Preparation of a Roadmap for Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building of ONSEC - Transmission System Operator and Single Buyer in the Power Sector of Cabo Verde (Individual Consultant)
01Project Overview
02Project Background
The Renewable Energy and Improved Utility Performance Project (REIUP) in Cabo Verde is a World Bank Group-supported project whose development objectives are to increase renewable energy generation and to improve the performance of the electricity utility by leveraging private finance. World Bank project information records that the implementing agency is the Special Project Management Unit of the Ministry of Finance, and that the project includes small-scale variable renewable energy integration as well as resilient and efficient electricity services to public health facilities.
ONSEC, the entity covered by this assignment, performs the roles of transmission network operator, system operator and single buyer in the power sector of Cabo Verde. The notice records that the objective of the service is to support the management of ONSEC in designing and implementing a roadmap for institutional strengthening and capacity building so that the company can effectively carry out these three roles, with the assignment expected to take about 18 months from the date of contract signature.
World Bank Group country information for Cabo Verde shows that the REIUP project aims to increase renewable energy generation and to support the energy transition, and that it supports public and private investments in renewables, battery storage and rooftop solar. The institutional strengthening work on transmission system operation and single buyer functions is consistent with that policy direction.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Scope of Services | Preparation of a roadmap for the institutional strengthening and capacity building of ONSEC, and support to its management in implementation |
| Functional Scope | Transmission network operator, power system operator and electricity single buyer |
| Objective | Enabling ONSEC to perform those roles effectively and to strengthen its institutional capacity and management |
| Assignment Duration | About 18 months from the date of contract signature |
| Availability of Terms of Reference | The detailed Terms of Reference can be requested by e-mail from 8:00 to 16:00 local time on working days at the addresses given in the notice, and are also published on the UGPE tender notice page |
| Contents of the Expression of Interest | A duly signed Letter of Interest together with an updated curriculum vitae setting out similar assignments, experience and contact references, supported by relevant documentary evidence |
| Submission Method | Expressions of interest are submitted in English, either to the address given in the notice or by e-mail at the addresses listed in the notice |
| Clarification Mechanism | Further information is available only in writing, through the e-mail addresses listed in the notice, from 8:00 to 16:00 local time on working days |
04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Contract Model | An individual consultant contract under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers |
| Selection Method | Selection is carried out under the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (revised September 2025) |
| Assignment Duration | About 18 months from the date of contract signature |
| Working Language | Portuguese is the required working language; knowledge of English and/or French is an asset |
| Submission Channel | Expressions of interest are submitted in English, either to the address given in the notice or by e-mail at the addresses listed in the notice |
| Employer's Rights | The notice states that the Integrated Project Coordination Centre (CCIP) reserves the right to annul the tender process at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability |
05Bidder Qualification Requirements
06Key Milestones
