Mini Hydropower Energy Feasibility Study Consultant Tender, Syria - 67357307

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Country : Syria

Summary : Mini Hydropower Energy Feasibility Study Consultant

Deadline : 20 Jun 2022

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 67357307

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Financier : Other Funding Agencies

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tender Details

Request for proposals are invited for Mini Hydropower Energy Feasibility Study Consultant

Closing Date: 20 Jun 2022

Type: Consultancy

Themes: Recovery and Reconstruction/Water Sanitation Hygiene

The Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) in Syria aims to address the challenges of energy that has over the years curtailed WASH service delivery to vulnerable populations affected by the crisis through harnessing mini hydropower from existing piped water systems.

Therefore, NorCross is seeking the services of an experienced hydropower Consultant to assess the feasibility of this concept and to subsequently design a pilot project for implementation to provide alternative source of renewable energy to boost water production.

Specifically the consultant will:

Conduct Feasibility Study (Phase 1 - Field Based)

Assess the potential of installing mini hydroelectric power generation in selected governorates
Conduct feasibility (technical, economic, and legal) study for selected site, ensuring the viability of the proposed concept
Identify atleast two project sites for detailed design and piloting
Design Pilot Project (Phase 2 - Remote)

Design a pilot project (if feasible) and prepare a comprehensive technical specification as well as drawings
Prepare technical tender documents for, supplying and installing necessary equipment at selected sites
Procurement of service providers and suppliers of parts; and installation
Performance monitoring of the pumping stations powered by the mini hydropower stations
Recommend strategies with relevant stakeholders on power evacuation mechanisms and management
Develop an implementation model including O&M for the pilot project and scale up
(Online) Training SARC and Damascus water authority DAWSSA in the design and supervision of mini hydropower systems associated with piped water supply systems
The overall period for the consultancy is 50 working days and the assignment is expected to start on July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022. The consultant is expected to propose a detailed workplan timeline within the given time frame for approval.

The individual/Consultant is expected to deliver:

Inception report: details the consultant-s understanding of the assignment, clearly showing the link between tasks of the assignment and the proposed study methodology and realistic work plan, checking that what is planned is consistent with the TOR. This shall be submitted after 5 days of commencing the consultancy.
Draft report: shall provide a good understanding of the contents of the evaluation and its findings. The draft report shall be submitted 4 weeks after commencement of the assignment in a prescribed format. The client shall review the draft report to ensure that the feasibility analysis and the recommendations on altleast 3- 4 project sites are consistent with the requirements of the ToR. Feedback to the report will be given after 5 days of submission.
Final report: shall be submitted 10 days after receiving the comments from the client. The final report shall include an executive summary (1-2 pages); background of the intervention evaluated (1 - 2 pages); a description of the study methods and limitations (6 pages); key findings including best practices and lessons learned (4-5 pages); conclusions and recommendations (4-5 pages). Moreover, appropriate appendixes shall include TOR; data collection instruments/tools; code of conduct signed by the consultant; documents reviewed and full citations for any cited resources.
The Consultant shall have the following key qualification:

Master-s degree in Environmental and Climate Change Studies, Clean Energy, hydropower, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited academic institution
A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in planning and implementing of small-scale hydropower systems
Demonstrated experience in conducting needs assessments and research, particularly focused on issues related to renewable energy,
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.
Ability to prioritize and work independently
Proven track record of conducting qualitative and quantitative research including the development of required tools
Previous working Experience in Syria or MENA region or in protracted and/or conflict contexts with security constraints and limited access
For Tender Documents and other enquiries, kindly contact the Procurement Officer at Nabih.fawaz@redcross.no Enquiries will be addressed by email to the sender.

How to apply
The following instructions are important and must be adhered to carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to disqualification.

The “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” and “FINANCIAL PROPOSAL” Shall be submitted in separate emails.
The email containing the “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” shall have the subject below:
SUBJECT: RFP-NRC2022-006 - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL FOR Mini Hydropower Energy Consultant

The proposal shall be submitted with the following attachments:

Annex 1 Requirements/ Terms of reference - signed and stamped - Annex 2 General Terms & Conditions for Services - signed and stamped - Technical proposal(no pricing should appear on this document)- signed and stamped
The email containing the “FINANCIAL PROPOSAL” Shall have the subject below:
SUBJECT: RFP-NRC2022-006 - FINANCIAL PROPOSAL FOR Mini Hydropower Energy Consultant

The proposal shall be submitted with the following attachments:

Annex 3 The Pricing Annex and notes - signed and stamped
The financial proposal must be signed/stamped clearly indicating the name of the person authorized to sign.
The technical and financial proposals should be submitted to the email tender.mena@redcross.no
No other Norwegian red cross email shall be in Cc or Bcc.
Failure to follow instructions may lead to disqualification.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please note that application materials are non-returnable. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline for submission of proposals 20 June 2022

Documents

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