NamPower Launches Procurement for Landmark 90 MWh Battery Storage Project in Namibia
29 Jan 2026
IntroductionNamibia’s power utility, Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), has officially launched the procurement process for the 45 MW / 90 MWh Lithops Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking a major milestone in the country’s energy transition. Backed by World Bank financing, the project is Namibia’s largest battery storage initiative to date and forms part of the broader Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage (TEES) program.Project and Procurement DetailsThe Lithops BESS project will be developed in the Erongo Region, near Swakopmund, at the edge of Dorob National Park. It is designed to strengthen grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and improve power reliability.Project capacity - 45 MW / 90 MWhProcurement scope - Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)Procurement stage - Initial Selection (qualification phase)Procurement method - World Bank–compliant international processBid submission deadline - 13 February 2026 at 16:30 (Namibian Time)The Initial Selection Document, issued on 21 November 2025, invites interested firms to submit qualifications. Shortlisted bidders will proceed to the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. Applicants must meet stringent technical and financial criteria, including the provision of a performance bank guarantee.Funding and Program ContextThe Lithops project is financed under the World Bank–supported TEES programme, through Loan and Grant Nos. TF0C3910 and TF0C3911. It forms part of a USD 138.5 million investment package approved in May 2024, aimed at modernising Namibia’s transmission network and expanding grid-scale energy storage.Strategic SignificanceNamibia has rapidly expanded its solar generation capacity, increasing the need for large-scale storage to manage intermittency. The Lithops BESS follows the country’s first grid-scale battery project, the Omburu 51 MW / 51 MWh BESS at the Omburu Substation, which is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in 2026.Once operational, the Lithops facility is expected to enhance grid flexibility, reduce reliance on power imports, and support Namibia’s long-term renewable energy and decarbonisation goals.ConclusionWith procurement now underway, the Lithops BESS project positions Namibia among the leading African markets investing in utility-scale battery storage. The upcoming tender stages are expected to attract strong international interest, reinforcing the strategic role of World Bank-backed government procurement in advancing resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.#NamibiaEnergyProjects #NamPower #BatteryEnergyStorage #BESSAfrica #RenewableEnergyNamibia #WorldBankProjects #EnergyInfrastructureAfrica #GovernmentProcurementNamibia #CleanEnergyStorage #PowerSectorNews
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Namport Awards Contract for Roofing Removal at Walvis Bay Facility
14 Nov 2025
In an effort to guarantee safer and improved infrastructure throughout its port facilities, Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has formally awarded a contract for the removal of the current roofing at Namport House, Erf 3133, Sam Nujoma Avenue in Walvis Bay.Under procurement reference W/RFQ/NAMPORT/10109983/2025, the project, valued at ZAR 238,320.50, was completed on July 22, 2025.Upgrading Infrastructure to Improve Operational Effectiveness and SafetyNamport House, a crucial administrative building supporting port operations in Walvis Bay, is situated along the busy Sam Nujoma Avenue. In order to ensure long-term structural integrity and safety standards, the ageing roofing structure is being removed in order to prepare the building for additional rehabilitation.As the Port of Walvis Bay continues to gain prominence as a regional gateway for trade and logistics in Southern Africa, Namport is working to modernise its facilities, and this project is part of that effort.The Project's Local ContractorHamika Trading Group, a Walvis Bay-based business with headquarters at Coastal Industrial Park, Shop 8, Walvis Bay, 9000, was given the contract. By choosing a local supplier, Namport demonstrates its dedication to assisting Namibian companies with opportunities for public procurement.In order to minimise interference with ongoing administrative operations, Hamika Trading Group will be in charge of safely dismantling and removing the current roofing structure at the Namport House site.Details of the BuyerNamport, the Namibia Ports AuthorityNumber 17, Rikumbi Kandanga Road P.Okay. 361-BoxWalvis Bay in NamibiaTelephone: (+264 64) 208 2111Fax: 208 2323 (264 64)Web address: namport.com.naA Step in the Right Direction for Modern Port FacilitiesThe roofing removal project marks the start of a larger process to improve the facility. Improvements like this help to improve working conditions and operational dependability as Namibia fortifies its logistics infrastructure to support regional trade corridors.Walvis Bay is positioned as a competitive maritime hub that links Southern Africa to international markets thanks to Namport's ongoing investment in its facilities.Final ThoughtsNamport's proactive approach to facility maintenance and infrastructure modernisation is reflected in the awarding of this roofing removal contract. With Hamika Trading Group taking on the project, it is anticipated that it will move forward effectively and contribute to the larger development of Walvis Bay's port-related infrastructure.Latest Government Tenders and Contract Awards in Namibia - NamibiaTendersNamibiaTenders - Your trusted source for latest government tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and contract awards in Namibia Stay updated with the latest public procurement opportunities and tender notices in Namibia at NamibiaTenders Find all Namibia government tenders, eProcurement updates, and contract award notices on NamibiaTendersExplore live tenders, bids, and procurement opportunities in Namibia with NamibiaTenders - The NamibiaTenders portalNamibiaTenders brings you verified tenders, procurement news, and contract awards from Namibia #Namport #WalvisBay #NamibiaPortsAuthority #RoofingRemoval #InfrastructureUpgrade #ConstructionProjectsNamibia #PublicProcurement #PortInfrastructure #NamibiaBusiness #HamikaTradingGroup #SamNujomaAvenue #WalvisBayProjects #TenderAwards #ContractAward #NamibiaConstruction #PortalDevelopment #NamibiaNews #SouthernAfricaLogistics
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