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Consultancy Service for Computerized Maintenance Management System
Under Enhancement & Strengthening of Power Network in Eastern Region project
Terms of Reference
1- Background and Context
Bangladesh’s economy has performed well over the past decade and the country embarks in an
ambitious infrastructure development program to sustain the economic growth. This include the power
sector which has to meet an electricity demand projected to grow by more than 10 percent per annum
in the medium term due also to efforts to reach universal access.The installed generation capacity
doubled over 5 years to reach 11.8 GW in 2016 and the Government’s plan is to double it by 2021
and reach 50 GW by 2041.
Wheeling such capacity to the final users require not only to expand the transmission system but also
to improve significantly the O&M of the system in order to ensure the quality and reliability of the
electricity supply nationwide. Addressing the challenge is the responsibility of The Power Grid
Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) which own, operate and expand the country’s power transmission
assets1.
Currently PGCB is managing 5,377 km of HV lines (mainly double circuit 400, 230 and 132 KV) and
141 substations. It is planned to add 3,098 km lines and 106 S/S by 2020 and additional 3,005km and
90 s/s by 2025. The details of the infrastructure projections are given in the table below and in Annex
2.
Table 1: PGCB infrastructure projections up to 2025
Transmission Lines (km)
Voltage and number of circuits
400 kV (Double Circuit)
230 kV (Double circuit)
132 kV
Single Circuit Double Circuit
Existing 349 1648 877 3266
Planned upto 2020 234 330 123 414
Planned upto 2025 2043 1174 3 888
Substations
Voltage 400/230 kV 400/132 kV 230/132 KV 132/33 kV
Existing 4 1 26 133
Planned upto 2020 1 1 14 60
Planned upto 2025 12 4 39 83
If PGCB keep current O&M practices, doubling the size of the infrastructure in less than 10 years implies major challenges to ensure sustainability of the transmission assets which is key to the reliability of the grid network. Indeed, the current practices are mainly based on time-based and breakdown maintenance with high impact on the system availability and the cost of service.
The current organization/structure of the system maintenance is given in Annex-1. More than 2,000 staff are involved (including 1,141 engineers and 709 technical staff). The total expenditure
2for
maintenance almost double between FY 2011/12 and 2015/16 from 4.2 to 7.2 billion BDT (i.e. USD54 to 90.3 million). This does not include the losses due to unserved energy related to planned outages for maintenance which may increase due absence of live line maintenance capacity.
Currently, data collection is done in PGCB from different Grid Maintenance Divisions (GMD) as per the requirement following QMS (Quality management System) guidelines. The Research & Technical
1Institutional structure of the PGCB highlighting maintenance portion is shown in Annex 1
2including Repair & Maintenance, Salaries & Benefits of O&M Staff, Depreciation etc.
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Support Department (RTS) is responsible for collection of critical maintenance data centrally. They have developed a online data collection and analysis system which is not fully operational yet.
It exists General guidelines for different PGCB departments regarding maintenance as detailed in table2. However, no certification/qualification program for staffs is in practice yet. Table 2: Existing maintenance guidelines for PGCB Departments
SN Department Guideline of Maintenance Details
1
GMD
Procedure for surveillance inspection of substation and office
Annexure-2(a)_QP-SIS-1
Procedure for substation maintenance Annexure-2(b)_QP-SSM-1
Procedure for transmission line maintenance Annexure-2(c)_QP-TLM-1
2 SPMC
Procedure for system protection & metering Annexure-2(d)_QP-SPM-1
3 TRTUD
Procedure for telecommunication and RTU equipment maintenance
Annexure-2(e)_QP-TRD-1
4 SCADA Procedure for SCADA equipment maintenance Annexure-2(f)_QP-SMD-1
5 CNST
Procedure for communication network management system maintenance
Annexure-2(f)_QP-CNS-1
6 RTS Procedure for work of technical services Annexure-2(g)_QP-RTS-1
In total, PGCB needs to change O&M strategy to cope with the rapid expansions of the transmission
system. Handling the expanded system with current maintenance practices and tools will lead to low
level of reliability and unbearable level of staffing. Activities are undertaken to improve the operating
rules under the implementation of FGMO and upgrading of SCADA/Dispatch system. Efforts are also
ongoing to come up with standardization of design and technical specifications of major equipment.
