Power distribution systems - Project examples
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Regional - FWC BENEF 2013 - Multiple Framework Contract to Recruit Short-term Services - Lot 4
The objective of the FWC was to provide, via individual assignments defined and contracted through Specific Contracts, short-term expertise at very short notice.
The expertise refered to any stage of a project (except financial audits) and covered the following sectors: fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), hydraulics, renewable energies (solar thermal, PV, hydro, wind, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, wave and marine), power grids (national/regional/cross-border, mini-grids, smart grids), energy services market development, institutional frameworks for energy management, energy sector studies/statistics/indicators, rural electrification, nuclear safety (nuclear power plant operation, operation of non-power generating nuclear or radiological installations, design safety, safeguards, non-proliferation, radio-active waste and its transport, offsite emergency preparedness, decommissioning; training of nuclear regulator and/or operator staff on nuclear safety topics).
The expertise covered any geographic area, within or outside the EU.
intec's services
intec's services were focused on the areas of fossil fuels, power grids, rural electrification and renewable energies.
Client
European CommissionFinancing
European CommissionPeriod of implementation
12.2013 - 12.2015 -
Burkina Faso - Construction of MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) - Consulting Services for the Monitoring and Supervision of Works
The project includes the construction of some 1,200 km MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) with Almelec cables of various cross-sections as per the respective locations as well as the construction of about 300 km LV lines. The Consultant's services shall contribute to achieving the project's main objectives, i.e.
- the completion of the tender dossiers through additional studies,
- the selection of contractors,
- the review of plans and documents, final design and the supervision of works on site,
- monitoring of costs and of the adherence to the project planning,
- the establishment of professional and adequate work standards.
intec's services
- Management of the project (coordination with PRIELER; monitoring of contractors' contractual obligations, budget control, quality control, health and safety, environment protection, reporting).
- Contract award (additional design studies and completion of tender dossiers, participation in tender opening, in tender evaluation and in contract negotiations).
- Preparation of works (approval of technical documents, monitoring, coordination and review of final designs).
- Construction and installation (factory acceptance, monitoring, coordination and control of manufacturing, site supervision, control and coordination of construction works, commissioning and acceptance testing, preliminary acceptance of installations, review of operation and maintenance manuals, checking of materials and equipment lists, checking of as-built drawings.
- Project completion (final invoice; final acceptance of installations after the guarantee period).
Client
SONABEL - Société National d'Electricité du BurkinaFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
07.2011 - 11.2015 -
Georgia - Protection and Control Systems in 10 Substations and Rehabilitation of the 35, 10 and 6 kV Switchgears in 13 Substations
GSE provides transmission and exclusive dispatch services to about 50 eligible companies in Georgia. Voltage levels include 500, 400, 330, 220, 110 and 35 kV. GSE and its subsidiary own the largest part of the high-voltage transmission network and the National Control Centre. GSE is constantly improving the system's availability and reliability through numerous investment measures. The current project considered two ongoing projects, i.e.
- Rehabilitation of protection and control systems of 10 substations of GSE, and
- Rehabilitation of the 35, 10 and 6 kV switchgears in 13 substations.
Both projects were in progress, with some parts being finalized; for others, commissioning, testing and taking over was ongoing.
USAID and GSE agreed to engage a new oversight consultant (OC) from December 2014 until the end of the projects.
intec's services
- Follow-up of installation and commissioning works performed by GSE (site visits; review and approval of reports; summarizing the findings in a report to USAID and GSE)
- Final inspection / final tests in all eight substations together with GSE; assessment of taking-over by GSE
- Final inspection of the 12 USAID-financed MV switchgears; assessment of supply, installation, commissioning and testing works
- Preparation of a report on the "Consultant's Conclusions" for USAID.
Client
Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE)Financing
USAIDPeriod of implementation
12.2014 - 10.2015
Regional - FWC BENEF 2013 - Multiple Framework Contract to Recruit Short-term Services - Lot 4
The objective of the FWC was to provide, via individual assignments defined and contracted through Specific Contracts, short-term expertise at very short notice.
