TIEG Consortium’s first Meeting for the new awarded Framework Contract SIEA 2018 of the European Commission

The first TIEG consortium meeting for the new Framework Contract (FWC) SIEA 2018, launched by the European Commission (DEVCO), for lot 2: “Infrastructures, sustainable Growth and Jobs”, took place in Bratislava, Headquarters of TIEG and C&M, on May 17th, 2018. The meeting, chaired by Michel Doumont (C&M), CEO of TIEG and Project Director of the consortium for the new FWC, gathered most of the consortium members, either physically or via teleconference.

The overall demand for infrastructure and technology is expected to significantly increase in the coming decades, driven by factors such as the global economic growth, technological changes, energy challenges, climate change, urbanization, and the intensification of congestion.  The new lot 2 of the FWC SIEA 2018, to which TIEG consortium belongs, covers all those sectors with the key goal to ensure economic and social sustainability.  The lot 2, within SIEA 2018, is a combination of the lots 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10 under the previous FWC BENEF, extended to new fields of development.

It is composed of 10 sectors, divided in 72 sub-sectors:

1. Transports and Infrastructures (10 sub-sectors)
2. Digital Technologies and Services (8)
3. Earth Observation (3)
4. Urban Development and Cities (5)
5. Sustainable Energy (7)
6. Nuclear Safety (7)
7. Sustainable Waste Management (1)
8. Private Sector (11)
9. Trade (16)
10. Employment Creation (4)

The sectoral spread of this new lot is wide.  Numerous specializations are required: civil engineers, architects, economists, sociologists, environmentalists, physicians, etc., expecting from the consortium evidenced experience and qualified in-house staffing in all of them.

The consortium led by TIEG is composed of consulting companies combining extensive and complementary experiences of international technical assistance projects’ implementation in the various fields of infrastructures and technologies, sustainable economic and social development.   In addition to its Active Members (C&M and TAS), TIEG has proposed a number of partner companies to join with the aim of completing  or consolidating its sectoral strengths: I) DAI (all sectors); 2) EGIS (Transport, Infrastructures, Urban development);  3) ASTEC (ICT); 4) SWS (Waste Treatment, Water); 5&6) NRG and DBE (Nuclear Safety) ; 7) Pohl C&A (Infrastructure, Trade & Private Sector); 8) Schuman Associates: (EU Affairs, ITC and private sector); 9&10) Azimut 360 and Trinomics (Energy); 11&12) IDP and Luxconsult (Waste Management), and 13) ÖSB (Employment).  TIEG is not the sole experienced framework contractor within the consortium. Most of the partners have cumulated experiences of lead entity or partners in previous lots FWC BENEF, the sectors of which are now incorporated in the new lot 2. E.g.: ASTEC (leader lot 3); DAI (leader Lot 10 and partner Lot 4), Pohl C&A (leader Lot 10 and partner Lot 2), SWS (partner lot 2), DBE (partner Lot 4), ÖSB (partner Lot 9), and IDP (partner Lot 10). Members have also experience of FWC EIBAS 2016, such as TIEG (partner lot 3 and 4) and EGIS (leader Lot 3).

The consortium meeting helped the consortium members to understand the organization of the consortium for the FWC lot 2, as well as their respective role in the future offers it will prepare to respond the requests of services that will be launched, as of 1^st of June 2018, by the various services of the European Union’s institutions involved in development aid and neighbourhood policy, for the coming months and the next years.

FWC SIEA 2018 Lot2 (2018-2022): Infrastructure, sustainable growth and jobs

The consortium led by TiEG, the European Economic Interest Grouping conducted by Consulting & Management (C&M) in partnership with TAS Europrojects Ltd, has been awarded for the new Framework Contract SIEA 2018. This Multiple Framework Contract aims at recruiting short-term services in the exclusive interest of third countries benefiting from European Union external aid. TIEG is selected for the LOT 2: “Infrastructure, sustainable growth and jobs”.

