Design and Implement Plans for the Acceleration of 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 for the Design and Implementation of Plans for the Acceleration of Rural Electrification.

The main objective of this consultancy will be to develop plans for the acceleration of rural electrification.

The specific objectives of this assignment will be as follows:

1. To develop a financial and commercial framework for promoting private sector investment in the rural electrification programme;
2. To review and update the Rural Electrification Master Plan ;
3. To propose tariffs, operational scheme and financial mechanisms by developing a standard template for financial modelling of off-grid and mini-grid projects; and
4. To develop a Coordination Framework for off-grid and mini-grid market in Zambia.

The implementation period is eighteen (18) 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.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the AfDB’s “Procurement Framework for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

Interested consulting firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 – 17:00Hrs (local time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 17th October 2022 at 17:00 hours local time and mention: “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR THE ACCELERATION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

Expressions of interest can be deposited in the Rural Electrification Authority tender box, at Plot No. 5033, Longolongo Road, Lusaka. Electronic submissions will be accepted to smphande@rea.org.zm and copy to mmushala@rea.org.zm.

Attention: Manager Procurement
Rural Electrification Authority,
Plot No. 5033, Longolongo Road
Post Net Box 349,
Private Bag E89
Lusaka-Zambia
Tel: +260 211 241 296/98

Request for Expressions of interest