Feasibility studies, concept design and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for upgrading/or rehabilitation of selected roads in Niassa province Lot II
National Road Authority has issued a tender for feasibility studies, concept design and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for upgrading/or rehabilitation of selected roads in Niassa province Lot II. It is published as a request for expression of interest under the quality and cost-based selection method. It applies to Mozambique. It was published on 2026-09-10 and closes on 2026-10-07. The reference is 47A003041/CP/28/2026. The notice was published by World Bank.
Overview
The National Roads Administration of Mozambique (ANE, IP), acting for the Government of Mozambique with World Bank financing under the Climate Resilient Roads for the North project, is seeking consulting firms to prepare feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and environmental and social impact assessments for road works in Niassa province. The assignment also covers preparation of bidding documents for civil works to be delivered under a Design, Build and Transfer methodology.
Scope of Work
To prepare a feasibility study and Conceptual design based on international standards and concept engineering designs, which will be a basis for a prospective contractor to develop detailed engineering designs. To prepare the ESIA for the road project sites to ensure the project conceptual design incorporates the mitigation measures for the potential negative impacts and maximizes the positive impacts of the project in a manner consistent with all applicable requirements of the World Bank Group Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the relevant national laws. The assignment covers Consultancy Services for Preparation of Feasibility Study, Conceptual design, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and bidding documents for Civil Works under Design, Build and Transfer Methodology for the Roads N361: Lichinga, Lago Niassa (98.0 km), and R733/R1211/R1215 Lussimbesse, Matchedje (206 km) in Niassa Province.
Requirements & Qualifications
Interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. They shall include in their Expressions of Interest the name, address and contact information of the firm and its ownership details. Shortlisting criteria: a) Profile of the Firm/Core business demonstrating experience in roads and bridge surveys, economic analysis and design experience. b) Experience in conducting at least one project of feasibility study/preliminary design/preparation of detailed engineering designs of the minimum two-lane road/highways in similar geographical conditions during the last five years. c) Experience in conducting climate vulnerability risk assessment for infrastructure projects, particularly road infrastructure, including bridges. d) Experience in conducting at least one Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and Environmental and preparing Social Management Plans (ESMPs) using World Bank standards and description during the least five (5) years. e) Experience in preparing design and build bidding documents using the World Bank guidelines. f) Technical and managerial capability of the firm. g) Experience in handling externally aided projects such as the World Bank and AfDB will be an advantage. h) Experience in fragility, conflict, and violence affected countries is an added advantage. Firms must attach the certificate(s) of completion for each reference of completed project. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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. Expressions of interest in English language, clearly marked with the RFP number, must be delivered in a written form to the address on or before the specified time and date.
Addresses named in the notice
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