Consultancy Services for Reviewing Engineering and Detailed Design and preparation of Bidding Documents and provide Procurement Support during tendering for MV network and Works Supervision of EPC Contractor

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Malawi NAME OF PROJECT: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT) Project Grant No.: IDA E4010 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Reviewing Detailed Engineering Design for Medium Voltage Distribution lines, Preparation of Bidding Documents, Provide Procurement Support During Tendering for MV Network and Works Supervision of EPC Contractor under Ascent Project Reference No . MW-ESCOM-532658-CS-QCBS Date of issue : 20 May, 2026 The Government of the Republic of Malawi through the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) shall include, but not be limited to, the following: undertaking the review and development of detailed engineering designs; preparation of complete and biddable design packages; support for a timely, transparent, and efficient procurement process; supervision of EPC implementation and contract administration; strengthening client capacity and project documentation; ensuring compliance, effective risk management, and achievement of project results; as well as provision of capacity building and knowledge transfer to the Client’s personnel and relevant stakeholders The detailed Terms of References (TORs) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.escom.mw or can be obtained at the address given below. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited 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 sho