Reference Number: UETCL/CONS/2014/00170 1.The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the Islamic Development Bank towards the cost of implementation of Opuyo – Moroto 132 kV electricity transmission line project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultancy services. 2.Required Consultancy Services The scope of the services shall involve Review of Engineering Designs, Provision of Procurement Support to the Implementing Agencies, Project Management and Construction Supervision of Opuyo – Moroto 132 kV transmission line and associated 132/33 kV primary substations including distribution grid extensions in Karamoja region. 3.Request for Expression of Interest The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) in conjunction with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants (who have experience in design and construction supervision of electricity transmission lines, primary substations and distribution networks; and have carried out at-least one similar assignment on a project funded by either a Multilateral Development Bank or any International financing organization) must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (i.e. company profiles, proof of eligibility of consultant, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, past and present litigation and debarment, terminated assignments, no conflict of interest, longevity of the firm, etc.). Documents to be submitted include: • Cover letter; • Legal documents indicating clearly the legal status and corporate profile including copy of current Business Registration Certificate; • Evidence of experience in electricity transmission (at least 3 high voltage 132 kV & above transmission line projects) designs, primary substations and distribution network designs including construction supervision of at-least one project funded by either a Multi-Development Bank or any International Organization.; • Organizational structure indicating number and qualifications of in-house personnel, including home office, backstopping and quality assurance personnel; • Very brief curriculum vitae of available in-house experts, backstopping and quality assurance personnel. Brief CVs shall consist of name, professional qualification & year obtained, years with the firm, position in firm, technical field of specialization and relevant experience to the services being procured. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications and clearly specify the type of association (e.g. joint-venture or sub consultancies) as well as the nature of its business (commercial or not-for profit). A consultant will be selected through a short list of qualified international Consultants under International Competitive Bidding restricted to Islamic Development Bank’s Member Countries firms (ICB-MC), in accordance with the Islamic Development Bank’s Guidelines for the Use of Consultants under Islamic Development Bank Financing (2009 edition). Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (i.e. 0900 to 1600 hours) (local time). Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by Wednesday 30th July 2014 at 1100 hrs. Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited Attn: Principal Procurement Officer Plot 10, Hannington Road, Kampala UETCL Headquarters P.O. Box 7625 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 -233433/4 Email: procurement@uectl.com Web site: www.uetcl.com 4.Planned Procurement Schedule Publish invitation for EOI 3rd and 7th July 2014 EOI closing date 30th July 2014 Evaluation 4th to 15th August 2014 Internal approvals 18th August to 15th September 2014 Invitation for submission of Proposals 29th September 2014