TENDER FOR PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF OLKARIA VII GEOTHERMAL POWER PROJECT
KENGEN TENDER SEPTEMBER 2024
TENDER FOR PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF OLKARIA VII GEOTHERMAL POWER PROJECT
TENDER NO.: KGN-BDD-016-2024
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is a state corporation in the Republic of Kenya whose
mandate is to generate electricity for the country.
KenGen has adequate steam capacity in the Olkaria East field for implementation of Olkaria VII Geothermal
Power Project and intends to construct and commission at least 1x80MW Geothermal Steam Turbine Unit.
The project will be packaged into this Services/Consultancy Contract and three (3) works Contracts;
(i) Steamfield Development, (ii) Power Plant construction (iii) Substation and Transmission Line construction.
KenGen is in the process of receiving financing from European Investment Bank (EIB) and intends to use
part of the funds thereof for payments towards Consultancy Services for Supervision and Management of the
Olkaria VII Geothermal Power Project.
KenGen now invites interested applicants to submit their proposals for Consultancy Services for the
Olkaria VII Geothermal Power Project.
The duration of the assignment to provide Consultancy services is expected to be atleast 60 calendar months.
The services of the consultant shall include but not limited to:
a. Review of the Project Documentation,
b. Assistance in initial Selection (Pre-qualification) of Contractors,
c. Preparation of Tender specifications and documentation,
d. Assistance through the process of Bidding, Evaluation, Pre-Contract discussion up to award for
EPC Contractors,
e. Carry out Concept and Detailed Design, Design Review and approval of EPC Contractor’s Design
documentation and construction drawings.
f. Supervision of Construction and Commissioning up to Warranty Period
g. Contracts management and site administration,
h. Assistance in management, resolution and closure of Contractors’ claims and disputes,
i. Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for Equipment,
j. Transfer of knowledge for Employer’s personnel,
k. Carry out project closure activities
Eligibility
These services will be procured under the Financier’s Guidelines “Guide to Procurement for projects financed
by the EIB” available online on EIB’s website https://www.eib.org/en/publications/guide-to-procurement.
htm
The Eligibility criteria for EIB financing are specified in the Financier’s guideline. Firms originating from all
countries of the world are eligible to tender for works and services contracts. Pursuant to its Sanctions Policy,
the Bank shall not provide finance, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of an individual or entity that is
subject to financial sanctions imposed by the EU, either autonomousily or pursuant to the financial sanctions
decided by the United Nations Security Council on the basis of article 41 of the UN Charter. Sunctioned
Applicants will not be Elligible.
Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements will be prequalified for Technical Evaluation.
Only completed projects will be considered for evaluation.
| I. | A track record of relevant experience in consulting services for more than 15 years of practice, involving but not limited to the following areas: |
| • Geothermal Reservoir modelling
• Geothermal scientific studies (both geochemistry and geophysics) • Full Feasibility studies for Geothermal Power plants, including associated above ground Steam systems and Electrical works. |
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| II. | Demonstrated experience in the design and engineering of Geothermal Power Plants of similar nature, either as a subcontractor or a joint venture member for Power Plant Design within an EPC Contractor’s scope in the last 20 years. At least two (2) Separate completed Projects for Geothermal Power Plants of capacity 80MW or more. |
| III. | Demonstrated experience in the design and engineering of a Geothermal Steam gathering System of a similar nature and complexity, either as a design subcontractor/Sub-Consultant or Owner’s Engineer in the last 20 years. At least two (2) separate completed Projects for a steam gathering System, each supplying steam to a Geothermal Power Plant of capacity 80MW or more. |
| IV. | Demonstrated experience in the design and engineering of Electrical substation and Transmission lines of similar nature in the last 20 years. At least 2 separate completed Projects each with a sub- station and Transmission line of similar nature or more. |
| V. | Contract management, site administration, Design Review, Supervision of construction, commissioning and management of warranty period for at least two separate completed Projects involving a Geothermal steam gathering system, Geothermal Power plant and substation/Transmis- sion works, each of a capacity 80MW or more in the last 20 years. |
