Assam Distribution System Enhancement and Loss Reduction Project

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. Headquartered in Beijing, we began operations in January 2016 and have now grown to 87 approved members worldwide. By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors in Asia and beyond, we will better connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.

The government of India has applied for financing in the amount of US$ 386.0 million equivalent from the AIIB for the Assam Distribution System Enhancement and Loss Reduction Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services to be procured under this project. This project will be jointly financed by the Government of Assam.

The project will include the following components:

• Component 1: Construction of 33/11 kV substations with the associated sub-transmission and distribution lines.
• Component 2: Construction of High Voltage Distribution System network
• Component 3: Technical assistance such as hiring of Project Management Consultant and other capacity building measures.

Procurement of contracts financed by the AIIB will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the Bank’s Procurement Policy and associated INTERIM OPERATIONAL DIRECTIVE on Procurement Instruction for Recipients (PIR) and is open to all eligible firms and individuals and individuals as defined in PIR.

Specific procurement notices for contracts subject to International open Competitive Tender (IoCT) will be announced, as they become available, in UN Development Business online, on the AIIB’s external website, on APDCL website http://www.apdcl.org and newspaper of national circulation in the Borrower’s country. The opportunities for National open Competitive Tender (NoCT) will be published only in local APDCL website and local newspapers only.

Interested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services for the above mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Borrower at the address below:

Sd/-Director PMU
Assam Power Distribution Company Limited
4th Floor, Bijulee Bhawan, Paltan Bazar
Guwahati-781001, Assam, India

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