East Kazakhstan – Oskemen and Semey Street Lighting System Modernization

Consultant's Assignment

In April 2019, GMCS commenced work under a consultancy agreement with the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the East Kazakhstan Region to assist the cities of Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) and Semey with the modernization of their existing street lighting systems. The principal aim of the assignment was to introduce a new business model where the PPP Center took over the management of the street lighting systems in both cities, acting as the street lighting asset holder and the employer for Design-Supply-Installation-Operation & Maintenance contracts with a private contractor chosen through a public tender. To support this process, GMCS finalized the Public Service Contract (PSC) for the street lighting services and developed a framework for monitoring and reporting on the PSC's implementation. Additionally, a Financial and Operational Performance Improvement Programme (FOFIP) was developed for the Regional PPP Center.