World Bank and UN Development Business Service Procurement for Viet Nam's Second Rural Energy Project

Strategic Insights -

The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has applied for a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the Second Rural Energy Project, which aims to upgrade and expand the rural power network in 1200 communes. The project, jointly financed by the Global Environment Facility, will include the upgrading of LV and MV systems in various regions, as well as institutional strengthening and capacity building. The procurement of contracts will be conducted through World Bank guidelines, open to all bidders from eligible countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Second Rural Energy Project in Viet Nam will be financed by a credit of US$ 220 million from the International Development Association (IDA) and an additional US$ 5.25 million from the Global Environment Facility for institutional strengthening.
  • The project aims to upgrade and expand the rural power network in 1200 communes, with a focus on LV and MV systems in the Northern, Southern, and Central Regions.
  • The project's institutional strengthening component will support the development and implementation of a framework for regulation of companies and cooperatives, transformation of Local Distribution Utilities (LDUs) into legal entities, and capacity building for national and provincial authorities.
  • Procurement of contracts will be conducted through the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, May 2004, and is open to all bidders from eligible countries.
  • The project will require the procurement of goods, works, related services, and consulting services, with specific procurement notices to be announced in UN Development Business and dgMarket.
  • Interested eligible bidders and consultants can contact the address below for more information and to receive invitations to bid or advertisements requesting expressions of interest.

Statistics:

  • The project will include the construction of approximately 3,439 km of 35 kV and 22 kV lines and 2,148 substations.
  • The project aims to provide power supply to around 610,000 households in Phase 1.
  • The Global Environment Facility will provide an additional US$ 5.25 million for institutional strengthening and capacity building.
  • The project's institutional strengthening component will support the development and implementation of a framework for regulation of companies and cooperatives, among other initiatives.

Sources:

  • General Procurement Notice, World Bank and UN Development Business Service Procurement for Viet Nam's Second Rural Energy Project.
  • World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html), May 2004.
  • World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/consult/contents.html), May 2004.
  • Notice Number: WB2056-638/04 UNDB Print Edition: Issue No. 638, 16 September 2004.