Expression of Interest For Consultant For Legal Advisory Services For Desalination Ppp Project In Odisha

Expression of Interest for Consultant for Legal Advisory Services for Desalination PPP Project in Odisha The Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), Government of Odisha, is developing the Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP) as a major industrial and green hydrogen hub in coastal Odisha. The region is expected to witness significant growth in industrial water demand driven by green hydrogen, green ammonia, and other manufacturing industries. To address the emerging water supply deficit and ensure long-term water security for industries within GIP, IDCO intends to develop a 100 MLD seawater desalination plant in phases under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The proposed Project is expected to involve development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the desalination facility along with associated intake, outfall, and transmission infrastructure. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has been engaged to provide transaction advisory services for structuring and implementing the Project. As part of this engagement, IFC intends to appoint a Legal Consultant to support IFC and the Client in undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence, transaction structuring, and preparation of transaction documentation for the Project. The Consultant will support IFC in undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence related to desalination and PPP implementation in Odisha, assessment of PPP structures and risk allocation mechanisms, review of applicable approvals and regulatory requirements, and preparation of legal inputs required for transaction structuring and bid process management. The Consultant may also support IFC during the bid process, including preparation and review of tender documentation, responses to bidder queries, support during pre-bid consultations, bid evaluation support, and assistance during negotiations and commercial closure. The Consultant will work as part of the IFC team under IFCs overall direction. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/6906/view.html

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