Expression of Interest For Scaling Up Energy Efficient (Ee) Equipment Financing For Msmes For An Fi In India

Expression of Interest are invited for Scaling up energy efficient (EE) equipment financing for MSMEs for an FI in India This assignment aims to support an FI to scale up energy efficient (EE) machine lending to MSMEs. In this direction, it aims to identify EE technologies in certain sectors through a study. This includes building their EE technologies list, vendors and manufacturers connects and ultimately leading to scaling up their lending to EE machineries across MSME sectors in India. ELIGIBILITY Eligibility restrictions apply: The successful firm or consortium will have the following skills and experience: Minimum of 10 years experience in energy efficiency sector in India, including on financing. Experience of work done in energy efficiency for the industrial sector (and MSMEs) would be preferred. A strong understanding of EE Machinery and Financing would be preferred Work experience with financial institutions on climate finance would be good to have. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. 2. EOIs should be strictly less than 25 pages (all details and Annex included). 3. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase. 4. Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/4499/view.html