This activity will complement by focusing on a comprehensive maintenance and asset management
policy to deliver reliable power at an optimal cost.
2- Objective of the assignment
PGCB intend to hire a consultancy firm to review current policies, procedures and practice which includes but not limited to the followings:
a) Maintenance activities of various departments of PGCB that maintain critical elements of Bangladesh National Grid System[Critical elements means, failure of such element can cause power outage or increase the risk of power outage]
b) Procurement activities that can affect the quality of critical elements ofBangladesh National Grid System
c) Human resource recruitment and development activities of PGCB that can affect the maintenance of critical elements of Bangladesh National Grid System
In accordance with the above the consultant will also assess organization of the maintenance
departments, establish baseline for cost and performance. It will then propose a new strategy in line
with international standards, based on an inclusive process involving all relevant department of PGCB
and combining reactive, predictive and pro-active approaches. This will include (i) the progressive
introduction of Reliability-Centered-Maintenance (RCM) analysis based on available data, (ii) the
definition of a new policy framework, (iii) institutional re-organization of the maintenance, (iv) standard
guidelines and procedures during all the equipment/systems lifetime and (v)arrange adequate training
workshops to implement RCM in PGCB
3- Detailed Scope of work
The assignment will be undertaken in three (3) different phases as described hereunder:
3.1. Phase 1 will focus on:
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i. The review of current maintenance policies and procedures,
ii. The assessment of organization of the maintenance departments and available resources
(tools, human resources, logistics, etc.)
iii. The assessment of technical officer/staff recruitment policy and practice of PGCB and
recommend necessary measures to update the same to ensure quality human resource
engagement for maintenance of critical elements of Bangladesh National Grid System.
iv. The assessment of training/performance appraisal policy and practice of PGCB and
recommend necessary measures to update the same to ensure quality human resource
engagement for maintenance of critical elements of Bangladesh National Grid System.
v. The analysis of available data &power outage reports in different format to undertake
equipment oriented or system-oriented analysis.
vi. The establishment of baseline for cost and performance
vii. The identification of areas of improvements and technical organizational options available
for implementation in the short and medium term. This will include, but not limited to,
system design, new maintenance approaches (reactive, predictive and pro-active), live
maintenance, computerized maintenance management system, on-line monitoring,
strategic maintenance planning, training and certification etc. Costing and tentative
implementation plan should be proposed.
viii. Feasibility of RCM based on available & collectable data, identification of major assets or
systems to be covered and tentative road map of its implementation.
ix. Elements of a draft maintenance policy framework for PGCB.
x. Establish procedures on Maintenance Management System for System Protection,
SCADA and telecommunication departments of PGCB.
xi. 2-days workshop to discuss the outcome of first phase and agree on a short-term plan for
options to be prioritized, RCM strategy and elements of the draft policy framework to be
developed in phase 2.
3.2 Phase 2 will focus on:
i. Finalization of the maintenance policy framework and strategy including:
- Reorganization and assessment of human resources recruitment and
development needs for 2020 and 2025.
- Feasibility of the setting up of a strategic maintenance planning, training &
certification department (SMPTCD) under PGCB maintenance wing
- Identification of the tools needed and development of their specifications.
- Recommendation on basic design criteria of critical elements of Bangladesh
National Grid System to ensure quality .
