
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 30 March 2022 – In response to the request for qualifications (RFQ) for the Uzbek Solar 3 Project (total 500 MW at 3 sites in Bukhara, Namangan and Khorezm) published on August 30, 2021, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan has received 15 RFQ Applications before the deadline of November 29, 2021, 23:00 hours Tashkent Time.

The project is implemented on the basis of the following resolutions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan: - Resolution No. PP-5001 of February 28, 2021 "On measures to implement the investment project" Construction of a wind power plant with a capacity of 300-500 MW in Peshku district of Bukhara region" - Resolution No. PQ-5003 of February 23, 2021 "On measures to implement the investment project" Construction of a wind power plant with a capacity of 500 MW in Gidjuvan district of Bukhara region " in accordance with the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 30, 2021 No. PP-72 "On approval of the Investment Program of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2022-2026 and the introduction of new approaches and mechanisms for managing investment projects"

Terms of Reference Financial Management Specialist at the Project Management Unit “Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations”

The Social Specialist suitable for this position should have the following qualifications:

Joint Stock Company “National Electrical Grid of Uzbekistan” The Government of Uzbekistan has confirmed that energy sector reforms should remain the main and most important development priority, considering its role and contribution to the country’s economy.

The Government of Uzbekistan has confirmed that energy sector reforms should remain the main and most important development priority, taking into account its role and contribution to the country’s economy.

Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations

Project Number: MUTS/ICB/2016 Funding source: World Bank Project Name: Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations Package No: MUTS/ICB/2016-7/2 Lot No.: MUTS/ICB/2016-7/2/3 Evaluation Currency: USD Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB) Procurement Type: Goods

Project Number: MUTS/ICB/2016 Funding source: World Bank Project Name: Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations Package No: MUTS/ICB/2016-7/2 Lot No.: MUTS/ICB/2016-7/2/2 Evaluation Currency: USD Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB) Procurement Type: Goods

Project Number: MUTS/ICB/2016 Funding source: World Bank Project Name: Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations Package No: MUTS/ICB/2016-7/2 Lot No.: MUTS/ICB/2016-7/2/1 Evaluation Currency: USD Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB) Procurement Type: Goods

Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework prepared by JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan for the Asian Development Bank

Project Name: Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations. Project Number: MUTS/ICB/2016

The Government of Uzbekistan has been undertaking major reforms in the power sector. Sector oversight functions have been consolidated under the Ministry of Energy (MoE) that was established in February 2019. A subsequent decision was made in March 2019 to unbundle Uzbekenergo into separate Generation (“Thermal Power Plants” JSC), Transmission (“NEG Uz” JSC), and Distribution (“Regional Distribution Network” JSC) companies.

Funding source: World Bank Project Name: Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations Bid/Contract Reference No: MUTS/ICB/2016-14 Evaluation Currency: USD Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB) Procurement Type: Goods

Project Name: Modernization and upgrade of transmission substations. Project Number: MUTS/ICB/2016