Description
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SEFA is a Multi-Donor Special Fund that aims to unlock private sector investments that contribute to... providing universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy services for all in Africa, in line with the Bank’s New Deal on Energy for Africa strategy and Sustainable Development Goal 7. SEFA offers technical assistance and concessional finance instruments to remove market barriers, build a more robust pipeline of projects and improve the risk-return profile of individual investments, along three thematic pillars, namely Green Baseload (GBL), Green Mini-grids (GMG) and Energy Efficiency (EE).
The envisaged consulting assignment falls under the EE MDP II is a Technical Assistance (TA) program with the overarching objective of increasing investments in energy efficiency (EE) and clean cooking (CC) programs/projects in the public and private sectors, by enhancing the enabling conditions for development of sustainable markets and facilitating the development and implementation of bankable investment projects and programs in the EE and CC sectors. The program will accompany Regional Member Countries (RMCs) to develop appropriate enabling environment for energy efficiency and clean cooking development, and will focus efforts on the design, development, and implementation of investment opportunities across energy consuming sectors.
Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) is implementing an Energy Efficiency Financing Program targeting the manufacturing and tourism sectors, two of the most energy-intensive and economically strategic sectors in Uganda.
The program aims to address structural inefficiencies in energy use, reduce operating costs for enterprises, and develop a pipeline of bankable, investment-ready energy efficiency projects that can be financed by UDB and its partners.
Within this framework, energy audits are a foundational activity, serving to:
• Identify inefficiencies in energy consumption
• Quantify energy savings opportunities
• Develop investment-grade business cases suitable for financing
These audits are not limited to diagnostic assessments but are designed to produce finance-ready outputs aligned with UDB’s project preparation and demand generation approach. |
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3. Sector context
3.1. Manufacturing Sector
Uganda’s manufacturing sector plays a key ... role in industrialization, employment creation, and GDP growth under Vision 2040 and the National Development Plan IV. It includes agro-processing, dairy and food production, grain milling, cement, steel, and light manufacturing industries.
These industries are highly energy-intensive, with energy costs representing a significant portion of operational expenditure. Major energy uses include:
• Motors and drives
• Boilers, kilns, and furnaces
• Compressed air systems
• Processing and milling equipment
The sector relies heavily on grid electricity (often with reliability constraints) and diesel backup systems, resulting in high operational costs and reduced competitiveness.
3.2. Tourism Sector
Uganda’s tourism sector, particularly hotels, lodges, and resorts, is a growing contributor to GDP and foreign exchange earnings. Energy demand is continuous (24/7) and service-driven.
Key energy-consuming systems include:
• HVAC systems
• Lighting (indoor and outdoor)
• Refrigeration and cold storage
• Water heating systems
• Laundry and kitchen operations
• Leisure facilities (pools, spas, gyms)
Many facilities rely on diesel generators, especially in remote areas, contributing to high operating costs and energy inefficiencies.
3.3. Structural Energy Inefficiencies
Both sectors are characterized by systemic inefficiencies, including:
• Use of outdated or poorly maintained equipment
• Inefficient lighting systems and operational practices
• Oversized or poorly controlled motors and drives
• Thermal losses in boilers, furnaces, and steam systems
These inefficiencies increase operational costs and reduce competitiveness, while also contributing to environmental impacts.
Despite prior documentation, limited investment has been mobilized, due to weak understanding of the business case and limited financial sector engagement in energy efficiency. This program seeks to address this gap through structured energy audits, leading to bankable investments.
4. Description of the assignment
The objective is to establish a roster of certified energy audit experts to undertake investment-grade energy audits and develop bankable energy efficiency investment cases.
Specifically, the auditors will:
• Establish energy baselines and performance indicators
• Identify and quantify energy efficiency opportunities
• Conduct technical, financial, and economic analysis of interventions
• Develop investment-grade financial models
• Package bankable energy efficiency projects for financing
Selected auditors under the roster may be mobilized to perform the following tasks:
4.1. Inception and Facility Profiling
• Review energy bills, operational and production data
• Engage facility management and technical teams
• Identify Significant Energy Uses (SEUs)
• Develop audit methodology and workplan
• Deliver an inception report
4.2. Data Collection and Measurement
• Electrical systems: load profiling, motor performance, power factor
• Thermal systems: boilers, steam systems, HVAC
• Utility systems: compressed air, refrigeration, lighting
• Use of measurement tools (data loggers, smart meters, etc.)
4.3. Energy Analysis and Baseline Development
• Develop facility energy balance
• Define Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs)
• Establish energy intensity metrics
• Quantify inefficiencies and associated costs
4.4. Identification of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
4.5. Techno-Economic and Financial Analysis of each ECM:
4.6. Development of Bankable Business Cases
Refer to ToRs for for a detailed description of the tasks
All audits shall comply with ISO 50002:2014 Energy Audit Standards and UDBL program |
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For each assignment to be handled under this framework agreement, the detailed scope of work, timefr... ames and deliverables will be set out in the Terms of Reference for each specific Assignment.
The consultant will need to propose their approach/methodology for each of the tasks:
D1: Submission of inception report (methodology and workplan)
D2: Draft Energy Audit Report including data analysis and measurements results
D3: Final Energy Audit Report including Energy Analysis and Baseline Development, Identification and development of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
D4: Excel-based Financial Models with Techno-Economic and Financial Analysis
D5: Bankable Investment Memorandum
A template for the Final Energy Audit Report will be provided to the selected consultants upon contract award. |
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| D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment | |
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Expected duration of the Framework Contract The overall framework duration is anticipated to be up t... o one (1) year from its establishment.
