TANZANIA GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

Tender No. PA/131/2017-2018/C/01

FOR

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PLANNING, DESIGNING, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND DRILLING PROGRAMME OF THREE (3) TEST (SLIM) WELLS AND PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY AT NGOZI GEOTHERMAL AREA

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Date: 17^th August, 2017

1.      This invitation for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) which appeared in Tanzania Procurement Journal (TPJ) Issue no. 1821-6021 Vol X-No. 30 Dated 25th July, 2017.

2.      The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has set aside funds for the operation of the Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) during the financial year 2017/2018. It is intended that part of the proceeds of the fund will be used to cover eligible payment under the contract for the Provision of consultancy services for Planning, Design, Management, and Supervision of Infrastructure and Drilling Programme of three (3) test (slim) wells and Prefeasibility study Ngozi Geothermal Area.

3. Ngozi geothermal field belongs to the Rungwe Volcanic Province (RVP), situated directly south of Mbeya city, southwest Tanzania at a triple junction of the East African Rift system. The city is further 822 kilometers (tarmac road) northwest of Dar es Salaam, the country’s largest commercial city. Mbeya city is also reached by air (1 hour 25 minutes) or TAZARA railway.

4. The Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services which include; overall planning, designing, supervision and management of the drilling programme, time and cost effectiveness and transfer of knowledge to TGDC staff within the period of twelve (12) Months. The Drilling Programme includes; planning, well design, development of infrastructure (Access roads and water) and drilling operation of three (3) test (slim) wells.

5. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting a consultant’s profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

6. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2011 and the Public Procurement Regulations, 2013 – Government Notice No. 446 (hereinafter called Procurement Regulations).

7. Selection of the shortlist will be based on the required capabilities and experience in Management, Supervision and undertaking Prefeasibility study in the similar assignments.  
8. Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information from the office of the Secretary, TGDC Tender Board, Mt. Meru Building, 2^nd Floor, Mandela Road, P.O.BOX 14801, Dar es salaam from 09.00 hours to 16.00 hours on Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

9. Interested Firms are requested to submit written Expressions of Interest (EoI) in one (1) original and three (3) copies at or before 10.00 hours local time on Thursday 07^th September, 2017. The Expression of Interest shall be enclosed in a single sealed envelope and marked “Expression of Interest for Provision of consultancy services for Planning, Design, Management and Supervision of Infrastructure and Drilling Programme of Three (3) Test (Slim) Wells and Pre-feasibility study at Ngozi Geothermal Area” and shall be submitted to the Secretary, TGDC Tender Board, Mt. Meru Building, 2^nd Floor, Mandela Road, P.O.BOX 14801, Dar es salaam.

10.  Late Expressions of Interest shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances.

General Manager,

Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited,

Mt. Meru Building, 2^nd Floor, Mandela Road,

P.O. Box 14801, Dar es Salaam,

Tel; +255 (0) 687 833 855

Emails; gm.tgdc@tanesco.co.tz; info.tgdc@tanesco.co.tz