Our experts were assisting with identification of process bottlenecks and improvement points in current process interface between Bratislava Water Company and Infra Services. We completed AS-IS interfaces analysis, identified bottlenecks and gaps with impact on customer and operations, defined TO-BE process interface and designed SLA Matrix according to industry best practices, including activities, KPIs and reporting.

EBRD selected Aspiro to provide procurement support to the EGO Ankara Transport Company to assist in procuring 282 new buses and 2 fuel stations in line with the EBRD Procurement Policies and Rules (PP&R). We developed procurement strategy, prepared tender documents and provided support during whole procedure and contract finalisation.

Aspiro prepared a Corporate Development Programme for water utility department, planned and implemented FOPIP actions and steps. We introduced IT infrastructure and improved customer management processes and prepared feasibility study, focusing on service outsourcing. We advised in implementing the Environmental and Social action plan to satisfy EBRD’s E&S Policy and allow for smooth loan disbursements.

Aspiro was responsible for AS-IS analysis of data sources and data quality for maintenance management, creating methodologies for data collection & consolidation and trainings of internal employees on this methodology in praxis. We did analysis and design of maintenance model, built modelling and data management interface and run deployment on client´s site, including setting up reporting.

We did integration of dispatch centres with a focus on competencies, responsibilities, processes and recommendations for technical infrastructure. After AS-IS analysis among the dispatch centers and call centre in the company, we identified bottlenecks and gaps and defined TO-BE processes of new Central Centre. Aspiro also developed set of recommendations for technical infrastructure to support operations.

Experts assessed the City Water and Sewerage Administration performance and service quality, prepared a model of customer strategy, regulatory affairs, product and customer management. We provided financial and operational performance analyses and methodology for KPI-based performance system, revenue increase programme and business and investment plan with aims to improve service quality and environmental and social performance.

Aspiro delivered digital strategy support for Česká sporitelna with Corporate Web & Public Zone – we mapped website concepts & trends analysis, prepared business requirements and specifications collection, designed implementation roadmap and covered end-to-end delivery management. For Personal zone, we analysed process and IT gaps, created B2B Lead Management concept and developed final prototype.

We identified areas for improvement of financial and operational performance of water utility company and developed a Financial and Operational Performance Improvement Programme for customer management improvements, streamlining of billing and collection procedures, reduction of administrative losses and identification of PPP areas. We assisted in implementing Environmental and Social Action Plan according to EBRD’s E&S Policy

We supported Slovak companies to meet the criteria and be eligible and successful in IFI/IGO environment and coach them in the basics of relationship building, opportunity qualification, procurement/PPP approach, tendering, bid management and consortium building. We provided advisory services throughout the process, with focus on Slovak suppliers with cost sharing.

Our consultants analysed business priorities (pain / gain factors) and mapped current digital activities. We facilitated creative workshops to generate, validate and shortlist digital ideas. After definition of Digital Storyline, we helped to integrate and validate it back to client´s core business, incl. analysis of potential benefits. We continued to next phase of roadmap implementation.

After successful Phase 1, we assisted with definition of Digital Storyline with new digital capabilities and its validation back to the VSE / innogy core business, provided calculations of revenue / costs contribution of the digital strategy and feasibility review of IT architecture for proposed digital components. We helped with drafting roadmap for projects implementing and descriptions

Aspiro provided technical assistance for preparation of street lighting system upgrade under public-private partnership. We supported with review and improvement of project pre-feasibility study, financial model and creating risk allocation model. We prepared a due diligence report assessing legal, institutional and regulatory issues and compared with FIDIC options. Company also helped to secure remaining funding.

Aspiro prepared redesign of sales network of energy advisors and proposed various scenarios of new iEP models. We provided analysis of external household data, business priorities (pain / gain) and created forward looking (5 year) simulation model calculating revenue / costs contribution of each of the proposed iEP variant

Aspiro was responsible for creation of management reporting database and definition and design of KPIs. Our experts were helping with architecture design of reporting solutions within NCZI, setting up managerial reporting and Power BI, installing servers and applications and creating Proof of Concept for eHealth Reporting, BI reports and integrations with website ezdravotnictvo.sk

Aspiro supervised the implementation of EBRD road rehabilitation project and advised on climate resilience elements in project planning. Our experts conducted initial institutional mapping, assessed and reviewed the 3 road designs, including gap analyses, cost-benefit analyses, return of investments and developed climate change strategy and adaptation plan. We led the pilot assessment of 52 road sections.

We assisted with revision of documents and with analysis and description of environmental and social impacts. We developed complex financial model forecasting various scenarios with impact on EBIT, EBITDA, DSCR, including creditworthiness assessment. We supported client in shaping the annual investment plan and procurement strategy and advised on securing optimal financing options, including loan negotiations.

