TERMS OF REFERENCE — CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE SHORT-TERM GENERATION EXPANSION PLAN - 2034 FOR THE ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS TRANSFORMATION IN ESWATINI (ASCENT) PROJECT

Overview

The Eswatini Electricity Company invites consultancy services to review and update the Short-Term Generation Expansion Plan 2034 for the ASCENT Eswatini project. Eligible consulting firms must have at least ten years’ energy-sector planning experience, demonstrated electricity-demand forecasting and generation expansion planning, at least one Africa-based generation expansion assignment, the ability to work with electricity utilities, English-language submissions, and the ability to provide end-user/completion certificates. JV/consortiums are allowed; proper corporate registrations and five years of annual financial records are required.

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years’ experience in energy-sector planning, power-system studies, electricity-generation planning, energy economics or related advisory services.
• At least two (2) relevant assignments in electricity-demand forecasting, least-cost generation expansion planning, energy modelling, power-system or grid-integration studies, generation-technology assessment, energy economics.
• Demonstrated experience of at least two (2) relevant electricity-generation planning assignments.
• Proven experience of at least one (1) generation expansion planning assignment in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience with utility transmission networks.
• Copies of certificates of incorporation/registration; valid tax registration and clearance; last five years’ financial records; corporate profile with QA plan; evidence of licensed power-system analysis software (PSS®E, DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, PSCAD or equivalent).
• JV/consortiums allowed; lead partner must demonstrate substantial relevant experience; English submissions; translations if certificates are not in English.
• All submittals in English.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 11h00 SAST on 20 November 2026 (see Approved_Request_for_Expression_of_Interest_-Consultancy_Services_for_Short_generation_Expansi.pdf).
• Submission method: by e-mail to the Procurement Manager at bongani.chauke@eec.co.sz (cc: thobeka.gama@eec.co.sz); electronic submission accepted (see the same document).
• Documents to submit: copies of incorporation/registration; valid tax registration and clearance; last five years’ financial records; corporate profile with QA plan; evidence of licensed power-system analysis software; Completion Certificates/End User Certificates in English (or translated/notarized); English language submissions.
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: proper corporate registrations and financial records; evidence of software licenses.
• Briefing/session details: not specified.
• Where to obtain bid documents: Terms of Reference available at https://www.eec.co.sz/electricity/projects/ascent/ (and the attached PDF: Approved_Request_for_Expression_of_Interest_-Consultancy_Services_for_Short_generation_Expansi.pdf).
• Evaluation approach: shortlist of up to eight prequalified respondents; subsequent QCBS process; English submissions only.