DEADLINE: 17TH NOVEMBER, 2022
ENUGU ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION PLC (EEDC)
GLOBAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A FRANCHISEE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY IN ANAMBRA STATE FRANCHISE AREA
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) is looking for an experienced Company that will be appointed as franchisee for the distribution and supply of electricity in Anambra State.
Detailed Request for Proposals will be issued to companies prequalified through this EOI process.
Consequently, reputable firms interested in rendering such specialist services are requested to send in their Expression of Interest (EOI) for that purpose.
OBJECTIVE:
(i) To minimize ATC&C loss in Anambra State.
(ii) To enhance customer satisfaction by improving the quality and reliability of service.
(iii) Provide reliable electricity supply to all customers, including currently unserved and underserved customers, in Anambra State.
(iv) To improve metering, billing, revenue collection and customer services.
(v) To bridge the power supply deficit to commercial and residential customers in Anambra State.
(vi) To deploy extant technologies in the modernization of the design and operations of the Network to offer cheaper and flexible alternatives to customers.
(vii) To ensure effective and efficient power management, distribution and supply to customers including, but not limited to Customer Services, Billing, and Payments using extant technologies.
SCOPE OF WORK:
EEDC hereby seeks to engage a Franchisee (in compliance with NERC’s Guidelines on Distribution Franchising in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, 2020) on a limited, non-transferable manner within Anambra State to provide/perform the following services/tasks:
(1) Undertaking all the liabilities and obligations of EEDC in Anambra State as stipulated in the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 (“EPSR Act”) and applicable Regulations/Laws.
(2) Discharging all duties and responsibilities on behalf of EEDC as required by EEDC under the terms and conditions its License, and the Guidelines on Distribution Franchising in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, 2020.
(3) Undertaking any other activity as may be notified from time to time by NERC to EEDC.
(4) Complying with all the directives issued from time to time by NERC, EEDC and Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN).
(5) Undertaking the supply and distribution of power to the consumers in Anambra State.
(6) Undertaking all Operations and Maintenance related activities in Anambra State, including maintaining the existing distribution network, and replacing failed distribution assets (such as transformers and defective meters) within prescribed time frames as NERC guidelines/directive.
(7) Administering and maintaining ongoing contracts, if necessary or required. Alternatively, Franchisee may elect to cancel existing contracts in accordance to the terms and conditions of such contracts, except for contracts for capital expenditure (CBN-funded CAPEX projects). Any cancellation of existing contracts by the Franchisee would require prior written consent of EEDC.
(8) Undertaking reading and monitoring of meters (Prepaid/Post-paid), bill generation and distribution (Post-paid), and collection of payments from the customers. All these activities shall be in accordance with the tariff structure as determined by NERC and the Conditions of Supply under the License Agreement.
(9) Making payments to EEOC in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement.
(10) Collection of EEOC’s outstanding arrears as an agent of EEDC, and remittance of the same to EEDC.
Establishing a Customer Service Centre (CSC) as per EEDC’s specifications for handling all types of customer complaints.
(11) Generating Management Information System (MIS) periodically and monitoring reports in prescribed formats and online communication of the same to EEDC.
(12) Installing metering devices and conducting monthly energy audits.
(13) Maintaining rolling stock of maintenance materials such as (transformers, breakers, cross arms, switches, etc..) as required by EEDC.
(14) Upgrading, renovating, and maintaining the existing distribution network/ systems/assets in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices and regulatory distribution code.
(15) Initiating necessary action to prevent energy theft, meter tampering, damage to public lamps, vandalism, etc.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA:
(1) The bidder should have a sound financial track record for the past 2-3 years.
(2) At least 2-3 years relevant experience. In the case of a Consortium, at least one member should have 2-3 years relevant experience.
(3) The Bidder should demonstrate availability of qualified and experienced professional to manage and operate the distribution Network, execute commercial and revenue cycle functions and perform other supporting duties to achieve growth and overall business transformation within the NERC regulated business environment.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
In expressing interest in this Franchise contract, qualified firms should also proffer practical and viable technical solution to meet EEOC’s objectives and the scope of work described herein. In addition to the mandatory documents listed below, bidders should also provide other relevant details as necessary to evidence and underscore their qualification. Mandatory documents for qualification (This will be required where their qualification. Mandatory documents for qualification (This will be required where applicable) include:
(1) Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (or equivalent Authority) from its home country.
(2) Certified true copies of the Memorandum and Article of Association.
(3) Evidence of payment of tax for the last three (3) years (2019, 2020, and 2021), as at when due (such evidence should reflect the value of the projects undertaken by the Company in the last three (3) years) (2019, 2020 and 2021) from its home country.
(4) Certificate of Compliance issued by the National Pension Commission (or equivalent Authority) as evidence of fulfilling the employer’s obligation to employees with respect to pensions from its home country.
(5) Audited Accounts for the last three years (2019, 2020, and 2021) where applicable, from its home country.
(6) Company profile showing the nature of business, plants and equipment, personnel, product profiles. Health, and Safety Policy.
(7) Reference letters from not less than two clients.
SUBMISSION:
Expression of Interest, accompanied by the relevant documents hard and soft copies, should be forwarded in a sealed envelope marked at the top left corner and boldly written. “Eol in respect of franchisee for the distribution and supply of electricity in Anambra state.” and addressed to:
The Head, Procurement department,
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC
62 Okpara Avenue, EnuguEnugu State.
E-mail:- procurementdepartment@enugudisco.com
CLOSING DATE:
All submissions must be received at the above Office no later than 4.00 pm on 17 November 2022.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Only shortlisted firms will be contacted.
- The company reserves the right to reject any or all the responses to this request for EoI.
SIGNED
MANAGEMENT
ENUGU ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY PLC (EEDC)
62 OKPARA AVENUE, ENUGU
ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.
