Expression of Interest for Procurement and Installation of Smart Grid Meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Telemetry System 3. OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this project is to procure high-quality, reliable smart energy meters and AMI associated infrastructure suitable for use within the NESI. The meters and systems are expected to meet the following minimum characteristics: a. Bi-directional energy measurement; Accuracy class of 0.2s or better; b. Flicker, sag/swell, power factor, and harmonic monitoring compliant with the Grid Code; c. Multiple communication redundancies (GSM, RF, PLC, Ethernet) for data reliability that is DLMS/COSEM Compliant; d. Internal Battery: Lithium CR20255 1HF or an equivalent, giving a total stand-by life of 10 years minimum with an embedded auxiliary battery; e. Neutral disturbance detection, tilt/rotation sensors, and immutable event logging with timestamping; f. Environmental ruggedization: operating temperature 20°C to +70°C, up to 95% humidity, IP54/IP55 enclosure for outdoor use, and surge/lightning protection; g. Sealable optical cover port; High tamper resistance; EN61010, EN61011 Class II Safety Class h. Load profile options of 15min/90days, 30min/180days, and 60min/360days; i. Remote reading and two-way communication with capability of storing metered quantities as end-month historical values for up to 24 months; j. Integration capability with smart grids; Data storage and reporting functionalities; k. IPv6 readiness and secure, verifiable over-the-air (OTA) firmware upgrade support; l. Read-only access for all market participants. 4. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 4.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), including Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7 or equivalent authority in the bidders country of operation. Attach Certified true copies of Memorandum and Articles of Association and up-to-date Annual Returns (where applicable); b. Evidence of Companys Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2025 or the bidders tax paying country; c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2025, for a company incorporated in Nigeria; d. Companys/firms Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years 2022, 2023 & 2024; e. Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria or in the country where the prospective vendor is registered, indicating the creditworthiness of the bidder; f. Company profile showing ownership structure, key management personnel, and qualifications of technical staff with evidence of their relevant expertise; g. Evidence of local content participation or local partnership arrangement, where applicable. h. For a Joint Venture/Partnership, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner). i. Sworn Affidavit: Disclosing whether or not any officer of the prospective bidder is a former or current Director, shareholder, or has any pecuniary interest in GenCos, TCN, NISO, DisCos and other agencies in the NESI, and confirming that all information provided in the EOI is true and accurate in all particulars; Affirming that no Director of the company/firm has been convicted in any country of a criminal offence related to fraud, financial impropriety, misrepresentation, or falsification of facts; Stating that the company/firm is not under receivership, bankruptcy, or insolvency proceedings, and is not the subject of any winding-up petition or related process; Confirming that the company/firm has no outstanding loan or financial liability with any bank, financial institution, or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performing, or bad, or whose repayment obligations have been overdue for more than three (3) months. 7. OPENING OF THE EOI DOCUMENTS / PRE-QUALIFICATION The deadline for the submission of EOI is at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, while Pre-qualification and EOI documents will be opened by 2pm November 11 2025 at the NISO HQ 4th Floor, Plot 1387 cadastral Zone A00 CBD, Abuja in the presence of bidders or their representatives. The submitted EOIs will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Technical Competence, Relevant Experience, Qualification/ Certifications, Financial Capacity, Methodology and Transfer of Knowledge. Date Added: October 28, 2025 Deadline: 11/11/2025 Category: Equipment Supply, Power & Electrification Tender Link : https://etenders.com.ng/electricity-distribution-companies-discos-abuja-expression-of-interest-eoi-prequalification-for-the-procurement-and-installation-of-smart-grid-meters-and-advanced-metering-infrastructure-for-te/
