Request for Expression of Interest — Consulting Engineer
The ECOWAS Commission, the Republics of The Gambia and Togo — through NAWEC and CEET/AT2ER — invite eligible engineering consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing Owner’s Engineer supervision services for the RAISE electrification programme, financed by the World Bank/IDA.
Notice Updated — 14 September 2026
This notice has been updated to reflect a revised submission deadline and updated document versions. The EOI submission deadline has been extended to 30 September 2026 at 16:00 hrs (UT). Submissions are now accepted by email only. Please download the updated documents below.
World Bank — Conflict of Interest Notice
Interested Consultants are drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2025 edition), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage are available at the ECOWAS Dropbox link provided in the submission section below.
Project Background
The Republics of The Gambia and Togo have received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Access Increase and Sustainable Energy Project (RAISE — P515184). The project is implemented through the ECOWAS Commission, NAWEC (The Gambia), and CEET/AT2ER (Togo).
NAWEC, as The Gambia’s implementing entity for the RAISE Project, is publishing this Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) on behalf of the ECOWAS Commission and the project clients. The RAISE Project aims to increase regional access to electricity and integrate sustainable energy solutions across ECOWAS member states — with The Gambia and Togo as the primary beneficiary countries in this phase.
A Consulting Engineer is being recruited to provide Owner’s Engineer supervision services covering the full implementation cycle of electrification works in both countries, from mobilisation through to final acceptance.
Scope of Consulting Services
Shortlisting Criteria
- Legally constituted and independent engineering consulting firm, or joint venture of consulting firms
- Specialising in electrical power infrastructure — MV/LV distribution systems and associated substations
- At least 15 years of general experience in engineering consulting for electricity, energy, or comparable infrastructure projects
- Sound organisational structure with permanent technical, contractual, environmental, social, health and safety personnel
- Proven ability to mobilise and manage large, multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed supervision teams
- Quality assurance and document control systems appropriate for complex infrastructure contracts
- At least three similar assignments involving design review and construction supervision of MV/LV distribution networks
- Of these, at least two assignments including:
- MV overhead or underground lines
- LV distribution networks
- MV/LV substations
- Customer connections and/or metering
- Testing, energisation, and commissioning
- At least one assignment of comparable scale and geographic dispersion — preferably covering multiple regions, provinces, or countries
- Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but must clearly indicate whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or sub-consultancy
- In the case of a joint venture, all partners 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 described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations (September 2025 edition)
- The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms meeting the eligibility criteria
Key Dates
| Date | Time (UT) | Milestone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2026 | — | REOI Published | Published in English and French |
| 30 September 2026 | 16:00 UT | EOI Submission Deadline | Submitted in both English and French by email to ecowas-reap@ecowas.int |
| TBC | — | Shortlisting of Firms | 5–8 firms shortlisted by ECOWAS Commission |
| TBC | — | Request for Proposals Issued | Full RFP issued to shortlisted firms — QCBS method |
“The period from mobilisation through construction, testing, commissioning and provisional acceptance shall not exceed eighteen (18) months in either The Gambia or Togo. The indicative maximum duration is therefore thirty (30) months for each country contract.”
Download the REOI Documents
The full Request for Expression of Interest is available in both official languages. Expressions of Interest must be submitted in both English and French.
Full Request for Expression of Interest for the Recruitment of a Consulting Engineer for the Supervision of Electrification Works in The Gambia and Togo. RAISE Project — P515184. Published 14 September 2026.
⬇ Download — English Version (PDF)Avis à Manifestation d’Intérêt pour le recrutement d’un ingénieur-conseil chargé de la supervision des travaux d’électrification en Gambie et au Togo. Projet RAISE — P515184. Publié le 14 septembre 2026.
⬇ Télécharger — Version française (PDF)