Recruitment of a consulting firm for the realization of an APS and APD study for the extension and reinforcement of HTA networks in 131 departmental and sub-prefectural capitals – outside the NEDA zone

This tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm tasked with conducting an APS (Avant-Projet Sommaire) and APD (Avant-Projet Détaillé) study aimed at the extension and reinforcement of High Tension Aerial (HTA) networks across 131 departmental and sub-prefectural capitals in Côte d'Ivoire, excluding the NEDA zone. The project is part of the broader Côte d'Ivoire National Electricity Digitalization and Access operation, referenced as P176776. The procurement method employed is Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), with a minimum qualifying score set at 80. The awarded firm for this contract is IED CONSULT FRANCE, based in Francheville, France. The contract duration is specified to be 53 weeks, with a total contract price of XOF 285,600,765. The evaluation scores for the selected firm included a technical score of 89.63 and a financial score of 90.99, resulting in a combined score of 89.90, ranking them first among competitors. This tender highlights the importance of enhancing electricity infrastructure in Côte d'Ivoire, contributing to the country's digitalization and access to electricity initiatives.

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, water and sanitation and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution, Smart Grids and Energy Efficiency. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the energy and power sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.