Assessment of LNG Imports and LNG-based Power Options in São Tomé and Principe (STP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES)

Country: São Tomé and Principe

Project: ACCESS TO CLEAN RESILIENT ELECTRICITY PROJECT (ACRE)

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: E259-ST

Assignment Title: Assessment of LNG Imports and LNG-based Power Options in São Tomé and Principe (STP).

REFERENCE NO: 23/C/ACRE/2024

The Government of the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (GoSTP) has received a grant financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Access to Clean Resilient Electricity Project (ACRE) whose objective is to increase access to sustainable and clean energy in Sao Tome e Principe. This is aligned with the ASCENT MPA Program Development Objective (PrDO) of accelerating access to sustainable and clean energy and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is to recruit a Consulting Services for supporting the Government of Sao Tome e Principe to do the Assessment of LNG Imports and LNG-based Power Options in São Tomé and Principe (STP).

This study is proposed as a 2-phase project. The objective of Phase 1 is to analyse the technical and economic feasibility of different LNG-based power generation concepts for STP and to determine what, if any, are competitive against other, non-LNG generation options through a lumpsum contract. The objective of Phase 2 is to help government implement the recommendations of Phase 1 and build capacity within GoSTP on LNG procurement through a time-based contract.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by sending a request to the address email: [email protected] , [email protected].

The Project Administration and Fiduciary Agency (AFAP) invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services, sending a Letter of intent, 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 according to the TOR. The shortlisting criteria are:

• Relevant Experience in consulting on small-scale LNG projects. Experience with markets in Africa and/or small island markets is preferred.

• The Consultant should have experience not only in LNG procurement and commercial arrangements, but also have a solid understanding of infrastructure requirements associated with small-scale LNG logistics.

Note: AFAP reserves it’s right to verify submitted references and use obtained information for evaluation purposes.

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, September 2023 (“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.

The consultants are strongly advised to limit their Expression of Interest to 30 pages. Company brochures may be included as an Annex and will not be affected by the limit of 30 pages.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in World Bank’s Guidelines: World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated September 2023 “Consultant’s Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method”.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., from 08:00 to 16:00 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or through by e-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]; until January 10, 2024 at 12 pm (local time) and mention “Expression of Interest – Assessment of LNG Imports and LNG-based Power Options in São Tomé and Principe (STP).

Agência Fiduciária de Administração de Projectos 17 de Dezembro, 2024.

General Director

Hélio Silva Almeida