Selection of Consultant for Rapid Assessment of Energy Consumption in the Selected High-Energy-Consuming Sectors of Nepal to Determine Sectoral Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) — Nepal: Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project

Government of Nepal Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4598013/4598014 Email: info@aepc.gov.np , Website: www.aepc.gov.np REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REoI) Consultancy Services for “ Rapid Assessment of Energy Consumption in the Selected High Energy Consuming Sectors of Nepal to Determine Sectoral Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)” Contract ID (STEP Ref.) No.: NP-AEPC-20262701-CS-CQS Project ID Number: P149239, World Bank SCF Grants Number: TF0A8382 Date of Notice Publication: 2 3 July 2026 The Government of Nepal has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project (MGEAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the procurement of Consulting Services. The Consulting Services (“the Services”) include Rapid Assessment of Energy Consumption in the Selected High Energy Consuming Sectors of Nepal to Determine Sectoral Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). An estimated input of key experts is 479 person days. The total duration of the consultancy services will be 2 months and the expected start date of the assignment is September 2026 . The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained from the website of AEPC: www.aepc.gov.np or can be obtained from the office of AEPC located in Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal. The AEPC now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) 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 attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, July 2016 (6th Edition, February 2025) “Procurement Regulations”, setting forth the World Bank’s policy of 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. The best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following criteria: a. General work experience within the last 10 years b. Specific work experience within the last 10 years c. Technical and Managerial Capacity of Consulting Firm 8. Further information can be obtained from the office of AEPC, Tahachal, Kathmandu during office hours. 9. Expression of Interest (EoI) must be delivered in a written form to the AEPC Tahachal, Kathmandu in person, or by mail, or by email on or before 17 :00 Hours Local Time on 12 August 2026.