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DFID 7950 Africa Clean Energy (ACE) - Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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05 Oct 2017 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has initiated the DFID 7950 Africa Clean Energy (ACE) contract, focusing on delivering solar home systems to improve energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly for disadvantaged communities. This tender, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10 November 2017. The total contract value is £31 million, and the contract period extends from 11 November 2017 to 9 November 2021, covering various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method is selective, requiring a restricted procedure as the contract exceeds the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the renewable energy sector. Companies with expertise in providing solar energy solutions, manufacturing solar home systems, or offering related installation and maintenance services may find this contract highly suitable. Engaging in this tender can enhance business visibility and contribute to the sustainable development of energy access in underserved regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7950 Africa Clean Energy (ACE) - Contract Notice

Notice Description

The Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Business programme will catalyse a market-based approach for private sectordelivery of high quality solar home system (SHS) products and services. This will lead to improved energy access for people and communities in sub-Saharan Africa currently without modern energy, with an emphasison poor people and marginalised groups. The ACE Business programme focuses exclusively on developing a market for individual solar home systems(this includes multiple lighting solar kits). It does not include community-wide and larger mini-grids, for whichother DFID programmes are providing assistance. It will also exclude single solar light sources, which have lesspotential than solar home systems to be transformational. Making solar home systems affordable for poorerpeople is an important focus for the programme. The programme will complement, not duplicate, DFID's existing programmes and related initiatives of other donors. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c67474d-f76f-4abd-a7ea-ad15b59656f4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2017 - 9 Nov 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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