REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRM SELECTION

NIGERIA

NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT

ADB Loan No.: 200200003401

AGTF Loan No.: 5050200000551

Assignment Title : Consultancy Services for Engaging a Firm To Conduct Training on Productive use of Energy under the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP).

Reference No.: REA-NEP/AfDB/QCBS/06/2019

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the cost of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). The Rural Electrification Agency, the implementation Agency of the FGN, intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payment under the contract for the Consultancy Services of a Firm to Train Project Beneficiaries on Productive use of Energy under the Nigeria Electrification Project(NEP).

The objective of the training is to stimulate interest in Component 2 of the Project by sharing current thinking on innovative practices and products in the Off-Grid space; support end-users to increase income and reduce market barriers; provide practical guidance to enable & encourage stakeholders to participate in the energy-efficient productive use appliances market; and support in creating an enabling environment for the successful implementation of the component.

The Consultant shall carry out the following specific tasks :

  1. Design a robust training curriculum to be implemented across the lifespan of the project ;
  2. Incorporate, in the training curriculum, the findings and lessons from the results of the pilot demonstrations undertaken by REA ;
  3. The training methodology will involve practical simulations/case studies to ensure that it is interactive and impactful ;
  4. Develop training handbooks covering relevant topics as relate to the end-users and key stakeholder workshops ;
  5. Train value chain actors across the country on the methodology and implementation of Component 2 ;
  6. Develop a training curriculum for engaging in mini-grid development and productive use of energy and energy efficient appliances businesses for educational institutions.

The assignment is expected to be carried out over a period of 5 months.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following web site: www.rea.gov.ng

The Rural Electrification Agency- AfDB Project Management Unit (REA-AfDB PMU) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing these Services with supporting documents (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may constitute joint ventures to enhance their chances of qualification. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s procurement framework for group funded operations, October 2015. www.afdb.org

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of interest must be submitted to the Project Management Unit (PMU) by e-mail to [email protected] on or before 20th August 2020.

The Expression of Interest (EOI) to be addressed as follows :

Rural Electrification Agency (REA)AfDB/NEP- Ground & 1st Floor- Right Wing Attn: Mr. Kenny Anuwe – Head, Project Management Unit

No. 16, Umaru Dikko Street, Jabi

Abuja, Nigeria.

Tel: +234 817 217 2915

E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.rea.gov.ng