National e-Compliance Platform for ECSBC 2024 (Residential & Commercial) – From Design to Occup[...]

Global Buildings Performance Network; Paris; À distance; EUR 153 000 - 189 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international not-for-profit organization is seeking a consultant to develop digital compliance platforms for building energy codes in India. The role involves leading the project to conceptualize and implement user-friendly, multilingual platforms supporting energy compliance. Applicants should have extensive experience in public sector digital transformation, with a proven track record in developing scalable solutions. This position allows for remote working and emphasizes engagement with government stakeholders.

Prestations

Flexible working hours

Engagement with stakeholders across India

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in developing mid-to-large-scale digital platforms.
• Experience in climate change related projects.
• Proven track record of multilingual, cloud-native platforms.

Responsabilités

• Lead the creation of a national digital platform for building energy compliance.
• Conceptualise, design, and deploy the cloud-native platform.
• Engage with national and sub-national stakeholders.

Connaissances

Public sector digital transformation

Climate change related dashboards

AI/ML-based automation

Geo-mapping and simulation tools

User interface design

Outils

Cloud-native platforms

Compliance platforms

Description du poste

Overview

The Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) is a rapidly growing international not-for-profit organisation with a mission to reduce the impacts of climate change through policy reform in the buildings sector. GBPN works to drive measurable emissions reductions, increased health and employment in a sustainable buildings sector.

GBPN has developed the e-Compliance Platform for ENS 2024 in Gujarat and is extending this digital innovation to a national level at the request of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India. The project aims to develop two cloud-native, pan-India digital compliance platforms to support the effective implementation of BEE’s two flagship building energy codes: ENS 2024 Residential Building Compliance platform and ECSBC 2024 Commercial Building Compliance platform.

The platforms are envisioned as secure, interoperable digital public infrastructure that improve transparency, reduce administrative burden, and enable real-time data analytics to support data-driven policymaking, capacity building, and long-term market transformation.

GBPN intends to hire a qualified software development firm with prior experience in climate-tech platforms or government-compliant systems to deliver both portals by 31 March 2026, followed by a one-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) – with the possibility of a separate RfP for the AMC.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The selected firm will work with BEE and SDAs across India to lead the creation of a national digital platform for building energy and sustainability code compliance. The platform will support ENS 2024 (residential) and ECSBC 2024 (commercial) across all 36 States and Union Territories, aligning with respective state rules and approvals/rejections.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to India’s decarbonization journey by building scalable digital infrastructure that enables governance, empowers policymakers, developers, and energy experts with actionable insights, and supports capacity building and policy feedback.

The project involves extensive engagement with national and sub-national stakeholders, iterative testing, and capacity-building support.

Target Regions: Pan-India

Place of Work: Remote (with capacity to engage with central ministries and state departments)

Anticipated Start Date: September 2025

The appointed consultant will support GBPN, which will lead all project communications with BEE and stakeholders, with coordination across time zones primarily via virtual meetings.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

The selected firm must demonstrate essential qualifications and experience to be eligible for evaluation:

A. Organisational Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in developing mid-to-large-scale, government-facing digital platforms, with proven expertise in public sector digital transformation, compliance systems, or e-governance platforms. Experience with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is mandatory.
• Experience in climate change related dashboards, sustainability (energy efficiency, waste management, water efficiency, etc.) or demand-side management compliance platforms is advantageous.
• Understanding of ECSBC and ENS 2024, and experience running ECBC cells in the past.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for central ministries or state government agencies; digital solutions for SDAs preferred.
• Proven track record of multilingual, cloud-native, and AI-enabled platforms used at scale in India.

B. Technical Capacity

• Modular and scalable SOA; AI/ML-based document processing, validation, and workflow automation
• Secure web and mobile interface design with accessibility compliance
• Geo-mapping, simulation tools, and dynamic calculators integration
• Data hosting and cybersecurity standards compliance
• Experience with multi-user platforms supporting multiple roles (architects, SDAs, ULBs, third-party assessors, developers)
• Data analytics dashboards, API integration, automated reporting, usability and UX design

C. Project Management & Team Composition

• Dedicated team with a Tech Lead (cloud-native platform development and AI integration), Project Manager with 10+ years’ experience in e-governance or compliance projects, UI/UX Designer, Full Stack Developers, QA Engineers, and DevOps professionals
• Strong stakeholder engagement, human-centred design, and capability for working with government and research partners

