The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Preparatory Survey for the Rehabilitation Project of Inga II Hydropower Station

This tender is for a preparatory survey for the rehabilitation project of the Inga II Hydropower Station in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultants to conduct this crucial survey. The Inga II Hydropower Station is a significant source of electricity for the country, and its rehabilitation is vital for ensuring a stable and adequate power supply. The survey will involve a detailed assessment of the current condition of the hydropower station, including its infrastructure, equipment, and operational performance. It will identify the specific rehabilitation needs, technical challenges, and potential risks associated with the project. Furthermore, the consultants will evaluate the project's economic viability, environmental and social impacts, and the institutional capacity for its implementation and operation. The findings will form the basis for JICA's potential financial and technical support for the rehabilitation of this critical energy infrastructure. Responses to questions were posted on September 12th.

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Power Generation and Feasibility Studies. Located in Global, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the energy and power sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.