📋 Tender Overview
Project ID: P168185
Region: Africa
Commitment Amount: US$ 390.00 million
Total Project Cost: US$ 440.00 million
Component 1: Cameroon RIS-RIN Interconnection (US$375million, of which IDA Credit US$295million and counterpart funding of US$80million), whichwill finance all costs associated with the construction of the RIS-RIN Interconnection. Specifically, this component is articulated in the following sub-components:(i)Sub-component 1.A: Construction of RIS-RIN Interconnection (US$266 million, all IDA credit). The RIS-RIN Interconnection will be a double-circuit 225 kV transmission linespanning over 514km from Nachtigal in the RIS to Hourou Oussoa (near Ngaoundere)in the RIN with four substations (Ntui, Tibati, Yoko and Hourou Oussoa). All costs related to works and equipment for the construction of the line and the substations, including dedicated voltage regulation equipment, will be financed throughthe IDA credit. Consistent with the ESIA, the routing of the RIS-RIN takes due account of flooding risks, which may be increasing due to climate change, and specifically avoids the main flooding areasof Reservoir du Maga and Fleuve du Lagone. (ii)Sub-component 1.B:Project implementation support to SONATREL (US$24 million, all IDA credit).This subcomponent will finance the establishment of a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within SONATREL, specifically assigned to implement the construction of transmission lines and associated infrastructure under the Project, including the RIS-RIN Interconnection and the section of the Cameroon-Chad Interconnection within Cameroon’s borders (please see section on implementation arrangements for more details). This unitwill be responsible for ensuring compliance with World Bank’s Operational Policies and will be adequately staffed. SONATREL will also hire a reputable international engineering company to serve as Owner’s Engineer (OE), which will support the PIU in all activities pertaining to project management and supervision.
