Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Energy, Power and Minearal Resources
Agency : West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd (WZPDCL)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Modernization of Power Distribution-Smart Grids Phase I Project
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Khulna
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (International)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : International, open Tender for Accompanying Measure Consultant for Capacity Building for the Project: “Modernization of Power Distribution- Smart Grids Phase I.”
EOI Ref. No. : 27.22.4785.700.50.001.24.147; BMZ no: 2016 70 181, Procurement no: 504736
Date : 11/09/2024

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : KfW Development Bank, Germany

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Modernization of Power Distribution-Smart Grids Phase I Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 23/10/2024 15:00 hours; GMT+6
Publication Date : 11/09/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : These accompanying measures shall concentrate on the following aspects: 1) Concept development and training development and implementation for operating and maintaining the to be implemented SCADA system; 2) Implementation and Operationalization of Distribution System Planning with DIgSILENT PowerFactory Software and supporting trainings. Purchase of DIgSILENT PowerFactory; 3) Environmental & Social Health and Safety Strengthening including capacity assessment, implementation of capacity building measures and trainings, development and implementation of an ESHS Management System on institutional level in line with national legislation and international ESHS Safeguards. 4) Implementation and Operationalization of Relay Test Systems and Energy Meter Test System including related trainings 5) Training Measures on different topics The detailed information can be found on Pre-Qualification (PQ) document.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : The German Cooperation through KfW is financing the modernization of power distribution and implementation of smart grid with the objective to contribute to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as to a safer, more reliable and more stable electricity supply. Under this programme, a budget is allocated as grant for accompanying measures. The assignment is foreseen for duration of 2 years. The qualification of experienced consultants is subject to the regulations contained in the latest KfW procurement Guidelines for the Procurement of Consulting Services, Works, Goods, Plant and Non-Consulting Services in Financial Cooperation with Partner Countries available at https://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/PDF/Download-Center/PDF-Dokumente-Richtlinien/FZ-Vergaberichtlinien-V-2021-EN.pdf. The contract will be awarded to an independent consultant firm with proven experience and a minimum annual turnover of EUR 2.4 million or equivalent. The detailed information can be found on Pre-Qualification (PQ) document.
Other Details (if applicable) : To register and receive further information such as the comprehensive Pre-Qualification (PQ) document, please contact: Julian Scholz, Tender Agent consult@julianscholz.com with CC to the Employer, wzpdcl.mpdsgp@gmail.com, pd.mpdsg@wzpdcl.gov.bd
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
27.22.4785.700.50.001.24.147 N/A WZPDCL Area 01 January 2025 31 December 2026

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Saifuzzaman
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Superintending Engineer)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Office of the Project Director, Modernization of Power Distribution-Smart Grids Phase I Project Bidyut Bhaban, 35, Boyra Main Road, Khulna-9000, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 01700709721, Fax : , Email : wzpdcl.mpdsgp@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders