Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Energy, Power and Minearal Resources
Agency : West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd (WZPDCL)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Modernization of Power Distribution-Smart Grids Phase I Project
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Khulna
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (International)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Procurement of Consulting Services and Implementation for Design, Development, and Installation of a Multi-Platform Geographic Information System (GIS) for WZPDCL’s Power Distribution Network (SD-3).
EOI Ref. No. : 27.22.4785.700.50.001.25.190
Date : 11/09/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Loan
Development Partners : KfW Development Bank, Germany

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Modernization of Power Distribution-Smart Grids Phase I
EOI Closing Date and Time : 21/10/2025 11:00 AM; GMT+6
Publication Date : 11/09/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The aim of the tender is to implement a Multi-Platform GIS-based Application for the Management of the entire Distribution Network for WZPDCL. This system will manage high, medium, and low voltage sub-transmission/distribution networks (33kV, 11kV, and low voltage) and integrate customer data, consumer meter data and network characteristics. The system will facilitate loss reduction measures and the development of cost-effective schemes for power network improvements including interfacing with electrical network analysis software.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : The German Cooperation through KfW is financing the modernization of power distribution and implementation of smart grid with the objective to contribute to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as to a safer, more reliable and more stable electricity supply. Under this programme, a budget is allocated for implementing GIS Mapping System covering WZPDCL’s entire distribution area. The qualification of experienced applicant is subject to the regulations contained in the latest KfW procurement Guidelines for the Procurement of Consulting Services, Works, Goods, Plant and Non-Consulting Services in Financial Cooperation with Partner Countries available at https://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/PDF/Download-Center/PDF-Dokumente-Richtlinien/FZ-Vergaberichtlinien-V-2021-EN.pdf The detailed information can be found on Pre-Qualification (PQ) document.
Other Details (if applicable) : To register and receive further information such as the comprehensive Prequalification/EOI documents, please contact via email: West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL) Engr. Md. Saifuzzaman Project Director Modernization of Power Distribution-Smart Grids Phase I Bidyut Bhaban, Boyra Main Road, Khulna-9000, Bangladesh wzpdcl.mpdsgp@gmail.com pd.mpdsg@wzpdcl.gov.bd with CC to the following emails: Hani.AlYacoubi@gopa.eu Juan.Izquierdo@gopa.eu
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
27.22.4785.700.50.001.25.190 N/A Entire WZPDCL Area As per RfP Document As per RfP Document

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Saifuzzaman
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Superintending Engineer)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Office of the Project Director, Modernization of Power Distribution-Smart Grids Phase I Project, Bidyut Bhaban, 35, Boyra Main Road, Khulna-9000, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +8801700709721, Fax : , Email : wzpdcl.mpdsgp@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders