Consulting Services — Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS)
Feasibility Study for the Interconnection of the Electricity Transmission Network between Antananarivo and Majunga, Madagascar
Madagascar
Country
Interconnection line and at least 5 substations
Study Scope
Consulting Services (QCBS)
Procurement Method
2026-10-26
Submission Deadline
01Project Overview
Project Name
Feasibility study for the interconnection of the electricity transmission network connecting Antananarivo and Majunga
Reference
MG-DECIM2-512717-CS-QCBS (World Bank notice OP00400152)
EOI Number
001/2026/DECIM2/AMI
Country
Republic of Madagascar
Contracting Authority
Project Coordination Unit of the Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar (DECIM) Project
Source of Funds
IDA Credit 72860 MG under the Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar (DECIM) Project (Project ID P178701)
Procurement Method
Procurement of consulting services by the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method
Scope of Services
Feasibility study for the transmission line connecting Antananarivo and Majunga including at least five associated substations, the study of a line connecting the new substation to existing facilities, and preparation of the bidding documents and environmental and social documents
Study Duration
An expected duration of two years from contract signature
Language of Proposal
French (the notice and terms of reference are issued in French)
Source
World Bank procurement notice (https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00400152), reference MG-DECIM2-512717-CS-QCBS, notice OP00400152. Published 24 Sep 2026, verified 28 Sep 2026
Background Sources
World Bank project page for the Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar Project (https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P178701); public terms of reference page of the DECIM project (https://decim.mg/firme/etude-interconnexion-reseau-electricite-antananarivo-majunga/tdr/)
02Project Background
The Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar (DECIM) Project (Project ID P178701) is financed by the International Development Association with USD 400 million. The borrower is the Republic of Madagascar and the implementing agencies are the Ministry of Digital Development, Digital Transformation, Posts and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons. The project development objective is to expand access to renewable energy and digital services in Madagascar, and the closing date is 31 March 2028. Published results indicators include 27 MW of generation capacity constructed or rehabilitated, new off-grid electricity access for 1,900,000 households and businesses, new or improved isolated grid and mini-grid access for 100,000 households, and electricity service for 3,000 health centres and schools.
According to the notice, the consulting services are procured by the DECIM project coordination unit. The assignment comprises a technical, economic and financial feasibility assessment of the transmission line connecting Antananarivo and Majunga together with at least five associated substations; a technical, economic and financial study of a small transmission and/or distribution line to connect the project's new substation to the existing transmission and distribution facilities of JIRAMA; and preparation of the bidding documents for all construction works together with the environmental and social impact assessment, the environmental and social management plan and the resettlement action plan. The expression of interest reference is 001/2026/DECIM2/AMI and the assignment is expected to last two years.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Task 1: Transmission Interconnection Feasibility | Technical, economic and financial feasibility assessment of the transmission line connecting Antananarivo and Majunga, including at least five associated substations |
| Task 2: Connection Line Study | Technical, economic and financial study of a small transmission and/or distribution line to connect the project's new substation to the existing transmission and distribution facilities of JIRAMA |
| Task 3: Bidding Documents | Preparation of the bidding documents for the construction of all works |
| Task 4: Environmental and Social Documents | Completion of the environmental and social impact assessment (EIES) together with the environmental and social management plan (PGES) and the resettlement action plan (PAR) |
| Number of Substations | At least five associated substations |
| Study Duration | An expected duration of two years from contract signature |
| Language of Proposal | French |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Contract Form | A consulting services contract, with the consultant selected by the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers |
| Joint Venture and Subcontracting | Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but must clearly indicate whether the association takes the form of a joint venture or of a subcontract; where a joint venture is selected, all partners are jointly and severally liable for the entire contract |
| Conflict of Interest | The World Bank Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest apply, including paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of Section III of those regulations |
| Terms of Reference | The terms of reference are available publicly on the DECIM project website |
| Taxes and Insurance | Consulting services contracts of this type generally place local taxes and personnel insurance on the consultant, to be included in the offered price |
| Ownership of Deliverables | Comparable contracts normally provide that ownership of the study reports and bidding documents rests with the client, and that they may not be used or disclosed without permission |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Legal Standing
The consultant must be an eligible consulting firm under the World Bank Procurement Regulations, that is, a design and engineering consultancy
02
Number of Similar Assignments
The notice requires the consultancy to have at least three similar studies on its record
03
Transmission Line Experience
The notice requires proven experience on high-voltage transmission lines of more than 200 km
04
Network Planning Expertise
The notice requires expertise in power network planning
05
Evaluation of Key Experts
Key experts are not evaluated at the shortlisting stage; they are assessed during proposal evaluation under the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection method
06
Statement of Interest
The statement of interest must comprise a letter of interest, a detailed presentation of the consultant in free format, and references for similar contracts performed in the last ten years, stating for each the contract title, the client name, address and contacts, the year of execution with start and end dates, the contract amount, and documents evidencing satisfactory completion
07
Compliance
Consultants must comply with the World Bank Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest and must clearly state the responsibility arrangements of the parties in any joint venture or subcontracting arrangement
06Key Milestones
24 Sep 2026
Notice Published
Available publicly on the DECIM project website from the date of the notice
Terms of Reference Available
Enquiries may be addressed during office hours 09:00-17:00 to the project coordination unit at procurement-firme@decim.mg
Clarifications
26 Oct 2026; statements of interest must be submitted in writing by email, quoting the EOI number 001/2026/DECIM2/AMI and the title of the assignment
Submission Deadline
An expected duration of two years from contract signature
Study Duration
31 Mar 2028 (World Bank Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar Project)
Project Closing Date
07Evaluation Criteria
Technical Proposal80%
- Under the World Bank Quality- and Cost-Based Selection method, prevailing practice is to score the technical proposal, covering the consultant's understanding of the assignment, the methodology and technical approach, the qualifications and comparable experience of key experts, and the work programme and schedule
- At the shortlisting stage the shortlist is established against the criteria stated in the notice, requiring at least three similar studies, proven experience on high-voltage transmission lines of more than 200 km and expertise in power network planning; key experts are not evaluated at that stage
Financial Proposal20%
- Prevailing practice is to open and evaluate the financial proposal only after the technical proposal has reached the qualifying threshold, scoring it by ranking the offered prices from lowest to highest and weighting that score with the technical score to determine the selected consultant
- The specific weightings of the technical and financial proposals for this assignment are set out in the request for proposals; the commonly applied range is 80 to 20 or 70 to 30 between technical and financial
