DEADLINE: 5TH MARCH, 2025
TEARFUND
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR CONSULTANTS
| Date of Request for Quotation: | 27th February, 2025 |
| Deadline for Submission for Quotation: | 5th March, 2025 |
| Name: | -Jerry Benneth – Chollom -David Nasuwa |
| Email Address: | Jerry.bennethchollom@tearfund.orgnasuwa.david@tearfund.org |
| Phone Number: | +234 7062514930+234 8021277708 |
Quotes should be submitted by email to nigeria.quotations@tearfund.org and copy Philip.hyelda@tearfund.org
Any contract formed with an Electrical Power Engineer or consultant will be based on Tearfund’s standard terms and conditions.
Overview
| Project title: | Solicitation for Grid Power Installation vendors (with expertise in Transformer) |
| Summary of project: | Tearfund is a Christian Relief and Development Agency working in over 50 countries worldwide, with a Christ-centered approach to aid and development. Tearfund’s work in Nigeria began in the early 1970s. Request for Quotation for The Supply, Installation, and replacement of a 500kVA transformer 11kV/33KVA transformer |
| Location and region: | Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria |
| Internal ToR reviewers: | Steve Prior – Technical Specialist. FIT Global Logistics |
| Country Director/Programme Development Manager: | Interim Country Director – Bolanle Oyebola |
| Lead evaluator (internal/external): | NA |
| Internal ToR reviewers: | Francis Folleh/Jerry Benneth-Chollom |
| project implementer (who is doing the project): | Tearfund |
| Have you completed all steps on the consultancy process checklist? | NA |
Objectives
- Assess Current Installation: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing 500kVA transformer and power supply infrastructure for the upgrade to a 33kv supply and 500kVA transformer.
- Develop Upgrade Plan: Develop a detailed plan for upgrading the power supply and transformer to 33k/500kVA, including necessary components, specifications, and timelines.
- Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ): Prepare a detailed and priced BOQ for the upgrade project, including competitive market rates and precise quantities for all components and parts.
- Ensure that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained.
- It would be critical for selection that the respective bidders demonstrate how they would absorb all parts and components related to the existing 11kV and replace them with new components relevant to the 33kV.
Scope of work:
- Site Assessment: Conduct a thorough inspection of the existing electrical infrastructure, including the transformer, switchgear, and distribution lines.
- Technical Analysis: Analyze the current power supply and identify the necessary upgrades to meet the 33kV/500kVA requirement.
- Component Selection: Enumerate and advice on the best-quality components within the current transformer, insulators, earthing, gang switch, cables, etc., that are adequate for the upgrade to 33kVA supply and must comply with national regulations, specifications, and industry standards.
- Cost Estimation: Prepare a comprehensive BOQ with accurate pricing and quantities of all materials, equipment, and labour.
- Permit and Approval: The vendor will secure all permits and approvals required for the upgrade project, including timelines and documentation necessary for the final commissioning of the transformer.
- Standard project management best practices are required to complete the project.
- Complete and enclose a work plan.
- The vendor must demonstrate and certify that the installation is safe and reliable for the job complete.
Qualification and Experience
A registered Electrical Power Engineering Company whose project lead/manager must have a minimum of:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Professional engineering license.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical power systems design, installation, and maintenance.
- Expertise in transformer upgrades, substation design, and power distribution systems.
- Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality results on time.
- Proven familiarity and experience working with the non-profit/development sector are desired.
- Strong project management and clear communication skills
The vendor selection process will be competitive based on clear submissions, the most responsive quotes, satisfactory material certifications, and warranties.
We look forward to receiving your quotation.
