Consultancy services for conducting an independent Environmental and Social completion audit for EAQIP project
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Rwanda - Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: RW-REG/EDCL-560520-CS-CQS
This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Rwanda, 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 health and medical services 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
Kigali, on 25/08/ 2026
Reference No.: RW-REG/EDCL-560520-CS-CQS
Invitation for Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services – Firms Selection)
Project: Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-67760
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (ESHS) COMPLETION AUDIT FOR THE ENERGY ACCESS AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (EAQIP)
- The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Rwanda Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
- The consulting services (“the Services”) include developing the environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) completion audit for the Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project (EAQIP). This audit is expected to be conducted for a period of two (2) months starting from the date of issuance of the service order
- Interested consulting firms may download the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) document and the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, free of cost, from Rwanda energy group website (www.reg.rw)
- The Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) 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. The shortlisting criteria are proof of registration in the Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) or its equivalent in the country of origin and qualification and experience of the firm as required in the Terms of references (in table indicating name, scope, period of execution, employer’s name and address) proven by certificates of good completion.
- 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” Seventh Edition September 2025 (“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 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 Consultants Qualifications based Selection (CQS) method (National Open Competitive Bidding) set out in the Procurement Regulations.
- Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (Kigali Time).
- Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (electronically) addressed to the Managing Director of the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) through the following emails: procurement@edcl.reg.rw, copy to cuwajeneza@edcl.reg.rw , siradukunda@edcl.reg.rw not later than 24 /09/2026 at 5:00pm Kigali time (GMT +2).
- The address for communication is as under:
Energy Development Corporation Ltd
KN2 ST 3, Nyarugenge District, Kigali City
P.O.B 3855 Kigali, Rwanda
Tel.: (250) 787172265
Email: info@edcl.reg.rw ,
Kigali City Tower (KTC), 2nd Floor, Procurement Office
Sincerely.
Gentille UMUSHASHI Head Procurement Management Services | Félix GAKUBA Managing Director |
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 25, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: OP00464697. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Rwanda - Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project
Rwanda - Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Rwanda. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 12, 2026.
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This notice was issued by Rwanda - Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project in Rwanda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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This is a Consulting contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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The contract is for delivery in Rwanda. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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