Consultancy Services for Cost of Supply and Tariff Study

REPUBLIC OF MALAWI MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINING REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: MALAWI Project: MPATAMANGA HYDROPOWER STORAGE PROJECT Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA E4480MW Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Cost of Supply and Tariff Study Reference No .: MW-MOE. -538091-CS-QCBS Issue Date: 20th May, 2026 The Government of Malawi (GoM) through the Ministry of Energy and Mining has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include to determine the cost of electricity supply and develop a cost-reflective tariff structure that ensures financial sustainability while promoting affordability and equity. The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the assignment can be obtained upon request at the address given below. The Ministry of Energy and Mining 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: Core business of the firm(s) and years in business Relevant experience, which should specifically include the below: Experience in power sector advisory services, particularly in electricity tariff design and cost-of-service studies. Experience in similar assignments of Cost of Supply and/or tariff studies for power utilities within the last five (5) years. Experience in financial modelling, tariff setting methodologies, and regulatory submissions for power utilities. Experience in stakeholder engagement and capacity building, working with utilities, regulators, and government institutions. Experience working with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) such as the World Bank. Technical a