Consultancy Services for Geotechnical Studies for a Wind Farm Site

Botswana plans to harness its renewable energy (RE) resources and accelerate renewable energy development through the implementation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Government of Botswana is currently developing renewable energy projects at several pre-selected sites. The Project and Energy Development Unit (PEDU) under the Ministry of Minerals and Energy (the Client) is responsible for the development of these projects. A feasibility consultant has identified a proposed site for a wind farm based on a multi-criteria assessment considering preliminary wind resource data, transmission infrastructure, land use and ownership, and preliminary environmental and social considerations.

The geotechnical studies will support the development of a proposed 100 MW wind farm located north of Letlhakane, Botswana. The final coordinates and boundaries of the area to be investigated will be confirmed by the Client prior to commencement of the assignment. Job Summary

Employer: Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Job Type: Contract

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Category: Engineering

Closing Date: 2026-11-11 Key Responsibilities

The Client is seeking a qualified and experienced consulting firm to undertake geotechnical investigations to support the pre-development of the proposed 100 MW wind farm.

The assignment will include preliminary site-wide geotechnical investigations and, subsequently, location-specific investigations based on the preliminary wind farm layout.

The detailed scope, investigation areas, technical requirements and deliverables will be set out in the Terms of Reference provided at the next stage of the selection process. Requirements

Core Business: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience undertaking geotechnical investigations and related studies.

Demonstrated experience in satisfactorily completing geotechnical investigations for utility-scale energy or comparable infrastructure projects.

Demonstrated experience in undertaking geotechnical investigations for at least minimum two (2) utility scale projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Consultant to demonstrate experience in undertaking comparable assignments in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and occupational health and safety standards

The Consultant shall demonstrate experience working on assignments financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs), and its eligibility including but not limited to meeting the debarment and sanctions standard, financial and commercial capability and fiduciary and system compliance. The Consultant shall have no conflict of interest and pass integrity check. How to Apply

Expressions of Interest clearly labelled "Expression of Interest - Consultancy Services for Geotechnical Studies for a Wind Farm in Botswana," must be hand-delivered or emailed at the address below by 11 November 2026 at 12:00 hours (CAT). Electronic submissions should be password protected.

Attention: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Block D, Third Floor, Office No DT 10, Plot No. 50676

Fairgrounds Office Park, Gaborone

Republic of Botswana.

Telephone Nos: /6628

Mobile Nos: […]

Electronic mail address:

REF Code: EOI/MME-PEDU/002/26-27