Electro-Mechanical Expert

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Country: MOZAMBIQUE Project: Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project Agreement: Preparation Advance No. -V522-MZ. Assignment Title: Individual Consultancy Services to Provision Project Advisor for undertaking independent Review of the Design and Construction Plan for the Electromechanical Systems of the planned Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project.

Reference: MZ-GMNK-442368-CS-INDV The Government of Mozambique (GoM) hereinafter referred to as “the Borrower” have received Advance funds from International Development Association (IDA) towards the costs of the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project, Preparation Phase.

The funds have been channeled through the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project Office (GMNK) as the Project Implementation Agency, and GMNK intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for providing project advisory for undertaking independent review of the design and construction plan for the electromechanical systems of the planned Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project.

The GMNK now invites eligible Individual Consultant (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.

The shortlisting criteria are: qualification, experience and skills in providing project engineering advisory services for electromechanical systems hydropower projects; minimum of post graduate degree in the relevant engineering disciplines and must have at least 15 years of professional experience relevant to the assignment.

description of similar assignments previously carried out, at least two (2) similar assignments (electromechanical Hydropower advisory services), and experience of working in Sub-Sahara Africa - at least one (1) of the assignments should be in Sub-Shara Africa - and other regions. Evidence shall be attached as supporting documents for the Expression of Interest.

Objective The Project is being prepared for seeking financial support of the World Bank (the “Bank”) and therefore must comply with the World Bank Safeguards Policies and Performance Standards (see the concept project information document stage at the WB website [1]).

Accordingly, the Mphanda Nkuwa Project needs to comply with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) – Community Health and Safety (ESS4[2]). To this effect two panel of experts (PoEs) need to be formed: (i) Panel of Experts for Dam Safety (PoE-DS); and (ii) Panel of Experts for Environmental and Social Management (“PoE-ESM”).

Key Responsibilities/ Scope of Reviews Specific subjects on which the Electromechanical Specialist is expected to comment, but not limited to, are listed below: Review of the design and specifications for the mechanical and electrical equipment in the powerhouse and switchyard, and the transmission lines, with particular emphasis on state-of-the-art design of the turbines, generators, switchgear, control systems and ancillary.

As required, review Suppliers’ key results from Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and commissioning tests for electromechanical equipment. Work in coordination with other members of IPOE, the teams from GMNK and the Project company (SPV) Comment on any other matters which it considers to be important to the successful design of the hydropower project and to the long-term safety of the dam and appurtenant structures.

Expected Assignment Timeline The assignment is for a period of six (6) years, covering project preparation, construction, and initial reservoir filling. The initial contract will be signed for a period of 2 years, with the potential for an extension to cover the full duration of preparation and implementation. The contract will be time-based, with an annual ceiling of 20 working days, subject to extension if needed.

Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below. The attention of interest is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” - September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting for the World Bank`s policy on conflict of interest.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with ICS – Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:30 to 16:30.

Expression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by December 9, 2025, 14:00 local time, and be clearly marked “Individual consultancy services to provision Project Advisor for undertaking independent review for the electromechanical systems of the planned Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project”.

The addresses referred to above are as follows: Gabinete de Implementação do Projecto Hidroeléctrico de Mphanda Nkuwa (GMNK) Rua dos Desportistas, No918, Edifício JAT V-3, 1o Andar, Maputo E-mail: geral@gmnk.co.mz Telefone: (+258)21 42 3873 Maputo – Moçambique Agency: GABINETE DE MPHANDA NKUWA Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 40000.0 USD