Power Systems · EPC · Equipment Supply · Dubai

Engineering, EPC and Equipment Supply for Power Systems

Dubai-based engineers delivering MV/HV substations, switchgear, transformers, renewable and thermal power packages across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. From single-line diagram to energisation.

13.8–380 kV substations & switchgear

3 regions Middle East · Africa · South Asia

EPC & supply one point of responsibility

30+ years OEM & plant engineering

About

Who we are

Consolidated Engineering & Sourcing Consultants (CESC) is a Dubai-based engineering, EPC and equipment sourcing firm serving utilities, EPC contractors, developers and industrial clients across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

We combine senior power systems engineering with direct access to qualified manufacturers. That means a client can bring us a single-line diagram, a tender BOQ or an outline requirement and receive a technically reviewed, commercially firm offer for medium and low voltage equipment, with engineering, factory testing, logistics and site support handled by one team.

Our engineers have designed, validated, manufactured and commissioned MV/HV switchgear, transformers and substations for over three decades, working inside global OEMs and licensed manufacturing plants before founding CESC. That background is what allows us to review a manufacturer’s design critically, negotiate on technical substance and stand behind what we supply.

Deliver

What we deliver

Engineering, equipment supply, EPC execution and thermal power—scoped for utilities, EPCs, developers and industrial clients.

High-voltage transmission infrastructure representing utility equipment supply

Equipment supply and sourcing

Power and distribution transformers, MV and LV switchgear, ring main units, packaged and compact substations, low voltage panels, circuit breakers and spares. We qualify manufacturers, review designs against the specification, witness factory acceptance tests and manage delivery to site in the region.

Process

How we work

What happens after you send an enquiry—from clarification to delivery and support.

  1. Enquiry and clarification

    Send us a BOQ, single-line diagram, tender specification or a description of the need. We confirm scope, standards and site conditions within two working days.

  2. Engineering review

    We check ratings, short circuit levels, ambient derating, protection scheme and interfaces before pricing so the offer matches the real requirement, not just the line items.

  3. Sourcing and offer

    Qualified manufacturers are selected for the application, origin requirements and budget. The client receives a single consolidated technical and commercial offer with deviations clearly listed.

  4. Manufacturing and testing

    Drawing approval, inspection, routine and type test review and factory acceptance testing witnessed by our engineers or the client.

  5. Delivery and support

    Packing, shipping, documentation, site supervision, commissioning support and spares over the life of the equipment.

Power lines crossing desert landscape in the UAE, reflecting CESC’s Middle East and Africa delivery context
Middle East & Africa Built for harsh climates, long logistics chains, and utility-grade specification discipline.
Projects

Project experience

Selected CESC engagements across renewables, thermal power and MV/LV distribution. Client names and references available on request under NDA.

  • 12 MWp Horn of Africa

    Solar PV plant — 33 kV collection

    Collection system engineering, switchgear and RMU specification and supply, BOQ development and vendor document review.

    Renewables
  • 16 MW East Africa

    Hybrid PV, BESS and HFO plant

    Feasibility study, HFO engine sizing and plant configuration for a commercial developer.

    Hybrid
  • 11 kV East Africa

    Port and free zone power

    Switchgear, ring main units, automatic transfer switches and distribution transformers for a port operator.

    Distribution
  • 20 MW Bangladesh

    Industrial captive solar PV

    Complete supply BOQ including inverters, transformers, MV switchgear and balance of plant, EXW China.

    Renewables
  • MV/LV Bangladesh

    Container terminal distribution

    Tender BOQ engineering and pricing for a global terminal operator.

    Distribution
  • 21 MW Central Africa

    HFO power plant — engine route

    Engine route evaluation covering new and relocated units and commercial structuring for a rental power operator.

    Thermal
  • Utility Cameroon

    Distribution transformer programme

    Multi-type distribution transformer bid for a national utility programme.

    Distribution
  • 33 kV Saudi Arabia

    AIS switchgear — industrial park

    BOQ and vendor qualification to national utility approved vendor requirements.

    Switchgear
  • 13.8 kV Saudi Arabia

    High-rise MV distribution

    MV switchgear, transformers and distribution BOQ for a high-rise development.

    Distribution
  • 25 MW Jordan

    Mobile substation — wind project

    BOQ development and competitive benchmarking for a mobile substation package.

    Renewables
  • MV/LV Sudan

    Network rehabilitation programme

    Large-scale MV/LV rehabilitation BOQ for a utility development company.

    Distribution
  • 60 MW Yemen

    HFO plant — EXW package

    EXW switchgear and transformer package for a 60 MW HFO power plant.