The expertise refered to any stage of a project (except financial audits) and covered the following sectors: fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), hydraulics, renewable energies (solar thermal, PV, hydro, wind, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, wave and marine), power grids (national/regional/cross-border, mini-grids, smart grids), energy services market development, institutional frameworks for energy management, energy sector studies/statistics/indicators, rural electrification, nuclear safety (nuclear power plant operation, operation of non-power generating nuclear or radiological installations, design safety, safeguards, non-proliferation, radio-active waste and its transport, offsite emergency preparedness, decommissioning; training of nuclear regulator and/or operator staff on nuclear safety topics).
The expertise covered any geographic area, within or outside the EU.
intec's services
intec's services were focused on the areas of fossil fuels, power grids, rural electrification and renewable energies.
Client
European CommissionFinancing
European CommissionPeriod of implementation
12.2013 - 12.2015Burkina Faso - Construction of MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) - Consulting Services for the Monitoring and Supervision of Works
The project includes the construction of some 1,200 km MV lines (15, 20 and 33 kV) with Almelec cables of various cross-sections as per the respective locations as well as the construction of about 300 km LV lines. The Consultant's services shall contribute to achieving the project's main objectives, i.e.
- the completion of the tender dossiers through additional studies,
- the selection of contractors,
- the review of plans and documents, final design and the supervision of works on site,
- monitoring of costs and of the adherence to the project planning,
- the establishment of professional and adequate work standards.
intec's services
- Management of the project (coordination with PRIELER; monitoring of contractors' contractual obligations, budget control, quality control, health and safety, environment protection, reporting).
- Contract award (additional design studies and completion of tender dossiers, participation in tender opening, in tender evaluation and in contract negotiations).
- Preparation of works (approval of technical documents, monitoring, coordination and review of final designs).
- Construction and installation (factory acceptance, monitoring, coordination and control of manufacturing, site supervision, control and coordination of construction works, commissioning and acceptance testing, preliminary acceptance of installations, review of operation and maintenance manuals, checking of materials and equipment lists, checking of as-built drawings.
- Project completion (final invoice; final acceptance of installations after the guarantee period).
Client
SONABEL - Société National d'Electricité du BurkinaFinancing
African Development BankPeriod of implementation
07.2011 - 11.2015Georgia - Protection and Control Systems in 10 Substations and Rehabilitation of the 35, 10 and 6 kV Switchgears in 13 Substations
GSE provides transmission and exclusive dispatch services to about 50 eligible companies in Georgia. Voltage levels include 500, 400, 330, 220, 110 and 35 kV. GSE and its subsidiary own the largest part of the high-voltage transmission network and the National Control Centre. GSE is constantly improving the system's availability and reliability through numerous investment measures. The current project considered two ongoing projects, i.e.
- Rehabilitation of protection and control systems of 10 substations of GSE, and
- Rehabilitation of the 35, 10 and 6 kV switchgears in 13 substations.
Both projects were in progress, with some parts being finalized; for others, commissioning, testing and taking over was ongoing.
USAID and GSE agreed to engage a new oversight consultant (OC) from December 2014 until the end of the projects.
intec's services
- Follow-up of installation and commissioning works performed by GSE (site visits; review and approval of reports; summarizing the findings in a report to USAID and GSE)
- Final inspection / final tests in all eight substations together with GSE; assessment of taking-over by GSE
- Final inspection of the 12 USAID-financed MV switchgears; assessment of supply, installation, commissioning and testing works
- Preparation of a report on the "Consultant's Conclusions" for USAID.
Client
Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE)Financing
USAIDPeriod of implementation
12.2014 - 10.2015-
UAE - 33/11 kV Primary Substations and 22(11)/0.4 kV Distribution Substations (Lots A, B and C)
The project provides consultancy services for the establishment of power supply to medium-size development projects in Abu Dhabi. Services are divided into three lots - A, B, and C, plus a total of 4 variation orders.
- The work under Lot A covers all services required for the supply and erection of three new 33/11 kV primary substations and related cable circuits including Al-Rahba
- Lot B covers the overview of Developer's designs, bidding process and site construction works for primary and distribution substations (33/11 kV, 22(11)/0.4 kV) and 11 kV switching stations for various Developer projects such as Al Reef Villas, ICAD (M-41), South Shamka, ADNEC, Sowah Island, Saraya development, Zayed Sports City, Danet Abu Dhabi, and Building Material City.
