The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) is requesting expressions of interest from eligible consulting firms for project management and supervision of distribution network strengthening to improve power reliability in 18 towns under the Power Sector Reform,

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES-FIRMS SELECTION)

Ethiopian Electric Utility Project portfolio management has published a Procurement Notice for Ethiopia - P176731-Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1)-ET-EEU-530084-CS-QCBS

• Country: Ethiopia
• Project Id: P176731
• Project Name: Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1)
• Loan/Credit/TF Info.: IDA-V5020
• Notice Version No.: 1

General Information

• Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest
• Borrower Bid
• Reference: ET-EEU-530084-CS-QCBS

Bid Description:

Procurement of consultancy service for Network Upgrading, Strengthening and Rehabilitating to improve the reliability of supply in towns under phase II, package I (Bambasi, Gilgele Beles,Pawi, Meti, Dima, Bedele, Metu, Ghimbi Dembi Dolo, Chiro, Deder,

• Language of Notice: English

Deadline for Application Submission Date: August 22,2026 Local Time: 16:00

Selected category codes for product to be procured: 81101516-Energy or utility consulting service Contact Information on Advertisement Organization/Department Ethiopian Electric Utility

• Name: Salma Negash
• Title: Project Portfolio Management Supply chain and PGS
• Address:Degualle Square Addis Ababa Ethiopia
• City: Addis Ababa
• Country:Ethiopia
• Phone:251 11 263 154
• Email: [email protected] 
• Website: www.eeu.gov.et 
• Detailed Information for Advertisement

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE)
Power Sector Reform Investment & Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME 1) P176731
Credit No: IDA-7520-ET

Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for Project Management and Supervision for Distribution Network Strengthening to improve the reliability of power supply in Eighteen Towns under Component 1: Phase II, package 2 (Dire Tiyara, Chiro, Deder, Haromaya, Bulehora, Ginir, Negele borena, Robe and Yabello, Bedele, Metu, Gimbi, Dembi dolo, Meti, Dima, Bambasi, Gilgel beles and Pawi Towns)

Reference No.: ET- EEU-530084-CS-QCBS

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the first Power sector Reform Investment Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME I) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") include, Design reviews and approval, Construction supervision and quality control, contract managements, progress monitoring, provide inclusive technical support to the Client, on job training and capacity building for Client staff's working on grid reliable access. The service is expected to be started in January 2027, and estimated duration is for 2 years.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) 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 short-listing criteria are (i) core business and years in business, (ii) relevant experience, (iii) technical and managerial capability of the firm. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

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" Fifth Edition, September 2023 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., Monday up to Friday 9:00 up to 17:00 hrs. Local time and Saturday 9:00 up to 12:00 hrs. Local time
Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by email) by 22 August 2026,16:00 Local Time

Ethiopian Electric Utility, Project Portfolio Management PLW and Facilities Office Mrs. Salma Negash
(Ethiopian Electric Utility, Project Portfolio Management PLW and Facilities manager)
Wastina Building near Central Statistics, Piasa, 11th floor.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: (251) 11 263 154 or (251) 11 127 5503
Email: [email protected]  and
[email protected] 
Ethiopian Electric Utility

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-08-22
• Bid closing time: 16:00
• Bid opening: 2026-08-22 16:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Ethiopian Electric Utility
• Published on: World Bank (Jul 23, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-08-04T08:28:57.000Z