International Competitive Bidding (Two-Envelope)
Supply and Installation of 10,000 LED Luminaires for Public Street Lighting in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
Location
10,000 LED luminaires (2 lots)
Procurement Scale
Supply and installation
Contract Nature
2026-10-23 12:00 (local time)
Bid Deadline
01Project Overview
Project Name
Acquisition and installation of 10,000 LED luminaires for public street lighting in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire (reduction of public lighting consumption)
Reference
World Bank procurement notice OP00468331; tender reference CG-067-PASEL-FNT-26 (national notice No. 003/MEH/PASEL/UGP-FNT-2026)
Country
Republic of the Congo
Employer
Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics, through the Strengthening Electricity Services Project (PASEL)
Parent Project
Strengthening Electricity Services Project (PASEL), World Bank project P501343
Source of Funds
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Loan 9686-CG; payments under the contract are processed using the Direct Payment disbursement method, except where the contract provides for payment by letter of credit
Procurement Method
International competitive bidding (Appel d'Offres International) with a two-envelope process, under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2025 edition
Lots
Two lots: Lot 1 for Brazzaville and Lot 2 for Pointe-Noire; bidders may bid for one or more lots
Site
Main urban areas of Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
Source
World Bank notice OP00468331 (Avis d'Appel d'Offres International Ouvert), employer the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics through PASEL, published 15 Sep 2026, verified 3 Oct 2026: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00468331
Background Source
World Bank project page P501343: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P501343
02Project Background
The Strengthening Electricity Services Project (PASEL) is supported by an IBRD loan and implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics of the Republic of the Congo together with Energie Electrique du Congo (E2C). The World Bank project number is P501343; the project was approved in June 2024 with a planned closing date of June 2028.
The project's development objective is to improve the quality of electricity service delivery, improve the performance of the distribution and retail segment, and improve access to electricity. It comprises four components; the component addressing the operational performance of the distribution and retail segment includes network densification and rehabilitation as well as energy-efficiency improvement of public lighting. This LED luminaire supply and installation contract forms part of the public-lighting energy-consumption reduction activities.
Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire are the two largest cities of the Republic of the Congo, where public lighting accounts for a significant share of municipal electricity use. By replacing luminaires with LED units at scale and providing complete lighting cabinets, the contract reduces public lighting electricity consumption and improves road lighting levels.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Scope of Contract | Supply and installation of LED luminaires for public street lighting in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, aimed at reducing public lighting electricity consumption |
| Lot 1 (Brazzaville) | Supply and installation of 6,500 LED public lighting luminaires and 200 complete public lighting cabinets |
| Lot 2 (Pointe-Noire) | Supply and installation of 3,500 LED public lighting luminaires and 130 complete public lighting cabinets |
| Total | 10,000 LED luminaires and 330 complete public lighting cabinets in total |
| Lot Participation | Bidders are permitted to bid for one or both lots |
| Procedure | Two-envelope process: the technical parts are opened publicly and the financial parts remain sealed in the employer's custody until the second public opening |
| Document Language | The bidding documents are provided in French |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Bidding Document Fee | The bidding document costs a non-refundable fee of 100,000 CFA francs, payable by cheque, bank transfer or cash into the designated account |
| Disbursement Method | Payments are processed using the Direct Payment disbursement method as defined in the World Bank's Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except where the contract provides for payment by letter of credit |
| Bid Security | Each bid must include a signed Bid Security Declaration in the form provided in the bidding documents |
| Number of Copies | Bids must be submitted in four copies, comprising one original and three copies |
| Bid Submission | Electronic submission is not permitted. Outer envelopes are marked OFFRE ORIGINALE and inner envelopes PARTIE TECHNIQUE; the financial envelopes remain sealed until the second public opening |
| Performance Security | Supply and installation contracts normally require the successful bidder to furnish a performance security, commonly in the order of 10% of the contract price |
| Liquidated Damages | Delay in delivery and installation is normally subject to liquidated damages calculated per week of delay, as set out in the contract conditions |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Eligibility
Bidders must be firms or joint ventures eligible under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; the tender is open to all eligible bidders
02
Similar Experience
Bidders must have experience in the supply and installation of public lighting LED luminaires or comparable electrical lighting equipment, meeting the quantity and value thresholds of the bidding documents
03
Financial Capacity
Bidders must submit the financial evidence required by the bidding documents to support performance of the lots bid for
04
Technical Capability
Bidders must provide product technical documentation, test reports and quality assurance documents meeting the technical requirements of the bidding documents
05
After-Sales Service
Bidders must provide the warranty and after-sales service commitments required by the bidding documents
06
Multiple Lots
Where a bidder bids for more than one lot, a complete bid must be submitted for each lot and the corresponding qualification requirements met separately
06Key Milestones
2026-09-15
Notice Published
Business days from 08:00 to 16:00 (local time)
Document Inspection
2026-10-23 12:00 (local time)
Bid Deadline
2026-10-23 13:00 (local time)
Public Opening (Technical Part)
Opened publicly at a later date after completion of the technical evaluation
Financial Part Opening
Electronic submission is not permitted; paper bids must be delivered to the designated address
Submission Method
