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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-26.

- **Reference:** KR/SCM/WB/002/2026-2027
- **Issuer:** [Kenya Railways](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/kenya-railways.md)
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-26 15:00 EAT
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### 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...)

## Description

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

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

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## Documents

- KR/SCM/WB/002/2026-2027- TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT - RAILWAY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER)

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