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DFID 7950 Africa Clean Energy (ACE) - Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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15 Nov 2018 at 16:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded the contract for the Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Business programme, valued at £15,499,974, aimed at enhancing energy access for underserved communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The procurement was executed through a selective method under a restricted procedure and is presently in the award stage, following contract completion. The contract period spans from 26 November 2018 to 25 November 2022, with the opportunity formally closing on 31 January 2018. This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, catering to a broad delivery area that includes British Overseas Territories, the United Kingdom, and beyond.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, specifically those providing solar home system products and related services. Companies that fall under the categories of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find themselves well-positioned to participate in this initiative. With an increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions, firms with expertise in energy delivery, project management, and community support services are encouraged to engage and register their interest through the DFID Supplier Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7950 Africa Clean Energy (ACE) - Contract Award

Notice Description

The Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Business programme will catalyse a market-based approach for private sector delivery 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 emphasis on poor people and marginalised groups. 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/d9d38300-c2e5-4eed-9b75-cbdbb60360ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£15,499,974 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,499,974 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
Public Enquiry Point
Contact Email
enquiry@dfid.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COFFEY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

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