COLENCO Releases Prequalification Documents for Development of the Energy Sector VII – Improvement of Transmission Network – Tender 2
Publication of the Prequalification Documents (PQ) for Development of the Energy Sector VII – Improvement of Transmission Network
Within the framework of the Consultancy Services Contract for the project “Development of the Energy Sector VII – Improvement of Transmission Network”, COLENCO’s team, together with its Client KOSTT – Transmission System and Market Operator J.S.C., and under the guidance of KfW Development Bank, prepared and published the PQ for the procurement of construction, supply, installation, and modernization works related to the Kosovo transmission network.
The procurement notice was published on Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), marking another important milestone in the implementation of the project financed through a KfW loan on behalf of the German Government for the Republic of Kosovo and KOSTT.
COLENCO’s team prepared the PQ package fully in accordance with KfW Procurement Guidelines, defining detailed technical, financial, and environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) qualification requirements for prospective applicants. The qualification framework has been developed to ensure a transparent, competitive, and technically robust procurement process, allowing only highly qualified contractors to proceed to the next stage of tendering.
In preparing the documentation, COLENCO ensured that the qualification structure reflects the strategic importance of the project in strengthening the reliability, operational stability, and digitalization of Kosovo’s transmission system. The project contributes directly to the modernization of critical transmission infrastructure, the integration of advanced automation systems, and the enhancement of long-term grid performance and resilience.
The Scope of Works, which will be tendered under FIDIC Yellow Book Conditions of Contract, includes the following main components:
– The construction of the new SS 110/35/10(20) kV Dragash, including one (1) power transformer rated 32.5/40 MVA ONAN/ONAF, and all associated primary, secondary, civil, building and auxiliary systems
– The design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of one (1) 100 MVAr Variable Shunt Reactor at SS Ferizaj 2, including the associated new 400 kV bay and all related civil, structural, primary, secondary and auxiliary works
– The modernization of Local SCADA systems (RTU & SCS) in the substations listed in this Section, including all necessary integration, configuration, replacement, upgrading, testing and commissioning works
– Optional Scope of Works
COLENCO will continue supporting KOSTT throughout the evaluation and contracting process to ensure a transparent and efficient procurement procedure.
