Energy Commission
Kingdom of Tonga
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: CONSULTANT
FOR REVIEW OF TPL TARIFF PRICING AND OPERATIONAL COST STRUCTURE
The Tonga Energy Commission (TEC) would like to invite an interested qualified individual, organization or firm to submit an expression of interest (EOI) along with the required documents, including a proposed rate to carry out a Review of Tonga Power Limited Tariff Pricing and Operational Cost Structure in a duration of 30 days. The interested party may submit the EOI based on the Terms of Reference ToR Framework for Review of TPL Tariff Pricing and Operational Cost Structure. Download PDF here: 
8330 ToR Framework for Review of TPL Tariff Pricing and Operational Cost Structure.pdf
PRICING AND OPERATIONAL COST STRUCTURE
| Title | Technical Assistance -TA |
|---|---|
| Duty Station | Tongatapu, Tonga |
| Contract Type | Lump Sum Contract |
| Duration | 30 days |
| Reporting to | TEC |
Background
The Tonga Energy Commission (TEC) with the support from Asia Development Bank (ADB) and DLA Piper/Macquarie University Law School intends to tender for technical assistance to support its forthcoming Regulatory Reset in July 2025 as per the Electricity Concession Contract (ECC).
Commencement
Given the urgency of the work, the assignment must commence by March 2025 and must be completed no later than June 2025.
Contract Extension
This contract is fixed to 30 days. Contract variation shall be agreed between the consultant and TEC.
Criteria
The following criteria will be used to identify the most suitable and qualified among the candidates:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics, Financial Management or a related subject;
- At least 15 years in utility (electricity) regulations, power tariff reviews and analysis in the SIDS or other developing countries;
- Experience in programme formulation especially in project planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation;
- Wider (international) experience on IPP's and PPA's would be a plus;
- Excellent leadership, analytical and evaluation skills, sound judgment, coordination, communication and facilitation skills are essential;
- Demonstrate commitment to work and experience in working in a multicultural environment, high level inter and intra-personal and communication skills;
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
This RFP has been advertised externally, and quotations will be assessed based on both assessed abilities to achieve the outcomes, and cost. Queries or questions may be emailed to: s [dot] latu [at] tongaec [dot] to
Please email your quotation using the Technical Submission Form in Annex II and the Financial Submission Form in Annex III to s [dot] latu [at] tongaec [dot] to by 4:00pm, Tonga time on Friday 28 February 2025.
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