EBRD/ MK-AL TRANSMISSION LINE AND SUBSTATION PROJECT PHASE I - PREPARATION OF MAIN DESIGN AND TENDER DOCUMENTS FOR 400KV OHTL SS 400/110 KV BITOLA 2 - MK/AL BORDER AND SS 400/110 ...

Description

AD MEPSO is seeking to engage a consultant for the preparation of the Main design and Tender Documents for the 400kV OHTL between SS 400/110 kV Bitola 2 and the nominated border crossing point in Albania (Bitola-Resen-Ohrid-Struga), together with the design of the new 400/110 kV substation in Ohrid, and equipping the spare bay in new 400 kV OHTL bay in 400/110 kV BITOLA 2 substation.

This project is a part of an initiative to establish a major East - West electricity transmission corridor between Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania and potentially Italy (via a planned submarine cable). This section (Bitola to Macedonia - Albanian border, with substation at Ohrid) is part of the Macedonia / Albania section of that corridor. The overall objective of the project is the construction of a high voltage 400 kV electricity transmission line between Sub Station Bitola 2 and Macedonia - Albanian border, with the construction of a new 400 kV substation at Ohrid, close to the Albanian border. This project, which has been identified as a priority for the creation of the regional electricity market in South East Europe, and will contribute to the stability and security of the electricity system of the Balkans, not only for the two countries directly concerned, but also for the electricity systems of the region by closing a 400 kV ring between Albania, Greece, and Macedonia.


Eligibility

Corporate services are required. The Consultant will be represented by a firm or a group of firms and is expected to include a multidisciplinary team of both international and local experts as appropriate.

The Consultant is expected to have relevant demonstrable expertise and experience in the design, procurement and implementation of transmission line construction projects (including substations).


Budget

Cost Estimate for the Assignment: EUR 900,000.00; Exclusive of VAT


Deadline: 09 July 2014

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