Official Invitation
Request for Expressions of Interest for Consultancy Services
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power (FMP), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds to finance the engagement of a Consulting Firm for the Hydropower Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Process and Guidelines Review.
The SPIN Project is designed to strengthen dam safety and improve the management of water resources for hydropower and irrigation in selected areas of Nigeria. The FGN through the development of a Hydropower Master Plan (HMP) seeks to increase collaboration between the FMWR&S and the FMP to attract private investment and partnerships in the hydropower sector.
Purpose of the Assignment
The consulting services ("the Services") seek to engage a qualified and competent consulting firm ("the PPP Advisory Firm") to assess the applicability and effectiveness of Nigeria's existing PPP legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks as they apply to hydropower project development, and to provide recommendations for their enhancement, subject to the approval of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
The assignment will further support institutional capacity building for relevant stakeholders to strengthen readiness for effective implementation of the Hydropower Master Plan.
Focus Area
Hydropower PPP Framework Review
Collaboration
FMWR&S and Federal Ministry of Power
Shortlisting Criteria
- The firm shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience providing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) advisory services, including transaction advisory, legal/regulatory framework review, and institutional strengthening, preferably within the infrastructure, power, or energy sectors.
- The firm shall demonstrate experience assessing legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for private sector participation in infrastructure or hydropower/energy project development, including PPP policy, procurement, and contract management frameworks.
- The firm shall demonstrate technical familiarity with the hydropower sector and/or Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), and an understanding of the interface between water resources management and power generation.
- The firm shall demonstrate prior experience designing and delivering institutional capacity building and knowledge transfer programmes for public sector agencies.
Selection Method
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, 7th Edition (September 2025).
Implementation Period
Six (6) months from the date of contract signing
