Program & Contract Background (Role Purpose):

Under the Team Europe Initiative on "Greener and Climate Smart Agriculture," the EU and the Government of Zimbabwe share an overall objective of stimulating the growth of climate-smart agri-business, enhancing the resilience of agricultural value chains, and integrating renewable energy solutions, thereby supporting the sector's productivity and adaptability to environmental challenges.

In the framework of this turnkey works and supply contract, and strictly adhering to the European Union Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG rules), SAT is inviting bids from reputable, qualified Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the following hybrid solar system, including civil works, containerized plant room modifications, and utility connection at the SAT Rutenga Multi-Service Centre, Stand #3015 Rutenga Industrial Park, Mwenezi District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.

Key Technical Parameters (Qualifications/Requirements):

System Configuration:

PV Array: 125 kWp DC total capacity utilizing high-efficiency Mono-PERC or N-Type Topcon solar modules (rated ≥ 615W each, certified to IEC 61215 and IEC 61730).
Hybrid Inverters: 80 kW AC rated capacity configured using four (4x) 20 kW hybrid three-phase inverters operating in synchronized parallel master-slave configuration.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): Nominal 100 kWh to 125 kWh usable Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery bank with integrated smart Battery Management System (BMS).
Plant Room: Modification and thermal insulation of a 20 ft heavy-duty ISO shipping container equipped with dual duty-standby 12,000 BTU inverter split-air conditioning units.
Operational Integration: The system must integrate seamlessly with the existing ZETDC grid and net-metred.

Application Details:

Collection of Tender Documents: Bidders can collect the complete tender dossier and technical specifications from SAT offices at 8 Prices Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare, from 09:00 to 15:30 CAT, Monday to Friday.
Deadline: Until 4th September 2026 at 12:00 hours local time.
Email Requests: Tender documents can also be requested via email at the following addresses:
- e.dzimbanhete@satzim.org
- l.mhandu@satzim.org
- v.seenza@satzim.org