The other partners within the consortium are DAI Europe Ltd, DAI BRUSSELS SPRL, DAI Global LLC, EGIS INTERNATIONAL SAS, SWS Consulting Engineering – Structures, Water & Survey, S.r.l, ASTEC Global Consultancy Ltd, Pohl Consulting & Associates GmbH, Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group, DBE TECHNOLOGY GmbH, AZIMUT 360 SCC, ŐSB Consulting GmbH, SCHUMAN ASSOCIATES SCRL, IDP Ingeniería y Arquitectura Iberia, S.L.U, LUXCONSULT (MAURITIUS) LTD, Trinomics B.V.

The objective of the FWC SIEA 2018 is to provide, via individual assignments, defined and contracted through Specific Contracts, short-term expertise which can be mobilised at very short notice. The quality of the services, which can be performed by internal or external expertise, is guaranteed by the Framework Contractor disposing of the appropriate internal technical skills and resources. The expertise may cover any of the following sector(s) within the Lot 2 “Infrastructure, sustainable growth and jobs”:

1. Transport and Infrastructures
2. Digital technologies and services
3. Earth Observation
4. Urban Development and Cities
5. Sustainable Energy
6. Nuclear safety
7. Sustainable Waste management
8. Private sector
9. Trade
10. Employment creation (Labour Market and Employment – formal and non-formal)

The expertise cover any geographic area, within or outside the EU.

2018/12 (058) RDV Energy 2018/403-380, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Technical support to Women and Sustainable initiative (including gender oriented)”
The general objective of this assignment is to support the DEVCO C6 team, to establish a monitoring system for the totality of ongoing EU funded energy projects and a more specific approach for the results of the projects under the umbrella of the “EU Women and Sustainable Initiative” (the Gender initiative hereafter). For this Initiative, the assignment will also help to make the links between the projects and capitalise the experiences as well as disseminate good practices. At a larger extent, it will support gender mainstreaming in energy projects.

2019/02 (056) RDV Nuclear 2018/402-020, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Assessment of the “Training and Tutoring” projects, Nuclear Waste projects in Ukraine and the Nuclear Safety Cooperation with Armenia”
The main objective of this assignment is to provide to the European Commission (DG DEVCO) and the Beneficiaries/End-Users: 1. a review of the support provided to beneficiaries / end-users of the projects defined under Components I, II and III under INSC I and II; 2. an impact assessment of the cooperation activities under INSC I and II; 3. a gap analysis resulting in an action plan that could be supported by the EU under future projects.

2018/12 (053) China 2018/400-343, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Ex-post Evaluation of the Intellectual Property Key to sustainable Competitiveness Project”
The main objectives of this evaluation are to provide the relevant services of the European Union, the interested stakeholders with: 1. An overall independent assessment of the past performance of the Action, paying particular attention to its final results measured against its expected objectives; and the reasons underpinning such results; 2. Key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve future Actions.

2018/12 (049) Egypt 2018/401-545, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Mid-term evaluation of  support to Agricultural SMEs (“SASME”)”
The overall objective of the programme is to support the efforts of the Government of Egypt to create job opportunities and income generation in rural areas and develop the agricultural sector.

2018/12 (048) Egypt 2018/402-141, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

Final evaluation of “Emergency Employment Investment Project”
The general objective of this assignment is to contribute to poverty reduction through activities supporting employment creation and income generation for the poor. This will contribute to a stronger economic and social cohesion. The project will contribute to the objectives of the broader action designed by the IBRD.

2018/12 (047) Egypt 2018/402-041, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Mid-term Evaluation of the National Solid Waste Management Programme (NSWMP) “
The overall objective of the National Solid Waste Management Programme is to make a significant contribution to sustainable protection of the environment, to protect natural resources and to reduce health risks for the population of Egypt.

2018/11 (040) Afghanistan 2018/400-954, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Mid-Term Review of the ‘Advancing Afghan Trade’ project implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) “
The main objectives of this evaluation are to provide the relevant services of the European Union and other interested stakeholders with: 1. An overall independent assessment of the past  performance of the ”Advancing Afghan Trade” project, paying particular attention to its intermediate results measured against its expected objectives; and the reasons underpinning such results. 2. Key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve current and future actions. 3. key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations to serve as a good basis mechanism for the formulation of the AAT phase 2.

2018/11 (036) Jamaica 2018/400-981, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) Civil Engineer “
The global objective of this assignment is to contribute to the successful preparation/formulation, implementation and management of the Jamaican Government – European Union (GoJ-EU) Cooperation Programme.

