CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DESIGN, TENDER DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND EVALUATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION FOR KENYA TRANSMISSION NETWORK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (KTRNIP).
KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED TENDER JANUARY 2024
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CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DESIGN, TENDER DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND EVALUATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION FOR KENYA TRANSMISSION NETWORK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (KTRNIP).
| Sector: | Power and Energy |
| Financing Agreement reference: | – P-KE-FA0-022 |
| Project ID No.: | KETRACO/PT/023/2023 |
The Government of Kenya has received financing from the African Development Bank (“AfDB”) and Korean Exim Bank (“EDCF”) toward the cost of the Kenya Transmission Network Improvement Project (KTRNIP), and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for Preliminary Design, Bid Documents Review and Preparation, Guiding the Tendering Process and Award, Evaluation of Contractor’s Detailed Design and Construction Supervision for Kenya Transmission Network Improvement Project (KTRNIP).
The services included under this project are, but not limited to:
- Reviewing existing draft bidding documents prepared for transmission lines and substations in KTRNIP.
- Preparation of final bid documents and contract addenda in a format acceptable by the Bank.
- Assist in the process of bidding including tender opening, tender evaluation and award for the most suitable contractor in consultation with the Client.
- Carry out detailed design review for the EPC contractor in consultation with the Client.
- Assist in Project management and Contract Administration and Management.
- Construction supervision including supervision of tests and commissioning for the various projects under KTRNIP.
The consultancy is expected to be executed within the period of 48 months from commencement date.
KETRACO now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- Possession of over fifteen (15) years of general experience, as core business, in the area of Study, Detailed Engineering Design and Tender Dossier Preparations for power transmission contracts including:
- Successful delivery of a minimum of five (5) assignments of similar nature and complexity to those envisaged and described in the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment, within the past ten (10) years. At least two assignments showing delivery experience in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) would be an added advantage. Similarity and complexity include, among others, experiences in High Voltage power system infrastructure consultancy and project management of EPC contracts in the field of power transmission: Relevant completion certificates and/or letters of recommendation from clients to be provided);
- The applicant firms’ overall suitability and competence in its institutional, technical, managerial and financial strengths are also considered during short listing:
- Good track record in the consultancy industry, participation in R&D and preparation of innovative solutions in the power sector, good will and demonstrated competence and client satisfaction are also taken into account for short listing.