    Thermal
  • Island St. Kitts

    Island utility MV/LV package

    Complete distribution equipment package for an island utility.

    Distribution
  • Off-grid Sharjah, UAE

    Villa compound solar and storage

    Off-grid solar, battery and inverter system for a 40-villa compound.

    Renewables
  • LV Chad

    Embassy backup power

    Transformer, breaker and busbar scope from client single-line diagram.

    Distribution

Client names and references available on request under NDA.

Quality

Standards and quality

Specification, type testing and site-condition verification before equipment is released.

  • Equipment engineered and specified to IEC 62271, IEC 61439, IEC 60076, IEC 60255 and, where required, ANSI/IEEE and utility-specific standards such as SEC, DEWA and ADDC.
  • Type test certificates from recognised laboratories reviewed for every switchgear and transformer package before release.
  • Routine test reports, factory acceptance test protocols and as-built documentation supplied with every order.
  • Internal arc classification, short circuit withstand and ambient derating verified against the actual site conditions, not catalogue values.
  • Design failure mode analysis and reliability review applied to new or modified product designs.
Team

Leadership and team

Senior engineering leadership and a regional team built around power systems delivery.

M. Shoaib Khan, P.Eng, M.Eng

Managing Director and Principal Consultant

Leads CESC’s engineering, EPC and equipment sourcing practice from Dubai, combining OEM and licensed manufacturing experience with commercial delivery across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

Responsible for technical review of offers, manufacturer qualification and standing behind equipment supplied under the firm’s name.

Engineering team

CESC’s engineering team covers electrical design and estimation, protection and control, and project engineering, with working experience in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Career foundation

Leadership background across global OEMs, licensed manufacturing, utilities and consulting—before founding CESC.

  • General Electric ABB
    GE / ABB
  • Gedac Electric Gedac Electric
  • SAFT Power Systems
  • Commercial Switchgear Limited CSL Canada
  • NESPAK NESPAK
Advantage

Why clients work with CESC

  • Engineers, not traders

    Every offer is reviewed by an engineer who has designed and manufactured the equipment class being supplied.

  • One offer, one point of responsibility

    Engineering, sourcing, testing, logistics and site support under a single contract.

  • Origin flexibility

    Qualified manufacturers in Europe, China, India, Turkey and the Gulf, matched to the project’s approval, budget and delivery requirements.

  • Difficult geographies

    Established delivery experience in Somaliland, Chad, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon and other markets where logistics and compliance are the real challenge.

Depth

Technical specialization

Depth across equipment, protection, validation, compliance, and manufacturing scale.

High & medium voltage systems
  • 380/132/33/13.8 kV substation engineering
  • MV switchgear up to 63 kA, 5000 A
  • Internal arc classified switchgear (31.5 kA, 0.5 s—front/lateral/rear/top)
  • Generator-rated MV assemblies
  • Short circuit withstand optimization (1 s–3 s systems)
  • Busbar systems up to 6400 A
  • Ambient-rated systems up to 50–55 °C
Protection & control
  • Protection philosophy development
  • Relay coordination and interlocking architecture
  • Striker fuse monitoring integration
  • IEC / ANSI compliance validation
  • Utility approval and certification strategy
  • Testing, commissioning, and site energization supervision
Engineering validation & compliance
  • Type testing supervision and certification review
  • DFMEA / PFMEA implementation
  • MTBF performance optimization
  • Design verification and re-engineering for cost-performance balance
  • Arc mitigation methodologies
  • Regulatory compliance (ISO, CSA, UL, OSHA)
Manufacturing & process engineering
  • Manufacturing facility leadership (10,000+ m2 scale operations)
  • Development engineering and new product introduction
  • CAPEX planning and control (multi-million-dollar budgets)
  • Production line restructuring and lead-time reduction
  • Inventory and material flow optimization
  • Facilities maintenance strategy
Markets

Industries served

  • National utilities & transmission operators
  • Oil & gas refineries
  • Industrial & heavy manufacturing
  • Water & wastewater infrastructure
  • Commercial & high-rise developments
  • Renewable energy & grid interconnection

Regional presence

UAE · Jordan · Egypt · KSA · Morocco · Algeria · Sub-Saharan Africa · Pakistan · Bangladesh

Insights

Technical white papers

Deep dives on MV/HV systems, protection, compliance, and EPC strategy from our senior consultants—available as PDF downloads.

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Contact

Contact

Share a BOQ, single-line diagram or short description of your project, timeline and location. We will respond by email or WhatsApp.

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