2018/12 (035) West Bank Gaza 2018/399-381, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Gaza Industrial Estate incentive program”
The global objective of this assignment is creating enabling conditions to industrial development in Gaza.

2018/10 (034) Chad 2018/400-894, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Assistance technique pour la mise en oeuvre du projet “Initiative OMD : eau potable et assainissemen”
L’objectif général du projet dont ce marché fait partie est le suivant “lutter contre la pauvreté par l’amélioration des conditions de vie et de santé des populations à travers un accès étendu, durable et équitable à l’eau potable et à des infrastructures améliorées d’assainissement“.

2018/10 (031) Serbia 2018/401-400, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Technical Assistance to the Contracting Authority in decentralised management for the management of infrastructural projects under IPA TAIB and IPA NAP”
The overall objective of the programme is to further strengthen the administrative and managerial capacity of the Decentralized Management structure for the management of the EU financial aid to the Republic of Serbia to effectively and efficiently manage EU funded infrastructural projects.

2018/11 (030) Cyprus 2018/398-798, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Technical Assistance for the Implementation of an Energy Efficiency Programme in Schools”
The overall objective of the programme, of which this contract is a part, is to prepare the Turkish Cypriot community for the implementation of the acquis communautaire in the sector of energy in general and in regard to energy efficiency, beginning with schools, in particular.

2018/12 (029) Sierra Leone 2018/403-098, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Study to design support for the governance in Sierra Leone’s transport sector”
The overall objective of the project is to improve sustainability and security of the regional road transport system through a program to be designed by this assignment in order to obtain the results as described in the 11th EDF RIP regional financing agreement (FA) Nr. ROC/FED/23-219 dedicated to Sierra Leone.

2018/10 (026) Bangladesh 2018/401-432, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

Ex-post Evaluation of the “Better Work and Standards programme (BEST)”
The main objectives of this evaluation are to provide the relevant services of the European Union, and the interested stakeholders with: 1. An overall independent assessment of the past performance of the BEST programme , paying particular attention to its results measured against its objectives. 2. Key lessons and recommendations in order to improve future Actions

2018/08 (020) Uganda 2018/399-295, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Diagnostic Studies N° 2.1 to 2.5 To support the Mid-Term-Review of Uganda’s 2nd National Development Plan (NDP-2) and evaluation of NDP-1: Infrastructure (2.1), Employment (2.2.), Industrialization and Value Addition (2.3), Minerals, Oil and Gas (2.4), Tourism (2.5)”
The overall objective of this Assignment is to To contribute to the Government of Uganda’s successful completion of the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the 2nd National Development Plan (NDP2) and the end evaluation of the 1st National Development Plan (NDP-1).

2018/07 (001) Malawi 2018/398-570, FWC SIEA 2018 LOT2

“Support to Formulation of a Programme on Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusiveness”
The overall objective of this Assignment is to assist the Government of Malawi and the EUD formulate a new programme on Entrepreneurship Development and Financial Inclusiveness, for measures in favour/support of CSOs/and to propose feasible modalities for EU support for the benefit of entrepreneurs and TVET graduates in Malawi.

2018/04 Italy (22) TA2017164 IT HUB, FWC EIBas, LOT3

“National Logistics Information Technology Platform Business Case”
The overall objective of this Assignment will be to advise UIRNet to determine the scope, business case and financial viability of the Project.

2018/01 République Démocratique du Congo (178) Nr. 2017/394216, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Mission d’appui aux infrastructures santé en RDC”
Le principal objectif de cette mission tend à soutenir, dans le cadre du plan national de développement sanitaire (PNDS) et dans le contexte global de la lutte contre la pauvreté, le progrès de la santé pour la population de la RDC.

2017/12 Balkans (176) Nr. 2017/390894, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Evaluation of the Western Balkans Investment Framework Technical Assistance Instrument: the Infrastructure Project Facilities”
The overall objective of this assignment is to support the sustainable socio-economic growth of the Western Balkans by developing infrastructure through the WBIF.

