Scoping of Ageing Assets Upgrade for power network and hydropower, and procurement preparation for power network

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS) Name of Project Fiji Energy Transformation Project Preparation (P515153)

Loan No/Credit No/Grant Number GFPP Grant No. TF0D0728

Assignment Title Consultancy Services for Replacement of Ageing Assets (Generation and Power Network)

Procurement Plan Ref Number FJ-EFL-567212-CS-CQS

Reference No. EOI-03/2026

Country of Delivery Republic of Fiji

Selection Method Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS)

The Republic of Fiji, acting through Energy Fiji Limited (EFL), intends to engage a qualified consulting firm to support the preparation and implementation of an Aged Asset Replacement Program covering selected hydropower generation and power network assets. The consulting services ("the Services") comprise the development of an Aged Asset Replacement Policy and Plan, identification and prioritisation of replacement projects, environmental and social screening and assessment, preparation of an implementation and procurement framework, and development of procurement documentation for the first batch of priority investments.

The Services will cover:

• Review of EFL’s existing aged asset replacement policies and procedures, including risk evaluation and recommended improvements.
• Stakeholder consultations and preparation of a stakeholder engagement plan aligned with applicable environmental and social requirements.
• Development of a new Aged Asset Replacement Policy consistent with Good International Industry Practice and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework.
• Assessment of the Wainiqeu and Nagado hydropower stations and the identified network substations, switchboards, transformers and related assets.
• Project identification, prioritisation, cost estimates, economic analysis, environmental and social screening, risk classification and preparation of proportionate management instruments.
• Development of a procurement strategy, technical specifications, bills of quantity and draft bidding documents, including relevant environmental and social provisions.
• Knowledge transfer and training for relevant EFL personnel, together with a final implementation roadmap and recommendations.

Implementation period: The assignment is expected to be completed within thirty (30) weeks from the date of contract signing.

Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference are attached to this REOI as Appendix 1.

Energy Fiji Limited 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. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and should clearly indicate whether the association is a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. Any actual or potential conflict of interest must be disclosed at the time of submission and throughout the assignment.

EOI Evaluation Criteria No. Technical Evaluation Criteria - Aged Asset Replacement Weighting

1 Understanding of Terms of Reference 10

2 Qualifications and Experience 65

- Team Composition (CVs), Assignment, Key Expert inputs (55)

- Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (10)

3 Description of Approach, Methodology and Work Plan 20

Technical Approach, Methodology, and Organization of the Consultant’s team

(15)

Work Schedule and Planning for Deliverables

(5)

4 Knowledge Transfer 5

Mandatory Compliance: Demonstration of adherence to timelines set in Section 4 of the ToR.

Submission Submission Further information can be obtained by emailing to tenders@efl.com.fj during office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Fiji Time), Monday to Friday clear 3 days from the closing date of this EOI.

Expressions of interest must be uploaded to the EFL e-Tender Portal (TenderLink) at https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window), by registering your company, by 4:00 PM (1600 hrs) Fiji Time on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.

Tender documents may be viewed and downloaded from www.efl.com.fj(opens in new window) or https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window).

Submissions by email or facsimile will not be accepted and will be deemed null and void. Hard copy submissions to the tender box at EFL Head Office, Suva, will not be accepted.

Appendix 1 - Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference

Aged Asset Replacement

Generation and Power Network

EOI-03/2026

ENERGY FIJI LIMITED

Contents

1. Background and Context 1

2. Objective of the Assignment 1

3. Scope of Work. 2

Task 1: Review of the Existing Aged Asset Replacement Policies/Procedures. 6

Task 2: Stakeholder Consultations. 6

Task 3: Development of a new Aged Asset Replacement Policy. 6

Task 4: Project Identification. 6

Task 5: Develop Procurement Strategy and Bidding Documents. 7

Task 6: Final Report and Recommendations. 7

4. Deliverables. 7

5. Evaluation Criteria. 7

6. Required Qualifications and Expertise. 8

7. Institutional Arrangements. 9

8. Duration. 9

9. Reporting. 10

10. Ethical Standards and Conflict of Interest 10

Terms of Reference

Consultancy Services for Replacement of Ageing Assets

Background and Context

Fiji's energy sector plays a central role in the economic development, investment in climate resilience renewable energy projects, and ensure long-term sustainability of the Fijian Economy. The country's electricity supply is dominated by Energy Fiji Limited (EFL), a majority owned government utility responsible for the generation, transmission, distribution, and retail of electricity. EFL currently produces approximately 93 percent of electricity, with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) contributing the remaining balance. EFL is the primary electricity provider in Fiji, responsible for the generation, transmission, and retail of electricity across the four (4) main islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Ovalau and Taveuni. Formerly known as the Fiji Electricity Aut