Tender Notice for Supply of Electrical Materials

Zipline International

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers.

The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

Sector: Engineering, Health, Logistics

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http://www.zipline.com/

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Service: Supply of Electrical Materials

For Zipline Facilities in Karongi Warehouse

2026-03-26

Issued by: FlyZipline Rwanda Ltd.

RFP Number: ZRW-RFP-2026-06

Issue Date: March 26th, 2026

Response Deadline: April 09th, 2026

1. Introduction

FlyZipline Rwanda Ltd. (“Zipline”) invites qualified local, regional, and international vendors to submit proposals for the supply of electrical materials for its Karongi warehouse facility.

2. Company Background

Zipline operates the world’s largest instant logistics and drone delivery network, enabling on-demand delivery of healthcare, commercial, consumer, and agricultural products.

Our facilities require reliable, safe, and continuous electrical infrastructure to support mission-critical operations. This project is essential to ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and system reliability at the Karongi site.

3. Project Overview & Scope

Zipline is establishing a new operational site in Karongi, Rwanda, which requires the procurement and installation of electrical systems for the warehouse.

The project includes three primary components:

Electrical Distribution Systems
Lighting Systems
Power Outlet Systems

N.B: Detailed technical specifications are provided below in attachement

4. Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, including but not limited to:

4.1 Supply

Provision of all electrical materials listed in this RFP
All materials must meet specified technical standards and approved brands

4.2 Cable Management

Proper routing, ducting, and protection of all cabling systems

4.3 Testing & Commissioning

Full system testing
Verification of performance and safety compliance
Handover documentation

4.5 Compliance & Safety

Adherence to all applicable Rwandan electrical regulations and safety standards
Implementation of safe working practices throughout the project

5. Warranty Requirements

The contractor shall provide:

Material Warranty: Minimum of 12 months from commissioning
Installation Warranty: Minimum of 12 months from project completion

During the warranty period, the contractor shall:

Repair or replace defective materials or workmanship at no additional cost
Provide a defined response time for corrective actions (to be agreed at contract stage)

6. Vendor Eligibility & Proposal Requirements

Interested bidders must submit: