EPC Contract for Powerhouse & Transmission Works

Country:

Fiji

Notice/Contract Number:

FEA/NHP – 02 – MR 78/2007

Publication Date:

Jan 20, 2008

Deadline:

Apr 4, 2008

Funding Agency:

World Bank

Buyer:

Renewable Power Development Project (RPD)
Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA)

Eligibility of Bidders:

Qualification requirements include:
• Eligibility of the Contractor in terms of nationality, conflicts of interest, bank eligibility etc
• Historical contract performance, including pending litigation
• Financial Situation
• Proven Experience in design and construction of
o Works within rivers
o Design and construction of hydropower plants
o Supply and installation of turbines and generators
o Supply and installation of hydropower control systems
o Design and construction of 132kV transmission systems

Original Language:

English

Address:

Tuvitu Delairewa
FEA
2 Marlow Street
Suva
Fiji

Telephone:

(679) 3224 185

Fax:

(679) 3316 773

Email:

Click here

Invitation for Bids

Fiji Islands

Nadarivatu Hydropower Project

IFB No. FEA NHP-02

1. This invitation for bids follows the general procurement notice for this project that appeared in Development Business, issue no. GPN 2 on May 5, 2007.

2. The Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) has applied for a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and has signed a loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) towards the cost of Nadarivatu Renewable Energy Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the following contracts:
• FEA/NHP – 01, EPC Contract for Civil Works – MR 77/2007
• FEA/NHP – 02, EPC Contract for Powerhouse & Transmission Works – MR 78/2007
Bids for both of these contracts are being invited simultaneously under separate bidding documents. Bidders may bid for one or both of the contracts. Bidders wishing to offer discounts in case they are awarded more than one contract will be allowed to do so, provided those discounts are included in the Letter of Bid.”

3. The FEA now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the FEA/NHP – 02, EPC Contract for Powerhouse & Transmission Works – MR 78/2007. Brief descriptions of the works are as follows:

The scope of the Powerhouse and Transmission Works Contract includes:-

• The Nadarivatu Powerhouse consisting of:-
o Concrete/structural steel powerhouse building.
o Penstock manifold.
o Two 21.95MW vertical Pelton turbine generators.
o Two 28MVA generator transformers.
o 132kV Switchgear
o Appurtenant facilities.

• The Nadarivatu Switchyard to be constructed adjacent to the existing Wailoa – Vuda 132kV Line, approximately 5km from the powerhouse. The switchyard will consist of:-
o 132kV bus
o Five 132kV transmission line bays.
o Control building and appurtenant facilities.
• The Double circuit 132kV transmission line from Nadarivatu Powerhouse to Nadarivatu Switchyard.
• And any other works as described in the bid documents and related project drawings as posted on the FEA tender website www.evalua.com.au/fea

4. Bidding will be conducted through the international competitive bidding procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the guidelines. Specific evaluation criteria are set in subsection 1 of section VII “Sample Forms and Procedures” of the documents.

The Contract will be awarded to the Bidder whose offer has been determined to be the lowest evaluated bid and is substantially responsive to the Bidding Document, provided further that the Bidder is determined to be qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily.

Qualification requirements include:
• Eligibility of the Contractor in terms of nationality, conflicts of interest, bank eligibility etc
• Historical contract performance, including pending litigation
• Financial Situation
• Proven Experience in design and construction of : Works within rivers; Design and construction of hydropower plants; Supply and installation of turbines and generators; Supply and installation of hydropower control systems; Design and construction of 132kV transmission systems;

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from FEA and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below from 17th January 2008 and thereafter between the business hours of 0900 to 1600 hours.

6. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of FJ$500. The method of payment will be direct deposit into FEA bank account number ANZBFJFX 2414942, ANZ Bank, Suva, Fiji Islands. The document will be sent by courier.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 2:00pm Fiji Standard time on Friday 4th April 2008. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of US$150,000, or equivalent in freely adjustable currency. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below at 2.00pm Fiji standard time on 4th April 2008.

Fiji Electricity Authority.
Mr Tuvitu Delairewa.
Private Mail Bag, 2 Marlow Street, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Telephone +679-322-4185.
Facsimile +679-331-1882
Email tdelairewa@fea.com.fj

EPC Contract for Powerhouse & Transmission Works

Request For Proposals

General Information

Contact Information

Goods, Works and Services

Original Text

dgMarket - Tenders and consulting opportunities worldwide