2017/11 Haïti (172) Nr. 2017/390350, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Audit technique et financier des contrats de travaux et de services du programme binational de Ouanaminthe, Haïti”
L’objectif général de la présente mission est d’assurer le respect des conditions contractuelles par les contractants des marchés de travaux et service, notamment du point de vue technique et financier, afin d’obtenir les résultats du programme.

2017/11 Malawi (170) Nr. 2017/389582, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“External Technical Audit of the Bwanje Valley”
The global objective of this assignment is to provide assurance to the EU Delegation, NAO SU, and Supervisor that the Contractor’s works and Supervising Consultant’s services are being carried out in accordance with their respective contracts with regard to the organisational, technical, contractual and financial aspects, during the implementation of the project.

 

2017/09 Ethiopia (170) Nr. 2017/388021, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Evaluation of Road Sector Budget Support (SPSPIII) and Preparation of a Technical Cooperation under the SPSP IV”
The main objectives of this evaluation are to provide the relevant services of the European Union, the interested stakeholders with: 1. An overall independent assessment of the past performance of the Sector Policy Support Program III, paying particular attention to its results measured against its objectives; 2. Key lessons and recommendations in order to improve current (if relevant) and future Actions; 3. Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) of the next TCP

2017/07 Romania (12) Nr. TA2017088 RO RP1 , FWC EIBas, LOT3

“Support to the Transport – LIOP Beneficiaries: CFR SA – Opinions on claims”
Objective: The overall objective of the Assignment is to assist the EIB PAS Team in their support to CFR SA.

2017/06 Romania (07) Nr. TA2016116, FWC EIBas, LOT4

“Access-to-finance conditions for companies investing in the Photonics and Micro-electronics/components companies”
Objective: The  overall  objective  of  this  Assignment  is  to  carry  out  a  mapping  of  the  key  access-to-finance conditions for companies working in the Photonics and Micro-electronics/components sectors in Europe.

2017/06 Serbia (162)  Nr. 13SER01/14/121, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Technical Assistance to the Customs Administration of the Republic of Serbia to tender Construction of Border Crossing Point (BCP) Kotroman”
Objective: The overall objective of this project is to improve the quality of the services of the Customs Administration, Border Police and the Veterinary Inspection services, increase the capacity of CAS, ensure efficient and effective integrated border control and improve the fight against illegal migration.

2017/04 Greece (07) Nr. TA2017028, FWC EIBas 2016, LOT3

“National Transport Plan for Greece”
Objective: The Ministry wishes to appoint a technical consultant (hereafter, the “Service Provider”) to support in the development of a Transport Plan that will facilitate the identification and justification of future necessary policies and investments in the transport sector (hereafter, the “Assignment”). The Transport Plan will be developed in tandem with the development of Strategic Transport Planning capabilities within the Ministry. Both activities are being undertaken with the support of JASPERS.

2017/01 Latin America (149)  Nr. 2016/380803, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Latin American Investment Facility (LAIF) Monitoring and technical advice”
Objective: improve the quality of the Latin American Investment Facility Programme (LAIF) – which in turn should contribute to poverty reduction.

2016/11 Bénin (137) Nr. 2016/379280, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Evaluation finale de deux projets dans le secteur de l’eau et de l’assainissement en zones rurales en Guinée-Bissau, identification et formulation du programme d’appui du même secteur dans le cadre du 11ème FED”.
Objectif : réaliser l’évaluation ex-post des deux projets et assurer pendant deux années un suivi régulier de la route et de son évolution technique.

2016/09 Niger (125) Nr. 2016/374419, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Mise en place d’audits techniques réguliers des marchés de travaux et de surveillance associés, pendant l’exécution des projets de réhabilitation des routes Balleyara – Filingué et Agadez-Tiguidit au Niger”.
Objectif : évaluer les prestations des titulaires des marchés de travaux et des titulaires des marchés de surveillance et contrôle d’un point de vue organisationnel, technique, contractuel et financier pendant la phase d’exécution du projet.

2016/05 Tchad (115) Nr. 2016/374454, FWC BENEF 2013, LOT2

“Appui aux activités de réception provisoire des travaux des AEP et des UPH dans le cadre du PAEPA”.
Objectif : contribuer à l’amélioration de manière durable des performances du secteur tchadien à l’accès à l’eau potable et au renforcement du cadre institutionnel.