Following the outbreak of the economic crisis in Slovakia at the end of 2008, the Slovak government set out a framework of measures to mitigate the effects on the economy. Aspiro analysed measures implemented by other countries to support national supply chain companies and subsequently proposed a series of improvements for the Ministry of Economy.

Our experts provided assistance in designing and developing City Dashboard – central reporting and information platform for more effective city management and communication with the citizens. We provided AS-IS analysis, data requirements and solution architecture, priorities and needs and we supported preparation design and development of “City Dashboard“- web portal and mobile application

Aspiro delivered policy dialogue activities, included project missions, training sessions for government officials, and regional conference. We engaged with 8 governments in the region (Georgia, Jordan, Moldova, Montenegro, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Ukraine) to support and accelerate their WTO GPA accession process and related negotiations leading to harmonization of public procurement regimes including PPP.

Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska decided to assess its own potential in zero-emission fuels production. Aspiro created scenarios for various land use alternatives with main focus on wind farms and photovoltaic parks with different installed power capacities and examined potential use of large-capacity batteries for the storage of surplus electricity from renewable sources in the production of hydrogen.

Aspiro provided timely and effective on-site support, coordinated the communication between the EBRD, GMM and the tenderers; helped to GMM to mitigate the risks that arose during the tender processes and played a key role in successful procurement of new 56 CNG buses under the EBRD PP&R without any complaint.

The City of Kara-Balta had approached to the EBRD with request to finance priority investments in water supply and selected wastewater improvements. The current systems of the City are deteriorated and the renewal of the critical infrastructure required large investment. As consultant, Aspiro provided services for the Corporate Development and Stakeholder Participation Programme.

Our experts joined 3rd stage of a large social housing program to enhance the supervisory and project implementation support capacity on behalf of Council of Europe Development Bank, helping to improve reporting, identify and mitigate risks, and liaise with local stakeholders to resolve arising issues.

We entered a project that was several years in delay to help accelerate its implementation and provide the Council of Europe Development Bank with supervision and intervention capacity, at the same time assisting the Serbian Ministry of Infrastructure in operational project matters.

As the Consultant we were providing assistance in procurement of engineering and consulting services in accordance with the Bank’s procurement rules, agreed procurement strategy with the Bank and procedures, specifications and documentation of the Bank and pursuant to all other agreements stipulated in the Loan Agreement signed between the Company and Bank.

Aspiro’s team of experts successfully assisted the EBRD in providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Finance with the PPP capacity building, including enabling environment and guiding materials development and training.

Aspiro’s team of experts successfully assisted the EBRD in providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Finance with the PPP capacity building, including enabling environment and guiding materials development and training.

Aspiro assisted the client in overall project implementation and management. Specifically, we set up the PIU and management procedures, and outlined the PIU members’ roles and responsibilities; restructured the procurement plan of the investment package to streamline and simplify the EBRD procurement process and speed up project implementation.

Zvolenská teplárenská in Zvolen, Central Slovakia was seeking to obtain loan funding in amount of 31 mil. EUR for construction of biomass heating plant. Aspiro supported the client in preparation of the project financial model and an investment project teaser for initial meetings with financial institutions, and provided recommendations on selection of suitable financial institutions.

Aspiro’s team of experts identified the KPIs of the company that were relevant to different layers of management; helped streamline the data collection processes, integrating them into a single aggregate dashboard for company board and middle management where different datasets could be viewed in real time.

The municipal water company in the City of Tirana (UKT) has received the loan from the EBRD to implement an investment project to finance improvements in the water supply system. The EBRD engaged Aspiro and our experts reviewed the technical specifications, prepared tender documents, published tender and supported UKT in the selection of the contractor.

Our experts provided assistance to the Company in developing and implementing a comprehensive Financial and Operational Performance Improvement Programme and developed a medium to long term (5 year) Corporate Development Plan, and supported to the City in development of a monitoring tool, based on DataCity platform design.

The EBRD has engaged with 8 governments in the region (Georgia, Jordan, Moldova, Montenegro, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Ukraine) to support and accelerate their WTO GPA accession process and related negotiations leading to harmonization of public procurement regimes including PPP. Aspiro supported the policy dialogue activities included project missions, training sessions for government officials, and regional conference.

The Government of Montenegro, the Municipality of Danilovgrad and Public Utility Company Danilovgrad have applied to the EBRD to provide a loan to finance wastewater infrastructure for the urban part of the Municipality. Aspiro provided support in advising the municipality of Danilovgrad in completing the tendering of wastewater network and wastewater treatment plant.

