems, for a period of three years
Start of O&M Period
The successful bidder is notified through UNGM correspondence after all bids have been evaluated
Award Notification
07Evaluation Method
Technical Evaluation60%
- Assessment of the system design, conformity of equipment specifications, installation and commissioning methodology, O&M service plan and similar experience in the technical proposal.
- For PV procurement and installation projects with O&M, the soundness of the system design and the practicability of the O&M plan are commonly the main scoring factors.
- A pass in the technical evaluation is a precondition for a bid to proceed to the financial evaluation
Financial Evaluation30%
- Assessment of the completeness and reasonableness of the price in the financial proposal, and verification that the price is consistent with the bill of quantities and the scope of O&M services.
- Prices are generally required to cover all costs of equipment and materials, transport, installation and commissioning, O&M services and taxes
Qualification and Compliance10%
- Verification of the bidder's registration status, business licence, evidence of experience, financial capacity and completeness of the bid documents.
- Bids that do not comply with the formal requirements of the tender documents are commonly rejected