- Development of standard maintenance guidelines and procedures (including
RCM for specific assets and/or sub-systems)
- Definition of a training/certification program to support RCM
- Consolidated roadmap/implementation schedule;
- Definition of an investment plan 2019-2025
ii. Development of procurement packages needed in the short term:
- To computerize the maintenance management system (on-line maintenance data
base, on line monitoring of high value assets,)
- Implement live line maintenance practices (equipment &training for pilotcrews to
be based in different regions)
- Implement RCM practices (equipment &training for maintenance staff to be based
in different regions)
- Implement a strategic maintenance planning, training and certification program
3.3 Phase 3:Assistance to bid evaluation and contract negotiation (time based)
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4- Deliverables
4.1. Inception report (T0+1 months)
The assignment will start with a kick off mission in Bangladesh to discuss the assignment and
collect data. The mission will include a half a day workshop on Maintenance practices in utilities
similar to PGCB and a specific discussion on RCM implementation in Transmission system
companies.
The inception report will be delivered one month after the kick off mission and will include the
following:
Overview of consultant’s understanding of the assignment; Detailed Project work plan and schedule Methodology and details of studies/analysis to be performed in this project Preliminary assessment of the information and data collected
PGCB will be given 2 weeks to send comments
4.2. Interim report on Review and assessment of existing maintenance
organization and feasibility of RCM. (T0+ 5 months)
It will cover task (i) to (vi) of phase 1 scope of work. It will include the result of the detailed
review/assessment of current PGCB maintenance strategy and practices as well as cost and
performance baselines. It will also propose improvement and determine the feasibility of RCM
and its scope.
PGCB will be given 2 weeks to send comments.
4.3. Draft final report of Phase 1 (T0 + 7 months)
Based on PGCB comments on the interim report, the consultant will finalize elements of a
draft maintenance policy framework and issue the draft final Phase 1 report to be discussed
during a 2 days’ workshop in country two weeks after.
4.4. Final Phase 1 Report (T0+8 months)
Final report of phase 1 to be submitted 2 weeks after the workshop and inclusion of its
conclusions.
4.5. Report on PGCB Maintenance framework and Strategy (T0+ 12 months)
A draft will be prepared based of the elements detailed in 3.2 (i) and discussed during
a one-day workshop. The final draft will be submitted 2 weeks after the workshop.
4.6. Bids documents (T0+15 months)
Draft Bid Documents and Request for Proposals related to the 3 activities detailed under 3.2
(ii) will be prepared and discussed with PGCB based on the need assessment and
specifications developed under 3.2 (i). Additional documents may be prepared at the request
of PGCB.
Draft documents will be submitted at T0+13 months and PGCB will be given 3 weeks to
comment. Final documents will be submitted by T0+15 months
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5- Key staff for the assignment
The Key Expert Staff Needs and the estimated person months are as follows:
Project Manager 10 person months
Substation O&M Expert 6 person months
Transmission Line O&M Expert 6 person months
Live line Maintenance Expert 3 person months
Quality Assurance/ Factory Acceptance and Audit Expert 1 person months
Procurement Expert 2 person months
Data Management Expert 4 person months
Total Expert Person Month 32 person months
Minimum Qualification of Experts
The minimum required qualification for the Experts is shown in the following table:
Designation Minimum Qualification
1) Project Manager
Education:
・Graduate in Electrical Engineering
Experience:
General Experience : Minimum 20 years in Power sector.
Specific experience:
・Experience in 110kV and/or higher voltage substation/transmission line
related engineering (Operation & Maintenance/design/construction): 15
years
・Experience in preparing strategic maintenance planning/ development of
standard maintenance or Reliability-Centered-Maintenance (RCM)
guidelines and procedures/ preparing maintenance policy framework for
critical element of grid system (220kV or higher voltage grid substation/
transmission line) : 1 project.
・Experience in implementing computerized maintenance management
system for grid system (220kV or higher voltage grid substation/
transmission line) : 1 project.
・Experience of leading a consultants’ team as Project Manager or Deputy
Project Manager: 2 projects (at least one as PM)
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・Experience of working overseas for at least 2 projects
2) Substation O&M
Expert
Education:
・Graduate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
General Experience : Minimum 15years in Power sector.
