RFP: Preparation of an Integrated Water Resources Management Plan for Cunene River Basin

The World Bank

Angola 🇩🇮

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country:        ANGOLA

Project:          Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA

Loan No.         IBRD 9380-AO / CAO 1038 01 K

Project ID:     P177004

Title: PREPARATION OF AN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CUNENE RIVER BASIN

Reference No. 78CS2/UCP/R25

The Government of the Republic of Angola (GoA) has received financing from the World Bank and the French Agency of Development (AFD) toward the cost of the Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services preparation of an Integrated Water Resources Management Plan for Cunene River Basin.

The objective of the assignment is to develop an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Plan, which will enable the implementation of efficient, equitable and sustainable solutions for managing and developing water resources of Cunene River Basin (taking in consideration that each river basin shall be considered as a water management unit, as foreseen by the Regulation of General Use of Water Resources of April 2014).The estimated level of effort for this assignment is 80 staff-months. The assignment is expected to be completed within a period of twenty-two (22) months, and the expected start date of the assignment is February 2026 or earlier.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.  

The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU-WB/AFDB) of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) 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 shortlisting criteria are.

The Consultant shall be a reputable Consultancy firm that:

  • Is Fully conversant with World Bank procurement procedures and documentation.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience in Water Resources Management. studies.
  • Proven track record of at least three similar assignments successfully completed.
  • Experience with similar projects in developing countries. Prior working experience in Portuguese-speaking countries is considered an advantage.
  • Possession of a certified Quality Management System.
  • Have done similar projects in developing countries.
  • Have carried out at least three similar assignments.
  • Have a certified quality management system.

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 World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“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 and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, by August 11, 2025.

Ministério da Energia e Águas (MINEA)

Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU – WB/AFD)

Attention: Ms. Elsa Ramos, Project Director

Rua Via S8, CondomĂ­nio Dolce Vita, EdificĂ­o A1, 3Âș andar, Talatona-Luanda, Angola

Tel.: +244 923 790 138 /+244 923 790 154

E-mail: reclima@reclima.ao

12 days remaining

Apply by 11 August, 2025

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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development