ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

CONSULTING SERVICES: FEASIBILITY AND ESIA STUDIES RUHUDJI TRANSMISSION LINE

SIDA Contribution No.: 32000045

Bid No.: PA/001/11/HQ/C/017

Background The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (‘the Borrower’) has received financing from Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) towards the cost of Consulting Services covering a Feasibility Study and an ESIA Study for the Ruhudji Transmission Line. The Government intends to apply a portion of the funds to the eligible payments under the contract for which this Expression of Interest (EoI) is advertised. The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is a utility company owned by the Government of Tanzania whereby its core business activities are generating, transmitting, distributing and selling electricity. TANESCO now invites eligible interested Consultants to submit their Expression of Interest (EoI) for the provision of consulting services covering (in one contract) Feasibility and ESIA Studies for the Ruhudji Transmission Line, connecting the proposed Ruhudji Hydropower Scheme with the National Grid. Eligible interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures; description of similar assignments; experience in similar conditions, for similar projects and in developing countries; general qualifications and availability of appropriate skills among staff; etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. Objective of the Consultancy Services The main objective of this Consultancy Services is to carry out technical, economic, and environmental and social impact studies for Ruhudji power evacuation transmission line and preparation of a full Technical Feasibility Study, ESIA Study and Resettlement Policy Framework Report of the project. Broad Scope of the Feasibility and ESIA Study The Consultant shall carry out the feasibility study and evaluate different alternative routes and network voltages for transmitting electricity between Ruhudji to the national grid taking into consideration the undergoing implementation of Iringa to Shinyanga 400kV line and Makambako - Sonega 132kV line. The Consultant shall then carry out optimization studies for the different alternatives to select the best scheme, and shall then elaborate the technical studies, and undertake economic and financial analyses for the selected scheme in order to determine the economic viability of the project. The study shall also take into consideration current developments in the power sector including the introduction of a 400kV line from Iringa to Shinyanga, the Zambia-Tanzania-Kenya inter-connector project, the Makambako-Songea 132kV project and the fact that Southern Tanzania is the future power house of Tanzania. It should also consider other power plants in the development stream within the Southern Highlands including Rumakali (222-520MW) hydropower Plant, Kiwira 200MW Coal Plant, Mchuchuma 400MW plant etc. The study shall investigate the right voltage, conductor size, tower configuration, alignment and optimal configuration of the project taking into account that there are plans to extend the Iringa to Shinyanga 400kV AC Backbone Line Project from Iringa to . An extension of the same idea, involve putting up a 400kV AC line from Morogoro to via Chalinze. Moreover, discussions are going on with other investors who intend to develop a 300MW gas based power plant in Mtwara and a 300/400kV DC line to Singida via Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Dodoma as well as 200kV AC line to connect Shinyanga, Bulyanhulu, Geita, Nyakanazi, Kigoma, Mpanda, and Mbeya. ESIA Study and Resettlement Policy Framework Report are also part of the Consultancy. Duration of the assignment is expected to be not more than 9 months. Selection Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public procurement act No.21 of 2004 and Public procurement (Selection and Employment of Consultants) Regulations, Government Notice No. 98 of 2005. Contact for more Information Eligible Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 09.00 – 13.00 hours and 14.00 – 17.00 hours local time (Monday to Friday) exclusive of public holidays: Secretary, Tender Board, TANESCO Head Office-Umeme Park Building, Ubungo-Morogoro Road, Third Floor, Room No. 305A, P.O. Box 9024, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.Tel: 255 (22) 2451145/2452172; Fax: 255 (22) 2451145/2452172, Attn: Secretary TANESCO Tender Board, [email protected]. Expression of Interest: [One (1) Original and Five (5) copies] with the accompanying materials must be delivered to the address below at or before 14.30 hours on 16 December, 2011: Secretary, TANESCO Tender Board, TANESCO Head Office-Umeme Park Building, Ubungo-Morogoro Road, Ground Floor, Room No. G15, P.O.Box 9024, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: 255 (22) 2451145 / 2452172, Fax: 255 (22) 2452172/2451145.

MANAGING DIRECTOR TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED