Q1: The TOR refer to previous work on this project, notably the scoping phase 2022-2024 and a pre-feasibility study conducted by the Regional Council of TTA. Can you confirm whether those studies and the data they are based on would be made available to a successful bidder? And if so, could you confirm what data will be available?
A1: Regarding the existing studies, please note the following :
- The Scoping Phase Study (2022–2024) constitutes a qualitative assessment undertaken at the scale of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Its primary objective is to identify and prioritize WEFE Nexus solutions within the region. Accordingly, the geographical coverage of this study is broader than and not limited to the Oued El Makhazine Dam project site. The study was commissioned and led by GWP-Med and will be made available to the successful bidder
- The Pre-Feasibility Study constitutes a rapid assessment intended for the preliminary identification and swift evaluation of technical options, with the purpose of informing and guiding the selection of the option to be subjected to more detailed examination in subsequent phases. The study was commissioned by the Regional Council of TTA and will be likewise made available to the successful bidder.
Q2: We also noted the need to hold a validation workshop with relevant stakeholders. Have the key stakeholders already been identified during the previous work? And if so, have they already been engaged as part of those studies and would the successful bidder be able to continue the process? Or is the expectation for the winning team to start from a blank sheet?
A2: A core group of stakeholders was established and actively involved in the Pre-Feasibility Study. This group is facilitated by the Regional Council of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (TTA), and the successful bidder is expected to build upon and continue this existing process.
Q3: Are certifications of project completion and diplomas and working certificates from experts required to be submitted at the offer stage
A3: These documents are not required during the offer submission phase. However, the Call for Offers Evaluation Committee may, at its discretion, request them at any point during the evaluation process.
Q4: Have any studies on water evaporation been conducted for the dams previously?
A4: The Consultant should require this information from the relevant stakeholders and as it is the case for all data required for the assignment, in case data are not available, the Consultant shall define the approaches to address these data gaps
Q5: Are there any areas (water surface) within the basin that cannot be utilized?
A5: This should be part of technical, environmental and other considerations that the Consultant shall identify, examine and suggest accordingly the configuration of the Plant
Q6: Is the estimated required installed capacity of the floating solar plant 13.5MWp flexible? Can it be increased or decreased? If so, is there a maximum and minimum capacity?
A6: The 13.5 MWp is an estimation of the capacity . The consultant is required to provide detailed arguments and calculations for the plant’s nominal power capacity
Q7: Are there any limitations on the floating solar plant's AC capacity?
A7: At this stage, this cannot be answered. Any limitations will arise from the results of the technical calculations and their suitability to the local conditions.
Q8: How many studies are expected to be provided for review? What data will be made available?
A8: The Consultant is required to collect the existing studies relevant to the assignment from open and online sources as well as from relevant stakeholders, and review these studies. For unavailable studies and remaining data gaps, the Consultanta shall define the approaches to address these remaining gaps
Q9: What location is the kick-off workshop expected to be held? Will this be on online meeting? If not, will expenses for the workshop be reimbursed or are they to be incorporated into the fee?
A9: The kick-off and validation workshops will take place in Tangiers and will be held in person. The expected number of participants for each workshop is indicated in the ToRs. All expenses of the workshops, as specified in the ToRs, will be covered by the Consultant.
Q10: How many documents relating to national legislation and regulatory framework are expected to be provided for review? What language will they be provided in?
A10: The Consultant is required to collect the existing documents in relation to national legislation and regulatory frameworks. Most probably you will find them in French and/or Arabic.
Q11: Is there a minimum number of configurations that are to be investigated?
A11: What is important is to ensure that the suggested configurations enable the selection of the most suitable and optimal solution.
Q12: When is the expected start date?
A12: Immediately after contract signature