ZESCO Limited, the Zambian power utility, is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies for the development of a 7.5MW on-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Kasupe, Lusaka Province.
Key Project Details:
- Capacity: 7.5MW (AC) on-grid solar PV plant.
- Location: ZESCO Central Bulk Stores in Kasupe, Lusaka West, Lusaka Province, Zambia.
- Land: ZESCO owns 35 hectares of unused land for the project.
- Timeline: Construction is scheduled to begin in Q2 2024, with expected operational status by Q2 2025.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Interested EPC companies should submit the following:
- Detailed company profile and relevant experience in similar projects over the last 10 years.
- Minimum Tangible Net Worth of USD 15 million in each of the last three fiscal years.
- Submission of audited financial statements for the last three financial years.
- Evidence of compliance with taxation requirements in the country of operation.
- Company registration documentation and information on beneficial owners.
- Litigation status of the company.
Submission Details:
Expressions of Interest should be deposited in the tender box at LDCC Building Procurement Offices, clearly marked “Expressions of Interest for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a 7.5MW On-Grid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in Kasupe, Lusaka Province, Zambia – ZESCO/EOI/011/2024.” The deadline for submission is Friday, 16 February 2024, at 10:30 hours local time. Telefax offers will not be accepted. The opening of the Expressions of Interest will take place in the Boardroom of the Procurement Division.
