General Procurement Notice For Acquisition Of Consultants For The Provision Of Various Services For The Sierra Leone Rural Electrification Access Project - Slreap

General Procurement Notice for Acquisition of Consultants for the Provision of Various Services for the Sierra Leone Rural Electrification Access Project - SLREAP Provision of Consultancy Services for the Project Preparation Facility of the SLREAP; Feasibility Study, Scoping and Design; Detailed Design and Bidding Documents; Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; and Resettlement Action Plan Studies Component 1 Provision of Consultancy Services for the Project Preparation Facility of the SLREAP; Feasibility Study, Scoping and Design; Detailed Design and Bidding Documents; Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; and Resettlement Action Plan Studies. a. Feasibility Study: Technical and Economic The primary objective of a feasibility study is to assess the anticipated outcomes of the proposed project and its economic viability. The technical feasibility study is essential for the proposed project as it lays the groundwork for informed decision-making and effective project planning. By evaluating the projects technical requirements, challenges, and risks, development partners can determine its viability and identify potential obstacles. The economic feasibility study aims to demonstrate the net benefits of the project, considering both the benefits and costs to the implementing agency and the beneficiaries. b. Detailed Design and Bidding Documents Under this consultancy contract, consultants are invited to submit their proposals for the Detailed Design and Bidding Document preparations. The Detailed Design encompasses drawings related to installation details, material characteristics, and implementation methods, ensuring comprehensive coverage of every implementation aspect until project delivery. c. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: This activity will finance studies, including the required environmental and social assessment (ESA) Reports. The PPF will also take the E&S risk category of the future investment project in line with the Banks updated Integrated Safeguard System (ISS). The Environmental and Social Impact Studies will provide guidance to the management of environmental and social risks and impacts that may emerge during the implementation of SLREAP. d. Resettlement Action Plan In addition to the abovementioned ESA studies, the Resettlement Action Plans and any other Instruments that may be considered necessary during project implementation will be prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Banks updated Integrated Safeguard System. Standards. ii. Gender Assessment The Activity will conduct a Gender Assessment, which is crucial to understanding and addressing gender disparities within the project framework, as well as potential positive and negative impacts. Component 2 - Project Management and Coordination Expenses and Operating Costs Provide/supply furniture, stationery, IT Equipment and sundries to Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The Government of Sierra Leone has received a loan in the amount of UA 2,500,000 from the African Development Fund to finance the Project Preparation Facility for the Preparation of the Sierra Leone Rural Electrification Access project (SLREAP). The Project will be executed by the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy. Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement