Zambia–Tanzania 330 kV interconnector (Zambian section) – Packages 1 & 2: Pensulo–Mpika and Mpika–Kasama lines (386 km); Packages 3–5 (Kasama–Nakonde, Nakonde substation, voltage-stability equipment) still in procurement
ترسية عقد – Zambia
Tower steel, conductor/insulator suppliers and civil, survey and logistics subcontractors should approach Sinotec now; packages 3–5 (Nakonde substation) are still to be tendered by March 2027.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | Zambia · Pensulo / Mpika / Kasama |
| Client / owner | ZESCO / Ministry of Energy, Zambia (IDA USD 245M, EU USD 30M, UK USD 17M grants) |
| Awarded to | Sinotec Consortium |
| Value | USD 292M (grant financing; contract values n/d) |
| Announced | 06 Nov 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
- Steel, rebar & structural sections supply
- Heavy lifting, rigging & transport
- Construction logistics, freight & customs
- Camps, temporary facilities & catering
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.