SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to support update of Ethiopia’s National Electrification Strategy and Program
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ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
After the Ethiopian government requested support to update the NEP 2.0(2019), the World Bank is looking for a "Consultant" (firm or consortium) with relevant expertise and experience to help update the National Electrification Program (NEP) and assess the least-cost electrification options. The objective is to assist the Ethiopian government in preparing an updated NEP based on a least-cost analysis, including an investment prospectus that outlines the modalities to increase the electrification pace for universal access. This will cover the total investment required, implementation strategy, and institutional arrangements.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associates to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to funding availability.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms that have not been shortlisted.
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