Invitation for Bids: Power Transmission Rehabilitation Project Loan 3150-ARM (SF)

Invitation for Bids

1. The Republic of Armenia has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Project: Loan 3150-ARM (SF) Power Transmission Rehabilitation Project and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for Rehabilitation of 220kV/110kV Substation at Shinuhayr & Agarak 2. Bidding is open to all bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB.

1. The “High Voltage Electric Networks” CJSC (HVEN) (the “Employer") invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders from the ADB member countries for the construction and completion of: “Rehabilitation of 220kV/110kV Substation at Shinuhayr & Agarak 2”, that mainly includes: Rehabilitation of one 220kV Substation, Rehabilitation of one 220kV/110kV/35kV Substation, including various 220kV/110kV kV HV outdoor equipment, Autotransformer, MV Switchgear, related protection and control equipment, telecommunication equipment, supply of spare parts and special tools, etc. as well as the civil works, for detail design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, energizing works and services, and training complete in each respect at turnkey basis, as detailed and specified in the Bidding Documents”.

1. International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single-Stage: One-Envelope Bidding Procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible countries as described in the Bidding Document.

1. Project Experience: The main qualification criteria requires, among others:

Participation as contractor or Joint Venture partner, in at least two (2) turnkey contracts within the last ten (10) years (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014), each with a value of at least US$ 16 million that have been successfully or are substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed plant and services. The similarity shall be based on the physical size, complexity, methods, technology or other characteristics as described in bidding documents.

1. To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidders should contact:

Mr. Aram S. Ananyan

General Director

 “High Voltage Electric Networks” CJSC (HVEN)

Zoravar Andranik Street 1

Yerevan, Republic of Armenia 0084

phone: +374 10 72 00 10, fax +374 10 72 01 21,

e-mail: hvenprojects@gmail.com

1. To purchase the bidding documents in English, eligible bidders should:

• write to address above requesting for ADB-L3150-ARM/HVEN/ICB Bidding Documents
• pay a non-refundable fee of $300.00

The price includes one set of documents as hard copy and a soft copy recorded on CD. In the event of any discrepancy between electronic and hard copies of the Bidding Documents, the hard copy shall prevail. Separate courier charges will not be paid by the Bidder. The method of payment will be by cash or transfer through a bank account. Bank account of Employer is the following:

• Name of Bank:                                   ARMBUSINESSBANK
• Swift:                                      ARMNAM22
• In favor of:                              “High Voltage Electric Networks” CJSC
• Account No.:                           1150001172630101
  • Correspondent bank:                 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY                                                                                                                                 AMERICAS  NEW YORK, USA
  • Correspondent account:          04454448 Swift: BKTRUS33

The Employer will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of their bids.

1. Deliver your bid:

• to the address above
• on or before the deadline: 10:00 AM, [29 September, 2015]
• together with a Bid Security / Bid Securing Declaration as described in the Bidding Document

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission at the Conference Room of Employer (second floor) Office in Zoravar Andranik Street 1, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia, in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

Late bids will be rejected.