NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID: P164331

Project Title: Malawi - Electricity Access Project

Country: Malawi

Notice No: OP00255168

Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest

Notice Status: Published

Borrower Bid Reference: MW-DOEA-381904-CS-QCBS

Procurement Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection

Language of Notice: English

Submission Deadline Date/Time: Nov 14, 2023 14:00

Published Date: 31-Oct-2023

Description: Consultancy Services to Carry Out Malawi Energy Policy Review

Details:

REPUBLIC OF MALAWI

MINISTRY OF ENERGY

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)

COUNTRY:MALAWI

Project:Malawi Electricity Access Project

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA 64610

Assignment Title: Consulting Services to Review the National Energy Policy

Reference No.:MW-DOEA-381904-CS-QCBS

Issue Date:1st November, 2023

The Government of Malawi (GoM) through the Ministry of Energy (MoE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include carrying out National Energy Policy Review in order to prepare a new version of the National Energy Policy (NEP) that should reflect latest developments and new national goals. In connection with the preparation of the NEP document, the GoM is emphasizing on the need to have a clear implementation plan with time bound deliverables and capacity building in sustainable energy management.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the assignment can be obtained upon request at the address given below.

The Ministry of Energy (MoE) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are:

1. Core business of the firm(s) and years in business

1. Relevant experience, which should specifically include the below:

1. Experience should be minimum of five (5) years assignments in National Energy Policy review and formulation, energy sector reforms

1. Experience in, demand forecasting, supply option optimization, energy access projects.

1. Experience in capital mobilization and financing arrangements in 5 (five) energy projects;

1. Experience in conducting in Energy Policy review and formulation, energy sector reforms in sub-Saharan Africa using World Bank or other multilateral development bank.

1. Technical and managerial capability of the firm (provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications, and number of key staff - do not provide CV of staff). Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 hours local time (Monday to Friday, Except National Holidays).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 14:00 Hrs. Local Time, on 14th November, 2023

The chairperson of Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee

Ministry of Energy

Capital House 2nd Floor,

Private Bag 309, City Centre, Lilongwe 3

Malawi

E-mail:[email protected] /[email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization/Department: Department of Energy Affairs

Name: Million Trocco Mafuta

Address: Private Bag 309, Lilongwe 3

City:

Province/State:

Postal Code:

Country: Malawi

Phone: 999 351 985

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.energy.gov.mw