Invitation to Pre-qualify (ITP) for Supply and Delivery of Solar Water Pumps

SCOPE OF PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCESS: The purpose of this pre-qualification is to establish a list of pre-qualified suppliers that will be invited to bid for various future tenders related to supply and delivery of Autonomous Solar Water Pumping Systems with a total contract value up to USD 5 million. Autonomous Solar Water Pumping SystemsThe supplier needs to supply integrated solar-powered pumping systems for water supply facilities, including photovoltaic (PV) modules, hybrid inverters, battery energy storage systems, and pumping station control equipment. The systems are designed to reduce dependence on external electricity supply and ensure reliable operation of water utilities during planned and emergency power outages. All system components shall be fully compatible and capable of operating both from solar generation and stored energy. Indicative Configurations: Pump Capacity Solar PV Capacity Aggregate Hybrid Inverter Capacity BESS Capacity 100 kW 150 kWp 200 kW 400 kWh 250 kW 375 kWp 500 kW 1 MWh 500 kW 750 kWp 1 MW 2 MWh 750 kW 1.1 MWp 1.5 MW 3 MWh 1 MW 1.5 MWp 2 MW 4 MWh 1.25 MW 1.9 MWp 2.5 MW 5 MWh The above are indicative capacities only. Final configurations may vary depending on hydraulic characteristics, operational profiles, and beneficiary requirements. PRE-QUALIFICATION BANDS: The suppliers will be placed in the following three (03) bands based on their technical and financial capacity provided they meet the eligibility and qualification requirements: (i) Band 1: The suppliers placed in Band 1 will be eligible and qualified for awards of contracts up to USD 1 million. (ii) Band 2: The suppliers placed in Band 2 will be eligible and qualified for awards of contracts up to USD 2.5 million. (iii) Band 3: The suppliers placed in Band 3 will be eligible and qualified for awards of contracts up to USD 5 million. UNDP will assess the applications against the pre-qualification criteria outlined in “Section 3 – Prequalification criteria and requirements” of ITP and will place the suppliers in the respective band for which they qualify based on the documents and information provided in their application. Applicants prequalified for a higher band will be eligible to participate in tenders of lower bands up to the ceiling limit of the assigned band. Pre-qualification information meeting: UNDP will organize an online informational meeting to provide an overview of this pre-qualification process and to address applicants’ clarifications (if any): Date: 24 July 2026 Time and time zone: 15:00, Kyiv time via teams Interested applicants are required to register for Pre-qualification Information Meeting by submitting their company name, list of attending representatives and their contact information through Quantum messages portal for the subject negotiation or at the following e-mail by 23 July 2026. Online meeting links will be shared with interested participants. Email: procurement.ua@undp.org Email subject: UNDP-UKR-01738 – Pre-Qualification Information meeting Registration. Representatives of all interested applicants are invited to attend the Pre-Qualification information meeting. Minutes of the meeting will be disseminated by posting in the Quantum to respective Negotiation ID. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you in advance for your interest in UNDP Procurement.