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Expression of intrest to procure a private partner for design, build, finance, operate and transfer of a 600KWP solar pv system at the main treatment works
Thika Water and Sewerage Company Ltd.
Thika Water and Sewerage Company Ltd. in Kenya is inviting bids for “Expression of intrest to procure a private partner for design, build, finance, operate and transfer of a 600KWP solar pv system at the main treatment…”. Bids close on 15 October 2026, 11:00 EAT. Reference: THIWASCO/EOI/001/SPVS/2026-2027. Who can bid: Solar PV experience: at least 2MW cumulative in 10 years, with one project of 600kW or more; Average annual turnover of at least USD 1M over the last 3 years. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
A 600 kWp solar power system at a Thika water works, for firms that can design, finance, build and run it
Thika Water and Sewerage Company seeks a private partner to design, build, finance, operate and later transfer a 600 kWp grid-tied solar photovoltaic system at its Main Treatment Works. The partner mobilises all project financing and is paid from verified electricity cost savings over a concession period, after which the system transfers to the company at no cost. This is a first-stage expression of interest to shortlist firms for a later request for proposals.
Who can win it
- Solar PV experience: at least 2MW cumulative in 10 years, with one project of 600kW or more
- Average annual turnover of at least USD 1M over the last 3 years
- Access to financing of at least USD 650,000
Key facts
- Contract period
- Concession period to be agreed; system transfers to THIWASCO at no cost after the concession
- How bids are judged
- Eligibility pass/fail, then qualification assessment; shortlist by minimum thresholds or scoring and ranking
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026
- Reference
- THIWASCO/EOI/001/SPVS/2026-2027
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