Consultancy Services for Development of the Zanzibar Energy Act — United Republic of Tanzania

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

ZANZIBAR ENERGY SECTOR TRANSFORMATION AND ACCESS PROJECT.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

for

CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZANZIBAR ENERGY ACT

CREDIT NUMBER: 68970-TZ

CTF LOAN NUMBER: TF0B5747-TZ

CTF GRANT NUMBER: TF0B5660-TZ

Assignment Title: Development of the Zanzibar Energy Act.

Reference No. TZ-MOWEM-455667-CS-CQS

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), through the United Republic of Tanzania, has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation and Access Project (ZESTA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The primary objective of this assignment are:

• To develop a comprehensive and modern Zanzibar Energy Act that addresses the evolving needs of the energy sector.

• To review and amend the ZECO Act and ZURA Act to ensure alignment and compatibility with the Energy Act.

• To define roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the energy sector.

• To create a modern, flexible, and robust legal framework that promotes sustainable energy development, attracts investment, and ensures energy security for Zanzibar.

• To strengthen the regulatory framework for the energy sector to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

• To create a transparent and predictable regulatory environment for investors and consumers.

• To ensure alignment with Zanzibar’s energy policy, the Zanzibar Development Plans (ZADEPs), and international climate commitments.

SCOPE OF WORK

The selected firm will be required to undertake the following tasks:

TASK 1: Review of Existing Legal Frameworks

• Conduct a thorough review of the ZECO Act and ZURA Act and any other energy-related laws and regulations in Zanzibar to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas requiring revision or amendment.

• Assess the current and future energy needs of Zanzibar, including demand projections, infrastructure requirements, and policy priorities.

• Analyze international best practices and energy legislation in other countries, particularly in Africa and small island developing states (SIDS).

TASK 2: Stakeholder Consultations:

• Organize and conduct stakeholder consultations workshops with government ministries, energy agencies, private sector actors, civil society, and international partners to collect and consolidate inputs and comments on the existing and proposed act(s).

• Ensure that the stakeholders consultations address the needs of all relevant groups, including vulnerable populations and marginalized communities.

TASK 3: Drafting of the Energy Act:

• Prepare a draft Zanzibar Energy Act that addresses the identified needs and challenges, incorporating key guiding principles such as:

• Sustainable energy development

• Energy efficiency

• Renewable energy promotion

• Consumer protection

• Grid stability and reliability

• Oil and gas (downstream activities)

• Cross-border energy cooperation

• Generation

• Distribution

• Licensing

• Define the roles and responsibilities of government entities, regulators, and private sector stakeholders.

• Amend ZECO Act and ZURA Act to align with Energy Act.

• Ensure that the draft legislation promotes competition, private sector participation, and consumer protection in the energy market.

TASK 4: Regulatory and Institutional Frameworks:

• Propose a regulatory framework for the energy sector, including the establishment or strengthening of regulatory authorities.

• Recommend institutional arrangements and roles for key entities responsible for enforcing the Act and monitoring compliance.

• Provide training and capacity building to relevant government officials and stakeholders on the provisions of the Energy Act and its implementation.

TASK 5: Review and Finalization:

• Present the draft of Energy Act to stakeholders, incorporating feedback from consultations and legal reviews.

• Collaborate with government officials to ensure the draft complies with Zanzibar’s legal and constitutional framework.

• Finalize the Energy Act and submit it to the Government for approval and legislative processes.

The Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals now invites eligible consulting firm to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consulting firm should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The consulting firm (or consortium of firms) should have at least the following qualifications and experience:

The consulting firm is required to have the following experience:

• Core Business and year in Business

At least ten (10) years’ experience in consulting work of which five (5) years must be in similar assignments.

Relevant similar experience, which should specifically include the following:

• Have successfully implemented at least three (3) similar projects in Act, preferably in the energy sector in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

• Provide information on previous assignments which should include the name of the assignment, name and full contact address of the client, tasks performed by the consultant under the assignment, assignment value (in US dollars), and period (dates) of execution of the assignment.

• Technical and Managerial capability of the firm in the areas of Development of the Energy Act. (Provide the structure of the organization, qualifications, and number of key staff for the assignment and their CVs).

The attention of interested consulting firm is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Firms intending to submit expression of interest should not have conflict of interest and unfair competitive advantage as per Bank's Procurement Regulations.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. For firms participating in JV, each member of JV should independently meet the requirement of EoI criteria. For firm participating as association of lead and subconsultant, only the experience and qualification of lead firm will be assessed as per EoI criteria

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) set out in the Procurement Regulations. (The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be Obtained upon asking through Email: ([email protected] and copy to [email protected])

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hour, 07:00 to 03.30pm East African Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below: (Both hard copy along with Soft copy by 26th February 2025 at 10:00 am local Time).

Ministry of Water Energy and Minerals

ZURA building 5th floor,

Procurement Unit, Room No. 502.

Attn: Saleh Said Suleiman (Project Coordinator)

P.O. Box 1569 Zanzibar

Maisara, Zanzibar

E-mail: [email protected] and copy to [email protected]

Note: Submission of Softcopy only will not be considered in opening ceremony and any difference in hard and soft copy, the information in hard copy will be used for evaluation.