📋 Tender Overview
Objective and Summary
The objective of the project is to increase the amount of power supplied to the central and northern areas of Côte d’Ivoire as well as to neighboring countries Mali and Burkina Faso, and to improve the standard of living and stimulate economic activity in the targeted areas. This will be accomplished by constructing and extending transmission lines, substation facilities, and distribution networks between Taabo, Kossou, and Bouaké, which are located in the central region of Côte d’Ivoire. The project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Goals 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and 13 (Climate action).
Planned Implementation Schedule
1. Completion of project: February 2027 – when the facilities are put into service
2. Issuing of letters of invitation for consulting services (including detailed design work): May 2022
3. Tender announcement of initial procurement package for international competitive bidding on project construction:
Procurement package title: Transmission Line and Substations 1, Transmission Line and Substations 2, Distribution Networks
Release date: December 2023
