Uganda - Mutundwe - Entebbe 132 kV Power Transmission Line and Related Substation Works

959-1880

The project scope comprises the following:

  • Construction of approximately 36 km of double circuit 132 kV transmission line between Mutundwe Substation near Kampala City and Entebbe, partly with four circuits and with OPGW on one circuit.
  • Extension of the existing 132/33/11 kV Mutundwe Substation (two outgoing 132 kV feeders, extension of busbar system; extension/modification of protection, control, telecommunication, and auxiliary AC/DC power supply systems; civil works).
  • Entebbe Substation: Construction of a new outdoor 132/33 kV substation and 33 kV indoor switchgear (double busbar system, two incoming 132 kV line feeders, two 132/33 kV transformer bays with 50 MVA power transformers, one bus coupler bay, protection, control and SCADA, tel-ecommunication and auxiliary power supply equipment, 33 kV indoor switchgear with two incom-ing and six outgoing feeders, a connection by 33 kV underground cable to the existing 33/11 kV distribution; control building, all related civil works).

intec's services

Project Design and Preparation of Tender Documents:

Review of the 2011 feasibility study report; review and adjustment of line route; pegging of angle towers; power system analysis with PSS/E; soil test report and project design report; elaboration of design and technical specifications for transmission line and substations; preparation of tender documents for EPC contracting.

Assistance during the Tendering Stage:
Lead of pre-bid meeting and site visit with Bidders; Bidder's clarifications; bid evaluation; post-tender clarifications; preparation of evaluation report; assistance during contract negotiations; preparation of EPC contracts.

Project Management and Construction Supervision:
Review and approval of design calculations and drawings; factory acceptance and site tests; supervision of works on site; monitoring of time schedule; project cost control; processing of contractors' invoices; monitoring of environmental management plan and of the adherence of the social impact assessment recommendations; enforcement of contractor's health; safety and environmental manual; witnessing of commissioning tests; preparation of commissioning protocol; punch list; preparation of final inspection and formal takeover; review of as-built drawings; preparation of project reports.

Follow-up during the two-year Defects Liability Period (DLP).

Training of Client's Personnel:
On-the-job training of electrical and civil engineers on power system analysis and design, on the preparation of specifications for transmission lines and substations and on supervision of construction works; elaboration of a detailed training programme and delivery of a 3-week training session for Client's Engineers in the Consultant's home office.


Client

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (UETCL)

Financing

Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)

Period of implementation

26.3.2014 - 30.11.2017