BackgroundThe International Finance Corporation (IFC) aims to explore the potential for enhancing the uptake of energy-efficient thermal systems within the Egyptian industrial sector. This initiative aims to identify supportive interventions and map out opportunities for local manufacturing and private sector investments. To facilitate this study; the IFC intends to engage a consulting firm or consortium to lead the assessment and stakeholder engagement process. To undertake this study; IFC is seeking to recruit a consulting firm or consortium to lead this assessment and engagement. ObjectiveThe objective of this assignment is to identify and size opportunities for investment and local manufacturing of energy efficient industrial thermal systems and components thereof for IFC and the private sector by:*a. refining the estimated opportunities and value proposition from improving the energy efficiency of industrial thermal systems;*b identifying players that could support replacement of inefficient systems and/or possible sponsors that could undertake manufacturing of these systems as per required quality and scale;*c. gaining a better understanding of the current state of industrial thermal systems manufacturing capability in Egypt;*d. mapping out possible regulatory/policy interventions in line with international best practice that could create incentives and conditions for industry-wide replacement and upgrading of these systems; thereby opening up opportunities for local manufacturing.Findings will be used to develop market interventions that support the private sector to tap into the full potential of the sector.SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe International Finance Corporation invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms should not submit a technical proposal but must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures; description of similar assignments; experience in similar conditions; availability of appropriate skills among staff; etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI; they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted; the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.Expressions of Interest should be submitted; in English; electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now.NOTESFollowing this invitation for EOI; a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding. Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.If you encounter technical difficulties while uploading documents; please send an e-mail to the Help Desk at corporateprocurement@worldbank.org prior to the submission deadline.