- The services for Lot C comprise full engineering and site supervision for establishing temporary power supply to the projects identified under Lots A and B.
- Variation order 1: Additional consultancy services for 33/11 kV primary substations under Lot A
- Variation order 2: Establishment of power supply to a complex with 98 villas in Abu Dhabi (11/0.4 kV substations, 11 kV cables, feeder pillars and LV cables)
- Variation order 3: Consultancy services for the establishment of temporary and permanent power supply to the prestigious Yahsat Satellite Ground Station in Abu Dhabi involving installation, testing and commissioning of 33/11 kV primary substation, 33/11 kV package units, 11/0.4 kV substations, 33 and 11 kV cables.
- Variation order 4: Retendering of 33/11 kV primary substation at Al Rahba and inclusion of scope for extension of 11 kV feeder panels in selected 132/11 kV primary substations.
intec's services
Lot A:
- Site survey / data collection for the identification of three 33/11 kV primary substations and associated 33 kV cable routes
- Preparation of conceptual design including load flow and voltage drop analysis.
- Preparation of tender documents and conducting the entire bidding process including pre-bid clarifications, bid evaluation and preparation of contract documents.
- Review and approval of Contractors’ design documents.
- Full site supervision of Contractors’ site work including commissioning and issuance of preliminary and final acceptance certificate (PAC & FAC).
- Warranty services
Lot B:
- Review and approval of Developer’s designs for primary and distribution substations and associated cables (2 x 33/11 kV primary substations, 289 x 22/0.4 kV, 107 x 33/11 kV and 11/0.4 kV package units).
- Review and approval of tender documents prepared by the Developers for their scope of work.
- Review and approval of Developers' material submittals.
- Overview supervision of Developer’s construction work at site by way of random checks and witness of all major testing and commissioning activities.
Lot C:
- Engineering and full site supervision for establishing the temporary power supply to Developers' sites.
Variation Order 1:
- Additional consultancy services for conception design of 33/11 kV primary substations under Lot A.
Variation Order 2 (98 Villas Project):
- Conceptual study, preliminary design and detailed engineering for 11 kV distribution substation and associated cable routes.
- Preparation of tender documentation, bid evaluation and contract documents.
- Design review.
- Full site supervision and services during the warranty period.
Variation Order 3 (Yahsat Satellite Ground Station):
- Design of 33/11 kV package unit with 8.5 km 33 kV cable, one 33/11 kV primary substation and seven 11/0.4 kV distribution substations with associated 11 kV cable works.
- Preparation of conceptual and final designs for SCADA, telecommunication and telemetry systems and their testing for integration into DMS to meet Smart Grid standards.
- Overview of site supervision of the above works including supply, installation, testing, commissioning and energization.
Variation Order 4:
- Re-tendering for the 33/11 kV primary substation at Al Rahba.
- Conducting the entire bidding process for the extension of the 11 kV feeder panels.
- Full site supervision of Contractor's site works including commissioning of PAC and FAC.
- Warranty services.
Client
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Financing
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Period of implementation
01.2008 - 01.2015 -
UAE - Construction Management of Substation and Chiller Works at Yas Island
The installation of new chillers in the residential areas of Yas Island led to an increase of load demand which required the construction of a new 22/0.4 kV distribution substation and the transfer of LV load between different feeder pillars.
In addition, the project covers the installation of an energy-efficient solar-powered street lighting system in the project area.
intec's services
- Review of Subcontractor's technical and material submittals;
- Supervision of Subcontractor's site construction activities;
- Coordination between Subcontractor, the Client's Consultant and the Client RAPM;
- Ensure the completion of works in line with ADDC's specifications;
- Variation order: Coordination and site supervision for the installation of a street-lighting system.
Client
Royal Architect Project Management LLC (RAPM)Financing
Royal Architect Project Management LLC (RAPM)Period of implementation
05.2013 - 01.2014 -
UAE - Establishment of Power Supply to Yas Island
In order to sustain the development of different regions of Abu Dhabi Island, ADDC, in collaboration with private developers, initiated several projects to expand the electrical network by adding primary substations and integrating them into the existing power network. Among other projects, the private developer ALDAR Properties PJSC embarked on the development of Yas Island to develop it into a major touristic, residential and commercial city located in the suburbs of Abu Dhabi Island.
