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Viability assessment for the electric battery option for commuter rail trains


  • SOLICITATION NUMBER: 0002005275
  • INSTITUTION:  IBRD/IDA
  • ASSIGNMENT LOCATION: Kenya
  • ISSUE DATE AND TIME: Nov 20,2023 20:05
  • CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Dec 05,2023 23:59

The World Bank East Africa Transport wishes to hire a firm with extensive capability and experience with analysis and simulation of energy requirements for rail operations in urban and commuter rail settings.  The main objective of this assignment is to assess the technical and financial viability of the electric battery and hybrid options for the commuter rail rolling stock in the Nairobi Metropolitan area; Kenya and prepare recommendations on a functional specification of the trainset and any required charging facilities.  The findings and recommendations of this assessment will inform possible future investment on trainsets and any required charging facilities under Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project to support Kenya Railways (KR) in advancing green solutions for the commuter rail operation.

The WBG reserves the right to publicly disclose contract award information, including but not limited to, name of company receiving the award, brief description of services, and contract award amount, for any contract award valued over US$250,000. Offeror's proposal and contractual documents will remain confidential and therefore not subject to disclosure.

The World Bank reserves the right to reject any or all responses without recourse.

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