Bangladesh - New 132/33 GIS substations, a new cable system and a 4-circuit 132 kV transmission line
The project shall contribute to the Sustainable Power Sector Development Program II by securing proper voltage levels, and thus reducing transmission losses. This improvement of the transmission system is necessary to achieve a sustainable restructuring of the power sector. The project includes the following measures:
- Lot 1 - Substations: Construction of new 132/33 kV GIS substations at Lalbagh and Madertak, and conversion of 132/33 kV Dhanmodi transformer station into a regular substation, including construction of an additional 132 kV bay (one and a half breaker scheme) at Rampura Substation
- Lot 2 - Cable system: Construction of a new 132 and 33 kV underground cable system
- Lot 3 -Transmission lines: Construction of 4-circuit 132 kV overhead transmission lines, including a river crossing
intec's services
- Assistance to PIU in evaluation of bids; Formulation of notice of award recommendation
- Assistance in contract negotiations
- Control of contractor's time schedule
- Assist contractor in obtaining permits and way leave rights
- Approval of Contractor's/Suppliers' design
- Participation in factory acceptance tests
- Approval of final design and as built design
- Supervision of construction
- Budget control and review of invoices
- Monitoring of training programme
- Assistance to PIU in establishing an operations and maintenance concept
- Assistance in commissioning and assistance during defects liability and warranty period
Client
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd. (DPDC)
Financing
KfW Entwicklungsbank
Period of implementation
06.2009 - 06.2016
Albania/Kosovo - 400 kV Transmission Line Albania - Kosovo (Tirana - Pristine)
Consulting services for:
- Component 1 (Albania): Construction of a 400 kV transmission line between Tirana and the Kosovo border, and extension of a 400/230/110 kV substation by one complete 400 kV feeder;
- Component 2 (Kosovo): Construction of a 400 kV transmission line from 400/230/110 kV substation Ko-sovo B to the border to Albania, and extension of the existing substation Kosovo B by one complete 400 kV feeder;
- Additional services for TSO service contract between OST and KOSTT;
- Additional services for the extension of the Substation of HPP Koman (Albania) (separate reference)
intec's services
Phase 1
- Review of technical concept, data collection, reconstruction of missing drawings
- Assistance to OST and KOSTT in the routing of the line
- Detailed line route survey incl. tower pegging and preliminary design of towers
- Preparation of preliminary planning / schedule of supplies and services, review of the cost calculation
- Support to the clients on permits and licences, rights of way and land use
- Full environmental impact assessment (EIA)
- Preparation of tender documents for goods and services (technical and commercial)
- Support during the tender process (launching of tender, evaluation of bids, contract negotiations)
- Addendum: Retendering of Lot 1 of the Albanian Part (Tirana - Morina)
Phase 2
- Design approval, participation in FATs; supervision of dismantling works
- Monitoring of the quality of the construction and installation works
- Monitoring of project cost / processing Contractor's invoices
- Support to the clients in elaborating an O&M concept
- Monitoring of commissioning / commencement of commercial operation
- Consulting services during "Defects Liability Period"
- Assist the clients in elaborating the final appraisal report
Additional services for TSO Contract:
- Drafting of a sample transmission system operator (TSO) service contract between OST and KOSTT
Client
Albanian Transmission System Operator (OST) Transmission, System and Market Operator J.S.C. (KOSTT)
Financing
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
Period of implementation
10.2009 - 06.2016
Togo/Benin - Rehabilitation of the Lomé - Cotonou - Onigbolo Line
In order to improve the supply in electrical energy through the 161 kV line Akossombo - Lomé - Cotonou - Onigbolo and to extend its lifetime, the CEB obtained a credit from the European Investment Bank to carry out the following works:
- strengthening of structures,
- reinforcement of some tower foundations,
- reshaping of the maintenance path,
- replacement of the ground wire cable by an optical ground wire cable,
- replacement of the HV equipment and the line bay control part in the substations connected to these lines,
for which this project provides technical assistance.
intec's services
Phase 1: Support for contract award to Contractors:
- support in the publication of procurement notices in local and international media,
- participation in bid opening and analysis, support to CEB to answer Bidder's requests for clarifications,
- assistance during contract negotiations and award.
Phase 2: Control and supervision of project implementation works:
- supervision, coordination and management of the project,
- technical control of designs,
- supervision of construction works on site ,
- coordination of commissioning and factory acceptance tests.
Client
Communauté Electrique du Benin (CEB)
Financing
European Investment Bank
Period of implementation
10.2011 - 06.2016
Guinea - Development Scheme for the Electrical Networks of Conakry
With the perspective to develop the country's electricity sector, the Government of Guinea decided to give a new momentum to the country's electrification programme so as to improve citizen's lifestyle, productivity and earnings. For this purpose, the Government sought the financial support of the African Development Bank for the implementation of the rural electrification project.
The study on the development scheme for the electrical networks of Conakry consists of the preparation of a programme for the improvement of electricity allocation from the transmission towards the distribution network by means of the following:
- construction or renovation of substations,
- restructuring and rehabilitation of the medium-voltage network,
- replacement of medium-/low-voltage substations,
- rehabilitation and extension of the low-voltage network.
intec's services
- Inventory and diagnostics of electricity transmission and distribution in Conakry,
- Feasibility and implementation study for the optimum development scheme of the electrical networks and elaboration of the tender dossier,
- Environmental and social impact study.
Client
Electricité de Guinée (EDG)
Financing
African Development Fund
Period of implementation
04.2012 - 06.2016
Guinea/Mali - 225 kV Interconnection Guinea - Mali
In order to accelerate the implementation of its priority projects, the West African Power Pool (WAPP), on behalf of EDG and EDM, commissioned this project to prepare the construction of an HV overhead line and associated substations from N'Zékéroré (Guinea) via Fomi (Guinea) to Bamako (Mali). The project includes a feasibility study and the preparation of prequalification and tender documents for the following installations:
- the construction of 714 km of 225 kV line,
- the extension or new construction of six 225 kV substations in Guinea (N'Zérékoré, Fomi, Beyla, Kérouané, Kankan, Siguiri), and
- the construction of a new 225 kV substation in Sanankoroba, some 25 km west of Bamako (Mali).
intec's services
- Feasibility study:
- Technical study of the interconnection, collection and analysis of data, system study / planning of the integration of the new 225 kV line into WAPP's interconnected network (for a time horizon of 20 years of operation), preliminary design (line, substations, communication and SCADA systems), economic and financial analysis;
- Preparation of the prequalification and tender documents and the required split of works into different lots;
- Training programme / human resource development for the concerned electricity companies, energy ministries and for staff of the General Directorate of WAPP through training on the job and in the Consultant's home office.
Client
West African Power Pool (WAPP) / Système d'Echange d'Energie Electrique Ouest Africain (EEEOA)
Financing
African Development Bank
Period of implementation
01.2014 - 06.2016
Romanie - Tower Testing Station for Electromontaj S.A.
The project consisted in the design and construction supervision of a tower testing station for Electromontaj S.A. in Bucharest. The station can carry out design and sample tests for tubular towers and steel lattice towers, self-supported or anchor type. The testing station is capable to do design tests for giant and multi-circuit towers with 80 m height, 35 x 35 m base, 800 t compression load and 730 t tension load.
intec's services
- Concept of the tower testing station
- Preliminary study
- Analysis of investment costs
- Geotechnical investigations
- Detailed design
- Technical assistance during erection
- Commissioning
Client
S.C. Electromontaj S.A.
Financing
S.C. Electromontaj S.A.
Period of implementation
03.2013 - 06.2015
