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Expression of Interest (EOI)

Procurement of electric three wheelers.

Reference Number: 91192279

Publication date: 17.11.2025

Introduction

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

GIZ, commissioned by BMZ, is implementing the project Sustainable Mechanization of Value Chains through Innovative, Gender-Sensitive Business Models in partnership with Germany Machinery Rings Foundation and Volkswagen. Funded by the i4Ag global fund under SI AGER, the project aims to improve access to mechanization services, enhancing the livelihoods and climate resilience of Rwandan smallholder farmers and SMEs.

As part of the ongoing initiative, the Sustainable Mechanization of Value Chains through Innovative, Gender-Sensitive Business Models (i4Ag) project, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with its partners, invites qualified companies to express their interest in the supply and delivery of high-quality electric three-wheelers.

The equipment will be utilized within the Empowerment Hub to provide sustainable mobility services, including the transportation of farmers’ produce, materials, equipment, and individuals within Gashora and surrounding areas.

The selected supplier will be responsible for delivering the electric three-wheelers to the Empowerment Hub site in Gashora, Bugesera District, within 45 calendar days from the date of contract signature, unless a formal extension is granted. All equipment must be brand new, conform to the specified technical standards, and be supplied with comprehensive technical support for installation, operation, and maintenance.

1. Minimum Specifications

The minimum specifications are as follows:

Item

Minimum Specifications

Quantity

Electric three wheelers

– Dimensions (mm): 3330×1390×1460

– Cargo Box Size (mm): 1800×1300×485

– Wheelbase (mm): 2230

– Wheel Track (mm): 1150

– Backrest form: Double

– Curb weight (kg): 350

– Minimum ground clearance (mm): ≥180

– Minimum turning radius（m): ≤6

– Rated Loading capacity (kg): 1000

– Max speed（km/h): 40

– Maximum Climbing Slope (%): ≤25

– Battery: 60/72V58AH-100AH

– Motor, controller (w): Rated power 60/72V1500W (Peak power 3000w)

– Economic speed range (km): 50 – 100

– Charging time (h): 6～8h

– Front shock absorption: Φ43 External Spring hydraulic shock absorption

– Rear shock absorption: 7 pieces steel plate

– Front/rear tire specifications: Front: 4.0-12 / Rear：5.0-12

– Front/rear Rim type: Iron wheel

– Parking brake type: Handbrake

– Rear axle structure: Integrated semi-floating rear axle

– Container Capacity: 30 pcs CKD/40’HQ

– Warranty: 1 Year

2

Below are the terms and conditions: 

Your offer has to be submitted on email to RW_Quotation@giz.deuntil 23/11/2025

The financial offer has to be submitted in PDF format and the price must be in Rwandan Francs and VAT excluded (if applicable) as attachment to the email with the subject: Financial offer 91192279

If the emails exceed the default email size of 30MB, offers can be exceptionally submitted
through https://filetransfer.giz.de/

Offers submitted through any other sharing platform, as google documents or similar will not be considered.

Offers submitted in hard copy will not be considered.

  • Delivery Place: Bugesera District – Gashora at the Empowerment Hub
  • Delivery period: Please indicate your shortest delivery period.
  • Payment conditions: up to 10 days after delivery and invoicing.
  • Reception of implements: By technical team after verification of specifications to make sure everything is performing as expected.

After sales services: 

  • A joint technical evaluation with the supplier right after delivery followed by a final internal review on Volkswagen’s side.
  • Assembling and installation if applicable.
  • Hands-on training for operators, focusing on both proper use and basic maintenance.

See samples below.


Your offer should contain the following: 

  • RDB registration certificate
  • VAT registration certificate
  • Tax clearance certificate

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