D. Past Project Experience

• Completed at least three relevant projects in the last 5 years (energy efficiency in buildings, climate change & sustainability, water/waste management, DSM) for the Government of India or similar funders; BEE or SDAs preferred
• Provide case studies or references for at least two platforms focusing on compliance, certification, or workflow automation

E. Legal, Financial, and Administrative Compliance

• Registered Indian company/entity with valid PAN, GST, and authorization to conduct business in India
• Minimum average annual turnover of USD 180,000 to 220,000 in the last two financial years
• Not blacklisted or under litigation with any government agency
• Ability to sign NDA, IPR Transfer Agreement, and follow GBPN data governance protocols

F. Technology Infrastructure and Operational Transition Compliance

• Understand project infrastructure requirements (hosting, hardware, software, licensing), data protection, hosting standards, and scalability
• Operational compliance per country and organisation standards
• Microservice architecture and open service-based experience
• GovStack/GOI standards and energy audit/compliance experience
• Security protocols across all stages of development and deployment, including data handling and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC, GDPR, and other data protection regulations
• Experience maintaining platform stability during transitions, upgrades, or migrations
• Contingency planning and risk mitigation for deployments

SCOPE OF WORK AND REPORTING

Development of a Unified National Digital Compliance Platform for ENS 2024 and ECSBC – Commercial 2024

Objective: Conceptualise, design, develop, deploy, and maintain a modular, secure, multilingual, AI-enabled, cloud-native platform under GBPN leadership to enable nationwide compliance with ENS 2024 and ECSBC 2024. The platform will standardise processes, including project registration, automated assessments, certification issuance, and analytics to inform policy across all states/UTs.

The platform will comprise two interoperable modules: ENS 2024 Compliance Platform (Residential) and ECSBC 2024 Compliance Platform (Commercial), sharing a unified infrastructure while maintaining code-specific logic, calculators, and reporting templates.

Sub Task 1.1: Project Mobilisation and Requirements Consolidation. The consultant will support formal kickoff meetings, establish a National Steering Committee, gather functional/non-functional requirements, draft an SRS, map use cases, define governance, and prepare stakeholder reports. Timeline: 20-30 days from project start.

Sub Task 1.2: System Architecture and UI/UX Design. Develop SOA enabling modular activation by code/state, state-switching capability, intuitive journeys for multiple roles, multilingual and accessible UI, and wireframes/prototypes.

Subtask 1.3: ENS 2024 Compliance Engine Development. Upgrade and nationalise the Gujarat-ENS platform, dynamic calculators, auto-adaptive forms, document upload/approval flows, geo-tagging, multilingual content, and nationalised modules.

Subtask 1.4: ECSBC Commercial 2024 Compliance Engine Development. Build ECSBC engine with revised code, standardised forms, rule-based logic, user guidance tools, and reporting features.

Subtask 1.5: AI-Based Document Verification and Workflow Automation. AI/ML validation, role-based workflows, alerts, and audit logs.

Subtask 1.6: Testing, Security, and Quality Assurance. Unit/Integration/UAT testing with stakeholders, security penetration testing, load testing, CERT-In/MeitY compliance, and go-live readiness.

Subtask 1.7: Deployment, State-Level Configuration, and Capacity Building. Cloud deployment, state dashboards, training, and user manuals; nationwide deployment and state-specific guidelines.

Overall Deadline: Platforms go live by May 2025; SDA training by July 2025. Review mechanisms include fortnightly updates and quarterly progress reviews.

How to apply

Submit a detailed technical and financial proposal. You will report to the GBPN Project Manager, supervised by the Country Director.

CONTENT OF YOUR APPLICATION AND PROPOSAL

Consultant – Name, Details and Experience

• Provide background of your firm and bios for proposed consultants.
• Describe at least three relevant past assignments with client references.

Assignment details and format will include project name, client, country, timeline, key personnel, outputs, and pricing as described in the terms of reference.

Technical Proposal: Description of Technical Approach, Methodology and Work Plan, and Team

• Explain objectives, approach, methodology, work plan with milestones and deliverables.
• Team: Proposed team structure, roles, responsibilities, and a CV for key personnel.

Financial Proposal

Provide a total project cost, per-day rates, and a breakdown by deliverables, including reimbursable expenses. Include a schedule of payments and any assumptions.

CONTRACT TYPE AND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT

Assignment through a contract over 16 months with possible extension; remote work from the firm’s usual place of work. Schedule of payment to be agreed at contract signing.

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