Planning

Off-Grid Energy

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Planning

31 Mar 2017 at 15:26

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development is planning a procurement process titled "Off-Grid Energy," aimed at enhancing the market for off-grid energy solutions, including energy-efficient cook stoves and solar panels. This initiative falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is scheduled to run from 8 January 2018 to 6 January 2020. A substantial budget of £30 million has been allocated for the 2017/2018 fiscal year, with a future notice date set for 22 May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable energy solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in off-grid energy innovations, renewable energy technologies, and energy efficiency improvements would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement, helping to expand their market presence while contributing to global energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off-Grid Energy

Notice Description

New Off-Grid Energy programme - multiple components, but main one is a challenge fund and TA support to develop the market for off-grid energy solutions such as energy efficient cook stoves and solar panels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8def16cd-2ad3-45ef-b3da-d9b807844a49
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 6 Jan 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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