Ministry of Energy Consultancy Services Job

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Energy
 

Request for Expressions of Interest
 

Consultancy Services for Development of a Power Generation and Transmission Master Plan
1. Expression of Interest
 

The Government of Kenya (GoK) has received a loan from Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultancy services to develop a Power Master Plan, for generation and transmission in Kenya.
 

2. Background
 

Kenya’s installed electricity generation capacity is 1500 MW with a maximum demand of 1300 MW. This is generated from Hydro (47%), Geothermal (20%), Thermal (31%), Co-generation (1%) and others (1%). The annual growth in demand has reached 7% in the past and this will be progressively increased to 15% as Vision 2030 projects are implemented. 

Demand is expected to reach 15,000 MW by 2030. Due to insufficient investment in power generation and transmission in the past, frequent drought and prolonged generation plant outages, the country has had to depend on expensive rented power capacity running on imported diesel for a number of years. 

Currently 120 MW of rental capacity is installed in addition to the 477 MW thermal capacity running on HFO. It is GoK’s objective to make Kenya self reliant on domestic energies in the future.

The existing transmission network consists of 220 and 132 kV lines, with a new 400 kV link under construction as well as other transmission lines with a total length of over 2000 km. A 220 kV link between Kenya and Uganda is also under construction. A 2000 MW 500 kV DC link with Ethiopia will be established by 2017 as well as a 400 kV AC link with Tanzania by 2015.
 

The power sector is unbundled into several companies, although the operational structure remains that of the single buyer and seller model, with all generators selling power in bulk to KPLC for dispatch and onward transmission and distribution to consumers.
 

3. Definition and objectives of the consultancy services
 

The Ministry of Energy is involved in the continuous improvement of the planning of the power sector, and specifically that of generation and transmission, and has received support from AFD towards this end.
 

The proposed consultancy services, referred to as Extended Technical Assistance (ETA), will build on the ongoing Technical Assistance (TA) that will come to an end in December 2012.
 

The main goal of the services will be to upgrade the plans that are currently prepared in Kenya, in order to:

• Propose a strategy of development consistent with GoK objectives
• Bring the plans to the level of a Generation and Transmission Master Plan, according to international best practices in the field of planning.

This Master Plan shall consist of the following:

• A Medium Term Plan covering the short and medium term (5 years)
• A long-term plan, or Least Cost Power Development Plan (20 years), scaling up the contribution of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the energy mix.

Detailed Terms of Reference will be provided for in the bidding process.

4. Call for Expression of Interest
 

The Ministry of Energy now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing consultancy services for development of a power master plan.
 

The expression of interest will lead to a short-listing of eligible power sector consulting firms who will be invited to submit proposals. 

Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, Track record, relevant experience, skills among staff etc).
 

The minimum qualifications for a firm to be short-listed are:-

• A strong International Track Record in power systems (power generation and transmission Planning) development including assessment of energy resources, feasibility studies, engineering and projects implementation. The consulting firm must have conducted several National Power planning projects in developing countries.
• Availability of a full time team leader for 24 months in Kenya, with international experience and at least 15 years experience in the Power Sector in the field of Power Generation and transmission planning, Renewable Energy systems/technologies and Energy efficiency/DSM. The Team Leader must demonstrate ability to use the Planning Software currently implemented in Kenya (WASP, MAED, VALORAGUA, PSEE, and other related software)
• Availability of a team of Local Experts with experience in the Power sector to undertake surveys or other specific tasks where extensive or specific data collection is required,
• Availability of a multi-disciplinary team of experts to various assignments under the three broad categories outlined above i.e. Power planning, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.
• All the professional staff must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
 

The consultant shall be selected in accordance with the procedures approved by AFD.
 

Interested consultants may seek further information at the address below during normal working hours:
 

The Chief Engineer, Electrical,
Ministry of Energy,
Nyayo House Room 23-25
P.O. Box 30582, 00100,
Nairobi Kenya
Tel: +254-20-310112
 

5. Submission of Expression of Interest

Interested bidders are required to submit original and three (3) copies, as well as an electronic copy, of the Expression of Interest in English language and in a sealed envelope, properly marked with the tender reference and description “Expression of Interest for Consultancy for the Provision of Energy Sector Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Energy” to
 

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Energy,
P.O. Box 30582, 00100,
Nairobi Kenya
Tel: +254-20-310112
Fax: +254-20-240910
www.energy.go.ke
 

Or deposited in The Tender Box on 24th Floor, Nyayo House Building so as to be received not later than 27th June, 2012 at 10.00 am East African time.
 

The Expression of Interest documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at the Main Conference Room, Nyayo House 23rd Floor.

Head, Supply Chain Management Services 

For: Permanent Secretary