# Galmudug Issues Tender for Gadoon Village Water Supply

> Galmudug seeks bids for borehole drilling and auxiliary water works in Gadoon Village, Galgaduud, closing 19 Nov 2026.

- By: Editorial Team, Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com/about)
- Published: 12 November 2026
- Format: News story (reported from one named public source)
- Publication: Somali Construction Review (https://somaliconstructionreview.com)
- Subject: Infrastructure and Services
- Tags: water-wells, water-supply, tender-evaluation, procurement
- Web version: https://somaliconstructionreview.com/blog/galmudug-gadoon-village-water-supply-tender

## Key points

- Galmudug's Ministry of Energy and Water Resources invites bids for two lots covering borehole drilling and auxiliary water works at Gadoon Village, Galgaduud.
- Bids close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 10:00 EAT; Lot 1 is on a 'no freshwater, no payment' basis.
- The notice does not state a project value, funder, or contract award.

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Galmudug State is inviting bids for the Gadoon Village Water Supply Project in Galgaduud Region, according to a tender notice dated 12 November 2026. The project is split into two lots: Lot 1 covers borehole drilling, equipping and testing; Lot 2 covers auxiliary water supply works.

## Scope and requirements

Lot 1 requires a hydrogeological survey, drilling one borehole to about 320 m with the first 130 m cased and cement-sealed to shut off saline water, a 24-hour pumping test, water quality analysis, and supply and installation of a submersible pump with riser pipes and a well head. Lot 2 includes a 38.4 m³ reinforced concrete elevated water tank, two water kiosks, a camel trough and goat/sheep trough, an operation office, store and generator room, transmission and distribution pipelines with valves and fittings, and a solar power system to run the Lot 1 pump.

Bidders may bid for one lot or both lots. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately to the lowest evaluated qualified bidder. Lot 1 is on a 'no freshwater, no payment' basis, and Lot 2 works will start only after the Lot 1 borehole is confirmed successful.

## Who can bid

For Lot 1, bidders must have at least 3 years of borehole drilling experience and at least 3 boreholes of 250 m or deeper completed in the last 5 years, one with a cement-sealed surface casing. They must also have a rotary rig of at least 400 m and cementing equipment, a qualified hydrogeologist and an experienced driller. For Lot 2, bidders need at least 3 years in building or water supply construction, and at least 2 similar water supply schemes and 1 solar pumping installation completed in the last 5 years. All bidders must be registered and licensed in Somalia.

## Submission details

Bids close on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 10:00 EAT, with public opening at 10:30 EAT the same day at the Ministry. The tender reference is MoEWR-GMS/ITB/2026/003 and the employer is the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Galmudug State of Somalia. The project is titled 'Sustainable Access to Water for Rural Communities' under Project No. 01004092. The bidding document, Bills of Quantities (Excel) and drawings are attached and may also be requested free of charge.

The notice does not state a project value, funder, or contract award. No planned start date or completion timeline is given.

## Questions

### What are the scope and lots for the Gadoon Village water supply project?

Lot 1 covers borehole drilling, equipping and testing, including a hydrogeological survey and a borehole of about 320 m. Lot 2 covers auxiliary water supply works, including a 38.4 m³ elevated tank, pipelines, water kiosks, troughs, and a solar power system.

### When is the bid submission deadline?

Bids close on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 10:00 EAT, with public opening at 10:30 EAT the same day at the Ministry.

### Who is the procuring entity and where can documents be obtained?

The procuring entity is the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Galmudug State of Somalia. The bidding document, Bills of Quantities and drawings are attached to the notice and may be requested free of charge.

## Sources

- [Galmudug State of Somalia tender notice](https://somalijobs.com/tenders/galmudug-state-of-somalia/455487569563889/tender-for-gadoon-village-water-supply-project-%E2%80%93-drilling-and-equipping-of-one-borehole-and-construction-of-auxiliary-water-supply-works,-galgaduud-region-(lot-1-and-lot-2).) — Galmudug State of Somalia, 2026-11-12