Feasibility Study for the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Zambia

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

COUNTRY: Zambia

NAME OF PROJECT: Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience

Credit No.: IDA-E2930

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Feasibility Study on the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Zambia.

Reference No. ZM-MTOL-452778-CS-QCBS

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Transport Corridor for Economic Resilience (TRACER) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services to conduct detailed feasibility study on the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Zambia.

The consulting services will be undertaken in two phases. Phase-One, will involve conducting a detailed feasibility study, while Phase -Two will focus on developing an implementation plan for the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Zambia. The period for the Consultancy Services shall be Twelve (12) months. The outcome of the project is expected to bolster Zambia's energy security, create green jobs, and enhance the nation’s position in the burgeoning global market for sustainable fuels. Furthermore, aligning with international commitments on climate change mitigation and fostering economic diversification.

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Consultancy Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

• The firm’s core business (submit company profile);

• Name, scope and cost of previous comparable similar assignments and client contact details (email, postal / physical address);

• Firms technical and managerial capacity to manage similar assignment; and

• 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” September 2023 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.

More information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 13:00 hrs and 14:00 to 17:00hrs. Further, you may contact the email addresses below to get a copy of the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for this assignment.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail to [email protected] and mandatory copy to [email protected] and [email protected] by Tuesday 6th May, 2025 at 14:30hrs local time.

The Head Procurement and Supplies Unit,

Attn: Procurement Specialist – TRACER Project,

Ministry of Transport and Logistics.

Stand No 5199 United Nations Avenue.

P.O.BOX 50065.

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA.