Selection of Consultant for Study on the Fuel Switching Potential and Readiness Assessment of Thermic Fluid Heating Systems in Nepal’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Nepal: Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: NP-AEPC-20262702-CS-CQS
This is a consulting contract in the general supplies, energy and power and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Rural Electrification, Manufacturing and Fuel. Located in Nepal, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 4, 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 general supplies 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
| Government of Nepal Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4598013/4598014 Email: info@aepc.gov.np, Website: www.aepc.gov.np |
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REoI)
Consultancy Services for “Study on the Fuel Switching Potential and Readiness Assessment of Thermic Fluid Heating Systems in Nepal’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry”
Contract ID (STEP Ref.) No.: NP-AEPC-20262702-CS-CQS
Project ID Number: P149239, World Bank SCF Grants Number: TF0A8382
Date of Notice Publication: 27 July 2026
- The Government of Nepal has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project (MGEAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the procurement of Consulting Services.
- The Consulting Services (“the Services”) include Study on the Fuel Switching Potential and Readiness Assessment of Thermic Fluid Heating Systems in Nepal’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry. An estimated input of key experts is 165 person-days. The total duration of the consultancy services will be 2 months and the expected start date of the assignment is September 2026.
- The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained from the website of AEPC: www.aepc.gov.np or can be obtained from the office of AEPC located in Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- The AEPC 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 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”, July 2016 (6th Edition, February 2025) “Procurement Regulations”, setting forth the World Bank’s policy of 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.
- The best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following criteria:
a. General work experience within the last 10 years
b. Specific work experience within the last 10 years
c. Technical and Managerial Capacity of Consulting Firm
8. Further information can be obtained from the office of AEPC, Tahachal, Kathmandu during office hours.
9. Expression of Interest (EoI) must be delivered in a written form to the AEPC Tahachal, Kathmandu in person, or by mail, or by email on or before 17:00 Hours Local Time on 4 August 2026.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00458990. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Nepal: Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project
Nepal: Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Water & Sanitation. All notices are published for Nepal. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.
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Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00458990 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 4, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Nepal: Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project in Nepal. 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 General Supplies & Services 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 Nepal. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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