The MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND NATIONAL PLANNING has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Transformer Boxes & Structures (Inc. Ship) in the Tonga. This Tender notice was published on 27 Aug 2018 and is scheduled to close on 30 Jun 2019, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 25887256, while the tender notice number is DC-TPL-Eua-03 and Registering on the platform.

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Procurement Summary

Country: Tonga

Summary: Transformer Boxes & Structures (Inc. Ship)

Deadline: 30 Jun 2019

Posting Date: 27 Aug 2018

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 25887256

Document Ref. No.: DC-TPL-Eua-03

Financier: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Procurement Plan for Transformer Boxes & Structures (Inc. Ship) .

Consultants' Terms of Reference

Expertise of the firm. Will demonstrate substantial experience and track record of (i) developing and conducting simulation of island distribution grids and hybrid power systems (PVdiesel); (ii) development of concepts for battery storage; and (iii) implementing solar photovoltaic power systems off and grid connected, including associated power electronics, low and middle voltage switchgear.

Solar electric power engineer/project team leader (international, 12 person-months over 60 months, intermittent). The consultant will demonstrate substantial experience developing solar power projects (on/off-grid-connected) within context of remote areas, solar and electric power electric engineering with the design, specification and implementation of middle and low voltage systems, control, protection and monitoring. Knowledge of international technical standards (IEC, UL, IEEE, NEMA) is preferred. The consultant should have demonstrated skills in training relatively skilled persons in the proper installation of rural grid equipment and wiring.

The activities to be undertaken will include but not limited to the following:

(i) Create a technical- financial project handbook, which will be used as a technical guideline during project implementation.

(ii) Prepare technical schedules (lots; list of parts and pieces) and undertake whole project implementation up to turn-key, according to ADB guidelines.

(iii) Prepare and assess complete logistic chain, from ex-works shipment to on-site delivery for all goods and services to be procured and installed under the project.

(iv) Prepare the acceptance process when the shipment arrives, ensuring compliance with specifications and quantities.

(v) Administrate, manage, and supervise implementation of goods and services until trial test of the complete scope of the project.

(vi) During installation, work closely with contractors and authorized personnel of the utility.

(vii) Design and draft project manual, training materials and program for O&M in line with the scope of the project. The training should include theory and practical sections, electrical design, protection, monitoring, control, testing, measuring and working safety and electrical hazards.

(viii) Deliver capacity building and O&M programs for a period of at least five years as defined in the design and monitoring framework of this project.

Solar electric power planning and field engineer (international, 14 person-months over 60 months, intermittent). The consultant will demonstrate substantial experience developing power projects (on/off-grid-connected), within context of remote areas and have the following qualifications: experience in power electric or mechanical engineering with the design, specification and implementation of middle and low voltage systems in the international context and knowledge of international technical standards related with rural distribution networks. Skills must include the detailed analysis of rural networks (simulation tools) for power distribution and the preparation of tenders for purchasing of the necessary works and goods, training and supervision of relatively unskilled persons. The activities to be undertaken will include but not limited to the following:

(i) Manage interconnection of solar power into the grid, grid stability factors, including control, protection and monitoring, and design of grids and switchgear.

(ii) Oversee the installation of equipment according to contracted lots.

(iii) Assist in the acceptance of materials as they are received, ensuring that they are the correct materials and show no shipping damage.

(iv) Act as interface between the supply and installation process to ensure that all aspects of the installation are well coordinated.

(v) Perform operational acceptance tests of the systems and work with the installing contractor to solve problems as they arise.

(vi) Deliver capacity building and O&M programs for a period of at least five years as defined in the design and monitoring framework of this project.

Social Development Specialist (gender and community development) (national, 6 person- months over 12 months, intermittent). The consultant will have substantial and demonstrated experience working in developing-country environments, with a degree in social science and relevant experience ideally in projects funded by the international development community. The activities to be undertaken will include but not limited to the following:

(i) Assist in the implementation of project GAP including all trainings and knowledge sharing activities with regard to gender needs and benefits, and provide guidance on their revision if needed;

(ii) Lead in the development and delivery of effective community consultations and meetings during implementation and ensure the broad participation of women;

(iii) Assist in monitoring the contractor-s compliance with their responsibilities under the GAP;

(iv) Assist in monitoring grievances particularly relevant to women and measures to address the grievances in a timely and appropriate manner;

(v) Lead and manage the development of comprehensive documentation to enable robust monitoring of gender indicators and results on the OIREP based on the Design and Monitoring Framework (DMF) and Gender Action Plan (GAP), in collaboration with respective PMU members;

(vi) Coordinate with other project team members in MEIDECC and MLSNR to identify areas where gender-inclusive and socially inclusive provisions can be strengthened under the OIREP;

(vii) Assist the revision of OIREP project component-s involuntary resettlement and environment safeguard activities as deemed appropriate for proposed works including the compilation of safeguard due diligence reports in line with ADB-s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) 2009;

(viii) Facilitate disclosure of relevant information to APs and local stakeholders on grievance redress mechanism.

(ix) Recommend necessary inputs, if needed, to other project implementation documents (e.g. bidding documents) on resettlement aspects.

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