Accordingly, a project was initiated to provide consulting services for the network expansion projects, both for temporary and permanent power supply, with the aim to assure the compliance of the installations with ADDC's / ADWEA's design guidelines, specifications and the overall project schedule.
intec's services
Stage 1:
- Review and approval of the Developer's 33 kV design
- Identification of 33 kV cable routes including their coordination with the town planning department
- Review and approval of Developer's tender documents and bid evaluation/recommendations
- Review and approval of material submitted by the Developer
- Review of progress reporting
Stage 2:
- As above, but for the 22 kV and the LV level.
Stage 3:
- Field supervision (overview) of construction works at the Developer's site
- Inspection of site works to ensure compliance with ADDC's requirements
- Verification of quantities and related documents / drawings to be handed over to ADDC
- Review of progress reporting.
Client
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Financing
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Period of implementation
02.2008 - 06.2012
UAE - 33/11 kV Primary Substations and 22(11)/0.4 kV Distribution Substations (Lots A, B and C)
The project provides consultancy services for the establishment of power supply to medium-size development projects in Abu Dhabi. Services are divided into three lots - A, B, and C, plus a total of 4 variation orders.
- The work under Lot A covers all services required for the supply and erection of three new 33/11 kV primary substations and related cable circuits including Al-Rahba
- Lot B covers the overview of Developer's designs, bidding process and site construction works for primary and distribution substations (33/11 kV, 22(11)/0.4 kV) and 11 kV switching stations for various Developer projects such as Al Reef Villas, ICAD (M-41), South Shamka, ADNEC, Sowah Island, Saraya development, Zayed Sports City, Danet Abu Dhabi, and Building Material City.
- The services for Lot C comprise full engineering and site supervision for establishing temporary power supply to the projects identified under Lots A and B.
- Variation order 1: Additional consultancy services for 33/11 kV primary substations under Lot A
- Variation order 2: Establishment of power supply to a complex with 98 villas in Abu Dhabi (11/0.4 kV substations, 11 kV cables, feeder pillars and LV cables)
- Variation order 3: Consultancy services for the establishment of temporary and permanent power supply to the prestigious Yahsat Satellite Ground Station in Abu Dhabi involving installation, testing and commissioning of 33/11 kV primary substation, 33/11 kV package units, 11/0.4 kV substations, 33 and 11 kV cables.
- Variation order 4: Retendering of 33/11 kV primary substation at Al Rahba and inclusion of scope for extension of 11 kV feeder panels in selected 132/11 kV primary substations.
intec's services
Lot A:
- Site survey / data collection for the identification of three 33/11 kV primary substations and associated 33 kV cable routes
- Preparation of conceptual design including load flow and voltage drop analysis.
- Preparation of tender documents and conducting the entire bidding process including pre-bid clarifications, bid evaluation and preparation of contract documents.
- Review and approval of Contractors’ design documents.
- Full site supervision of Contractors’ site work including commissioning and issuance of preliminary and final acceptance certificate (PAC & FAC).
- Warranty services
Lot B:
- Review and approval of Developer’s designs for primary and distribution substations and associated cables (2 x 33/11 kV primary substations, 289 x 22/0.4 kV, 107 x 33/11 kV and 11/0.4 kV package units).
- Review and approval of tender documents prepared by the Developers for their scope of work.
- Review and approval of Developers' material submittals.
- Overview supervision of Developer’s construction work at site by way of random checks and witness of all major testing and commissioning activities.
Lot C:
- Engineering and full site supervision for establishing the temporary power supply to Developers' sites.
Variation Order 1:
- Additional consultancy services for conception design of 33/11 kV primary substations under Lot A.
Variation Order 2 (98 Villas Project):
- Conceptual study, preliminary design and detailed engineering for 11 kV distribution substation and associated cable routes.
- Preparation of tender documentation, bid evaluation and contract documents.
- Design review.
