Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP No. 29/MOT/2026) – Erosion Control Surroundings of Edwaleni Substation – Kingdom of Eswatini
1. Background:
The Mozambique Transmission Company – MOTRACO – is a limited liability company incorporated in Republic of Mozambique in 1998. The company is a joint venture of Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), Eskom holdings (Eskom) and Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC). MOTRACO was created as a vehicle for co-operation with the primary objective of building, owning, operating, maintaining the transmission system, and supplying electricity to the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique and wheeling power to EEC and EDM.
Terms of Reference
2. Context and Description:
MOTRACO operates a 400 kV substation at Edwaleni, in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Erosion has been identified in the area surrounding the substation, mainly in front of the substation stormwater drainage outlet. The continuous flow of rainwater has created a long erosion channel, which is increasing in size during periods of heavy rainfall.
If no action is taken, the erosion may continue to grow and could eventually affect the other substation infrastructure.
MOTRACO intends to appoint a contractor to assess the problem, propose the best technical solution for the site conditions, and carry out the required works.
3. Scope of work:
The Contractor shall visit and assess the affected area and propose the most suitable technical solution to mitigate the erosion.
The proposed solution shall consider the existing drainage system, water flow, ground conditions, extent of the erosion, and long-term protection of the area.
The solution may include, but is not limited to:
- Installation of gabions and stone protection;
- Installation of Reno mattresses;
- Repair and stabilization of the erosion channel;
- Measures to reduce the speed and impact of stormwater;
- Rehabilitation of the affected area; or
- Any other solution considered suitable for the existing problem.
The Contractor shall use its experience and site assessment to recommend the best technical solution that fits the existing problem and site conditions.
The Contractor shall provide a brief description of the proposed solution, materials, work method, quantities, drawings where required, and a quotation for the complete works.
4. Offer format:
The proposal must be detailed and present the following:
4.1. The proposal must be detailed and present the following:
- Detailed description of the approach and methodology (Technical Proposal).
- Timeline for completing project.
- A detailed financial proposal, including BoM, labour rates, resource allocation, and other applicable cost.
4.2. Bidders shall submit the following documents:
- Company profile and proven experience in working in civil repairs for Structures.
- Proposed team structure, qualifications and experience.
- Company registration documents and supporting documents.
5. Clarifications and site visit:
All clarifications will be given shall be submitted by email to MOTRACO to the attention of:
- Name: Virgilio Laisse: Operations Engineer
- Email: Vlaisse@motraco.co.mz
- Cc: esitoe@motraco.co.mz
A mandatory site visit for additional clarifications is scheduled for 13:00 o’clock on 16th September 2026.
Meeting point:
Edwaleni Substation – Edwaleni – Kingdom of Eswatini.
6. Closing Date:
The proposals must be submitted no later than 03:00 PM o’clock 24th September 2026.
Regards
Adérito Sousa
General Manager
