Consultancy Firms Selection — Expression of Interest
Consultancy Services for Wind Measurement Campaign for the 100 MW Wind Farm North of Letlhakane, Botswana (EOI)
North of Letlhakane, Botswana
Planned Wind Farm Site
100 MW
Planned Capacity
Wind measurement campaign consultancy services
Procurement Object
2026-11-11 12:00
EOI Deadline
01Project Overview
Project Name
Consultancy Services for Wind Measurement Campaign for a Wind Farm Site North of Letlhakane, Botswana
Reference
World Bank procurement notice OP00475675; reference BW-MME-565864-CS-CQS (client reference EOI/MME-PEDU/004/26-27)
Country
Republic of Botswana
Client
Projects and Energy Development Unit (PEDU), Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Botswana
Parent Project
Botswana Renewable Energy Scale Up Support project (World Bank project P178822; implementing agencies: Ministry of Minerals and Energy and Ministry of Finance)
Source of Funds
Financing provided by the World Bank under the Botswana Renewable Energy Scale Up Support project (P178822); this consultancy assignment is funded from that project
Procurement Method
Selection of consulting firms using the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers
Lots
Single contract, not divided into lots
Subject
The proposed 100 MW wind farm located north of Letlhakane, Botswana
Source
World Bank Invitation for Expression of Interest OP00475675, issued by the Projects and Energy Development Unit (PEDU), Ministry of Minerals and Energy of Botswana, published 16 Oct 2026, verified 18 Oct 2026: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00475675
Background Source
World Bank project page P178822: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P178822; World Bank Botswana country page: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/botswana
02Project Background
Botswana plans to harness its renewable energy resources and accelerate renewable energy development through the implementation of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Government is developing renewable energy projects at several pre-selected sites, and the Projects and Energy Development Unit (PEDU) of the Ministry of Minerals and Energy is responsible for developing these projects.
At the feasibility stage, a consultant identified the proposed wind farm site through a multi-criteria assessment covering preliminary wind resource data, transmission infrastructure, land use and ownership, and preliminary environmental and social considerations. This procurement supports the pre-development of the proposed 100 MW wind farm located north of Letlhakane.
The development objective of the World Bank's Botswana Renewable Energy Scale Up Support project (P178822) is to enable renewable energy development in Botswana. The project was approved on 28 June 2023 and is scheduled to close on 30 June 2027; its implementing agencies are the Ministry of Minerals and Energy and the Ministry of Finance.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Procurement Object | Consultancy services for a wind measurement campaign supporting the proposed 100 MW wind farm north of Letlhakane |
| First Stage | Preliminary site-wide wind measurement campaign |
| Second Stage | Location-specific investigations based on the preliminary wind farm layout |
| Measurement Content | Installation, commissioning and data acquisition and validation of met masts; experience with ground-based or nacelle-mounted LiDAR remote sensing is listed as an added advantage |
| Measurement Area | The proposed wind farm site and associated areas; final coordinates and boundaries will be confirmed by the client before the assignment starts |
| Technical Requirements | The detailed scope, measurement areas, technical requirements and deliverables are set out in the Terms of Reference provided at the next stage of the selection process |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Consultancy services financed by the World Bank commonly use either a lump-sum contract or a time-based contract; both forms are standard practice for comparable pre-development assignments |
| Bid Security | Bid security is normally not required for the selection of consulting firms |
| Performance Security | Consultancy contracts normally do not require a contractor-style performance security; performance is secured through acceptance of deliverables and staged payment conditions |
| Payment Arrangement | Assignments of this type are commonly paid in instalments against deliverables, with a retention held until acceptance of the final deliverables |
| Currency | Consultancy proposals are commonly priced in the consultant's national currency or in US dollars, with the payment currency and exchange-rate treatment set out in the contract |
| Taxes and Duties | Consultants are normally responsible for the taxes and duties applicable to them |
| Associations | Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications; where an association is proposed, evidence of the association from all participating firms must be submitted |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Eligible Applicants
PEDU invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest and to provide information demonstrating the required qualifications and relevant experience
02
Core Business
At least ten years of experience in wind resource measurement campaigns and energy yield assessments for wind farm development
03
Similar Experience
Experience in satisfactorily completing wind resource measurement campaigns, including met mast installation, commissioning and data acquisition and validation, for utility-scale wind projects
04
Track Record
Wind resource and energy yield assessments for at least ten utility-scale wind farm projects with cumulative assessed capacity of at least 500 MW, including at least two projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
05
Standards
Capacity to undertake comparable assignments in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and occupational health and safety standards
06
IFI Experience
Experience on assignments financed by international financial institutions, and eligibility covering debarment and sanctions, financial and commercial capability, and integrity and system compliance
07
Conflict of Interest
Consultants must have no conflict of interest and pass an integrity check, applying paragraphs 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023)
08
Associations
Consultants may associate with other firms; where they do, evidence of the proposed association from all participating firms must be included
06Key Milestones
2026-10-16
Notice Published
2026-10-21
Virtual Bidders Workshop
2026-11-11 12:00 (Central Africa Time)
Bid Deadline (Submission of EOI)
Hand delivery or email; electronic submissions must be password protected
Submission Method
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Block D, Third Floor, Office No DT 10, Plot No. 50676, Fairgrounds Office Park, Gaborone
Submission Address
07Evaluation Method
Shortlisting: Overall Years of Consulting Experience20%
- Scored on the consultant's overall years of consulting experience; maximum 20 points
Shortlisting: Number of Similar Assignments70%
- Scored on the number of similar assignments completed; maximum 70 points
Shortlisting: Availability of Key Experts10%
- Scored on the availability of key experts to carry out the assignment; maximum 10 points
