Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO); the state-owned transmission utility of Tamil Nadu; intends to monetize its existing transmission assets to recycle capital and attract private sector participation. IFC will support TANTRANSCO in designing a bankable PPP framework for monetizing selected transmission assets under the Acquire; Operate; Maintain; and Transfer (AOMT) model as per the Ministry of Power; Government of India’s 2022 guidelines on transmission asset monetization; with necessary deviations to address implementation challenges; broaden bidder participation; and optimize pricing outcomes. The assets identified for monetization under this Project include: i. 765 kV Ariyalur Substation (SS) ii. 765 kV transmission line from Ariyalur to Thiruvalam SS; spanning 173.56 kilometers iii. 400 kV transmission line from Ariyalur to Pugalur SS; covering 3.58 kilometers iv. 400 kV transmission line from Ariyalur to Kalivanthapattu SS; covering 3.64 kilometers In this context; IFC is seeking the services of a specialized team of Environment and Social (E&S) consultants to assist with the E&S scoping of the project. The scope of work will include a review of existing environmental and social studies; documents; and procedures; identification of key E&S risks; potential impacts; and corresponding mitigation measures—including gender-supportive actions such as the development of gender-based occupational health and safety (OHS) standards; and determination of the applicable IFC Performance Standards (PSs).The assignment will also involve site visit(s) to undertake preliminary stakeholder analysis; identify E&S risks and impacts; assess the presence of any residential structures adjacent to the transmission lines; and evaluate potential biodiversity risks. Additionally; the consultant will conduct a brief gap analysis of relevant national E&S regulations against the applicable IFC Performance Standards (PSs); estimate preliminary costs for addressing the identified gaps; and prepare Terms of Reference (ToRs) for any additional E&S studies required.