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Expression of Interest for Design, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of an Additional Battery Energy Storage System, Photovoltaic Inverter Replacement and Microgrid Enhancement Works Under an EPC/Turnkey Contract. 3. PROJECT OVERVIEW The Project scope, to be delivered under an EPC/Turnkey contract structure based on the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects (Silver Book), Second Edition 2017, is expected to include, without limitation: Design, supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery Energy Storage System of approximately 4 MWh usable capacity, AC or DC coupled to the existing 400V busbar Removal and replacement of the existing PV DC to DC converters, with new units or a string/central inverter architecture as proposed by the Contractor Integration of the entire system with a reliable and robust overarching Energy Management System (EMS) and control architecture Associated civil, electrical, and control works Testing and commissioning, including Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing with a continuous performance demonstration Training of RICA personnel on O&M to ensure a smooth handover transition A 12 month Defects Notification Period following Practical Completion Full technical scope, performance requirements, and site-specific detail will be provided in the Owners Requirements and associated tender documents issued to shortlisted respondents. 4. INDICATIVE PROJECT INFORMATION Item Detail Project location RICA Bugesera Campus, Bugesera District, Rwanda Contract type EPC/Turnkey, FIDIC Silver Book 2017 basis Existing PV capacity ~ 1.5 MW Existing legacy BESS capacity ~ 3 MWh New BESS capacity ~ 4 MWh usable Anticipated Time for Completion Not to exceed 7 months from Commencement Governing law Laws of the Republic of Rwanda Contract language English Dispute resolution Negotiation, expert determination, and arbitration under the Rules of the Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC), seated in Kigali 5. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Respondents must demonstrate, at minimum: Proven track record in the design, supply, and installation of grid connected or hybrid Battery Energy Storage Systems of comparable or greater scale (minimum 2 MWh installed capacity on at least one completed reference project within the last five years) Demonstrated experience integrating BESS with existing PV and/or diesel generation systems and EMS/SCADA platforms Demonstrated experience in PV inverter or DC to DC converter replacement and refurbishment works Valid business registration and good standing in the firms jurisdiction of incorporation Financial capacity to execute a project of this scale Relevant certifications and quality management accreditations (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or equivalent) No history of debarment, blacklisting, or unresolved litigation with a public institution or development partner in the preceding five years Availability of appropriately qualified and registered professional engineers (electrical, civil/structural, and mechanical disciplines) to lead design deliverables Joint ventures and consortia are permitted, provided the lead firm demonstrates the majority of the technical and financial capacity required, and a formal joint venture agreement or letter of intent is submitted. 6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested firms are requested to submit an Expression of Interest comprising: Cover Letter confirming interest and eligibility, on company letterhead, signed by an authorised representative Company Profile covering corporate structure, years in operation, relevant licences and certifications Track Record, a minimum of three reference projects of comparable scope and scale, including client contact details and capacity delivered, with contactable references Key Personnel, CVs of proposed project lead, lead design engineer(s), and site/commissioning manager Financial Capacity Statement, summary financial standing, supported by audited statements or equivalent Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Declaration, confirming the respondent has no undeclared relationship with RICA, its staff, or the OTA that could give rise to a conflict of interest Signed Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), in the form provided by RICA, executed and returned with the submission as a precondition to receiving the full tender package Statement of Intent, confirming ability to comply with the indicative project timeline and willingness to attend a mandatory pre bid site visit, if shortlisted Submissions should not exceed twenty pages, excluding annexures such as certificates, financial statements, and the signed NDA. 7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Expressions of Interest must be submitted electronically, in PDF format, to the contact details below no later than the closing date and time stated on the cover page. Late submissions will not be considered. Location: Bugesera Deadline: Monday, 17/08/2026 12:00 Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/expression-interest-eoi-design-supply-installation-integration-testing-and-commissioning
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