Request for Expressions of Interest: Technical Consultant to Monitor Privatised Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Successor Companies (SCs) at Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)
The Presidency
Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)
The Secretariat of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP)
Technical Consultant to Monitor Privatised Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Successor Companies (SCs)
Request for Expressions of Interest
(1) In an effort to address the National Electric Power Authority’s (NEPA’s) poor operational and financial performance, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) amended the prevailing laws (Electricity and NEPA Acts) in 1998 to remove NEPA’s monopoly and encourage private sector participation. The amendments, however, were not far-reaching. The FGN then decided to undertake holistic policy, legal and regulatory reforms. The National Electric Power Policy (NEPP) 2001 outlines the reform agenda, while the Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA), 2005 provides the legal basis for the unbundling of NEPA, the formation of successor companies, and the privatization of the latter.
(2) Consequently, the FGN established the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) – the initial holding company and subsequently unbundled it into eighteen (18) successor companies, while maintaining national ownership of the transmission system.
(3) The FGN followed its privatization plan and sold 60% majority shareholding in the Distribution Companies (DisCo), 100 % in all thermal Generating Companies (GenCo), with the exception of Geregu Power Plant Plc, where FGN sold 51% of its shares, retaining 49%, The hydro power plants were concessional (Kainji/Jebba and Shiroro) for a period of 25 years. Specifically, the assets sold comprised of:
- Four thermal power generating facilities (Afam, Egbin, Sapele. Ughelli);
- Kainji (with Jebba) and Shiroro hydropower facilities; and
- 11 distribution companies;
(4) In order to nurture and monitor the activities of the companies for a period of five years as enshrined in the Performance Agreements signed between BPE (on behalf of FGN) and the new owners, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) hereby invites prospective TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS TO MONITOR PRIVATIZED POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA (PHCN) SUCCESSOR COMPANIES (SCs).
(5) The Consultant will be expected to provide technical and financial expertise required to develop, assemble and interpret performance reports for the distribution and generation companies, as part of BPE’s post-privatization monitoring mandate. The Consultant will also be expected to provide, as necessary, alt ICT systems required to collect data for the purpose of measuring and evaluating Key Performance Index (KPI) requirements, producing performance reports and maintaining a comprehensive database.
While completing the assignment, the Consultant will provide technical and financial expertise (with the exception of regulatory-related support, which is to he provided by NERC) that will be expected to form and lead teams of staff within BPE, making up the Performance Monitoring Unit (PMU). Within each major department or function, the Consultant will be expected to identify and train individuals that will be responsible for assuming the role of the consultant at the end of the assignment.
As such, the Consultant will be expected to build capacity within BPE’s monitoring unit for the following purposes:
- Eventual handover of responsibility under this assignment to BPE personnel
- Expansion of BPE’s monitoring unit to include the performance of the National Integrated Power (NIPP) assets, on behalf of the
(6) The Consultant will also be required to deploy the requisite technical and engineering tools to measure the reduction of technical, commercial and collection losses of the distribution companies and also the technical rehabilitation of the generation companies in line with the performance agreement signed with BPE
The Consultants’ qualifications shall include demonstrated international and national experience within the power (electricity) sector. The Consultant shall be able to demonstrate that each of his proposed staff has the requisite qualification to undertake the assignment, with such proposed persons having a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the power sector. We seek Consultants that can quickly grasp complex issues of privatization. Experience within the power sector in Nigeria would be viewed positively. Each proposed Consultant’s staff shall have an excellent knowledge of English; have highly developed analytical, communication, cross-cultural and diplomatic skills, as well as excellent report writing abilities.
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOls)
BPE invites eligible international and national consulting companies to indicate their interest in providing the aforementioned services.
Expressions of Interest (EOls) from prospective Consultants should specify the following information as the basis for pre-qualification:
- Capability Statement of the firm if a single entity, or firms, if forming an association or joint venture for the purpose of the assignment, with a discussion of its experience providing similar services. Copies of certificates of incorporation of each firm should also be provided;
- Similar past performance or experience of the firm or firms, clearly identifying the firm undertaking the work, scope of the work and location of each assignment.
- Staff available for the assignment, including C V’s; and
- Indication of financial capability of the firm(s) to carry out the assignment (audited accounts etc)
- Short description (not to exceed a page), of the Consultant’s understanding of the ICT system required to undertake the assignment.
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Guidelines. Selection of Consulting Firms (Complex Lump sum), January 2008
Expressions of Interest must be submitted in six (6) copies and 1 soft copy in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Technical Consultant to Monitor PHCN SCs.”
The expressions of interest should be addressed and delivered not later than June 19, 2015 at 1700 hours CAT in Room B101 of the address shown below:
Mr. Benjamin Ezra Dikki
Director General
Bureau of Public Enterprises
No. 11, Osun Crescent
Off Ibrahim Babangida Way, Maitama
PMB 442,Garki,Abuja
Tel: 234-9-460-4400
E-mail: bdikki@bpeng.org
Web Site: http://www.bpeng.org
Interested applicants may obtain further information at the address above from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday through Friday (except public holidays)
Only short-listed Consultants will be contacted.
Expressions of Interest received through e-mail or fax will NOT be accepted.