Specific experience:
・Experience as operation & maintenance engineer for grid substation (110
kV and/or higher voltage grid substation): 10 years
・Experience in preparing strategic maintenance planning/ development of
standard maintenance or Reliability-Centered-Maintenance (RCM)
guidelines and procedures/ preparing maintenance policy framework for
critical element of grid substation (220kV or higher voltage: 1 project
・Experience in preparing procedures of Maintenance Management System
for System Protection, SCADA and telecommunication system of grid
substation (110kV or higher voltage) : 1 project.
・Experience in preparing basic design criteria for critical element of grid
substation (220kV or higher voltage. : 1 project.
3) Transmission Line
O&M Expert
Education:
・Graduate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
General Experience: Minimum 15years in Power sector.
Specific experience:
・Experience as operation & maintenance engineer for Transmission Line
(110 kV and/or higher voltage): 10 years
・Experience in preparing strategic maintenance planning/ development of
standard maintenance/Reliability-Centered-Maintenance (RCM) guidelines
and procedures for critical element of transmission line (220kV or higher
voltage) : 1 project.
・Experience in preparing basic design criteria for critical element of
transmission line (220kV or higher voltage) : 1 project.
4) Live Line
Maintenance
Expert
Education:
・Graduate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
General Experience: Minimum 15 years in Power sector.
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Specific experience:
・Experience in implementing/ provision of consultancy services in
implementing live line maintenance practices for Grid Substation/
Transmission Line (110kV and/or higher voltage): 10 years
・Experience in providing training the pilot crews/ maintenance personnel for
live line maintenance of Grid Substation/ Transmission Line (220kV or
higher voltage): 2 projects
5) Quality Assurance/
Factory
Acceptance and
Audit Expert
Education:
・Graduate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
General Experience: Minimum 10 years in Power sector.
Specific experience:
・Experience as Quality Assurance/ Factory Acceptance/Technical Audit
Expert in power sector utilities/ electric power equipment manufacturing
industry: 5 years
・Experience in preparing quality procedure for the procurement of critical
elements of power system: 1 project.
6) Procurement
Expert
Education:
Graduate in Engineering/Business Studies
Experience:
General Experience : Minimum 15 years in public sector/private sector
procurement.
Specific experience:
Experience in bidding document preparation: 5 years
Experience as a Procurement specialist/consultant for the substation/
transmission line project : 5 years
Experience in the procurement of supply, installation contract/EPC
contract financed by multilateral financial institute, preferably World
bank, ADB, JICA, KfW.
Experience in evaluating bid proposals of supply, installation
contract/EPC contract concerning grid substation/ transmission line
(110kV or higher voltage) : 2 projects
7) Data Management
Expert
Education:
・Graduate in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science/ Computer
Engineering
Experience:
General Experience : Minimum 7 years in Power sector/ other utilities.
Specific experience:
・Experience in development, management and maintenance of database of
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equipment/ system in power sector: 3 years
・Experience in implementing/ provision of consultancy services in
implementing on-line maintenance data base and on line monitoring of high
value assets for transmission utilities (110kV or higher voltage): 1 project.
All the assigned experts are expected to have good command of English. One person cannot be
proposed for more than one position.
6- Time Schedule and Duration of the assignment
The consultant is expected start in December 2019 and the assignment is scheduled to be
completed within 24 months.
7. Support to be provided by PGCB
7.1. Counterpart team
PGCB will provide counterpart and support staff to work with the consultant. PGCB will in
particular assist with the following tasks:
Provision oftechnical and institutional data required
Participation in data analysis
Coordination and planning of different workshop.
Review of reports and consolidation of comments.
7.2. Documentation
PGCB shall facilitate access by the consultant to maintenance documents and provide
availablereports of previous studies which could facilitate the realization of the assignments.
7.3. - Office space
The Consultant will arrange for office space.
