Uganda–South Sudan 400 kV interconnector (299 km) – transmission line & Bibia/Olwiyo/Karuma substations, AfDB-funded (procurement starting)
تأهيل مسبق – Uganda
AfDB/EU-financed 400 kV line with separate transmission-line and substation EPC packages plus a supervision consultancy – HV EPC contractors, tower/conductor suppliers and supervision engineers should prepare for the upcoming tenders.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | Uganda · Olwiyo–Bibia (Northern Uganda) |
| Client / owner | Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd / Ministry of Energy (Uganda); South Sudan counterpart |
| Value | USD 254M |
| Announced | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Project type | Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Cables, switchgear & electrical materials (main package)
- Structural steel fabrication & erection
- Concrete works (in-situ)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading
- Land surveying & geotechnical investigation
- Project management & construction supervision
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.