Planning

Technical Assistance to Sustainable Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) in Bangladesh

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

03 Aug 2023 at 09:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting eligible organisations to provide Technical Assistance to the Sustainable Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) in Bangladesh. The procurement process involves designing and delivering a programme to strengthen SREDA's capabilities in areas such as wind data assessment, offshore wind sector guidelines, carbon pricing, and solar irrigation pumps. The total contract value is £5,000,000 GBP, and the tender deadline is 4th March 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 12th April 2024 and end on 12th April 2027. This opportunity falls under the category of Foreign economic-aid-related services and is accessible to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by FCDO presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, consultancy, and technology sectors. Companies with expertise in wind energy, policy development, carbon trading, and solar technologies are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, offering potential suppliers the chance to engage with FCDO through pre-procurement dialogues and attend market engagement events. Businesses interested in contributing to Bangladesh's clean energy targets and supporting sustainable development initiatives should consider participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Assistance to Sustainable Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) in Bangladesh

Notice Description

To help Bangladesh meet its renewable energy target of 40% by 2040, the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking for an eligible organisation(s) to design and deliver a programme of Technical Assistance to the Sustainable Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) and the Power Division of Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. This programme is aimed at strengthening SREDA's ability to perform its role as the regulatory authority, supporting SREDA in the following areas; 1. Establishment of a 'Wind Lab' in SREDA to support collection, storage, analysis, and use of wind data and related information. 2. Development of guidelines for developing the offshore wind sector in Bangladesh 3. Capacity development on carbon pricing and trading for SREDA and Power Division 4. Support Government of Bangladesh's (GoB) agenda on transforming all irrigation pumps to solar irrigation pumps by review of a unified model developed by SREDA and piloting in different geographical locations. This is a Prior Information Notice and not a call for competition or tender at this time. It is an information notice to give interested suppliers the opportunity to register interest on the FCDO Supplier Portal (https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - this project can be found under reference pqq_1432), engage in pre-procurement dialogue and register for the virtual Early Market Engagement event being held on Wednesday 16th August 2023 10:15 -11:45 UK / 15:15 - 16:45 Bangladesh. Please register to attend via https://forms.office.com/e/UYMSyyJmh3 . You must register to attend via this link in order to receive the joining instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86913deb-8e3f-49da-b1ae-821c54608fc7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dawn.hutchison@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

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