Invitation for Initial Selection for the Engagement of Energy Service Companies for the Provision of Operations and Maintenance Services for Solar PV Hybrid Power Plants Deployed under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Location: Nigeria
ISD NO: REA/EEP.II/RFP/NCS/2025/001(A-G)

• The Rural Electrification Agency intends to procure the Non-Consulting Services for the Engagement of Energy Service Companies for the provision of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services for Solar PV Hybrid Power Plants Deployed under the Energizing Education Programme Phase II.
  
• The scope of services covers comprehensive Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for a solar hybrid power plant, including:
  • Solar PV system O&M (daily monitoring, preventive and corrective maintenance, performance optimization, and payment management via an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) platform provided
    
  • Hybrid system integration and control (inspections, maintenance, fault repair, and energy management via a SCADA platform provided
    
  • 11kV distribution network and transformer upkeep within the Beneficiary Institution
    
  • Installed Street lighting system maintenance and energy management
    
  • Workshop and training centre operation (equipment maintenance, training programs, and technical support)
    
  • Safety and environmental compliance; and
    
  • Reporting, documentation, and security of assets.
    
• The Rural Electrification Agency intends to initially select Applicants for the provision of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services for Solar PV Hybrid Power Plants Deployed under the Energizing Education Programme Phase II.
  
• The construction of the Seven (7) underlisted Plants has been completed by the Federal Government of Nigeria through a World Bank funded Project, the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP).
  
• The eligible Energy Service Companies (ESCO) are expected to provide O&M Services (post the conclusion of the contractual one (1) year O&M phase between Q3 & Q4 2025. The O&M service will be for a period of five (5) years renewable for three (3) terms subject to satisfactory performance.

• The ideal ESCOS should possess proven experience operating and maintaining utility-scale power plants, with demonstrated technical and commercial expertise collaborating with Distribution Service Companies (DisCos) on large-scale solar projects incorporating energy storage and diesel generator backup systems.
  
• A strong track record of timely service delivery (at least five (5) years) is essential, including expertise in utility-scale solar plant operations (SCADA, energy storage, inverter management, and diesel generator maintenance)
  
• Possess adequate experience in large-scale payment collection systems (multiple platforms, demand-side management tools, etc.)
• Compliance with Nigerian regulatory requirements (including solar market knowledge), and readily available qualified, certified personnel. The financial requirements are based on the estimated average annual operating cost of the plants as contained in the initial selection document.
  
• The initial selection will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2023 Fifth Edition, ("Procurement Regulations"), and is open to all eligible Applicants as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
  

• Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) office in Abuja Nigeria during office hours, 0800 to 1700 hours or via REA or NEP websites.

• Electronic Bidding will not be permitted.
  
• Late applications may be rejected.