Outer Islands Electrification (Sector) Project

A notable feature of this project was the difference in the performance of the batch 1 and batch 2 contractors, though both contracts were undertaken by the same consortium. The main difference was in project management requirements. Particularly for projects involving outer islands, which by their nature introduce communication and logistical challenges, ADB should ensure that bid documents specify minimum requirements relating to project and contract management, requiring bidders to fully describe planned contract and project management plans in their bids and stating that ADB will not approve contracts unless satisfied that these plans are adequate to ensure successful and timely completion.