Backstopping for the PSP Hydro Project, GIZ, Rwanda (“Private Sector Participation in Micro-Hydro Power Supply for Rural Development, Rwanda”) during the tendering process
Location
Rwanda
project period
May 2014 – Sept 2014
client
GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Services provided
Consultancy
Partner organisation
The PSP Hydro project, carried out in the framework of the Energising Development (EnDev) Rwanda programme, has been granted an increase in funds to scale up. Under its new phase (2013-17), 9 Micro-Hydro Power plants will be tendered out to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises by the national utility EWSA. As during the first two phases, the PSP Hydro project will support these firms through consulting, training as well as limited co-financing. The tendered projects will provide access to electricity to about 110.000 people.
Services provided by Skat: Support the PSP Hydro team in establishing a detailed evaluation matrix for the technical part of the proposals (clear and transparent guidance regarding minimum requirements and number of points to be awarded). Backstopping during the technical evaluation of submitted proposals, i.e. advice and assessments with specific technical questions
Objective: Facilitation of a professional tendering process and selection of most favourable proposals in order to ensure sustainable implementation and operation of the projects.
Activities: Proposal on minimum content of reconnaissance and feasibility studies. Establish a tender evaluation matrix including most crucial aspects: general capability of the bidder (team. Local content etc.), technical aspects (electricity production, risk assessment…), planning and monitoring, strategies for O&M, strategies to obtain financing, financial and economic aspects. Input on specific financial and economic evaluation. Provision of expert advice during evaluation of proposals.
Results: Increased professionalism in tendering process and tender evaluation to guarantee best bidder selection and thus successful implementation and operation of the hydro projects.