The Salaspils District Heating Company has approached the EBRD for a EUR 4.0 million loan to finance energy efficiency retrofits and renovations in apartment buildings, mostly demand side energy efficiency investments in six residential apartment buildings. Aspiro prepared a feasibility study to assess the EBRD investment to the Salaspils DH company.

Based on complaints and media reports on technical issues and procedural failings, we took an independent look on behalf of the lender on the merit of the claims with regard to EIB’s environmental and social guidelines, to assess whether the PPP highway project remains materially compliant and bankable.

The Lithuanian Public Investment Development Agency (VIPA), an agency of the Ministry of Finance of Lithuania, has approached the EBRD for a EUR 50.0 million loan. Our team of experts prepared a feasibility study to assess EBRD investment to VIPA to finance energy efficiency investments in multi-apartment buildings.

The EBRD extended a loan of EUR 33 million to Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. The proceeds are being used for the acquisition of three vehicle ferries, construction of new ferry wharves, and the construction of a repair facility. Our team supervised the project and ensured its smooth implementation, in particular in the initial critical stage of building relationship between the EBRD and the Client and procurement under EBRD PP&R.

The EBRD has provided a loan of 25 million EUR toward reconstruction of local road Lubnice – Jelovica – Jezerine, connecting towns of Berane and Kolasin in Northern Montenegro. Aspiro helped to the client in preparation of procurement strategy and tender documents. We consolidated and integrated the requirements and project designs; supported management of the project and tendering process.

We analyzed current water and sewerage infrastructure in the country, defined target service levels, identified the additional needed infrastructure to reach them, estimated the cost and how available financing options can cover it, and integrated all of it into a single automated financial model to help Kyrgyz government project different scenarios and plan their sectoral policies and programs.

Aspiro set up the PIU including all relevant municipal departments’ representatives and coordinated their work and needed activities; we defined the procurement strategy of the 50 CNG buses tender following market research and best practice in tenders under EBRD PP&R; we executed the tender on behalf of the PIU.

Aspiro’s experts mapped technological and managerial processes related to energy consumption and management and proposed streamlining changes to save energy and time and reduce emissions footprint.

Aspiro’s experts mapped technological and managerial processes related to energy consumption and management and proposed streamlining changes to save energy and time and reduce emissions footprint.

The EBRD has provided a sovereign-guaranteed loan of EUR 10 million to Trafiku Urban, the urban transport company in Pristina, to modernise its bus fleet through the purchase of 51 new low-entry diesel Euro VI standard compliant buses. Aspiro experts provided our procurement expertise under EBRD PP&R.

Aspiro supported ETV, a Serbian state-owned company, to implement the second phase of the switchover from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting in Serbia. Our team of experts supported the Client throughout the entire procurement and contracting process.

The EBRD and UNCITRAL have engaged with Government of Egypt upon their request for technical assistance in bringing the Egyptian procurement legislation up to international standards in line with UNCITRAL’s 2011 Model Law on Public Procurement. Based on prior cooperation the EBRD has designated Aspiro as the consulting firm to cover the related activities.

Aspiro supported the growth of the municipal utility company through the connection of new consumers and to upgrade the quality and reliability of the water supply system, thus improving the living standard of the population in Capljina. We assisted the City in overall project implementation, notably procurement of the works, goods, and construction supervision services.

We consolidated the technical specifications and advised on the procurement strategy. Supported Izmir Metro during the entire procurement process, starting with preparation of tender documents, including qualification and evaluation approach up to tender evaluation and contract award.

Our team of experts reviewed the project feasibility study and supported the selection process among the offered project options and converted them into a design-build type of tender document.  Following, assisted the Company in procurement process under EBRD PP&R, including procurement of construction supervision consultants.

As Aspiro, our team of experts identified the prerequisites, risks and benefits from outsourcing key functions. We also assessed the terms under which this could be sustainably done and proposed different outsourcing scenarios.

As Aspiro, our team of experts identified the prerequisites, risks and benefits from outsourcing key functions. We also assessed the terms under which this could be sustainably done and proposed different outsourcing scenarios.

In 2011 UNCITRAL adopted a new model law on public procurement which serves as a template for governments throughout the world to implement leading provisions and practices in public procurement. We set up programme management structure and processes among stakeholders, suppliers, and experts across 9 countries. (Austria, Armenia, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, and Mongolia)

We analyzed current water and sewerage infrastructure in the country, defined target service levels, identified the additional needed infrastructure to reach them, estimated the cost and how available financing options can cover it, and integrated all of it into a single automated financial model to help Kyrgyz government project different scenarios and plan their sectoral policies and programs.

Aspiro’s experts assisted with management transformation at the Bratislava Water Company after the decision to outsource maintenance of selected assets has been taken; this included change in processes, definition of KPIs, risk redistribution mechanisms, and solving of issues that arose in the course of the change.