Uganda: Uganda-Tanzania Interconnector Project

Published on October 22, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on October 24, 2026 at 01:01 AM

Key information

Type: Energy
Location: Uganda
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Uganda: Uganda-Tanzania Interconnector Project is an energy procurement opportunity published by Uganda Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd in Uganda on October 22, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

Component 1: Transmission Lines and Substations. This component will include construction of approx. 258 km of 400 kV double circuit overhead transmission line from Wobulenzi to Masaka (approx. 166 km) and from Masaka to the Uganda–Tanzania border at Mutukula (approx. 92 km). It also covers construction of a new 400/220/33 kV substation at Masaka and extension of the Wobulenzi 400 kV substation, with all associated primary, secondary and auxiliary equipment and civil works. • Component 2: Environment and Social Risk Mitigation. Implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Program (LRP), including construction of resettlement houses. • Component 3: Project Implementation and Institutional Support. Project management and supervision of the works (Owner’s Engineer), sector institutional support and capacity enhancement, implementation of the Biodiversity Management Plan, and the Gender Action Plan. • Procurement of contracts financed by the World Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025, (Procurement Regulations), and is open to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Procurement Regulations. After project negotiations, the World Bank shall arrange the publication on its external website of the agreed initial procurement plan and all subsequent updates once it has provided a no objection. • Specific procurement notices for contracts subject to open international competitive procurement will be announced, as they become available, on the World Bank’s external website, on the DG Market, on the UETCL website, and in the New Vision and the East African news papers. • Prequalification of contractors will be required for the following contracts: Lot 1 (Wobulenzi–Masaka 400 kV Transmission Line), Lot 2 (Masaka–Mutukula 400 kV Transmission Line) and Lot 3 (Masaka 400/220/33 kV Substation and Wobulenzi Substation Extension). • Interested eligible firms and bidders who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services for the above-mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Implementing Agency (UETCL) at the address below: Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd, Procurement Office – 2nd Floor, Kampala, Uganda. Plot 12, Hannington Road, Opposite Serena Hotel Staff Gate, P.O Box 7625, KAMPALA Tel: +256-414 233433/4 Contact Numbers: +256 417 802000, +256 314 802000, or +256 200 802000 Email: vincent.okurut@uetcl.com or martin.byamukama@uetcl.com CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ACCOUNTING OFFICER

What are the key dates?

Publication
October 22, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Uganda Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd
Country: Uganda
Contact person: Daniel Emmanuel Okello
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