NEEDS Prequalified for SEC Wave 1 AMI Project: June 2016 – May 2018

NEEDS Prequalified for SEC Wave 1 AMI Project:  June 2016 – May 2018

NEEDS was prequalified with five (5) Prime Bidders, for Saudi Electric Company’s AMI Wave 1 Project, which calls for the implementation and operation of a complete AMI Network of 2.5 million meters.  The tendering process of the Project follow a 12 step process



NEEDS provided its consultancy services based on its previous experience in the management of such projects, to support selected Prime Bidders in the development of the Smart Metering Technical Solution and the preparation of the required documentation for Technical submission to the Owner, SEC, including:

  • Resources Management (development of project staff, structure)
  • Reengineering of Business processes for all distribution company services
  • Project governance; one of the main components of the project Governance is the matrix of responsibilities which defines each stakeholder member’s accountabilities and responsibilities towards the completion of project tasks and activities.
  • Change Management development of a comprehensive change management program to support in successful project implementation and operation.
  • Management and coordination services between the various Consortium members, including manufacturers, technology providers, sub-contractors, and others to ensure timely and accurate submission of all requirements
  • Developing the AMI technical solution to be implemented in the project
  • Completing the Technical submission including Execution methodology, Technical Solution, Project Management methodology and others