Consulting Service for the Elaboration of Feasibility Studies for Four EPAs and Transaction Consulting for Two EPAs
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: 92CS2/MINPLAN/26
This is a consulting contract in the finance and banking and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Banking. Located in Angola, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 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 finance and banking 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
Original language: PortugueseREPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
MINISTRY OF PLANNING
ACCELERATING ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND JOB CREATION PROJECT
Loan No.: IBRD-95270
Project ID: P178035
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Assignment Title: CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR FOUR EPAS AND TRANSACTION CONSULTING FOR TWO EPAS
Reference No. 92CS2/MINPLAN/26
The Government of Angola has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) toward the cost of the Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the Preparation of Feasibility Studies for Four EPAS and Transaction Consulting for Two EPAS.
The consulting services (“the Services”) consist of:
- Preparation of comprehensive feasibility studies for four Public Water and Sanitation Companies (EPAS): EPAS Huambo, EPAS Bié, EPAS Cuanza Norte & EPAS Lunda Sul
- Preparation of legal instruments required to launch PPP procurement processes for the four EPAS;
- Provision of transaction advisory services for PPP structuring and tender launch for EPAS Bié and EPAS Huambo (subject to feasibility confirmation and project eligibility conditions).
The assignment includes technical, commercial, economic-financial, legal, institutional, environmental, social, fiscal affordability, and market-assessment work, structured in three phases:
- Phase I: Feasibility and analytical studies (all 4 EPAS)
- Phase II: Preparation of legal instruments (all 4 EPAS)
- Phase III: Procurement strategy and transaction support (Bié and Huambo)
The expected duration of the consultancy contract is eighteen (18) months.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais) 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:
- At least 10 years of experience conducting feasibility studies for various project streams (market, environmental and social, technical, and financial);
- Proven international experience in feasibility studies for similar projects and in aspects related to the development of Public-Private Partnerships;
- Demonstrate having carried out at least 3 similar assignments in the Sub-Saharan Africa region
- Demonstrable ability to bring stakeholders together toward a common goal and to work with diverse interest groups.
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” revised in 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 Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1600 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (only by mail) until June 4, 2026.
The address mentioned above is as follows:
Ministry of Planning
Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (DIVERSIFICA MAIS).
Atn: Mr. Laércio Cândido – Project Director
Rosalinda Condominium Building 11B 6th Floor, Luanda, Angola
Contact: +244921987473
E-mail: aquisicoes@diversificamais.ao;
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00445671. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project
Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Finance & Banking, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Angola. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 4, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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This notice was issued by Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project in Angola. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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This is a Consulting contract in the Finance & Banking 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 Angola. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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