Construction Supervision Services for Densification and Expansion of Juba Dis…

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)

Project: SOUTH SUDAN ENERGY SECTOR ACCESS AND INSTITUTION STRENGTHENING PROJECT

Grant No.: E1660

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Construction Supervision Services (Owners Engineer) for densification and expansion of the Juba distribution network

Reference No. SS-MOED-547131-CS-QCBS

• The Government of South Sudan through Ministry of finance and planning received funding from World Bank to Support South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST) and its being implemented by the Ministry of Energy & Dams, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

• The consulting services (“the Services”) overall objective is to assist the Ministry of Energy and Dams in ensuring that the works under Component 1 are implemented in accordance with the required technical standards, specifications, and project objectives, and that the completed infrastructure is safe, reliable, and ready for operation, and project objectives. Component 1 of the Project focuses on the densification and expansion of the electricity distribution network within the city of Juba. The objective is to extend electricity access to unserved and underserved areas while reinforcing the existing network to support increased demand and improved service delivery. The Consultancy Services shall cover supervision of all works under Component 1, including MV and LV network construction, installation of transformer stations, service connections, and street-lighting within the city of Juba.

• The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below;

Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Office,

South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST)

Ministry of Energy & Dams

Ministries Complex

Email: [email protected] /[email protected] /[email protected]

• The Ministry of Energy & Dams now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate 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:

• Core business and years in business: The firm shall be registered/incorporated as a consultant demonstrating experience in Grid densification and expansion, particularly in fragile states or Sub-Saharan Africa, for at least ten (10) years.

• Relevant experience: Demonstration by consulting firm of having been involved in the successful execution and completion of at least 5 Grid densification and expansion distribution (11/33Kv) projects in the last ten (10) years. Details of the assignment-Name and address of the client, scope, value, evidence of implementation, and period shall be provided;

• Experience with multilateral donors, e.g., World Bank, AfDB, or multilateral donor-funded projects, and proven capacity in concession structuring, financial modelling, ESIA, and community engagement

• Technical and managerial capability of the consulting firm: The firm shall demonstrate as having the requisite technical capacity, including relevant equipment, tools, software etc., and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment in the submitted company profile(s).

(Note: 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” July 2016 and revised September 2023, fifth edition (“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 and Cost-Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

• Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours or through email: [email protected] /[email protected] /[email protected]/ [email protected]

• Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person or by e-mail by 12:00 noon (Local time) Tuesday 26th May 2026

Under Secretary

Ministry of Energy and Dams (MoED),

Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST)

Project Implementation Unit (PIU),

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