REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TURKEY EUROPEAN UNION / INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA) ENERGY SECTOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT Project ID No.: P131921 Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Development of the Renewable Energy Sector Reference No.: EU IPA12/ CS-02 The Republic of Turkey has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the EU /IPA Energy Sector Technical Assistance Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services contract which will be implemented by the General Directorate for EU Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR). The contract will be financed under the EU’s 2012 program Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance for Turkey. Funds will be channeled to Turkey through a World Bank administrated trust fund. The specific objective of the consulting services (“the Services”) is to provide further technical assistance on the topics of the (a) review of current situation, barriers and road map regarding the renewable energy sector and (b) renewable energy grid integration to distribution and transmission systems. Services has been structured into the following components: (i) preparation of a study of main obstacles and bottlenecks in the renewable energy sector including shortcomings in distribution systems and energy storage techniques and presentation of the report through a workshop; (ii) providing support for the establishment of a monitoring and control mechanism for solar power plants. Feasibility study for the establishment of the monitoring and control center. Training and site visits for case studies; (iii) review of issues and options in financing and support mechanisms for the promotion and implementation of small-scale renewable energy projects; (iv) preparation of an action plan and strategy in line with the EU format on the subject of the renewable energy; the improvement of the use of the renewable energy; (v) supporting SMEs on renewable energy through business development services including feasibility studies and business plans; (vi) preparation of a report for the analysis of the current situation and the identification of technical and administrative obstacles preventing the integration of small scale generation of electricity from renewable sources including sensitivity analysis for penetration of renewables in the system; (vii) preparation of a study consisting of needs assessment and feasibility of the steps to be taken to improve the integration of electricity generation facilities from renewables to the electricity grid including investigation of ways for the improvement of system flexibility to integrate a larger share of renewable electricity. The duration of the Services is envisaged as 18 months. March 2013 The General Directorate for EU Affairs and Foreign Relations of MENR 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 shortlisting criteria are: - Experience in renewable energy sector in general, and solar energy and small-scale renewable energy projects in particular Experience in EU’s energy acquis Experience in institutional review and capacity building projects Experience in electricity grid integration projects Work experience in the ECA region Multi-language and multi- sectorial staff capacity No previous unsatisfactory performance of the consultants in the contracts with MENR The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011. (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. The “association” may take the form of a Joint Venture or a sub consultancy. In case of a Joint Venture (JV), all members of the JV will be evaluated jointly for the purpose of short listing and shall be jointly and severally liable for the assignment and shall sign the contract in case of award is made to that JV group. Interested consultants should clearly indicate the structure of their “association” and the duties of the partners and sub consultants in their application. Unclear expression of interests in terms of “in association with” and/or “in affiliation with” and etc. may not be considered for short listing. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. Turkey time. Expressions of interest to be clearly marked “Consulting Services for Development of Renewable Energy Sector EU IPA12/CS-02” must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, or by e-mail by 30 July 2013. General Directorate for EU Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Nasuh Akar Mah. Türkocağı Cad. No: 2 06490, Bahçelievler, Ankara, Türkiye E-mail: [email protected]