TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - RAILWAY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER)Closed

Overview

This procurement seeks an INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT to provide railway electrical systems engineering expertise to Kenya Railways/KUMIP, delivering independent technical reviews, advisory services, and capacity building across feasibility studies, FEED/basic engineering design, and bidding documentation for Nairobi commuter rail electrification. Bidders should be experienced railway electrical engineers with strong traction power, OCS/third rail, EMC, electrical safety, and design-review capabilities; professional engineering registration and relevant international standards knowledge are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Railway Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer; registration with Engineers Board of Kenya or willingness for temporary registration (desirable).
• Minimum 10 years in electrical power systems engineering.
• At least 7 years specialized in railway electrical systems design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with traction power systems (OCS, third rail) or onboard energy storage; distribution and backup power systems; electrical safety systems.
• System-level technical review responsibility on at least one railway modernization program.
• EMC analysis/mitigation experience in railway environments; electrical testing/commissioning QA experience.
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE/BS/CENELEC standards; ESF/WB ESF requirements.
• Skills in design review, technical specification development, power systems analysis; proficiency with design software; familiarity with FIDIC contracts.
• Strong English written/oral communication; capacity-building ability; teamwork.
• Desirable: Sub-Saharan Africa railway project experience; power systems/electrical safety certifications; MDB/World Bank project experience. (Document: KR/SCM/WB/002/2026-2027- TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - RAILWAY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER))

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 26 October 2026 at 12:00.
• Submission method: not specified in the ToR; bidders should consult the KR procurement channel for submission instructions. (KR/SCM/WB/002/2026-2027- TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - RAILWAY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER))
• Documents to submit: not explicitly listed in the ToR; typical submissions would demonstrate qualifications, CV, and evidence of regulatory registrations and relevant experience.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: professional engineering registration is required or willing to obtain temporary registration.
• Briefing session: not indicated in the ToR.
• Bid documents: not detailed in the ToR; the ToR is attached as KR/SCM/WB/002/2026-2027..., and bidders should obtain the full package via KR GoK procurement channels.
• Assignment details to note from the ToR: in-country Nairobi assignment; hybrid/ intermittent inputs over 24 months; total LoE of 12 person-months; monthly payment against timesheets; contract ceiling 12 person-months; currency in KSh (USD option for expatriates). (KR/SCM/WB/002/2026-2027...)