Technical Assistance to assess Open Access Policies and development of a model for Track Access Fees of Railway Infrastructure
Ministry of Transport and Logistics has issued a tender for technical Assistance to assess Open Access Policies and development of a model for Track Access Fees of Railway Infrastructure. It is published as a request for expression of interest under the individual consultant selection method. It applies to Zambia. It was published on 2026-08-12 and closes on 2026-09-04. The reference is ZM-MTOL-458682-CS-INDV. The notice was published by World Bank.
Overview
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics, with financing from the World Bank, is inviting expressions of interest from individual consultants for a six-month assignment to assess Open Access policies on Zambian Railways and develop a model for track access fees. The consultant will review existing frameworks, procedures, and international practices, then recommend improvements and draft a standard contract template and fee model.
Scope of Work
The individual consultant will review existing policy, legal and frameworks governing rail open access in Zambia; review the current freight open access procedures and requirements in Zambia, conduct research on best international freight open access systems, define gaps and recommend the best approach for Zambia; review the current rail passenger service practices and requirements, conduct research on international passenger open access systems and recommend the best approach for Zambia; review the current Rail Open Access Contracts, develop a standard template and recommend mandatory provisions for inclusion based on international best practices; review the current approaches for charging open access fees compared to other international best practices; and develop a standard model for determination of access fees for all access operators.
Requirements & Qualifications
An EoI must include a cover letter expressing interest in offering the services (maximum 2 pages), an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a short expression of interest summarizing understanding and approach of the assignment (maximum 30 pages). The Consultant shall have at least a degree in Transport Economics, Railway Engineering, Transport Policy, Public Policy or related fields; at least 7 years of professional experience in railway sector policy, regulation, infrastructure management and operations or transport economics; experience in development of models to determine fares and tariffs for freight and passenger transportation; knowledge of railway systems in Africa or other developing regions will be an added advantage; strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills; and excellent written and spoken English.
Addresses named in the notice
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