Provide Consultancy for the Development of a Gis-Based Database for Rural Electrification

The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) with support from the AfDB has developed, “The Zambia Renewable Energy Financing Framework” Programme, co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), to catalyse private investment for small-scale Renewable Energy (RE) projects. These projects are expected to accelerate the achievement of GRZ’s electricity generation targets and the diversification of its energy mix. This will essentially reduce the country’s reliance on hydro power and improve energy security.

The AfDB-GCF framework includes a Technical Assistance (TA) Project with the aim of assisting the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) and the Ministry of Energy (MoE) and other public sector institutions to create an enabling environment for private investments in the mini- grid and off-grid sectors.

In light of the above, REA is calling for qualified consulting firms for the consultancy of the development of a GIS-based database for rural electrification.

The main objective of this consultancy will be to develop a GIS database for rural electrification.

The specific objectives of this assignment will be as follows:

1. To undertake desk study and stakeholder consultation for purposes of acquiring and accessing data;
2. To prepare structured GIS-layered database to support the spatial analysis;
3. To conduct geospatial identification and characterization of Rural Growth Centres (RGCs) from The Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) and other rural areas outside the REMP;
4. To propose methodologies/initiatives to improve GIS capabilities at REA and MOE. This will include inputting, updating, and maintaining of the GIS database (catalog, inventory, metadata creation, backup, linkages to other databases);
5. To provide four advanced Arc-GIS licenses to assist in the geospatial planning for rural electrification
6. To provide training to REA and MOE staff on geospatial planning, GIS database creation and maintenance.

The implementation period is twelve (12) months.

REA now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting 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.). Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.