- Full site supervision and services during the warranty period.
Variation Order 3 (Yahsat Satellite Ground Station):
- Design of 33/11 kV package unit with 8.5 km 33 kV cable, one 33/11 kV primary substation and seven 11/0.4 kV distribution substations with associated 11 kV cable works.
- Preparation of conceptual and final designs for SCADA, telecommunication and telemetry systems and their testing for integration into DMS to meet Smart Grid standards.
- Overview of site supervision of the above works including supply, installation, testing, commissioning and energization.
Variation Order 4:
- Re-tendering for the 33/11 kV primary substation at Al Rahba.
- Conducting the entire bidding process for the extension of the 11 kV feeder panels.
- Full site supervision of Contractor's site works including commissioning of PAC and FAC.
- Warranty services.
Client
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Financing
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Period of implementation
01.2008 - 01.2015UAE - Construction Management of Substation and Chiller Works at Yas Island
The installation of new chillers in the residential areas of Yas Island led to an increase of load demand which required the construction of a new 22/0.4 kV distribution substation and the transfer of LV load between different feeder pillars.
In addition, the project covers the installation of an energy-efficient solar-powered street lighting system in the project area.
intec's services
- Review of Subcontractor's technical and material submittals;
- Supervision of Subcontractor's site construction activities;
- Coordination between Subcontractor, the Client's Consultant and the Client RAPM;
- Ensure the completion of works in line with ADDC's specifications;
- Variation order: Coordination and site supervision for the installation of a street-lighting system.
Client
Royal Architect Project Management LLC (RAPM)Financing
Royal Architect Project Management LLC (RAPM)Period of implementation
05.2013 - 01.2014UAE - Establishment of Power Supply to Yas Island
In order to sustain the development of different regions of Abu Dhabi Island, ADDC, in collaboration with private developers, initiated several projects to expand the electrical network by adding primary substations and integrating them into the existing power network. Among other projects, the private developer ALDAR Properties PJSC embarked on the development of Yas Island to develop it into a major touristic, residential and commercial city located in the suburbs of Abu Dhabi Island.
Accordingly, a project was initiated to provide consulting services for the network expansion projects, both for temporary and permanent power supply, with the aim to assure the compliance of the installations with ADDC's / ADWEA's design guidelines, specifications and the overall project schedule.
intec's services
Stage 1:
- Review and approval of the Developer's 33 kV design
- Identification of 33 kV cable routes including their coordination with the town planning department
- Review and approval of Developer's tender documents and bid evaluation/recommendations
- Review and approval of material submitted by the Developer
- Review of progress reporting
Stage 2:
- As above, but for the 22 kV and the LV level.
Stage 3:
- Field supervision (overview) of construction works at the Developer's site
- Inspection of site works to ensure compliance with ADDC's requirements
- Verification of quantities and related documents / drawings to be handed over to ADDC
- Review of progress reporting.
Client
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Financing
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)Period of implementation
02.2008 - 06.2012
UAE - 11 kV Feeder Panels in some 132/11 kV Primary Substations in Abu Dhabi Island
22 (twenty two) 132/11 kV primary substations exist in Abu Dhabi Island. In line with ADDC's standards, the number of 11 kV outgoing feeder panels per substation is 48 (forty eight). This standard design was adopted from the year 2005. However, most of the primaries commissioned prior to 2005 have less than 48 (forty eight) 11 kV outgoing feeders.
With the objective to install additional 11 kV outgoing feeder panels, ADWEA commissioned a study on 12 selected existing 132/11 kV primary substations in Abu Dhabi Island and the implementation of the recommendations for network augmentation at these substations.
The scope of these consultancy services included study, design, preparation of tender documents, tendering and supervision of the supply, the installation and the commissioning of 11 kV outgoing feeder panels at some of the above primary substations. The aim was to utilize the available spare FIRM capacity to serve new customers / connections, to reinforce the existing network and also provide panels for connecting the battery energy storage system (BESS).
intec's services
- Site survey for 12 (twelve) 132/11 kV primary substations;
- Submission of site survey report to ADWEA for approval;
- Submission of scope of work (SoW) and bills of quantities (BoQ) to ADWEA for approval;