Mapping Environmental and Social (E&S) risks along the Critical Minerals Value Chain in ASEAN
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Regional, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.
Published through WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement, 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 governance and public administration 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.
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SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Electronic Submissions through
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Mapping Environmental and Social (E&S) risks along the Critical Minerals Value Chain in ASEAN
Assignment Countries:
- Not Country Related
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The ToR focuses on developing a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of environmental and social (E&S) risks across the critical minerals value chain in Southeast Asia. It will map how key minerals such as those used in batteries, renewable energy technologies, and electricity infrastructure flow from extraction and processing through manufacturing to end use and recycling. Across each stage, the analysis is expected to identify and assess risks related to environmental impacts (e.g., emissions, water use, biodiversity loss), social challenges (e.g., labor conditions, community impacts, and human rights), and governance issues (e.g., regulatory gaps, corruption risks, and supply chain transparency). The study should examine how these risks are currently managed within national regulatory frameworks and institutional systems, and how they compare to recognized international standards and good practices.
Building on this analysis, the consulting firm is expected to identify critical gaps in policy, regulation, and implementation capacity, as well as key bottlenecks that may limit responsible investment and sustainable sector growth. The consulting firm should map relevant stakeholders including government agencies, industry players, investors, and civil society and assess their roles in managing risks and enabling improvements across the value chain. The final outputs are expected to provide practical, prioritized recommendations to strengthen regulatory frameworks, improve industry practices, and enhance risk screening and monitoring by investors. The study should also explore opportunities for greater regional alignment of standards and cooperation, with the aim of supporting more sustainable, resilient, and investment-ready critical mineral supply chains.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility restrictions apply:
The E&S Consultant shall be a qualified firm or consortium (with a designated lead) with a strong track record in ESG advisory and analytical work. It must demonstrate experience in E&S risk assessments in the extractives sector (preferably Asia-Pacific), expertise aligned with IFC, UNGP, and OECD frameworks, knowledge of critical minerals and value chains, and a solid understanding of associated risks. Established ASEAN stakeholder networks and familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks are essential.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services.
Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals).
Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through
WBGeProcure RFx Now
NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
If you encounter technical difficulties while uploading documents, please send an e-mail to the Help Desk at
corporateprocurement@worldbank.org
prior to the submission deadline.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement and was originally published on June 3, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by World Bank Group in Regional. 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 Governance & Public Administration 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 Regional. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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