1.    This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in the ADB Business Opportunities on 11 January 2006.

2.   The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Northern Power Transmission Expansion Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for Package 02: Supply of Primary Equipment for the Tuyen Quang 220kV substation and Bim Son 220kV substation including Materials for the 220kV T/L Connection to Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh 220kV substations.

3.   National Power Transmission Corporation (NPT)/ Northern Vietnam Power Project Management Board (NPPMB) (the Purchaser) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Supply of primary equipment for:

• Lot 2.1: Tuyen Quang 220kV Substation.
• Lot 2.2:Bim Son 220kV Substation including Materials for the 220kV T/L Connection to Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh 220kV substations.

Note: Bidders have the option to bid for one (1) or two (2) lots.

4.   For each lot (Lot 2.1 or 2.2), bidders must have successfully completed within the last five (5) years, as main contractor or subcontractor, at least two (2) contracts of similar nature (i.e, supply of primary equipment for substation with voltage rating of 220kV or above) with each having a contract value of at least VND 38 billion or USD 1,850,000 equivalent. Also, for each lot ( Lot 2.1 or Lot 2.2), Bidder should have an average annual turnover for the last three years (2008-2010) of at least VND 110 billion or USD 6,000,000 equivalent.

The manufacturers should have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing primary equipment for 220kV and above substations and should have at least two (02)

Certificates from End-users

to prove that the same offered goods have been operating successfully and safety for more than 2 years.

5.    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.

6.    Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Document at the following address from 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours, Hanoi time, from 29 February 2012 (except weekends and holidays).

Northern Vietnam Power Projects Management Board
Attention: Mr. Phan Luong Thien - Chairman

No. 1111D Hong Ha Street

Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City-Vietnam

Tel. No. : 84-42-2103083

Fax No.: 84-43-9840824

Email:

[email protected]

7.    To purchase the Bidding Document in English, eligible bidders should:

• Submit a written application to the address above requesting for the Bidding Document for the above package.
• Pay a non-refundable fee of USD 100 or equivalent 2,000,000 VND by cash, bank draft or check to:
  Account Name: Northern Viet Nam Power Projects Management Board;
  Account No. for Vietnamese Dong: 2111000000.5367;
  Account no. for US Dollar: 21110370039883 - Viet Nam Investment and Development Bank - Ha Noi Branch.
• The Bidding Document may also be sent through courier for an additional fee of US$50. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery

8.    Bidders shall submit their bids:

• on or before 9:00 A.M on 12 April 2012. Late bids will be rejected.
• to the address above
• together with a Bid Security as stated in the Bid Documents.

9.    The Purchaser will not be responsible for any cost or expense incurred in the preparation and delivery of bids.

10.    Bids will be opened:

• in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend
• at 9:30 A.M on 12 April 2012
• at the address above

11.    When comparing Bids, ADB's Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.