See detailed implementation schedule in the ToRs |
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| E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement | |
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UDBL in collaboration with the Bank, will oversee the overall execution of the assignment, reviewing... and approving key deliverables.
In liaison with the UDBL, the Bank will also provide guidance on strategic direction and quality assurance, while supporting any necessary administrative or logistical arrangements required for the assignment. |
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The place of duty for these energy audits is Uganda |
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| G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies | |
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7. Qualifications and experience required from the Firm
7.1. Qualifications:
The ... Consultant should demonstrate the following qualifications:
• At least 10 years of proven experience in energy efficiency, energy audits, and/or sustainable energy projects;
• Proven track record of at least 5 similar assignments
• Demonstrated experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the broader energy sector;
• Proven experience working in Africa, with specific experience in Uganda considered a strong asset;
• Strong expertise in technical, financial, and economic analysis of energy efficiency projects, including preparation of bankable investment cases;
• Familiarity with legal, regulatory, policy, and institutional frameworks related to energy efficiency and sustainable energy;
• Experience in conducting investment-grade energy audits in industrial and/or commercial sectors;
• Proven ability to work with development finance institutions (DFIs) or similar programs;
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills;
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French is an asset.
7.2. Areas of Expertise
The firm or consortium should collectively demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
• Energy auditing (industrial and commercial sectors)
• Energy efficiency technologies and systems
• Renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar PV, thermal systems)
• Financial modeling and investment analysis
• Industrial processes (manufacturing sector)
• Building energy systems (tourism/hospitality sector)
• Data collection, measurement, and energy performance analysis
• Project preparation and development of bankable proposals
7.3. Key Experts
The staff required for this technical assistance should include a full range of relevant professional skills as described below. In order to execute his obligations, the Consultant shall provide qualified key staff for the assignment The Consultant shall employ only such key staff whose CVs have been approved by the Client.
a. Team Leader / Senior Energy Auditor (1 Expert)
• Advanced degree in Energy Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in energy audits and energy efficiency
• Proven experience in leading similar assignments and delivering investment-grade audits
• Strong expertise in industrial and/or commercial energy systems
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa (Uganda experience is an asset)
• Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Energy Manager, Renewable Energy Professional, or equivalent
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as:
o Energy Efficiency Association of Uganda
o Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance
b. Electrical / Mechanical Energy Audit Specialist (1 Expert)
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience in energy audits
• Proven track record of at least 5 similar assignments
• Strong expertise in systems such as motors, drives, boilers, HVAC, and compressed air
• Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Energy Manager, Renewable Energy Professional, or equivalent
c. Renewable Energy Specialist (1 Expert)
• Degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in renewable energy systems (e.g., solar PV, thermal)
• Proven track record of at least 5 similar assignments
• Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Energy Manager, Renewable Energy Professional, or equivalent
d. Financial / Investment Analyst (1 Expert)
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial modeling and project finance
• Proven track record of at least 5 similar assignments
• Experience with energy efficiency or infrastructure projects |
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The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department (PERN) invites Consulting Firms to indicate th... eir interest in providing the above-described services. Interested eligible consulting firms or associations of consulting firms shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to provide the services (documentation, references to similar services, experience in comparable assignments, availability of qualified staff, etc.).
The expressions of interest, to be submitted on Fieldglass, should follow the following format:
• Details of the firm or consortium (including nationality of the firm(s) and contact person(s)) (max. 1 page)
Expression of Interest detailing the firm’s strengths, expertise, approach and any other relevant information (max. 5 pages)
• Experience with similar advisory assignments and specific experience in the energy sector with a strong combination of technical, institutional, financial, and policy expertise in energy efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy (RE). (max. 5 pages)
• CVs of Key Staff members (max. 5 pages), and
• Any additional documents or information the firm believes are relevant
We request firms keep the submission below 20 pages. Additional pages beyond the first 20, will not be considered for purposes of the evaluation. All submissions should be consolidated in a single file.
The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a shortlist and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the Bank’s Rules and Procedure for the Use of Consultants which are available on the Bank website https://http://www.afdb.org. Please note that interest expressed by a consulting firm or consortium does not imply any obligation on the part of the Bank to include it in the shortlist.
Following the submission of Expressions of Interest, firms will be shortlisted based on the following criteria, with a minimum qualifying score of 70 points:
General qualification and experience in the area of expertise required for this assignment 40
Similar experience 30
Availability of skills within the personnel of the consulting firm during the period planned for the execution of the contract. 20
Experience with MDBs and DFIs 10
Total 100
The shortlisted firms will receive a Request for Proposal and will be invited to submit full technical and financial proposals on which they will be evaluated for selection.
The shortlisted firms will receive a Request for Proposal and will be invited to submit full technical and financial proposals on which they will be evaluated for selection.
Consultants should be registered on the Bank’s SAP Fieldglass Database. This can be done by following this link: https://afdb1.fcp.eu.fieldglass.cloud.sap/.
Requests for Clarification:
Any requests for clarification regarding this Terms of Reference or the application process should be submitted in writing by email to Mr Jalel Chabchoub (j.chabchoub@afdb.org) and Mr Luc TOSSOU (k.tossou@afdb.org) with copy to Mrs Sihem Baccouche (s.bourogaabaccouche@afdb.org) and Mrs Thuguri Mungai (t.mungai@afdb.org)
Requests must be sent no later than 3 days before the deadline. Responses to clarification requests will be provided within a reasonable timeframe and will be shared with all applicants. |
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