The
Ethiopian herald Friday February 21 2025
REQUEST
FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING
SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Federal
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project:
Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration
Project (EARDIP)
Project ID: P180931
Assignment Title:
Consultancy Service for Developed a Regional and National Protocol for the greening
of digital infrastructure (GHG)
Reference No.:
ET-MINT-458254-CS-QCBS
The Federal
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank
toward the cost of the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project
(EARDIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting
services ("the Services") include Consultancy Service for Developed a
Regional and National Protocol for the greening of digital infrastructure
(GHG).
1. Introduction
This initiative is
in direct response to the Science-Based Targets initiatives (SBTi) and net-zero
strategies pertinent to the telecom sector, thereby underscoring the
significance of sustainable practices. Furthermore, it serves as a proactive
endeavor to ensure that the sector aligns with Ethiopia's commitment to global environmental
objectives, specifically those outlined in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
13 (climate action), 7 (affordable and clean energy), 12 (responsible consumption
and production), and 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure).
Additionally, the consulting firm will be tasked with enhancing the capacity of
ECA staff regarding strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions within
the telecommunications sector and fostering a green telecom environment.
2. Objectives
The main goal of
this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the carbon and
energy footprint (GHG) linked to the digital infrastructure including the
telecommunications sector in Ethiopia.
3.Scope of Work
The consulting firm
is required to achieve the objectives for the assignment, the consulting firm will
carry out the following activities:
- Understand the
current landscape of GHG emissions from digital infrastructure by assessing the
existing ICT infrastructure such as the user equipment, data center(s), and the
telecommunications infrastructure and identify their level of GHG emission.
- Quantify both
direct and indirect carbon emissions produced by the products, networks, and services
of the telecommunications sector.
- Analyze the
standards and best practices adopted by telecommunications operators in Ethiopia
concerning energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Evaluate the
environmental impacts linked to various technologies utilized by telecommunications
operators in Ethiopia, including buildings, power generation, air conditioning and
other ancillary systems.
- Investigate and
propose innovative solutions designed to improve the environmental efficiency
within the telecommunications sector in Ethiopia.
- Quantify both
direct and indirect carbon emissions as well as energy consumption resulting
from the operations of the sector, encompassing equipment, infrastructure,
products, and services.
- Identify key areas
within the telecommunications sector that significantly contribute to carbon
emissions and energy consumption in order to prioritize strategies for
mitigation and enhancements in efficiency.
- Analyze the energy
consumption trends within the telecommunications sector, concentrating on
critical elements such as network infrastructure, data centers, and operational
facilities.
- Identify the
standards and best practices employed by telecommunications operators in Ethiopia
to evaluate their energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
including Scope 3 emissions.
The detailed Terms
of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: www.dfp.gov.et
or can be obtained at the address given below.
Ministry of
Innovation and Technology- Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project
now invites eligible Consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing
the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating
that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform
the services. The shortlisting criteria are: core business and years in business,
relevant experience in the field of assignment, technical and managerial
capability of the firm.
The attention of
interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World
Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2023
("Procurement Regulation"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on
conflict of interest.
Consultants may
associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate
clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a
sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint
venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if
selected.
A Consultant will be
selected in accordance with the QCBS (Quality and Cost Based Selection) method
set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Interested and
qualified consultants may obtain further information at the address below
during office hours 08:30 to 12:00 & 14:30 to 17:00, Mondays to Thursdays;
and 08:30 to 11:00 & 14:30 to 17:00 on Fridays.
Expressions of
interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person,
or by e-mail) on or before March 7th, 2025.
Ministry
of Innovation and Technology (MINT)
Eastern
Africa Regional Digital Integration Project
Attn:
Focal Person, Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Address:
Arada Sub-city, Tracon Building 6th floor, in front of
Tikur
Anbessa Secondary School,
Telephone
No.: +251-911-229367/911-815731/913-603899,
Email
address: tessedf@gmail.com, wondwosseny@mintprojects.gov.et and
zayedec@mintprojects.gov.et
Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ministry
of Innovation and Technology