RETRADE-SA MPA Phase 4: Zambia - Malawi Interconnector Project

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Country : Zambia Name of Project : RETRADE-SA MPA Phase 4: Zambia - Malawi Interconnector Project Sector : Energy Sector Grant No: E74110-ZM Project ID No : P515018 Grant No.: IDA Grant No. E74110-ZM; EU trust fund Grant No.: anticipated, subject to formal confirmation The Republic of Zambia is to receive an IDA grant of US$43 million equivalent towards the cost of the RETRADE-SA MPA Phase 4: Zambia–Malawi Interconnector Project. An EU grant of US$10 million through a World Bank-administered trust fund is anticipated, subject to formal confirmation. The Republic of Zambia intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services to be procured under this project. The project comprises two components. Component 1: Transmission Infrastructure. Sub-component 1.1 includes the design, supply and installation of approximately 46.6 km of 400 kV double-circuit overhead transmission line, including associated telecommunications facilities, from Chipata West Substation to the Zambia–Malawi border. Sub-component 1.2 includes the design, supply and installation of a new 400 kV switchyard adjacent to the existing Chipata West Substation, with 400 kV line bays, 400/330 kV transformation, shunt reactors, associated protection, control, metering and telecommunications systems, and provision for future bays. The detailed configuration will be confirmed before the bidding documents are finalized. The Malawi segment is financed separately and is not part of this project. Component 2: Project Management and Technical Assistance includes PIU support, an Owner’s Engineer, individual consultants, technical assistance on power trade frameworks, operation and maintenance preparedness and preparation of future transmission projects, and training and capacity building. Additional procurement activities may be identified during implementation and reflected in the Procurement Plan. The major anticipated procure