ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 100MW SERE WINDFARM PROJECT AT KOEKENAAP IN THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTANT SERVICES)

Republic of South Africa

Eskom Investment Support Project - Renewable Energy Investments (100 MW Wind Power Plant)

Energy Sector

CONSULTING SERVICES

Loan No. 7862-ZA

Project ID No. P116410

Expressions of Interest for the provision of Engineering Services andProject Management Services for the 100MW Sere Windfarm Project at Koekenaap in the Western Cape Province in South Africa.

This request for expressions of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for the Eskom Investment Support Project that appeared in UN Development Business on 8 July 2010.

Eskom Holdings Limited has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Eskom Investment Support Project # Component B.1: Renewable Energy Investments and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for consulting services.

The proposed technical assistance services will include:

• Engineering Services relating to the detailed engineering design, specification, works related to the proposed wind farm.  In addition, the consultant will support Eskom in the preparation ofthe Bidding documents and the Bid process until award of tender(s) relation to the project.

• Project Management Services relating to the implementation of the contracts related to the proposed wind farm.  These services will include support on integration issues, and general supervision of contracts related to cost, quality, scheduling control, and overall construction supervision.

The expected implementation period of the services is expected to be three years (2011 # 2013).

Eskom Holdings Limited now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services.  Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions etc.). Consultancy firms may associate on joint venture (JV) or sub-consultancy basis to enhance their qualifications.

Expression of Interests (EOIs) from prospective consultancy firms should also specify the following information

• Evidence of business registration in home country;

• Evidence of experience in managing wind projects of similar type and magnitude;

• Evidence of experience in engineering services related to wind projects;

• CV's and availability of key personnel

It is required that any firm responding to this request for Expression of Interest must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in wind projects of a similar type and magnitude. The firms must be able to mobilise the experts required for carrying out the services on a timely basis.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition).

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours [i.e. 09H00 to 16H00] between Monday and Friday:

Attn: Ms Goitsimang Mabaso # Procurement Manager

Eskom Enterprises, 1 Eglin Road, Sanhill Park, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, 2000, RSA

Tel:  + 27 17 615 2444,  e-mail: [email protected]

Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the same address above and be submitted as one (1) original and two (2) copies in a sealed envelope, on or before 28 October 2010 at 10.00 am local time clearly marked "Expression of Interest for Consulting Services for the 100 MW Sere Windfarm Project"

Only shortlisted firms will be contacted.