Category Archives: Tenders

eC2:Madagascar: Preparation of safeguard framework for facilitating the development of small hydro IPPs

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Deadline: 20-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)HYDRO

The objective of the consultancy service is to establish safeguard framework documents; an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Resettlement Framework Policy (RPF) for facilitating the development of small hydro (<20MW) in Madagascar as part of a technical assistance project being implemented by World Bank in Madagascar which aims at supporting the development of small hydro IPPs with private sector. It is being undertaken in close coordination with JIRAMA, ORE and ADER, Government of Madagascar, the World Banks primary Client country counterpart for this project. The project is funded by the AFREA under the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), a global knowledge and technical assistance program administered by the World Bank and supported by 11 bilateral donors.

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eC2: Myanmar – National Multi-Tier framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey

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Deadline: 26-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – WashinSurveygton D.C.)

A reputed firm with extensive experience in household surveys and, preferably, expertise on energy sector including on-grid and off-grid solutions including mini-grid is sought to conduct the household, community/facility, and mini-grid operator survey to establish the baseline on energy access in the Myanmar using the multi-tier framework approach to track progress towards SDG7 and SE4ALL goal. The survey will be nationally representative and administered to both urban and rural localities. The firm will work with the World Bank-ESMAP to pre-test, finalize and implement the survey. Data collection should be carefully monitored to ensure high quality information. After completing the fieldwork, the firm will deliver the final dataset and summary report to the World Bank-ESMAP. Additional details on the scope of work will be available in the Terms of Reference (TOR).

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eC2: LNG import terminal PPP – Technical Consultant

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Deadline: 25-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is in discussions with governments in the East and South Asia region, including Government of Sri Lanka, and Government of Myanmar, to act as Lead Transaction Advisor in assisting in the development of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal infrastructure, under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model (the Project). IFC seeks to appoint Technical Consultant(s) to assist in technical due diligence for the proposed project(s) including determination of demand assessment, LNG procurement strategy, site assessments, preliminary project design and costing, environment and social scoping studies, and other technical inputs to contract design and bid process.

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eC2: Data Collection, Model Development and Scenario Analysis for Complex Water Systems

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Deadline: 13-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The World Bank’s Complex Water Systems (COWS) Initiative has the objective of HYDROfacilitating the Bank managements and task teams access to analytical expertise for supporting engagements on challenging and high-priority complex water systems. COWS supports the World Bank Group-wide priority engagements that require technical expertise, for understanding and providing solutions to the challenges involving multiple sectors, parties, and time scales.

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eC2:Egypt Water, Sanitation and Consumer Protection Agency (EWRA)

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Deadline: 20-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The objective of this consultancy assignment is therefore to build the capacity of EWRA to undertake its responsibilities as regulator. The Consultant hired under this TOR is tasked with the following: 1) Performing a diagnostic assessment of the capacity needs of EWRA; 2) Assisting EWRA in drafting executive regulations and testing their application in the three Governorates participating in Egypt Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services Program (SRSSP) funded by the World Bank

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eC2: Lighting Africa – Market Research on Off-grid Lighting in Tanzania

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Deadline: 18-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Lighting Africa is a joint World Bank/IFC program launched in 2007 to accelerate the solar-energydevelopment of markets for modern off grid lighting and energy products in Africa where majority of the population use expensive, hazardous and low quality fuel- based lighting products. The program was piloted in Kenya and Ghana but has now been replicated in 10 countries across Africa (including Tanzania) and Asia.

Tanzania has continued to face grid expansion challenges with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals estimating 40% of the countries total population and only 10% of rural households have access to electricity.

The program is seeking a market research firm to assess the development of the solar off-grid lighting market in Tanzania covering but not limited to: the supply chain (retailers) carrying the products; their penetration in the rural market; estimated market share of quality verified products; an overview of the after sales service structure; and innovative business models e.g. Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) etc. that are in the market.

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eC2: Indonesia Agriculture Insurance Value Chain Mapping

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Deadline: 24-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The IFC Indonesia Agriculture Insurance project objective is to contribute to increased _DSC8598investments in agriculture and rural communities by introducing insurance solutions to reduce the risks faced by farmers and lenders/businesses working with farmers due to adverse weather events/risks related to climate change (drought/flood/hurricane, etc.).

IFC invites proposals from qualified consultants/firms to conduct Value Chain Mapping of Agriculture commodities in Indonesia, with the objective of identifying promising Agriculture (index) insurance opportunities at different points along the value chain of at least 3 to 4 Agriculture commodities for this project.

The mapping is to provide a clear picture on: 1) Key agriculture commodities to target; 2) Market size/potential – number of farmers & premium volume; and 3) Distribution partners (Agribusinesses, banks, farmers organizations).

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Technical Consultant: Java 3 Gas Fired IPP

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Deadline: 13-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) (Persero) of the Republic of Indonesia intends to light-bulb-297489_640implement the Java 3 800MW combined cycle gas-fired Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) project in Gresik, East Java (the “Project”) on build-own-operate-transfer basis.

PLN is planning to select an experienced private sector developer to finance, construct and operate the Project through a competitive selection process. An experienced technical consulting firm is required to assist in carrying out technical and environmental and social (“E&S”) due diligence and provide technical expertise in preparation for the Projects competitive selection process, from feasibility up to commercial close of the Project.
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eC2: Water Utilities in Colombia – Market Mapping

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Deadline: 12-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The objective of this assignment is to identify creditworthy waterpublic (municipal and regional), private and mixed-ownership water utilities in Colombia, which have realistic chances of becoming IFC investment and advisory clients (criteria to be provided further). A consultant will collect comprehensive in-depth information on these utilities as per TOR. In addition, a brief review of the institutional and regulatory environment pertaining to the water sector in Colombia will have to be prepared.

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eC2:Lesotho PPP Policy and Legal Framework

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Deadline: 11-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Government of Lesotho (GoL) is interested in developing a framework to attract private sector participation. Previously, GoL has developed a draft PPP Policy and regulations and is now seeking consultant support to review these existing and related documents and assist in formulating an updated PPP Policy and drafting the PPP law and regulations.

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