(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Uzbekistan NAME OF PROJECT: Electricity Sector Transformation and Resilient Transmission (ESTART) Project .: TB0B5948-UZ Assignment : Training on Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of Protection and Control Systems at Digital Substations Reference No.: ESTART/LCS/TRAINING/2025 1. Background The Government of Uzbekistan has received financing from the International Development Association (the Bank) toward the cost of the Electricity Sector Transformation and Resilient Transmission Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services. As part of capacity building, NEGU requires specialized training for its personnel in commissioning, operation, and maintenance of protection and control devices at highly automated (digital) substations of 35–110 kV (distribution level) 220–500 kV (transmission level) This training will enhance NEGU specialists’ knowledge and skills in digital substations based on IEC 61850 international standards 2. Objectives The assignment aims to: · Strengthen NEGU’s technical capacity in relay protection and automation (RPA) · Provide theoretical and practical knowledge on microprocessor-based RPA devices, functional schemes, and integration with SCADA/ASDU. · Train participants on configuration, testing, and verification of RPA terminals with IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, Sampled Values). · Enable participants to perform commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting of RPA devices at both distribution and transmission digital substations 3. Scope of Services The Consultant shall conduct two training modules: Module 1: Distribution Substations (35–110 kV) · Preparation for commissioning and maintenance of protection and control devices. · Duration: eighty (80) academic hours (10 days). Module 2: Transmission Substations (220–500 kV) · Preparation for commissioning and maintenance of protection and control devices. · Duration: eighty (80) academic hours (10 days). Location: Tashk

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