Summary
About P4I
Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) is an Australian Government initiative partnering with Southeast Asia to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth through quality infrastructure. P4I partners with Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Delivered through a single team, P4I is led by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in collaboration with Ernst & Young, Adam Smith International, The Asia Foundation and Ninti One.
P4I works with partners to strengthen infrastructure decision-making and practice across the transport, energy, utilities and telecommunications sectors. P4I’s focus is on the early stages of the infrastructure lifecycle, including planning and prioritisation, financing strategy, and procurement. Foundational to quality infrastructure, P4I integrates gender equality, disability, social inclusion, and disaster risk reduction and climate change (DRRCC) considerations into all activities. P4I has a head office in Bangkok, with other staff located around the region.
Description
Scope of Work
- Scope of Work for Component 1: Strengthen the Resilience of Grid Infrastructure
- This component focuses on:
- Identifying vulnerabilities and risks to grid infrastructure (transmission and distribution) from natural hazards and climate change.
- Conducting knowledge exchange sessions on energy infrastructure resilience.
- Developing a qualitative risk assessment of grid infrastructure.
- Delivering high-level geospatial mapping to assess exposure and vulnerability.
- Formulating a prioritised resilience action plan with the involvement of DEPP and EDL to inform future planning and investment.
- In addition, the scope of work should also encompass generation assets, ensuring that the resilience efforts address the entire energy system—from production to distribution. This comprehensive approach will strengthen the system’s ability to withstand climate risks and natural hazards.
- In collaboration with P4I and LASEP in-country Team, suppliers are expected to ensure that activities under Component 1 are aligned with the institutional preparedness work under Component 2, fostering collaboration and information sharing between these two streams.
Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) considerations will be integrated into all components of this activity. Suppliers are required to work closely with the P4I GEDSI team to identify opportunities to promote inclusivity and align their work with the LASEP GEDSI Action Plan. This includes ensuring that women, people with disabilities, and marginalised groups are considered in resilience planning and capacity-building activities. Suppliers are expected to embed these principles in their approach to ensure that the benefits of resilient energy systems are equitably shared across Lao PDR.
Application Instruction
Suppliers are requested to submit a proposal that demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements outlined in this tender. Proposals must be submitted via email to the P4I Procurement Manager at tenders@partnershipsforinfrastructure.org by 11:59 PM (Bangkok time) on 11 November 2024.
Only short-listed companies will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.
