Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Consultancy Services for The REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE SHORT-TERM GENERATION EXPANSION PLAN - 2034 FOR THE ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS TRANSFORMATION IN ESWATINI (ASCENT) PROJECT REF: SZ-ECC-561943-CS-QCBS Project ID No: P508960 Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) Review and Update of the Short-Term Generation Expansion Plan - 2034 First date of publication: 27 October 2026 Country: Kingdom of Eswatini Name of Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Project Sector: Energy Sector Project ID No .: P508960 Reference: SZ-ECC-561943-CS-QCBS Assignment Title: Consultancy Services Review of the 2034 Short-Term Generation Expansion Plan The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (GoKE) has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Agency (IDA) and grant funding from the Global Public Good (GPG) Facility, which are all under the World Bank. The received financing is for the purposes of implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Project (P508960) (the Project), with the involvement of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, as set out in the Loan Agreement, Financing Agreement, Grant Agreement and Project Agreements. The EEC now invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested and eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to provide consulting services for the Review of the 2034 Short-Term Generation Expansion Plan. The Consultant shall undertake, but not necessarily be limited to the following tasks: Review and update the Short-Term Generation Expansion plan -2034 Assessment of baseload options Assessment of network hosting capacity Desktop study on potential export market for power generated in Eswatini Recommendation of a Least Cost Generation Expansion Plan Interested consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform all the services. The following documents shall also be submitted along with the EOI applications by all the consulting firms including each member of JV firms: Copies of certificates of incorporation/registration of the consulting firms Valid Tax Registration and Clearence Certificates Annual financial records of the firm for the last 5 years Corporate profile of the firm with quality assurance plan, e.g. ISO 9001, information on organizational strength (Organization structure, number of permanent professional staffs and their expertise, qualifications and number of total staff), evidence of availability of licensed power system analysis software, including but not limited to: PSS®E, DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, PSCAD or equivalent software required for execution of the assignment. The qualifications and shortlisting criteria are: At least ten (10) years' experience in energy-sector planning, power-system studies, electricity-generation planning, energy economics or related advisory services. At least two (2) relevant assignments in electricity-demand forecasting, least-cost generation expansion planning, energy modelling, power-system or grid-integration studies, generation-technology assessment, energy economics Demonstrated experience of at least two (2) relevant assignment in electricity-generation planning. Proven experience of at least one (1) relevant assignment in generation expansion planning in Africa. Proven Experience with utility transmission networks. The purpose of this REOI is to establish a shortlist of not more than eight (8) Prequalified Respondents for the subsequent Request for Proposal and to invite technical and financial proposals from these Respondents. All responses shall be assessed for completeness. The following shall be assessed on a Yes/No basis to determi…
Request for Bids Framework Agreement(s) Goods (Two-Envelope Bidding Process) PROCUREMENT OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS, ELECTRICITY METERS AND READY BOARDS FOR Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT ESWATINI) Project ID No: P508960 Specific Procurement Notice (SPN) Template Request for Bids Framework Agreement(s) for Goods (Primary Procurement, Two-Envelope Bidding Process) Procuring Agency: Eswatini Electricity Company Country: Kingdom of Eswatini Name of Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Framework Agreement Title: Supply and Delivery of Distribution Transformers, Electricity Meters and Ready Boards RFB Reference No.: SZ-ECC-575165-GO-RFB Loan No./Credit No./Grant No.: P895069 The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini Project (ASCENT in Eswatini), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under Call-off Contracts that may be awarded under the Framework Agreements (FAs) ] for Procurement of Distribution Transformers, Electricity Meters and Ready Boards for the Construction of the Distribution Network to increase electricity access to households in the Kingdom of Eswatini concluded through this RFB Primary Procurement process. The Procuring Agency is undertaking the Primary Procurement with a view to concluding Framework Agreements . The Procuring Agency is the sole Purchaser under the Framework Agreement [ s ]. The Procuring Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement of Electrical Materials and Equipment , over the Term of the Framework Agreement(s). Distribution Transformers, Minisubs and Ring Main Units, Metering Materials and Accessories . The Framework Agreements to be concluded will be Single-User. The Single-User entitled to purchase under the Framework Agreements is Eswatini Electricity Company. The Framework Agreements to be concluded will be Multi-Supplier. The selection of a FA Supplier to be awarded a Call-off Contract will be done through a Secondary Procurement process as defined in Framework Agreement. However, the conclusion of a Framework Agreement shall not impose any obligation on the Procuring Agency, including participating Purchasers, to purchase Goods under a Call-off Contract. The conclusion Framework Agreement does not guarantee that a FA Supplier will be awarded a Call-off Contract. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016) (Procurement Regulations) first published in July 2016, seventh edition in September 2025 , and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. Bidders may submit Bids for one or more items. The Framework Agreements shall be concluded for a Term of 3 years, from the commencement date stated in the Framework Agreement. The initial term may be extended by a maximum of two additional years. The Primary Procurement shall establish a Closed Framework Agreement(s). Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents (in two stages). The technical bids will be evaluated first and only those that meet the minimum technical qualification will proceed to financial bid envelopes opening stage. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 20%. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Eswatini Electricity Company, Mr. Bongani Chauke, using email [email protected] copied [email protected] and new suppliers who have never supplied EEC in the past are welcome to visit the Main Stores warehouse (which is the delivery location) situated at Matsapha, Eswatini, King So…
Contract Award Project: P173151-Strengthening Early Childhood Development and Basic Education Systems to Support Human Capital Development in Eswatini Project Loan/Credit/TF Info: IBRD-93750 Bid/Contract Reference No: SZ-MOET-561828-GO-RFQ Procurement Method: RFQ-Request for Quotations Scope of Contract: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DIGNITY PACKS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TERM 3 Notice Version No: 0 Date Notification of Award Issued (YYYY/MM/DD) 2026/09/28 Duration of Contract 6 Month(s) Awarded Bidder(s): CARNECIA INVESTMENTS (1072739) Plot No: 100 Mbabane Eswatini Country: Eswatini Bid Price at Opening SZL 2503133.70 Evaluated Bid Price SZL 1847846.00 Signed Contract price SZL 1847846.50 Evaluated Bidder(s): PROMPT RESPONSE (1131008) LENHLE BUILDING MBABANE SIDWASHINI Country: Eswatini Bid Price at Opening SZL 2765013.00 Evaluated Bid Price SZL 2765013.00 Rejected Bidder(s): MAURUSS GENERAL SUPPLIERS (1130995) LM BUILDING MBABANE ESWATINI Country: Eswatini Bid Price at Opening SZL Evaluated Bid Price SZL Reason for Rejection Non-compliance
Strengthening Early Childhood Development and Basic Education Systems to Support Human Capital Devel