Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 25 Aug 2015
****DAI invites interested parties to review the full TOR (please follow the apply now link) and submit proposals by Friday 25th September (Addis Ababa time)****
- Objective of the Programme
The objective is to examine the petrochemical and chemical product sector investment opportunities in Ethiopia with the ultimate aim of creating a sustainable and internationally competitive petrochemical and chemical product sub-sector using a viable and sustainable feedstock, most appropriate technology, efficient and effective facilities layout and efficient sized and scalable operation with supporting infrastructure.
The PCPMP Inception Study will provide the necessary information, data and parameter guidelines for the following stage Pre-Feasibility Study after which, this will inform the expected Final Feasibility Study. The information is to be organized around the four key components: market study; technical configuration; institutional structure; and transport and logistics which collectively contribute to the optimal and sustainable business model. A comprehensive Inception Study report is to be prepared with supporting evidence and recommendations including on whether to proceed to the following pre-investment stages. Following completion of the Market Study component and Preliminary report there will be a consultation with government and decision-points in the contract to review the results.
The main recipients of this work will be DFID Ethiopia, GoE and the people of Ethiopia. Key stakeholders will include the Ethiopian Ministry of Industry (MoI) and petrochemicals and chemical Investors. Other central Government Ministries such as Chemical and Construction Industry Development Institute, Ministry of Mines, Ethiopian Investment Commission, Ministry of Natural Resources Development and Environmental Protection, Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE), Ethiopian Mineral Resources Development Corporation as well as regional governments, SMEs, development actors and private sector involved in this sector will also benefit from this work
The Technical Service Provider’s (TSP)’ main point of contact will be DFID Ethiopia Private Sector Development Advisor and Ministry of Industry – Policy Director, on all aspects of study. Relevant information and contacts would be provided by MoI. The TSP would be responsible for their own transport and accommodation.
2.**Scope of Work**
The Inception report will comprise four distinct but related components:
- Market Study;
- Technical Configuration;
- Institutional structure; and
- Transport and Logistics.
These components are anticipated to be an integral part of designing the optimal and sustainable business model for the market driven petrochemical and chemical product industries of Ethiopia.
The anticipated timing of the tender process and assignment is as follows:
- Friday 14 August: Tender released
- Wednesday 2 September: Deadline for requesting clarifications to the terms of reference
- Friday 25 September: Deadline for submitting proposals
- W/c Monday 28 September: Evaluation of proposals
- W/c Monday 12 October: Contract signature
- W/c Monday 19 October: Mobilisation
- End of February 2016:Completion of assignmentIt is estimated that the budget for this assignment, including all expenses, will be between £150,000 and £200,000.
How to apply:
http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=2228