Selection of Consultant for Study on the Fuel Switching Potential and Readiness Assessment of Thermic Fluid Heating Systems in Nepal’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry

Government of Nepal Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4598013/4598014 Email: info@aepc.gov.np , Website: www.aepc.gov.np REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REoI) Consultancy Services for “ Study on the Fuel Switching Potential and Readiness Assessment of Thermic Fluid Heating Systems in Nepal’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry ” Contract ID (STEP Ref.) No.: NP-AEPC-20262702-CS-CQS Project ID Number: P149239, World Bank SCF Grants Number: TF0A8382 Date of Notice Publication: 2 7 July 2026 The Government of Nepal has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project (MGEAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the procurement of Consulting Services. The Consulting Services (“the Services”) include Study on the Fuel Switching Potential and Readiness Assessment of Thermic Fluid Heating Systems in Nepal’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry. An estimated input of key experts is 165 person-days. The total duration of the consultancy services will be 2 months and the expected start date of the assignment is September 2026 . The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained from the website of AEPC: www.aepc.gov.np or can be obtained from the office of AEPC located in Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal. The AEPC 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 attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, July 2016 (6th Edition, February 2025) “Procurement Regulations”, setting forth the World Bank’s policy of conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firm