Tender Notice for Power Import and Export Study in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Strategic Insights -

The Lao People's Democratic Republic has received a PHRD grant to conduct a consulting services project for the Power Import and Export Study, aimed at reviewing and recommending adjustments to existing plans for the development of physical infrastructure for import and export of electricity. The study objectives include defining the scope of proposed transmission project components, preparing a full feasibility study, and reviewing a commercial strategy for EdL's imports and exports. The Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts and Electricit du Laos are inviting eligible consultants to express interest in providing the services. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the FBS procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lao People's Democratic Republic is undertaking a consulting services project for the Power Import and Export Study, with a PHRD grant as the financing source.
  • The study objectives include reviewing and recommending adjustments to existing plans, defining the scope of proposed transmission project components, and preparing a full feasibility study.
  • The consultant will be selected in accordance with the FBS procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines.
  • The expression of interest deadline is 6 July 2005, and the notice is published in UN Development Business Online only.
  • The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a participant in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Power Trade Program Phase 1 Project.

Statistics:

  • The World Bank Loan/Credit Number for the project is TF054626.
  • The Project ID is P092884.
  • The notice number is WB1861-658/05.
  • The UNDB Print Edition issue number is 658, and the official publication date is 22 June 2005.
  • The contact information for further information is http://www.devbusiness.com, with a telephone number of 1 (212) 963 1516 and a Fax number of 1 (212) 963 1381.

Sources:

  • World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, May 2004.
  • UN Development Business Online, notice number WB1861-658/05.
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic, Notice for Tender, June 2005.