Recruitment of a firm consultant for the opportunity study of distributed generation on the Ivorian electricity grid (business model, value chains, hosting capacity...)
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study focused on distributed generation within the Ivorian electricity network. The study will encompass various critical aspects including the business model, value chains, and hosting capacity. The project is part of the Cote d'Ivoire National Electricity Digitalization and Access operation, referenced as P176776, and is financed under IDA-72600. The procurement method employed for this contract is Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), with a minimum qualifying score set at 80. The awarded firm for this contract is EDF International Networks, located in France, which achieved a combined evaluation score of 85.68. The contract duration is specified as 10 months, with the notification of the award issued on January 7, 2026. The total contract price is approximately USD 242,287,557.31, with the signed contract price in C.F.A. Francs BCEAO amounting to 369,365. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the electricity infrastructure in Cote d'Ivoire, aiming to improve access and digitalization in the energy sector.
This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, water and sanitation and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Smart Grids. 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.
Description
Auto-translated from FrenchContract Award
Project:P176776-Cote d’Ivoire National Electricity Digitalization and Access operation
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-72600
Bid/Contract Reference No:CI-CI-ENERGIES-423169-CS-QCBS-JA-24
Procurement Method:QCBS-Quality And Cost-Based Selection
Scope of Contract:RECRUTEMENT D’UN CONSULTANT FIRME POUR L’ETUDE D’OPPORTUNITE DE LA PRODUCTION DISTRIBUEE SUR LE RESEAU ELECTRIQUE IVOIRIEN (Modèle d’affaire, Chaînes de valeurs, Capacité d’accueil
Notice Version No:0
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/07
10 Month(s)
80
22-30 Avenue Wagram 75382 Pris Cedex France
Country: France
Form Date: 12-JAN-26
| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDF International SAS SAS EDF International SASSAS | FR | France | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Technical: | 82.10 | |
| Consultant Specific Experience: | 4.60 | |
| Methodology: | 25.75 | |
| Key Personnel: | 51.75 | |
| Transfer of Knowledge: | 0 | |
| Participation by Nationals: | 0 | |
| Financial: | 100 | |
| Combined: | 85.68 | |
| Rank: | 1 | |
USD 242287557.31
Signed Contract Price
XOF 369365
Country: France
Country: Switzerland
USD 581191580.00
Country: France
USD 0.00
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on January 31, 2026. Last refreshed 66 days ago. Reference: OP00423894. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Cote d’Ivoire National Electricity Digitalization and Access operation
Cote d’Ivoire National Electricity Digitalization and Access operation has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Water & Sanitation, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Cote d'Ivoire. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 8, 2026.
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This is a Consulting contract in the Energy & Power 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 Cote d'Ivoire. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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