Description
The Project addresses urgent investments aiming at improving energy efficiency as well as the Company’s quality of district heating service provision, and also reducing losses incurred in the distribution networks. The introduction of IHSs represents the first step on the customer demand side to transfer control of heating from the supplier to the end-users.
As part of the Project, the Company will need to improve its corporate governance and financial and operational performance, maintain financial ratios and other covenants, and ensure that tariffs are reviewed periodically in order to ensure full cost recovery. The Company will also sign a Public Service Agreement with the City, which will clarify the responsibilities of the City, the Company and the customers regarding the provision of heating services.
The overall objective of this assignment is to improve the commercial standing of the Company and enable it to implement the Project, as well as ensure that the services are equitably provided to the end-consumers and are of a high quality.
Eligibility
Corporate services are required. The Consultant will be a firm or a group of firms with proven experience in the district heating sector and in implementing the key areas of this assignment in countries with comparable climatic and geological conditions.
Budget
Maximum Budget available for the Assignment: EUR 300,000 (exclusive of VAT).
Deadline: 19 September 2014
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