Annex 1: Power sector Structure
Annex 2: Existing &Planned Transmission lines & Substations under PGCB
Annex3: PGCB O&M Structure
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Annex 2: Existing &PlannedTransmission lines & Substations under PGCB
Transmission Lines
400 kV (Double Circuit) km
230 kV (Double circuit) km
132 kV (km)
Single Circuit Double Circuit
Existing 280 1593 504 3000
Planned upto 2020 968 744 - 1386
Planned upto 2025 1021 1051 - 933
Substations 400/230 kV 400/132 kV 230/132 KV 132/33 kV
Existing 1 1 23 116
Planned upto 2020 5 1 19 81
Planned upto 2025 7 2 31 50
1. Number & Size of Power Transformers
132/33 kV Power Transformers
Size of Transformer (MVA)
Existing Addition in Existing substations
Planned upto 2020 (New)
Planned upto 2025 (New)
20 3 - - 4
28 1 - - -
40 1 - 2 -
60 1 - - -
10/13.3 2 - - -
12.5/16.67 2 - - -
15/20 35 - - -
20/25 1 - - -
25/30 3 - - -
25/33 2 - - -
25/41 72 2 35 4
25/41.6 1 - - -
28/35 2 - - -
35/50 25 - 1 -
41/63 2 - - -
44.1/63 3 - - -
48/64 11 1 1 -
50/75 100 58 61 44
50/83 1 - - -
50/83.3 3 - - -
64/80 1 - - -
66/100 3 - - -
80/120 19 41 74 26
Total 294 102 174 78
230/33 kV Power Transformers
Size of Transformer (MVA)
Existing Addition in Existing substations
Planned upto 2020 (New)
Planned upto 2025 (New)
80 1 - - -
120/140 2 - 2 -
120/150 2 - 2 -
Total 5 - 4 -
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230/132 kV Power Transformers
Size of Transformer (MVA)
Existing Addition in Existing substations
Planned upto 2020 (New)
Planned upto 2025 (New)
125 2 - - -
150 6 - 2 -
225 27 4 - -
300 10 - 2 3
255/300 2 - - -
225/300 - 5 19 11
250/350 - - 8 15
300/450 - 7 7 -
350/450 - - - 18
450 - - - 15
Total 47 16 38 62
400/132 kV Power Transformers
Size of Transformer (MVA)
Existing Addition in Existing substations
Planned upto 2020 (New)
Planned upto 2025 (New)
325 2 - 2 2
225/325 - - - 2
Total 2 - 2 4
400/230 kV Power Transformers
Size of Transformer (MVA)
Existing Addition in Existing substations
Planned upto 2020 (New)
Planned upto 2025 (New)
520 2 - 5 2
750 - - 7 10
1000 - - - 2
350/450 - - - 2
Total 2 - 12 16
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Annex3PGCB O&M Structure
Executive Engineer, EMD/IMD/Shifting -
7nos.
Executive Engineer, CNST/SCADA - 2nos.
Executive Engineer, RTUD - 5 nos.
Executive Engineer, OFCL - 1 no.
Executive Engineer, System Protection
Division - 6nos.
Executive Engineer, Metering Division - 1no.
SCADA Circle, Communication Circle,
System Protection & Metering Circle,
Load Depatch Circle, Optical Fiber
Leasing Circle headed by
Superintending Engineers
Chief Engineer
Transmission-2
(Western Part of
Bangladesh)
Chief Engineer
Transmission-1
(Eastern Part of
Bangladesh)
2 Grid Circles and 1
HVDC Circle headed by
Superintending
Engineers
8 Grid Maintenance
Divisions headed by
Executive Engineers. The
respective substations and
transmission lines are
directly under them.
12 Grid Maintenance
Divisions headed by
Executive Engineers. The
respective substations and
transmission lines are
directly under them.
4 Grid Circles headed by
Superintending Engineers
Chief Engineer
System
Operation
Executive Director O&M