Grid Modernization Support Consultancy-1: Consultancy service to prepare bidding document and Support on Procurement of System Defense and System Digital Twin Project.

Source: World Bank — Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Name of Project: Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia - (PRIME-1)

Project ID:  P176731

Loan No./Credit No. IDA-V5020

Assignment Title: Grid Modernization Support Consultancy-1: Consultancy service to prepare bidding document and Support on Procurement of System Defense and System Digital Twin Project.

Reference No. : ET-EEP-405304-CS-QCBS

The Feral Democratic Republic of Ethiopia /Recipient/ has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia   ( PRIME-1), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include preparation of technical specification and bid document for hiring a consulting firm for System Defense Project (SDP) and System Digital Twin (SDT) taking into consideration the existing Ethiopian grid prevalent conditions and improvement needs from international practices. The estimated duration is five (5) months.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.eep.com.et or can be obtained at the address given below.

The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (i) Core business and years in business; (ii) Relevant Experience in the field of assignment; and (iii) technical and managerial capability of the firm. Individual experts’ bio data/CV is not required and  Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The shortlist will contain five to eight firms.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (“Procurement Regulations”), dated July 2016 and revised in September 2023, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.   

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (Addis Ababa).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, or by or by e-mail by March 15, 2024 at 4:00PM Local Time (Addis Ababa).

The submittals should be presented in English.

The address referred to above is:

Ethiopian Electric Power/EEP/

Attn: Mr. Kefyalew Mergiya

Director, EEP Procurement

Yeka Sub City, Worda 09, In front of Kotebe Metal Tools Factory, Ethiopian Electric Power Compound , Block Number 09, First Floor, Office Number 203

P.O Box 15881

Tel: +251115580597

E-mail:   kmergiya@yahoo.com,

Copy:    Hussen Adem,

Manager, Project Procurement

Yeka Sub City, Worda 09, In front of Kotebe Metal Tools Factory, Ethiopian Electric Power Compound , Block Number 09, First Floor, Office Number 205

E-mail:  Hussen.Adem@eep.com.et, hussenadem377@gmail.com

Tel: +251115580781

For EOI Submission;

Ms. Tesfanesh Getahun, Procurement Officer

E-Mail: tesfag08@gmail.com