Consultancy Services for Cost of Supply and Tariff Study
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: MW-MOE.-538091-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 5, 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 infrastructure 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
REPUBLIC OF MALAWI
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINING
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
COUNTRY: MALAWI
Project: MPATAMANGA HYDROPOWER STORAGE PROJECT
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA E4480MW
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Cost of Supply and Tariff Study
Reference No.: MW-MOE. -538091-CS-QCBS
Issue Date: 20th May, 2026
The Government of Malawi (GoM) through the Ministry of Energy and Mining has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include to determine the cost of electricity supply and develop a cost-reflective tariff structure that ensures financial sustainability while promoting affordability and equity.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the assignment can be obtained upon request at the address given below.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining 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:
- Core business of the firm(s) and years in business
- Relevant experience, which should specifically include the below:
- Experience in power sector advisory services, particularly in electricity tariff design and cost-of-service studies.
- Experience in similar assignments of Cost of Supply and/or tariff studies for power utilities within the last five (5) years.
- Experience in financial modelling, tariff setting methodologies, and regulatory submissions for power utilities.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and capacity building, working with utilities, regulators, and government institutions.
- Experience working with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) such as the World Bank.
- Technical and managerial capability of the firm (provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications, and number of key staff - do not provide CV of staff). Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
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” dated February, 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 Quality Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 hours local time (Monday to Friday, Except National Holidays).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 14:00 Hrs. Local Time, on 5th June,2026
The chairman of Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee
Ministry of Energy
Plaza House 1st Floor,
Private Bag 309, City Centre, Lilongwe 3
Malawi
E-mail: procurement@mhsp.mw; copy: khumbolawo.lungu@mhsp.mw
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00445257. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project
Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Energy & Power, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Malawi. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00445257 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 5, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project in Malawi. 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 Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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