PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICE-INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL EXPERT WITH BROAD INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE TENDER EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR LARGER PACKAGES AS PART OF CAPACITY BUILDING MEASURES (INDIVIDUAL)

KENYA POWER TENDER JANUARY 2026 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for provision of the following:-

The Government of Kenya (GOK) has signed a loan agreement with the World-Bank (WB) for the Kenya Green and Resilient
Expansion of Energy (GREEN) Program. This Program is a pivotal Government initiative aimed at restoring financial sustainability
to Kenya Power and the broader energy sector, while supporting the Government’s goal of achieving universal
access to clean energy by 2030.
Given the stringent timelines and critical importance of this initiative to both Kenya Power and the energy sector’s transformation
strategy, Kenya Power has initiated the implementation of the program.
Among other terms of the loan agreement, Kenya Power is required to engage an international or national expert with
extensive international experience to serve as a member of its tender evaluation committee for high-value tenders, as part
of capacity building effort.
Kenya Power, therefore, is set to engage, through a competitive bidding process, a Procurement Professional licensed by
the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), as experts during its tender evaluation exercise.
The consulting services (“the Services”) is to provide support during the evaluation of tenders with an estimated value of
Kshs one (1) billion and above and to Identify and outline areas where additional skills and competencies would strengthen
both the quality and efficiency of evaluations and recommend targeted capacity-building interventions courses/topics.
The tenders to be evaluated are under Kenya’s Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Act 2015 and World Bank procurement
procedures.
The detailed scope of service shall be as per the Terms of Reference-ToR which can be accessed on The Kenya Power and
Lighting Company PLC website (www.kplc.co.ke).
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC, now invites eligible Consultants (“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:
The expert is expected to have successfully handled at least 3 similar assignments in the past. He/she possesses at least 10
years’ relevant work experience with 5 years’ experience as the Procurement Expert/Specialist, with:
i) Master’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Commerce, Economics, or related discipline from a
recognized institution.
i) Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Economics, or related discipline from a
recognized institution.
ii) Membership in a professional body (e.g KISM, CIPS) and valid practicing license or equivalent professional bodies
from respective countries
iii) A minimum of 10 years professional experience, with at least 5 years in senior roles
iv) Demonstrated experience in at least three (3) public sector evaluations valued at Kshs 1 billion and above
v) Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
vi) Knowledge of Kenyan public procurement legislation and World Bank procedures
vii) Strong analytical, communication, leadership, mentoring, and negotiation skills
viii) Fulfillment of the requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya which covers: Leadership and integrity,
Accountability, Transparency and Ethical conduct.
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 Rev. November 2017, Rev. August 2018 and Rev. November 2020
(“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual method set out in the
Procurement Regulations. Among the submitted applications, The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC will shortlist
on the basis of the above listed criteria a maximum of Eight (8) consultants to whom the Request for Proposals to carry
out the Services shall be sent.
Expressions of Interest (hard copies) shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address below and be clearly
marked “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Service Procurement of consultancy service-international/national expert
with broad international experience to serve as a member of the tender evaluation committee for larger packages as part
of capacity building measures (Individual) no later than 18th February 2026 at 10:00 am East African Time.
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