Consultancy Service for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: SO-MOCT-FGS-536515-CS-CQS
This is a consulting contract in the Monitoring Evaluation and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Impact Assessment. Located in Eastern and Southern Africa, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 15, 2026.
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 Monitoring Evaluation 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia
NAME OF PROJECT: Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP)
PROJECT ID: P176181
Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Reference No.: SO-MOCT-FGS-536515-CS-CQS
Place of assignment: Mogadishu, Somalia
Submission Date: August 15, 2026, 2.00pm (local time, Mogadishu, Somalia)
The Federal Republic of Somalia has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP), and the Ministry of Communications and Technology intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“Services”) is required to be undertaken as an external consultant firm supporting the client, Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT), FGS to carry out the implementation of “Consulting Firm to conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) for the proposed Galkayo – Hobyo Fiber Optic Corridor in Somalia”. The consultant firm will undertake all the specific required tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered in approximately six (6) months from commencement of the contract.
Terms of Reference (ToR) can be found at the following website: https://moct.gov.so/en/jobs/ or it can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.
The Ministry of Communications and Technology 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The short-listing criteria are as follows:
The short-listing criteria are as follows:
- Core business of the firm and years in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) should be at least 10 years, with evidence of the company registration certificate, business license or operationalpermit, and providing company profile indicating services offered and years in operation.
- The firm must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in providing similar assignments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The Consulting firm should demonstrate at least 2 similar assignments successfully implemented during the last 5 years in environmental and social risks management including the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and experience in with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS1- ESS10) is required.
- Demonstrate experience of relevant services implemented in Somalia, or an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
- The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only with the structure of the Firm organization) Do not provide CVs of staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and 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 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 Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the address below during office hours from 9.00am to 4.00pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays).
Expressions of interest (EOI) should be submitted electronically (by e-mail) to the address below on, or before, 2:00 PM (Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time) on August 15, 2026.
Attn: Procurement Office, EA-RDIP
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
The Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT)
Federal Republic of Somalia
E-mail: procurement.ea-rdip@moct.gov.so
Cc: stateminister@moct.gov.so
Jamhuuriya road, Boondheere district,
Mogadishu, Somalia
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 30, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00459745. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project
Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project has issued 55 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 30 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00459745 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 15, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project in Eastern and Southern Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Eastern and Southern Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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